Product Description
For those who want more than just a point and shoot experience without the complexity or bulk of a Digital SLR, the Canon Powershot G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction in a relatively small package complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with. Built-in Flash modes - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro White Balance Controls - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2 ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Memory card slot supports SD/SDHC, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, and HC MMC Plus Cards A 32MB MMC Plus Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL RCA Video and Audio Out Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers as well as PictBridge compatible printers via the included USB 2.0 cable without the need for a computer! Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67; Unit Weight - 11.29 oz. (Body without Battery and memory card)
Customer Reviews:
Terrific camera...so-so software.......2007-12-27
I'm a prosumer, which means I have enough knowledge to take good shots (my 5th digital camera and 3rd Canon) and use some editing software that, thank god, is not included with the camera nor made by Canon.
The camera and multiple setting abilities are wonderful. This is the point and click I should have had 4 years ago, with decent zoom, minimal barrel distortion on wide shots and enough detail to satisfy most creative projects. The image quality, at max res and minimal JPEG compression is similar to what I remember my ancient, first generation digital SLR was--a nice overall Histogram reading, terrific auto white balancing, and decent contrast control using the aperture and shutter settings.
This is a camera for someone who has at least a year's worth of good experience with a previous "prosumer" camera. It is not for little Johnny and his summer camp adventures--but I think given the price, you know that already. While you can certainly give it to a child, there are so many higher function settings and dials that a novice will easily get confused. This is the kind of camera best suited for outdoor shots and well lighted indoor shots; lousy for professional users who may complain about "noise" with low light levels, or the difficulty of getting RAW file format shots unless you use Canon's cheesy downloading software (the Photoshop plug-ins are out there for reading RAW format files, but it seems Canon has written them for Adobe Photoshop CS3, and I still use CS2). I managed to get spectacular night shots with very little JPEG compression noise by opening the aperture and using a tripod. Honestly, that's a big deal over my previous Canon A710.
Now for the bad part.
How difficult would it be for Canon corporate to hire a few more "non-English as a second language" tech writers to write their manuals in a grammatically correct, spell-checked manner? Their manuals are still a bit confusing, contain multiple spelling errors, and constantly refer to several other manuals for the most mundane of tasks. There are 1, 2, 3, 4...count them 4 booklets/manuals included in the box, one of which is totally in Spanish.
While I'm no dummy, Canon insists on dumbing down their software for downloading and using the computer to manually take shots. This camera has a gazillion features; Canon: please write software for prosumers/professionals. We want Photoshop-quality interfaces with defined functions, not ugly drugstore photo printing kiosk icons. This particular camera may be for high powered image taking, but the "CameraWindow" software is so simple 12 year-olds will find it easy to use. Canon's website, while far from the poor site design of 1999 when I first started using digital cameras, is still a babel of options to find even the simplest of information. The fact that Canon makes everything from cameras to medical imaging equipment and radio telescopes complicates easy browsing. Anyway...I digress.
Like I wrote, this is the camera Canon should have come out with 4 years ago. The features were there; just on different cameras for different reasons. It's nice to finally see all of the ones I need on one camera.
Better than the Sony H3? Could be! Lower zoom, but higher MP, +RAW support........2007-12-26
Well, you may or may not have read my review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-H3. I'm your average point-and-shoot-er... I'm not well versed in ISO, focal length, color depth, noise & color aberrations. I tend to point, shoot, and hope it comes out well.
That said, I've done a bit of reading over the last month after buying a Sony H3 and being moderately unsatisfied with its point & shoot results (noise & color aberrations).
However, having read so many reviews, I got a bit more info on things like ISO settings on digital cameras and links with noise, and color issues. So, I think that some of my prior issues with the H3 may have been "user-malfunction"-related. IE, "know thy camera, and they camera will love you."
Prior to the H3 I owned a Canon A70 (3MP), which I'd say was an excellent point & shoot camera that rarely disappointed me.
Anyway, partly due to my initial bad experiences with the Sony, partly due to its overly expensive memory cards, and partly because I really trust Canon (had prior bad experiences with a Sony P72, I think, as well?), I decided I wanted to upgrade to the 12MP + RAW of the Canon G9 (after reading lots of reviews of it versus some other models).
The things I like about the Canon G9 were several:
- Its portability (very similar to the Canon A70, and slightly better than Sony H3)
- Its heft. Believe it or not, I *like* the weighty feel of it.
- Its metal body. Again it feels sturdy (though I hope never to drop it and test just how sturdy it is).
- I like the fact that under normal lighting conditions you can point & shoot, and it seems to take extremely crisp images with very little noise (from an amateur's perspective), and the noise that I can see only seem to be noticeable if you zoom all the way in to view the actual pixels and such up close.
- I like the dial with direct access to ISO settings. Somehow that gives it a rather "professional" feel. Even if it's only a mental thing. It's still nice to have easy access to the setting rather than having to fiddle with menus, etc.
