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Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $407.00
You Save: $92.99 (19%)
New (64) Used (3) from $388.00
Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 11
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 5
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 30.5
Minimum Focal Length: 6.1
Maximum Resolution: 14700000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 3.1 x 1.8
nv:Sensor: 14.7 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 1600 x 1200
Image Resolution: 640 x 480
Image Resolution: 2592 x 1944
Image Resolution: 3456 x 2592
Image Resolution: 4416 x 3312
Image Resolution: 4416 x 2480
Movie Resolution: 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240
Storage Media: MultiMediaCard
Storage Media: HC MMC Plus Card
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Storage Media: MMC Plus Card
Compressed Format: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2 )
Movie File Format: Mov
Optical Zoom: 5x
Digital Zoom: 4X
Combined Zoom: 20x
MPN: G10
Model: G10
UPC: 013803100075
EAN: 0013803100075
ASIN: B001G5ZTPY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality and editing flexibility | | • | 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens | | • | DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection; full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW | | • | 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II with even greater true-to-life color reproduction | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory card |
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Product Description
Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and theyve flocked to Canons G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canons new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 70 more reviews...
 All I can say is wow. January 9, 2009
Mark Twain
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First, allow me to introduce myself: I am a pixel-peeper. I have to be because my clients are; I'm not that way out of OCD although I do suffer from OCD. I am a DSLR user, a user of professional lenses, and someone who takes pictures for almost solely the purpose of selling them commercially.
I got started about 6 months ago looking for a compact camera that I could take with me everywhere I go, since taking my pro gear is not always feasible for a multitude of reasons. I tried out a few things personally but mostly I did exhaustive research. My standards are very high since I rarely take pictures for personal use or for fun. My research was made confusing because I have seen both excellent and not so excellent test shots made with this camera posted online. In my experience, the good ones were more accurate. Some of the test shots online seriously make me wonder since my results have been much better. Look up the online comparison between this camera and a $40,000 Hasselblad. Those are more in line with what I am seeing. I am happy to say that this camera has exceeded my expectations and I really like it generally.
I am going to randomly name a few things about this camera that I really like:
Noise: If you are like me, this is the most important issue to you. I don't do low-light shooting so low noise at low ISO is the only thing of importance to me. That being said, I have zero tolerance for noise. The noise at ISO 80 on this camera is indistinguishable from the noise of every DSLR I have used! That is such a huge deal. I wish I could have put that sentence in bold and 18 point type. I just don't see any difference, and my eye is very well trained from using Photoshop 4+ hours per day. I am positive that prints will bear out the same result. ISO 100 is virtually indistinguishable, certainly enough that in almost all photos you will not see a difference and you will almost certainly see no difference in prints either. I won't be shooting higher than ISO 100 on this camera so I can't tell you about the performance at those levels. I don't normally shoot high ISOs anyway, but I will certainly not be attempting it with a compact P&S. My gut tells me that it would do well, but I simply just don't have a use for the feature so I haven't checked.
Grain: to the extent that there is noise at ISO 80/100 (every digital camera ever made has some level of noise), I have to say I really like the effect! It is much more natural than recent DLSR setups I have shot with. The grain looks like a very slow film type grain. Converted to B&W it looks fantastic. This will be a great camera for street photography in that sense. I can already see that there will be prints--large prints--taken with this camera that will end up on a gallery wall. I converted a few pictures I took to B&W and then looked at them on a 26" LCD monitor and they look amazing. The grain is really just so realistic and artistic. I haven't really commented on this with other digital cameras I have reviewed because I haven't experienced such a noticeably realistic grain character with other cameras.
Color accuracy: more accurate than virtually all cameras I have used with maybe the exception of the Canon 5D.
LCD: the brightest and the most beautiful I have ever used on any camera, ever. Love the LCD.
So, any problems at all? These are totally nit-picky and I include them only to be thorough. I am not complaning anf these are nowhere near the level of being a dealbreaker for owning the camera.
