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PowerShot / Re: G1X Replacement
« on: February 12, 2013, 09:19:55 PM »
Anyone heard if the Pro2 will be replacing the G1X or referred to as the G2X?
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PowerShot / G1X Replacement
« on: February 11, 2013, 09:30:33 PM »
Is the G1X replacement due in the next couple of months?
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PowerShot / Re: Canon S100 vs Sony RX100
« on: September 26, 2012, 09:49:21 AM »
True. The S100 is a great camera, the RX100 is just even better.
Definitely RX100 is better unless you don't want to spend that much.
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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon S110 vs. S100 - New Poll - Is the new camera worth the price to upgrade?
« on: September 26, 2012, 09:48:20 AM »
Try them both then try the RX100. Granted the RX100 cost more, but the quality and performance is obvious; you get what you pay for.
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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera
« on: September 20, 2012, 04:11:59 PM »
Some people either love or hate the flip screen. For me, it is not a deal breaker one way or the other; all depends on what you like.
I think most who are disappointed in the G15 is due to the sensor size and Canon didn't step it up to match or beat the competition. I don't think Canon saw Sony coming up and surpassing it with the RX100. Probably take them another year to have something comparable. Until then, the RX100 is riding the wave.
I think most who are disappointed in the G15 is due to the sensor size and Canon didn't step it up to match or beat the competition. I don't think Canon saw Sony coming up and surpassing it with the RX100. Probably take them another year to have something comparable. Until then, the RX100 is riding the wave.
Without the flippy screen it's not worth it 'Techradar' seems to think so too with a non committal review.
If push came to shove I'd buy a G12 at the lower price but then it's not a lot different to my G11 which is working perfectly well since it's overhaul.
I was really hoping for something more radical The only major changes are a better lens and the loss of the screen which makes it a no go for me and I am not shelling out 500 quid just for the new lens, for my needs it's just not justified. I'd be replacing something OK with something mediocre!
Nikon just stole the Canon's thunder!
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PowerShot / Re: Down to the RX100 or G15...
« on: September 19, 2012, 11:17:13 AM »
Very nice. Given the size difference and better IQ, you only helped me lean towards the RX100. 
Do you normally shoot at 20MP or is there any noticeable difference in IQ at 10MP; your thoughts?
Do you normally shoot at 20MP or is there any noticeable difference in IQ at 10MP; your thoughts?
I wasn't liking the direction Canon was going and so I am glad I got the RX100. At first I was a little disappointed that the Sony does not have a macro setting so I decided to see how tight I could crop an image to get macro details. Sample below with uncropped and cropped image. For something I can put in my pocket when I don't want to carry my 7D and 100mm lens, I am satisfied with the Sony performance
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PowerShot / Re: Down to the RX100 or G15...
« on: September 17, 2012, 06:16:43 PM »
Keep in mind the weight of the P7700 and G12 are nearly identical:
P7700 - 392g
G12 - 401g
On the contrary, the G15 weighs 10% less at 352g compared to the P7700, and is 10% narrower and 20% thinner than the P7700.
While the RX100 weighs nearly 40% less, 30% thinner, and nearly 15% narrower than the P7700, BUT has a sensor nearly 3 times larger.
P7700 - 392g
G12 - 401g
On the contrary, the G15 weighs 10% less at 352g compared to the P7700, and is 10% narrower and 20% thinner than the P7700.
While the RX100 weighs nearly 40% less, 30% thinner, and nearly 15% narrower than the P7700, BUT has a sensor nearly 3 times larger.
The G15 weighs less than the P7700 Because they got rid of the vari angle screen and have a lighter smaller body and lens. If I was happy with a smaller body I'd go for the Sony RX100 but I already have a Canon Ixus A4050 which I bought when my G11 wasn't working and took weeks to get repaired because they had to get a new back from Japan. So I didn't need a smaller camera, there are plenty around to choose from including the RX100.
I wanted and expected a step up from the G12 not a step back into the past.
Incidentally the P7700 still weighs less than the G12.
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PowerShot / Down to the RX100 or G15...
« on: September 17, 2012, 04:49:00 PM »
I was so looking forward to the S100 successor, mainly for the Lens Error correction, but the changes seem disappointing. Glad to see they finally addressed the poor focus issue, but touch screen, removed the grip, AND still the slow lens.
Then comes the G15 which is impressive. By getting rid of the flip screen (yes, some like it, but I have never used it on my previous G cameras), the managed to reduce the overall size of the camera which is a welcome relief as it was just getting too big.
Then there is the RX100. Kind of in a class of its own with its 1" sensor (maybe Canon will finally make it happen on the G16 or S120, but for now we are still stuck with the 1/1.7" sensor). However, curious whether most people prefer the faster lens on the G15 or the bigger sensor on the RX100?