- I like the fact that despite having a slightly more complex button layout than the H3 (something I wasn't looking forward to), once you figure out what the buttons do, it's rather intuitive and the multitude of buttons doesn't really detract (for me) from the usage experience.
- I like the instant access to a white balance (I think?) adjustment button in the upper right of the back face, just above the back face jog dial you use to control it. That way you can instantly dial up or down the exposure a few levels. I find that could be handy for "mood lighting," and have already used it a few times to set the lighting a bit lower in a scene like candle light, etc. (where the camera tends to want to expose a bit more, but it would detract from the candle light).
- I like the fact that one can zoom in on images in playback mode to see if focus and such were correct, and if detail is sufficient, or if the shot needs to be taken again. I realize other cameras probably have this feature too. It's just nice.
- For me, startup time seems very quick. Hit the button, lens extends, picture shows up on the LCD, ready to start snapping away (unless you need to change modes or flip to a slightly different exposure setting; but that's not the camera's fault! You should have been ready beforehand!).
- Thus far I've not run down the first charge on the battery. Then again, I'm casual about images, turn the camera on for a few minutes, snap a few good photos, kill the bad ones, and turn it off. I've snapped a number of shots around the office to test it. I've snapped a few images around home in non-optimal light to figure out how to get the best quality image. I took pictures at our work Christmas party, and briefly took a couple pictures at my own family Christmas dinner. I've still got 2 out of 3 bars left on the battery.
- I like the fact that it uses a standard USB A-MiniB cable, unlike the proprietary Sony AV cable that came with the H3.
- Likewise, I like the fact that the Canon uses standard SD/SDCH cards that are cheaper than the Sony H3's Memory Stick Duo and Pro Duo cards.
I'm finding it hard to say much negative about it thus far. I'm still learning how to take the most crisp images with the camera. But I've got a book now with tips and tricks. Will have to start using my tripod more, it looks like, for the old "tack sharp" photos. But, under normal light, it seems to take pretty excellent images, even just point and shoot.
One complaint might be that the button in the upper left (the one that flashes when the camera wants to "shift gears" to a different ISO) is actually somewhat difficult to press / activate while holding down the shutter part way to maintain auto-focus. For me, I seem to have to either push it with a fingernail, or push REALLY hard with the edge of my thumb.
Oh, yes, and the fact that several lights blink constantly while the machine is downloading images is rather distracting (and I wonder if it wastes the battery; though I suspect they run off USB power); likewise the "fireworks"-like animated graphic in the middle of the LCD that also continues to play while downloading. Minor complaint. But I'm sure I'll learn to ignore it. Would be nice to find a way to turn off the blinky lights though, as they're a mild nuisance.
I'm pretty sure this will be my new "work horse" camera for the foreseeable future. I don't expect I'll have to upgrade any time soon (unless of course they come out with a camera that's a portable/pocketable, point & shoot, does full HD video, and lets you zoom while shooting video, and/or lets you use a wireless remote to take photos w/o camera shake). Unless such a lovely hybrid comes on the market any time soon w/o sacrificing any features (like RAW support), I don't foresee having to switch camera again.
To those who complain about some subtle cool blue tint to the LCD, I don't see it. Perhaps I'm not a "pro," so I don't notice these things. But, so what? Really... Is it designed to be a "professional" camera or a high end point & shoot? I think it's the latter, as intended.
If someone wants to USE it for a professional camera, by all means, be my guest! But if one EXPECTS a high end point & shoot to *be* a low-end DSLR, perhaps they're setting their expectations too high in general. If you want DSLR quality, get a DSLR. If you want a PORTABLE point & shoot with near-DSLR (but still point & shoot) quality, the G9 is admirable. My opinion only, of course. As a casual user who is thrilled that a PORTABLE / POCKETABLE point & shoot camera can achieve such high quality output while maintaining relative simplicity, depth of features, PROFESSIONAL LOOK & FEEL, etc.
Likewise, to a few people I've heard complaining that there's insufficient "grip" or that the zoom lever or button are too small: I've not had an issue with either. The zoom lever has been sufficient for me to use under a range of circumstances and camera angles. Likewise the grip isn't all that large, but it's large enough, and I've never had a slippage or inability to grip the camera. I generally hold with the index and middle finger up front on the grip and thumb in the space just left of the mute/microphone button. Seems to be ample space for me. ring and pinky fingers usually just rest at the bottom of or underneath the camera.
The small viewfinder is a neutral issue for me. I don't use the viewfinder, frankly. It doesn't display the entire image to be taken, and the LCD allows for a much wider number of shots to be taken, where you can't always have your eye pressed right up to the camera. Likewise, I'd hate to smudge the LCD. I'd probably not care much if the viewfinder was removed completely. I doubt I'd miss it, honestly.
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Addendum (12-26-07): I've added several shots to the "customer gallery." One is a night shot capturing a bare tree in the flash, with the moon back-lighting a portion of the branches. For being a newbie and using mostly automatic settings, I think it came out pretty well!