Distortion: noticeable in many cases. This is easily correctable in a variety of ways, and you will really only feel the need to correct it if you are shooting wide open or you are shooting architectural/straight-line subjects. It's a P&S camera so this is to be expected anyway.
CA: not as bad as I thought so I am pleasantly surprised here, however there is some in certain shots. Again correctable and not really a big deal. Again it's a P&S camera so this is to be expected anyway.
Shooting at f/2.8: It is noticeably soft and the CA gets much worse here also. I won't be shooting at this aperture very often anyway, but after seeing test shots at f/2.8 I will try even harder to avoid this aperture. Anything smaller than f/2.8 and everything's fine. Again this being a P&S it gets a pass.
Construction: Holding the camera right takes some getting used to. It doesn't just go into your palm like a glove like many cameras do. It takes some practice to find the right way to hold it; it isn't intuitive. The camera is also larger and heavier than I thought it would be but it is still within the limit of what I needed and the "solid-ness" is reassuring as far as long-term use and/or resale value is concerned.
In summation, I was worried that there were too many pixels crammed into this camera and it delayed my purchase for a while until I could do more research and hear from owners. I was assured by many owners that the MP cramming hadn't had a deleterious effect on IQ so I took a chance. Amazon does allow returns, after all, so what the hey. I'm happy that I did because the camera has met or exceeded my high expectations and I will be keeping the camera. No more "I wish I had a camera with me because that would make a great picture" moments. This will be with me all the time.
Fabulous camera! January 7, 2009
Kodak Jack (Canton, Ohio USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Did a lot of research before buying the G10. This is my 4th digital camera. I've been using it daily for a week now and I'm very impressed. The macro ability is excellent - even hand held. Built in scene settings (snow, indoor, sunset, kids & pets, etc.) in addition to full auto, meaning you can handle most common situations easily.
What sold me: 1st class build quality, incredible view screen, high resolution, direct access to exposure compensation, most exposure modes (AV, TV, Auto, Program, manual, movie and panoramic) and ISO via dedicated dials (not buried in menus!). Most other modes are only one level deep in a menu. Full manual is a snap to use, and RAW mode is easily available. The G10 has a hot shoe, but not a PC connection for external flash.
Small gripes: I wish the scenic modes were right on the main dial, but there are so many this might not be practical. The smallish optical viewfinder (tied to the zoom) is nice, but covers only about 3/4 of the actual view, so what can I really use it for except rough estimates?
I actually showed some of my G10 shots to a photo dept. technician and he thought they'd been taken with an SLR. If you are looking for very high quality images and SLR like versatility without the bulk of an SLR, get this camera. It's not pocket size, but it is compact and packs a lot of photographic power into that package. I've rigged a padded fanny pack to carry it easily. Others will use a coat pocket.
Summary: If you are tired of lugging around an SLR and lots of accessories (as I am) or even a large prosumer camera (like my Fuji S9000), you will love the G10. Worth the $400 price tag.
Suggestion: be careful with the LCD screen - it's big and beautiful and it would be a shame to damage it. I'm putting a protector on it as soon as I can.
 It's ok. January 7, 2009
Jonathan (Atlanta, GA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This G10 is an upgrade to the G9 I previously owned. I am happier with the better quality of pictures in bright light, but still the camera leaves me wanting. I had hoped for better image quality at ISO 200-800. It's just truly disappointing your buddy pulls out a $200 point and shoot and turns out better quality pictures at low light level situations. I wanted this camera to be a compact DLR replacement but it is not a great camera for that. I guess this'll go on eBay and I will buy a DLR for spectacular photos and a P/S for decent indoor pictures.
Great Camera January 6, 2009
William B. Hurst (Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great camera big improvement from the earlier Canon G series, and a strong contender to take use away from a DSLR.
Excellent camera! January 6, 2009
Jonathan Bryan
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't have much to say, the camera speaks for itself. For a point and shoot camera, this is the absolute best that you can get. Excellent Camera.
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