Canon PowerShot G12 Review
Welcome to Canon Powershot G12 Digital Camera 10MP.The Canon Powershot G12 is the latest in the award winning Powershot G-Series which is used and trusted by professional photographers all over the world!
So what's new with the Canon G12? The big news is the addition of the 720p HD movie recording and Hybrid IS which makes up for the omission on the Canon G11. This offers superior performance by delivering premium image quality in stills and movies.
The Canon G12's ready to impress the advanced amateurs and professional photographers who have always celebrated the G Series.
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Read this Canon G12 Powershot Review from customers who have purchased the Canon Powershot G12 digital camera before you buy it :I love this camera!!!!!!, October 4, 2010
Canon G12 review by Douglas G Copella
I own a Canon 5D MKII and love it dearly, but there are times I like to travel light. I have used the G9 before and it took outstanding photo's so when I heard there was going to be a new release I couldn't wait. Put into a nutshell, "I LOVE THIS CAMERA". It takes outstanding photo's, excellent video and is super easy to use. The Auto switch takes excellent spur of the moment photo's when you don't have time to do a manual setup. Am I glad I waited and bought the G12? You bet I am!! This camera is an excellent addition to my camera bag and would bu yit again in a heart beat.
Very happy with my G12 Purchase, October 24, 2010
Canon G12 review by Richard A. Bretschneider "RicBret" (San Jose - CA)
A little history: I shot a lot of SLR film back in my college days, mostly for newspaper and print publications - not pro work, but still had to produce like one. Over the years I stopped having time for such things, until digital photography raised its head in the '90's and I jumped from one technology to another. Only recently having rediscovered SLRs by way of the digital models, I've grown more and more disdainful of my various point-and-shoot models which I burned through at about one a year.
I played with a friend's G11 recently and was more than a little impressed. The quality of pictures, responsiveness of the camera, balanced with the relatively compact size and breath of features sold me at once. Reading about the G12 I bought one without even trying it.
I was not disappointed. After shooting 200 pictures last week I'm very satisfied. This is a wonderful compromise in size against my Nikon digital SLR. I'm able to hand it off to friends to take a shot and they get great results as well. The feel is sturdy, the menus and functions very straightforward, and the shots I'm getting are terrific. Time from being turned off to taking a picture is among the fastest I've dealt with.
I know there are some very negative reviews of this camera, but they're apparently from people who are upset that this wasn't more of an update from the G11, and they unfairly ding this model because they want to get a dig in on Cannon. I don't think you have to go further than reading through their "complaints" to understand they can be wholly dismissed.
This will be my camera of choice for my trip to Mexico next month. Really looking forward to shooting with this camera!
Enjoy!
A great camera for those who don't want to lug their pro gear everywhere, December 5, 2010
Canon G12 Review by Catherine Hoffman "Cat" (Burlingame - CA)
I'm a wedding photographer that normally shoots with 5D Mk II's. I got the G12 to carry with me at all times for personal and business trips. As much as I love the quality of my DSLR, it's extremely heavy to carry around my purse even if I take off the battery grip and only bring one lens. So I picked up the G12 for personal use when I'm not off shooting a gig.
I love the quality of the pictures on this camera, and it's extremely good at capturing images without the flash. The built in flash works decently too, and it's a great added bonus to have the hot shoe on there if I want to throw my 580 EX II's on it.
The 720p video mode is definitely a great and fun feature of this camera. I usually shoot in RAW mode, but I won't lie, occasionally I switch to the "miniature mode" to get a pretend looking tilt shift lens style effect.
The menu has been very intuitive and I haven't had any problems finding features without referencing the manual first. The dial controls on the camera are great for always being able to quickly see the mode, iso, exposure, etc. I love the flip and rotate lcd screen, back in 2005 I owned a Canon Powershot Pro1 which also had a flip and rotate LCD that I loved, so great to see they're still doing these in the new cameras too.
While it seems nice to have an optical viewfinder, to be honest, I don't actually use it at all.
So in summary this is a great camera, packs a lot of features and quality into a very sturdy body. You won't be disappointed!
Fantastic Camera, December 2, 2010
Canon G12 review by Virgina B. Carroll
I have been learning and using my new camera for a 24 hours and I am in love! I have previously owned a Canon SX110IS and a SX120IS. I loved my SX110IS! It took great pictures and was super easy to use. However, I dropped it and the screen cracked. Using the insurance I received the SX120IS as a replacement. All the pictures it took were soft and I know why but it doesn't pertain to this review. It was very frustrating and after nearly a year of use, I couldn't deal with it anymore! I debated about switching to another brand of camera after my experience but I'm so glad I didn't.
The camera feels so good in my hands. It is very well constructed. My other camera had manual capabilities as well and it really helped prepare me for using this camera. I debated about purchasing a DSLR but after examining my needs I decided it was too much for me. This camera is about the same size as my others so I am comfortable with it. It's got some weight to it, though I'm sure not as much as DSLR.