The other images are a set of 3 images of a Christmas decoration, progressively cropping to finer and finer detail. I find it rather amazing how closely one can crop this image and still retain excellent picture quality (right down to not-too-bad reflections off a tiny ornament in a large scene and the fine gold inlaid detail printed at the top of a decorative glass). As of this writing they put it somewhere int he middle of the gallery. Apparently they don't sort the gallery by upload date, which is odd.
Good camera but..........2007-12-25
There's already really reviews of this camera, but I thought I'd throw in my perspective from a professional photographer's perspective.
Pros:
--Sturdy, stylish, and compact. Treat this camera well and it could last a while.
--RAW is definitely a plus, and if you care about about taking higher quality photos, shoot in RAW when you can.
--Manual control
--C1 and C2 presets useful. You can save camera settings and recall them when needed.
--Bracketing shots good
--Face recognition is good but it doesn't work as easy as it should
--LCD screen very useful for framing subjects
--Preview exposure. Using the LCD screen, you get some good ideas about the exposure and framing of your photos before taking your shots.
Cons:
--Noise level is a big turn off for me. Shooting above ISO 200 typically causes invites noise issues.
--Some controls/features a little awkward to reach
--12MPs is not really needed. A lot of shots can be taken at lower pixel levels.
Overall, the G9 is a good compact camera. It's a little pricey, so if you decide to get this camera, use it to it's fullest, not just as a simple point-and-shoot.
One amazing Canon.......2007-12-25
I love it, It feels so great. It even makes me horny at times. It is heavy and solid, which helps you feel like you have a real camera and it helps stabilize your shots, as oppose to lighter cameras.ItStrap around your neck like an SLR not on you wrist, which I love too. Has all kind of cool features that as a wannabe photographer, you can have fun playing with it to get the best result. I suggest getting the extra battery cause it will trick you in to thinking it has a lot of juice left and then it runs out of battery. It happen to me when I was getting to the end of a 3 hour hike in Zion National Park, and all of a sudden, NO BATTERY. But that was my bad, I should have known... The screen is great in terms of resolution and size. Makes your pictures look pro. Then you can work your pictures with the canon program and make them even better with some cropping, brightness and color and contrast adjustment. They have enough quality so you can crop and still have great quality, no grains. The panoramic software is great and easy to use, you just take the pictures and it will guide you through each step to get an amazing panoramic or even 360 picture.
Canon G9 - Convenience and Power all in one camera.......2007-12-25
There is plenty to love about the G9. I have a 5D and 20D but since I picked up the G9 in November I haven't used the big cameras at all. It's not they have fallen out of favor, it's winter in Northeast Ohio, and after a magnificent Fall things are looking a bit bleak right now. So that's what makes the G9 so much fun.
First of all, the retro (Leica-look) style makes me think I can be the next Henri Cartier-Bresson! With a small G9 in my pocket I can flip it out and capture all those "decisive moments" I miss with my big cameras (well, more like "indecisive moments" but I'm getting better).
Next is all the new tools on the G9. Face it, a big chunk of camera owners are gadget freaks. You'll spend hours on end figuring out all the cool features in the G9. From new Shooting settings to wide (16:9) frame capture to image-stabilized video it's a dream toy. Oh yeah, it's got RAW too.
The video feature is great. Anything you shoot on it can go on YouTube any day and look great.
Let's talk quality. It doesn't match the images I can get on my 5D. If the ISO is over 200 noise creeps in. Not bad but still the 12.1 sensor doesn't compare to DSLR quality. But this camera is all about power and convenience which you can't get in a DSLR. Think of all the new images you can create with this in your pocket or belt loop. Get creative! Have fun! Canon rocks!
Average customer rating:
- Wouldn't give it as many stars...
- BIG MONEY FOR BLURRY PICS
- A little disappointed :(
- I Love This Little Camera
- Design issues, cheap assembly
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Product Features:
- 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 3.7x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD display
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Product Description
The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5-inch LCD, ISO 1600, Auto ISO Shift, and 3.7x optical zoom. Face Detection Technology is also on board to automatically give you the shot you're looking for. 2.5 TFT vari-angle color LCD screen; Optical Viewfinder Exposure Controls - Program AE, Auto ISO Shift; AE Lock ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Shoot pictures in the Widescreen Resolution Option (4000x2248) to view them full screen on your widescreen TV or Computer monitor! Built-in flash controls - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Self-Timer - 2-sec./10-sec., Custom Up to 1.5fps Continuous Shooting SD/SDHC/MultiMediaCard (MMC)/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus Card Slot A 32MB MMC Plus Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB Memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB2.0, A/V out (NTSC/PAL) Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers or any PictBridge compatible printer via included USB cable without a computer! Take up to 240 shots per charge with included NB-5L battery and LCD screen on (Up to 580 shots with LCD screen off) Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.78 x 2.36 x 1.09; Unit Weight - 5.82 oz (Body only without memory card and battery)
Customer Reviews:
Wouldn't give it as many stars..........2007-12-27
I got, well...asked for this camera for Christmas...I got it early to try it out to make sure I liked it. I used to have a Canon Powershot S70...LOVED it!! However, it was stolen when I accidently left it in the bathroom for 10 minutes. I figured I had that camera since 2004 and I was sure new technology had come out since then and wanted something smaller.
