Canon states the G7X Mark III is Now Back in Production

[Richard CR]

It appears that the G7X Mark III is back in production. Hopefully, we’ll see some change in stock, as right now, when we look at B&H and other websites, we see this: The status of “temporarily out of stock” feels almost like an exaggeration, at least the “temporarily” part – I can’t recall when it […]

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[Maximilian]

I like that form factor. I like the zoom range. If I ever bought a PowerShot, this would have been my choice.
BUT... MEH!

Give it a new sensor, make the AF up-to-date, call it Mk IV.
This camera/sensor is how old? 2019?

... Canon could do us all a favor by making a new G7X Mark IV with a new DPAF stacked sensor, updated DiGiC to X, and eliminating these ongoing supply issues. Right Canon?

Thanks, @Richard CR, for finding those right words.

 

[fox40phil]

A camera from 2019 gets this attention?!
I thought it’s new …
No news about a IV yet?!

 

[Del Paso]

And please replace the ridiculous flash with a VF, even a primitive one.
LCDs in bright sunlight are simply illegible! I guess these are no cameras one often uses in dark environments.
But also provide a hot-shoe for speedlights.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

I don’t get why people buy such cameras….

We recently found a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40 in an old box while we’re redoing one room. It was my wides camera in 2014 (camera is from 2012) and she last used it in 2016.The af is really bad compared to af nowadays and we didn’t enjoy shooting with it.

We sold it on eBay for a shocking 100 €. In 2012, it cost 119 €. Crazy money, but we’ve probably even could’ve asked for more.

For me, compact cameras only makes sense with updated AF and sensors. If that’s not happening, I won’t purchase anything.

 

[tvih]

Give it a new sensor, make the AF up-to-date, call it Mk IV.
This camera/sensor is how old? 2019?

Yeah, it's the lack of good AF that's the killer with these things in this day and age. Pretty much only the RX100VII is "acceptable" in that area out of the current compacts.

LCDs in bright sunlight are simply illegible!

Can't say I ever had this problem with my compact cameras. With my G15, for example, I can even use an IR filter, which makes the screen a lot darker, and I still see it just fine in bright sunlight (seeing as that's the required weather for shooting handheld IR without modifying the camera). It has an OVF, but I never use it because it's so crappy and inaccurate.

 

[shadowsports]

@Richard,
Title states mkII. Message body states mkIII if it matters.

 

[Mekos]

What Canon compacts concerns, owning the old Canon G5X (still in action when needed to make pair with the R7 and R6II), my deep desire is Canon to challenge the new Fujifilm X-E5 in the majority of its features (ahead: size and weight, and interchangeable lenses)!!! Shall I wait sitting for this dream? Piiiiity...

 

[Del Paso]

Yeah, it's the lack of good AF that's the killer with these things in this day and age. Pretty much only the RX100VII is "acceptable" in that area out of the current compacts.

Can't say I ever had this problem with my compact cameras. With my G15, for example, I can even use an IR filter, which makes the screen a lot darker, and I still see it just fine in bright sunlight (seeing as that's the required weather for shooting handheld IR without modifying the camera). It has an OVF, but I never use it because it's so crappy and inaccurate.

This is one of my life's mysteries. How can photographers use (and are happy to do so) the rear LCD? And even focus in sunlight?
PS: I don't even need glasses, but still...

 

[Del Paso]

By the way, are we THE market for such a camera?
Do compact camera customers really care for what we criticise?
My wife is such a customer, she has no idea what Digic X, a stacked sensor, an EVF, IBIS, a global shutter are.
She takes pictures.
If they are good, she is satisfied. Period!

 

[TinTin]

But also provide a hot-shoe for speedlights.

Nikon?

 

[Del Paso]

Nikon?

OK, Speedlites...

 

[Skux]

And please replace the ridiculous flash with a VF, even a primitive one.
LCDs in bright sunlight are simply illegible! I guess these are no cameras one often uses in dark environments.
But also provide a hot-shoe for speedlights.

That camera already exists and it's called the G1X Mark III

 

[John Wilde]

I wonder how long it will be before Canon releases a photocentric PowerShot with their new 1.4" sensor. It's a safe bet that Canon didn't create a new sensor and new sensor size to use in just one camera model.

 

[Richard CR]

@Richard,
Title states mkII. Message body states mkIII if it matters.

ugh!
thanks for the catch. antiboitics are buzzing me this week.

 

[Richard CR]

I don’t get why people buy such cameras….

We recently found a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40 in an old box while we’re redoing one room. It was my wides camera in 2014 (camera is from 2012) and she last used it in 2016.The af is really bad compared to af nowadays and we didn’t enjoy shooting with it.

We sold it on eBay for a shocking 100 €. In 2012, it cost 119 €. Crazy money, but we’ve probably even could’ve asked for more.

For me, compact cameras only makes sense with updated AF and sensors. If that’s not happening, I won’t purchase anything.

I really don't get it either.

G7X Mark III's are going for $1200 out here in Asia. Anything with the Canon name is paying a huge tax. I kid you not but I could get a Sony A7 II kit with lens for cheaper than canon APS-C kits or compacts.

As much as I dislike Sony, I find that absolutely bonkers.

G7X cameras are just unreal as far as their pricing right now.

 

[fox40phil]

Still no news to the next R6 ?!

 

[Del Paso]

Still no news to the next R6 ?!

And 180 macro? And 14 TSE? And 400mm f/2,8 + ext.? And 70-150? and 24-70 II? And 28mm f/1,4???????
And, my other favourite: 50mm f/2 macro?

 

[picky]

Can someone explain why everyone wants to buy the G7X Mark III instead of the Powershot V1, when it's a better camera and 6 years newer?

 

[snapshot]

Can someone explain why everyone wants to buy the G7X Mark III instead of the Powershot V1, when it's a better camera and 6 years newer?

Price	929.99	849.99
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 5.45×3.98×3.68 in. / 138.5×101.2×93.5 mm	4.15 x 2.40 x 1.65 in. / 105.5 x 60.9 x 42.0mm