Considered the P7700, but it weighs more than the G15 and is wider and thicker than the G15.
Then comes the G15 which is impressive. By getting rid of the flip screen (yes, some like it, but I have never used it on my previous G cameras), the managed to reduce the overall size of the camera which is a welcome relief as it was just getting too big.
Then there is the RX100. Kind of in a class of its own with its 1" sensor (maybe Canon will finally make it happen on the G16 or S120, but for now we are still stuck with the 1/1.7" sensor). However, curious whether most people prefer the faster lens on the G15 or the bigger sensor on the RX100?
Considered the P7700, but it weighs more than the G15 and is wider and thicker than the G15.
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PowerShot / Re: Canon S100 vs Sony RX100
« on: September 17, 2012, 04:38:09 PM »
True, but that 1" sensor is the clear advantage.
And,as we are all going to end up with a Sony FF in the long term
+1
Haha, I'm glad someone just went ahead & said it
The center resolution/contrast of the Zeiss lens is itself reason enough to get the RX100, not to mention the fact that it's a Sony EXMOR sensor (but don't expect the pixel level dynamic range to match that of the, say, D800).
Furthermore, I can't believe the bounce-able flash isn't better marketed-- such a simple idea, yet a game-changer for P&S flash photography. Sony really does seem to be the more innovative camera company these days...
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PowerShot Cameras / Re: G15 dissapointment
« on: September 17, 2012, 02:45:37 PM »
I was actually looking forward to the S110, but find it to be a major disappointment. On the contrary, the G15 is better than I expected and thank you Canon for finally return the G series to it roots....FAST LENS!
Count me disappointed, too.
No flippy screen - that rules it out entirely.
Not only that, but it's still missing the GPS and 200/400 fps video modes introduced in the S100!
And also no 1080p/60.
The f/2.8 lens on the G11/G12 is fast enough for me - I don't need a faster lens in a compact (I have a DSLR if I need that, but it doesn't fit in my everyday backpack.)
I'm not at all interested in the G15. I'm going to shop for a used G12 on eBay instead (to replace my G11).
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Reminder: Announcements on September 17, 2012
« on: September 16, 2012, 08:17:09 PM »
Me too, but only if Canon has a sensor larger than 1/1.7"; otherwise the RX100 is getting my purchase.
I'm interested in the S110... maybe it'll be FF
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PowerShot Cameras / Re: G15 Coming Soon...
« on: September 16, 2012, 05:02:15 PM »
Maybe the case, but from what we have seen so far, neither the G15 or S110 look exciting as the RX100.
Why isn't Canon offering more with a larger sensor? Though that is only part of it. If they haven't corrected the performance seen recently in the G1X, S100, and G12, then no spec will make up for it.
Why isn't Canon offering more with a larger sensor? Though that is only part of it. If they haven't corrected the performance seen recently in the G1X, S100, and G12, then no spec will make up for it.
Yeah; haven't heard of that one before.
Now the question is when is the official announcement?Yup 13 is bad luck in the West and 14 bad luck in China.14 bad luck in China? Maybe you mean 4?
Well I know that 4 and 9 are unlucky in Japan so maybe the person I quoted got it wrong?
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PowerShot / Re: Canon S100 vs Sony RX100
« on: September 16, 2012, 01:54:30 PM »
Enjoy! Seems to be a very impressive camera. Unfortunately, Canon nor Panasonic nor Olympus have offered anything as impressive let alone better than what Sony is offering.
I got my RX100 today - very positive after playing around with it for a while.
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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Canon PowerShot G15
« on: September 16, 2012, 01:51:26 PM »
Are you talking about the G15? If so, not sure there is any anticipation as we have already seen the specs and pics. Nice, had it come out maybe 2009, it the competition has advanced so much more.
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PowerShot / Re: Canon S100 vs Sony RX100
« on: September 16, 2012, 11:54:15 AM »
Really comes down to price and size. If you want the smallest camera with the best image quality, RX100 is it. No other camera will fit in your pocket with a built in flash and sensor size larger than 1/1.7" and offer the same or better performance, not the S100, S110, G12, G15, LX5 or LX7, EX2, or XZ1 or XZ2.
I want a compact, fixed lens camera to take everywhere when I'm not carrying my 5d2 or 7d. Have previously tried m43, E-P1 and E-PM1, and felt they were too slow and didn't want to buy multiple lenses for them and my dslrs. Bought an S100, it takes sharp, detailed shots but also tempted to exchange for RX100. I keep reading that the Sony has a sensor that is triple the size, and the price is double what I paid for the S100. Can anyone who has used both offer insight as to whether I should stay with the Canon or return it and get the Sony? Can the Sony offer double or triple the iq to justify the price? Thanks, Debbie