It's and OK camera. Sure, it's smaller than my Powershot S70 but all of my pictures have red eyes, even with the reduction on. And, the face sensor starts out cool but as soon as you go to actually take the picture it reduces down to one face. And, the dial on this...look closely as compared to the other new Powershot cameras easily turns. You might have it in your pocket or purse and pull it out and not notice that it's no longer on the auto mode but on the manual mode because it turns too easily.
I am going to take this camera back and get a less expensive camera to take out and might even order my old Canon Powershot S70 again since it took GREAT pics...
Another thing...I'm not seeing the 12.1 megapixel difference. Sure, you can zoom but really...with this type of camera...how big are you going to blow those pictures up...if your a pro - you will have a much better camera.
Save the $$$ and go with something that takes good pics and if you want pro pics...invest it the technology.
Now that I've written this...don't out bid me on ebay for that Powershot S70 - you'll see how good it is that even after it coming out in 2004 still fetches $300 on ebay - USED... back in 2004 I paid $500 for it...
And, if you're reading this and are the person that took that Powershot S70 out of that bathroom in Ft. Worth, TX - hope you're enjoying this review and please send me all of the great pics I took from that night.
Cheers,
Chase
BIG MONEY FOR BLURRY PICS.......2007-12-26
This camera cost so much money compared to the blurry pics it creates. If something isn't standing completly still then the pic blur's. For example my new born niece's were sitting in cribs. I went to take a pic and the camera has huge lag beofre taking, then Sofia moved her head to the left and all i got was a blurred pic. This has happend on more the 50% of my pics and it is upsetting. I had a canon before this one and it s=did the same thing. I figured for more money I would get rid of that problem, but nope. Also I hear this camera has a problem some "E??" error. I would check it out becaus eit is supposed to render the camera useless. So if you do buy this item well i wish you the best of luck.
A little disappointed :(.......2007-12-26
I bought the camera for my wife as a Christmas gift. I guess I just expected something better for the price. The picture quality outdoors is decent, NOT GREAT. Picture quality indoors with low lighting is not that great - typical for digital cameras. I also did the manual selection and raised the iso but the pictures turned out too grainy. I used to own the first Canon G series (3 megapixel) bought it more than 5 years ago and the quality is almost the same. The only thing I like about this camera is that it's compact and it comes with a great software for organizing the pictures (GREAT SOFTWARE!!!). If you're looking for something that takes great picture and not too concern about the size, I would suggest looking into the Canon G series or Nikkon D40.
I Love This Little Camera.......2007-12-24
I just got this as an early Christmas present and I love it. The pix are gorgeous, the controls are intuitively layed out and quick to use, and it has just enough manual controls to make it interesting but not so many that it becomes confusing. I have a Rebel XTi, and I'm getting as good or better point and shoot pix with this little 950, probably because it's so lightweight and quick to use. I've missed a lot of shots with the Rebel while I futzed with settings. Also, I like composing the shot by looking at the LCD screen on the back, rather than peering thru a viewfinder. I can better see what's happening with the subject I want to shoot and I just think I get better shots that way.
The camera is small but not so tiny that it gets lost in your hand. Image Stabilization is good. I have a habit of breathing in as I adjust the shot, then holding my breath when I take the photo to minimize camera shake, and that works well. The pix are sharp and the color is very real-to-life in Auto Mode. You can set the ISO to 1600 to get pix in low light without using the flash. I haven't gotten much red-eye with the flash tho, except on the dog.
Overall, very nice. Looks good, feels well made; good Canon quality. I'm very happy with it.
Design issues, cheap assembly.......2007-12-20
The problem with the SD950 camera is the same as other SD cameras, the design of the panels leaves big gaps between the panels (mostly on the top of the camera), this camera has realy big gap problem. Canon has cut some corners to save money and this makes the camera look cheap. It is a shame because the material used for the outer panels is of excellent quality.
The plastic battery door is also cheap and flimsy.
Suggestion for the next SD: more screws to well tight the outer panels, and better battery doors, and, please, keep production in Japan!
The best SD camera so far: SD850.