It takes amazing pictures and I haven't had a soft one yet!
I Simply Love This Camera, November 25, 2010 Canon G12 review by Ken Frink "seadooken" (Lecanto - FL USA)
First off, I am not a professional photographer, but more of an advanced novice. Last year I bought a Canon SLR Xsi and thought it was the best thing ever. The pictures are awesome and I was very happy with it. The problem I ran into was its so darn big. So I left it at home most of the time and dragged along a cheap point and shoot just because I did not want to deal with the extra luggage associated with an SLR. I started researching the high end point and shoot cameras as a compromise. It came down to the G12 and the Nikon P7000. I am somewhat of a Canon purist and ended up with the G12. Man am I happy with this camera. It does exactly what I expected.
The build quality of this camera is great. It feels comfortable in my hand and does not at all feel cheep. It's a bit on the large size as compared to a point and shoot, but it is much smaller than a SLR, so I am very happy about that. The overall picture quality is impressive. Its actually a bit better than I expected. I do not have the trained eye of a professional, but I would rate it close to what my Xsi was producing. Not quite as good, but close. The ability to access most of the important functions via dials on the camera has opened up a whole new world for me. No more chasing down ISO and exposure in the menus. The camera has a front dial that is customizable also. It also has a TON of built in features that I wont review, but it is more than I have ever seen on a camera. Several of the reviews of the video aspects of this camera did scare me, but it is a camera for gods sake and not a camcorder. From what I can tell so far, the video is just fine, but limited.
At the end of the day, this is a slight downgrade from my Xsi, but it is something that will definitively get a ton of use due to it being smaller than a SLR. If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot and don't mind a bit of bulk, get this camera. If you need something to supplement a SLR setup, get this camera.
The build quality of this camera is great. It feels comfortable in my hand and does not at all feel cheep. It's a bit on the large size as compared to a point and shoot, but it is much smaller than a SLR, so I am very happy about that. The overall picture quality is impressive. Its actually a bit better than I expected. I do not have the trained eye of a professional, but I would rate it close to what my Xsi was producing. Not quite as good, but close. The ability to access most of the important functions via dials on the camera has opened up a whole new world for me. No more chasing down ISO and exposure in the menus. The camera has a front dial that is customizable also. It also has a TON of built in features that I wont review, but it is more than I have ever seen on a camera. Several of the reviews of the video aspects of this camera did scare me, but it is a camera for gods sake and not a camcorder. From what I can tell so far, the video is just fine, but limited.
At the end of the day, this is a slight downgrade from my Xsi, but it is something that will definitively get a ton of use due to it being smaller than a SLR. If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot and don't mind a bit of bulk, get this camera. If you need something to supplement a SLR setup, get this camera.
Unbelievable point and shoot camera......, November 14, 2010
Canon G12 Review by Dok S. Hoont "KrayZboutK9s" (Conroe, Texas)
I have been into photography for well over 40 years, amateur and professionally. During that time I've owned all of the majour brands of cameras, both film and digital. After digital came along I've owned 3 Olympus DSLR'S, 1 Nikon point and shoot, i.e., S550, and now the Canon G12. I must admit that my professional days are long gone and the majority of my photography is either macro of plant, flowers, bugs, etc. and during travel. I also own a pro-sumer Panasonic video camera as well. One thing I have always regretted is having to lug heavy bulky camera equipment around. Owning my first point and shoot camera several years ago, the Nikon S550 really opened my eyes to the utility and convenience of a small well made camera. After reading about the latest point and shoot options I settled on the Canon G12. I still can't believe what they pack into such a small piece of kit!
The stills and 720i HD video (with stereo sound) that this Canon G12 is remarkable to me. I read one of the "1 star" reviews and totally DO NOT AGREE. It continually amazes me why consumers denigrate a product when they can read, I assume, what they are buying. I would much rather own a single camera with minor compromises than decide not to carry a camera (stills or video) and miss a great shot. One thing I believe is that many consumers are convinced that the large, heavy, and bulky "pro" cams have got to be better, if not the best. Those huge pro lens are totally unnecessary with digital sensors vs. film. The only reason that those huge lens were necessary was that film required much more light gathering capacity. That is why the four thirds system was invented. All the majour companies have done is basically convert their 35mm cameras to digital.
It took me a long time to convince myself of the above reality. The features of my new Canon G12 would serve perfectly almost any average consumer, pro and/or otherwise, unless you're more into "conspicuous consumption" than a reasonably priced feature packed camera that you can take virtually anywhere and shoot either great stills and/or videos. The photo software that comes with the camera is also stellar, as is the plethora of accessories offered. They even offer an underwater enclosure if your into diving. The only thing that I'm am curious about is why they included an optical view finder? That's not a criticism, it just seems a bit out of place? I just can't say enough about this jewel.
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