Product Description
Unleash the photographer in you with the CoolPix P5100 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera. With the 3x zoom NIKKOR lens, you've got the quality optics to capture a great image, while the 12.1 megapixels ensure high resolution for large prints and images. The VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake for a shot free of motion blur. Pictures are further improved by the Nikon In-Camera Innovations features - Red-EyeFix to eliminate red eye, D-Lighting to compensate for underexposed images or insufficient flash and Face-Priority AF, which automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 faces for greater clarity. The P5100 comes with 52 MB internal memory, but can also accept SD and SDHC memory cards and can connect via USB to either your Windows PC or your Mac. Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures SD/SDHC memory card compatible - Internal memory approx. 52 MB (1 GB memory card recommended) Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual Exposure Modes give you greater creative control over camera operation Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200 (5MP or lower) -keep shooting, even in lower light Nikon In-Camera Innovations - Red-EyeFix, D-Lighting to compensate for underexposed images or insufficient flash and Face-Priority AF, which automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 faces Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon Speedlights USB connection to both Mac and Windows based computers Unit Dimensions - Approx. 98 x 64.5 x 41 mm (3.9 x 2.5 x 1.6 in.) excluding projections Weight - Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
Customer Reviews:
Good camera, but don't expect too much.......2007-12-24
I bought the Nikon Coolpix 5100 as a compact camera to bring when my DSLR would be too big and bulky. The optics are as I would expect from Nikon; they are very good. The features I especially like are the Vibration Reduction and the ability to shoot a movie-- which is surprisingly good. Also, the ability to measure for white balance is nice. I have been in lighting conditions that just didn't look right with auto or the other white balance settings, and having the ability to measure for white balance was fantastic.
The one thing I did not like about this camera is that auto-focus tends to hunt a lot in low-light. By hunt, I mean that sometimes the auto-focus takes about to 3 to 4 seconds to focus on the subject. Other times, it won't be able to auto-focus at all-- even with the AF assist.
Disappointed with the Nikon Coolpix P5100. Slow performer and Lens Error.......2007-12-23
Has anyone else experienced the "LENS ERROR" problem? Does anyone else agree with me that this camera has had way too many problems?
I was a bit disappointed with the Nikon Coolpix P5100. The camera was obviously designed to compete in a specific digital camera class - hi-res, feature-rich, and capable P&S digicams for photography enthusiasts. The P5100 is very user friendly and it consistently delivers good static images. It's an excellent choice for casual photographers who want a camera that's compact enough to drop in a pocket and take along everywhere they go, tough enough to stand up to the rigors of modern life, and cheap enough to be competitive. The P5100's tough as nails magnesium alloy body, nifty rubber clad hand-grip, logical control array, optical viewfinder, hot shoe for i-TTL Nikon Speedlights, and superb ergonomics make this camera an outstanding camera choice for casual shooters, but it's slowness, tendency to clip highlights, and noisy high ISO shots/poor low light performance will hurt its reputation with photography enthusiasts. The P5100's price and features are clearly competitive with the Canon Powershot A650 IS, but its performance just as clearly isn't.
Pros:
User friendly
Compact and lightweight
2.5" LCD screen
Nice ergonomics
Cons:
Slow
Tendency to clip highlights
Poor low-light performance
NOT the best - but Perfect!.......2007-12-22
This camera is the PERFECT camera for those of us who want the following: 1 a small camera easily carried in a laptop bag 2> want manual controls as well as automatic 3> utilizes excellent (and affordable) Nikon addon lens and external flashes 4> Of course takes great pictures and as a kicker has the BEST macro mode of ANY "point and shoot- even has anti pin cushion and barrel distortion mode for PERFECT close in pictures (Like ebay pics)
I am not a novice but not a professional and was looking for a small camera that gave me manual controls. And not only is this camera small but it LOOKS like a camera should (maybe not important to you) but this feels absolutely PERFECT in the hand and I have heard from many pros that the camera that is used is the one that feels the best when taking pictures and this one is perfect.
The P5100 is always compared with the Canon G9 and the G9 DOES take marginally better pictures but the P5100 is A> $100-150 less, B> much smaller and lighter (important to me) and C: has a 30 fps movie mode- the G9 is only 15 fps. Again that is important to me. And to me the pictures it takes are fantastic.
And for those who say this camera cant take good shots of moving objects I am not sure what they are referring to. Just yesterday we were drivng back from Houston and took pictures of car and truck wheels at 80 mph next to us and the camera froze the wheels perfect every time in both manual and sport modes. Maybe it is the version 1.1 firmware that the units ship with now. Also I set the camera to 8 mpixel and I experience only a slight shot to shot lag like 1 second no big deal to me at all.
I took the advice of another reviewer and bought the wide angle lens (very squat and fits the camera perfectly without sticking out too much. and the hot shoe flash- just takes great shots every time of everything.
I Love Canon cameras and have bought many SD700, 850 and own a S3 (great camera) but the P5100 is the one I carry with me and gives me, as a mid ranged experienced user, the ability to shoot almost as a good as a pro, at a fraction of the price and a fraction of the weight and bulk.
Yes having a RAW mode would be better and maybe a 5-7x zoom would be nicer ( a reason to upgrade to the 5200?). Anyway as you can tell I recommend Nikon P5100 highly.
Finally a really good little camera.......2007-12-22
Nikon got it right for a little camera. I also have the Nikon D40 and D40X and pretty much can't tell the difference in the resulting photos from these three wonderful cameras.
I applaud Nikon for putting in a view finder to use in sunlight. For indoors and at night, the LDC screen and the vibration reduction work wonderfully well.
I like the idea of 12 mega pixels so I can crop in the photos. It's almost like having a zoom lens with more power than the 3.5 that comes on this camera. Do be aware that a 12 mega pixel photo that is not cropped will result in a fairly large file size. So, if you plan to do a lot of work with your photos on the computer it is a good idea to have a fast computer with a fairly large hard drive.
This camera is so small and lightweight that it's perfect to keep in my purse for when an unexpected photo opportunity occurs.
GREAT LITTLE THING!!.......2007-12-19
I'm a big fan of Amazon and over the years have bought many things from this site. This is only the second time I've written a review as I feel compelled to share my experience of this wonderful little camera.
First of all, I own a Coolpix 4500, so I am familiar with Nikon. I had it for several years and despite the fun using it and excellent pictures when I used it right, it was ultimately a frustrating camera-too big, very slow, with complex menus too troublesome to access. Like a previous reviewer and his 99x series, I too, found myself hardly using a lot of the available settings on that camera.
So when time came to switch cameras, I vowed to pick a different brand. I have used a Canon A-series from work, used and returned a Casio v7. I wanted something zippy, small. After using these cameras, I realized size was the most important to me, next was the manual controls. I didn't want a straight up point and shoot, I enjoy creative control with my camera. After returning the v7 I realized I wanted it durable.
Canon's A-series cameras did not appeal to me, I do not enjoy AA batteries, I find it cumbersome and awkward. I've used one from work where the lens were starting to have problems and I didn't like the construction of it. The Casio's greatest strengths were its slim build, lens that did not retract, really speedy and great movie mode. Plus it had a 7x zoom and all manual (albeit limited) control. But it was far too fragile and pictures were often soft and blurry in low light.
I went to a local store with these three things in mind:
1. Small/pocketable
2. Full Manual control
3. Good IQ
4. Reasonably priced
I wanted it speedy of course, but figured that I would be happy with somewhere between my old sloooow 4500 and the superfast v7.
The camera guy at the show showed me only two models: the 5100 and the g9. These are the two with fully manual functions. I knew about the Canon-A series but AA batteries are out of the question for me. I had my mind set on venturing beyond Nikon but when I picked up the 5100 it had me hooked. There is nothing like holding this camera in real life and trying it out. Everyone is right when they say this. It is something special.
The G9 I know is supposed to be a superb camera, but I was not paying 500 dollars for it and it was not quite pocketable. I hemmed and hawed about getting another Casio for its small size/manual functions.
Here's my take on the 5100 after having it for nearly three weeks. It is a great little thing. The size is unbelievable for what it can do. The image quality is great-you will notice this immediately. It is consistently well-exposed and sharp. Easily tweaked to fit personal tastes. Its terribly fun to use because there are so many buttons on the outside to easily access settings. No fiddling in menus.
The infamous autofocus lag-well its there, but only in low contrast/light situations. There are ways to go about it that's already been discuss: prefocus, or force centered focus. The latter really makes a difference.
Shutter lag-none. When focused, there is NO apparent shutter lag. I own the camera. I do know what I'm saying.
What the camera does well, it does very well. Size, ergonomics, handling is excellent. Image quality is really great. It is VERY reasonably priced. It has fully manual controls: p,a,s,m modes, this is no token-2-fstop-option. I do not know of any other pocketable camera with such a feature set.
Go pick one up at the store. Try it in your hand. It caught me totally by surprise.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding digital SLR.......2007-12-27
I used primarily a Nikon D70 for several years, acquiring a number of Nikon lenses and miscellaneous accessories, and only started to outgrow the camera when the D300 was announced. Having deliberately skipped the D200, I felt very little hesitation in stepping up to the D300. It was absolutely the right choice for me; the autofocus system, greatly improved image quality (I'm thinking of sensor noise and dynamic range when I say that), and LCD monitor are the three areas where I most notice the improvement. The improved viewfinder is also nice, and I've used the live view feature to compose a handful of shots that I could not otherwise frame.
Is the D300 the right choice for you?
Make sure you handle a D300 before you buy. The ergonomics of a camera are far more important than most people realize; compare the location of important dials and buttons to other similar cameras, such as the offerings from Canon, Sony, or Pentax. If you prefer the ergonomics of a different manufacturer, you would do yourself a substantial favor by respecting that preference. The most important feature of a camera is how thin of a barrier it provides between you and your photography; poorly matched ergonomics represent a thick barrier. If you already use Nikon SLR cameras, you know what to expect.
If you only take snapshots, but don't like point and shoot cameras, take a look at the D40, or possibly the D40X. You will be frustrated by the extra knobs and dials on the D300, and won't really leverage the extra features that you're paying for. Put the extra money towards a good all-in-one zoom, like the Nikon 18-200mm.
If you're a beginning photographer, you should seriously consider the D70 or D80 as a starting point. There will be fewer features to get between you and your photography, but still more than enough to keep you occupied for several years, or 20,000 pictures-- whichever comes first. Put the extra money towards good lenses, like constant-aperture zoom lenses, or fast primes; alternatively, consider buying a high-quality tripod, one that you would feel comfortable using with a top-of-the-line camera.
If you have a D200, you should probably skip the D300. The image quality and feature set are similar; save your money, and wait for the next-generation Nikon digital SLR. If the money is burning a hole in your pocket, maybe you'd like to pick up a similarly-priced lens.
If you have anything more expensive than a D200, you surely know what you're getting into, and don't need my opinion to tell you otherwise. A D300 would make a fine backup body for a D2X user, especially since you can precisely match the color of the D300 to that of the D2X.
Finally! .......2007-12-23
This is exactly what I have been waiting for and it has everything I need want or know what to do with. I am loving every minute with it.
Great Camera. It is all that has been advertised. Best Camera I have ever owned!.......2007-12-23
I have taken about 1500 pictures with this camera and it is the best. This is my 3rd DSLR camera and by far the best so far. Feels great to hold and takes great pictures right out of the box. It will take me months if not longer to learn all the features that come with this camera but the factory camera settings do a great job. Spend the money for a good lens and it is a combo that will be hard to beat.
Compared to my D2X and then traded for the D300.......2007-12-21
Yes, we shot dozens of images under varying conditions with and without flash using the same lens on a D2X and a D300. After seeing the results, we traded the D2X for the D300. It is not that the D2X images could not be made to look pretty close to the D300 with time in Photoshop, the out-of-camera results of the D300 are near perfect. We always had to make adjustments in Photoshop in images from the D2X. With the D300, most are nearly perfect out of the camera. Had the D2X for over 2 years so this was not a test based on a few shots.
Technology advances rapidly and prices fall as quick. The D300 takes better images than the D2X and costs less than 1/3 the original price of the D2X. Makes you wonder what the D400 will look like. ;)
Outstanding!!!.......2007-12-20
I received mine yesterday and I must say this camera beats the rest in the APS-C sensor range! Image quality is outstanding, with a little tweaking though in the settings. D-lighting works very well. Focusing is fast and accurate. Excellent build quality. Great LCD, which I think is a great tool for Art/ Landscape photography. This camera has excellent features for achieving high quality images. I highly recommend this baby to any serious photographer.
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- Included Accessories - NP-BG1 rechargeable battery, BC-CSG battery charger, A/V and USB multi-connector cables, Wrist strap & Software CD-ROM
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Release Date: 2007-05-24
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Product Description
The DSC-W200 combines the amazing detail of 12.1 MP resolution with high sensitivity for shooting without a flash even in very low light. Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization keeps blur to a minimum while advanced high-tech features like Face Detection & D-range optimization bring out the best in every shot you take for slow shooting or sharing on location. The large 2.5-inch LCD screen that makes viewing exceptionally easy and HD output lets you share memories in spectacular high definition clarity and detail on compatible HDTV screens. The Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens helps you bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots quickly for better composition. You can even capture VGA (640 x 480) video with audio up to 30 frames per second. 31 MB internal Flash Memory Shutter Speed - 1/4-1/1600 seconds (Auto) & 1-1/1600 seconds (Program Auto) White Balance - Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, and Flash Scene Modes - Beach, High Sensitivity (ISO3200), Extra High Sensitivity (ISO6400), Fireworks, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, and Twilight Portrait Flash Modes - Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch Compatibility - Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional, Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4) Dimensions - 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 inch (90.9 x 58.5 x 22.2 mm) Weight - 4.2 ounces (116 grams) Body only / 5.1 ounces (147 grams) including Battery and optional Memory Stick(R) Pro Duo Media
Customer Reviews:
Sony DSC-W200.......2007-12-21
I guess I've probably owned fifteen or more digital cameras over the years. Several from Olympus, several Nikons including a couple of Nikon SLRs, many Sonys, and even a Kodak way back in the beginning of time. This Sony DSC-W200 is absolutely the finest.
12.1 megapixels means that you can crop quite a bit and still have a great high resolution photo. When you connect it to your TV you can even get 1080 high definition output.
It is small enough to constantly carry with you in your pocket. Resolution is great both with still photography and videos. Battery life is excellent.
This is the first camera I have had that automatically knows when you hold it sideways to make a landscape photo, and it instantly adjusts. So you don't later have to rotate the saved picture.
ASA 6400 is hard to believe. Not something you will use a lot, but it is indicative of just how sensitive the CCD is in this camera.
I recommend this little camera with no reservations!!
Quallity .......2007-12-21
This does all that it says it will but the computer connection is insane, keep the minature USB not this unique port that doen't fit anything else!Great pictures and HD is amazing but that port on the bottom!
sony cybershot 12.1 meg........2007-12-18
The first camera i purchased had a problem.
Amazon not only took it back,they sent me a replacement before i sent the broken one back!
That is how a company should do buisness!
The Sony is the best point & shoot camera i ever bought.
WOW!!!.......2007-12-17
This camera has the resolution of a digital SLR!! We married it with a Sony Pro Duo 8-gig memory stick. Best price on the net, too!! We use it when all we want to do is capture some candid shots without dragging out our serious equipment. Pocket size...great resolution...plenty of storage space...
Ready...Set...Shoot!!
Happy Hoildays,
Smacka
Hello.......2007-12-06
Hello, the Camera digital Sony Cybershot DSCW200 is excellent and with good resolution.Is not Touch panel
Product Description
Garmin has introduced two new in-vehicle GPS receivers for use in your car or truck, the StreetPilot c320 and Street Pilot c330. We'll be discussing both in each description as both are virtually identical with one key difference. The c320 comes with Mapsource City-Select award-winning software on CD (for installation into a notebook or desktop computer) and uses a 128MB SD card which allows you to download a particular region for GPS mapping as you drive. The c330, on the other hand, comes pre-loaded with highly detailed MapSource City Select street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The database features an industry-leading five million-plus points of interest?including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. So, if you do lots of long-distance continental driving, the c330 may be the better value for you. If you usually stick to driving within a section of the country, the c320 might just be the best for you. Both are exceptional units but you must choose which is best for you. Either way, you can be assured that you'll get where you want to go easily and comfortably. Choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional ?bird's eye? overhead view Each boasts distinctive and sleek styling?the only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield for easy portability among vehicles. Users can customize their unit's appearance with an array of colored faceplates (sold separately). WAAS-enabled 12 parallel channel GPS Built-in patch antenna; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection Unit dimensions - 4.4? W x 3.2? H x 2.8? D
Amazon.com Product Description
With a simple touch screen interface, automatic route calculation to any destination, and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions, the StreetPilot c330 GPS navigator is a powerful companion for your adventures on the road. Plus, Garmin has designed the "c-series" of car navigation units to be as simple and easy-to-use as possible-- no more intimidating features, just straightforward, basic navigation at your fingertips. Selecting a destination is as simple as a few finger-strokes, and you can choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional "bird's eye" overhead view.
The streetPilot "c-series" GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination. |
The 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display makes navigation a snap. |
The included database features nearly six million points of interests including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. |
The c330 keeps track of places that you find and stores the fifty most recent finds in an easy to access list called Recent Selections, placing the most recently viewed at the top of the list. This becomes a very helpful feature if you visit the same places over and over and don't want the inconvenient of reloading the information in the unit multiple times. Although the c330 boasts distinctive and sleek styling, simplicity is the name of the game. The only buttons are a rotary volume knob and an on/off switch. The device is secured by a suction-mount cradle that fastens to the windshield for easy portability between vehicles. You can customize the unit's appearance with an array of colored faceplates that are sold separately.
For the ultimate out-of-the-box convenience, the StreetPilot c330 comes pre-loaded with highly detailed MapSource City Select street data. The database features an industry-leading five million-plus points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. The c330's bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display makes navigation a snap. The unit also features dual integrated speakers for high-quality voice prompts, and an internal lithium-ion battery for out-of-car route planning.
It's also worth mentioning that with some GPS units the manual to use them is as thick as a phone book, but it was a pleasant surprise to find that the c330's manual was very easy to use and provided many screen shots to make sure the user understood the units capabilities. If you find yourself on the road looking for addresses often and just want a GPS to tell you where to go simply and clearly than this unit was made for you.
What's in the Box
StreetPilot c330 receiver, vehicle suction cup mount, PC/USB interface cable and quick-reference guide. Also includes a factory pre-loaded version of Americas Recreational Basemap and MapSource City Select North America CD with full unlock (for sale in North America).
Customer Reviews:
Garmin GPS.......2007-12-26
I think everyone should own a gps ... sure makes finding your way around alot easier. More hands free.
Garmin c330.......2007-12-26
Well I got the GPS. And they called me to see if it was ok. They said they would send me the CD that gose with it. Have not received it as of yet?? But over all I guess it was a good buy.. The biggest problem I had was it smelled like cigarettes smoke!! Yukkkkkkkkk
Soooo Easy.......2007-12-24
This is our first GPS and find it very easy to use. The screen is large enough to be usable and viewable. The way to use it is intuitive. I can't believe we lasted this long without it. It may not have the bells and whistles that $500 models have but we need to just to get from here to there and somewhere in between find a Starbucks. It does all that with simplicity.
great service.......2007-12-24
I bought a Garmin for a christmas present. The ordering was easy and fast. The shipment was here very fast. Would highly recommend this site to everyone
Garmin C330 Easy to Use.......2007-12-23
I bought this for my husband who is not very technical. He loves it. He's in outside sales and this really helps him find new customer locations easily. Works as advertised.
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