wilfredo Posted December 20, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted December 20, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm wondering if anyone has purchased a Canon G9 to add to their gear, especially since it can shoot RAW 12.5 megapixel images. Any comparisons between the G9 and comparable Leica's? if there is such a thing? Â Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mmanzz Posted December 20, 2007 Share #2 Â Posted December 20, 2007 I own the Canon G9 as well as the M8. The G9 is an excellent small sensor camera, I am very happy with it. The LCD is very nice and it takes great pics up to 200 ISO. I use it as a video mode camera as well and it has an excellent 1024 mode that is very high quality. It also has some great auto setting modes like "aquarium" that create a grain effect that makes pics taken in the Monterey aquarium look like dive shots. Excellent and convenient controls that are SLR like and i found it to be easy to carry and hold. I find it to be an excellent complement to the M8 when your too lazy to focus and want something even lighter and smaller. The only complaint i have is that i would not mind it to be a bit wider angle, at 35mm there are some options out there that are wider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share #3 Â Posted December 21, 2007 Well, I went out and purchased a G9. I'll play with it over the next few days. I needed something for informal events where I could hand the camera over to someone if I wanted to be in the picture. I can't really do that with my M8, and my 5D is just way too bulky for those types of situations. I've heard lots of good stuff about this camera so I think it will be a nice addition to my current gear. Too bad it's not a 28mm zoom. Â Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share #4  Posted December 21, 2007 Here are a couple of JPEG pictures with the camera out of the box. I haven't had a chance to shoot anything RAW. The ceiling lamp in my room was shot at ISO 200, f/3.5., no flash. I coverted the file to B&W. It really can't compete with my M8 B&W files, but it's not too bad. The overwhelmed Santa (State Senator Lou Correa of California) was shot at f/2.8, ISO 200 using the built in flash (those who know me know I hardly ever use a flash but I just wanted to take a few snaps).  I'm pleased with the results so far, not bad. I'll see what it does on RAW later today. I had considered the Ricoh GR II but preferred a point and shoot with a zoom lens. Canon also offers a wide angle and telephoto converter lens for this little guy and the LCD is bigger than the LCD on my Canon 5D. It also features a hot shoe for a flash. The feel of the camera is very solid. The only thing I don't like thus far is that it doesn't have a Leica label :-) but I'll just have to live with that. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/40760-canon-g9/?do=findComment&comment=432324'>More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted December 21, 2007 Share #5  Posted December 21, 2007 Have you tried bounce with your Canon hot shoe flash? Works great. Here's one of mine.  I'm also impressed with the camera's metering and AWB. The 5D could learn a thing or two about AWB from this guy.  Of course it's no M8 or 5D. And it's larger and heavier than comparable Leicas. But at just over $400, what's not to like?  John Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/40760-canon-g9/?do=findComment&comment=432379'>More sharing options...
cwf Posted December 21, 2007 Share #6 Â Posted December 21, 2007 One particularly attractive feature of the G9, at least to me, is that lack of lens interchangeability means that those suffering of lens acquisition syndrome, including the virulent Leica variant, get a respite here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted December 21, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted December 21, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) B&W tonal rendition seems to be a bit better than the jagged Ricoh results........... a bit more scope to play with and change the mood to a more subtle ones, away from the in your face stuff................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share #8 Â Posted December 22, 2007 John, Â That is one lovely portrait! I'm assuming you shot that on RAW. I did a few shots today on RAW that I will process tomorrow. I can't wait to see how these faired. Last year my Christmas gift to myself was the Leica M8 at $5000.00 (no regrets). This year it was the G9 at under $500.00. Relief!!!! Â Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted December 22, 2007 Share #9  Posted December 22, 2007 I'm assuming you shot that on RAW.Benitez-Rivera Photography  Actually, it's a jpg converted to BW in PS CS2. Thanks for the compliment, but I was just trying out the camera on family when it was new.  John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share #10  Posted December 22, 2007 I decided not to wait until tomorrow, here are a couple. I shot these RAW. The first at ISO 800, very noisy. The second at ISO 200. Both shot at f8. Can't close the lens any further.  Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/40760-canon-g9/?do=findComment&comment=432641'>More sharing options...
ptomsu Posted December 22, 2007 Share #11 Â Posted December 22, 2007 Wilfredo, Â great that you love the G9 and it is within its limits a good camera. Â But without wanting to bring you down from your enthusiasm, I still think it is not worth the money, nor is it any good especially under low light. I would have rather gone with a very compact DSLR for the purpose you bought the G9 - like Oly 510. Nikon D40 or Canon 400D. Â These would be the same price range and do the job much better :-) Â Anyway enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted December 22, 2007 Share #12 Â Posted December 22, 2007 Must be those big pockets of yours Peter....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share #13  Posted December 22, 2007 Peter,  Granted it's not the best option in low light situations, but it will serve its purpose. In comparison to Leica gear it's dirt cheap, and like a range finder unobtrusive. Here's something shot in low light, the interior of a church using a tripod. This was shot at ISO 100.  Cheers, WiIlfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography  PS The painting is the Christ Child. Merry Christmas! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/40760-canon-g9/?do=findComment&comment=433031'>More sharing options...
doubice Posted December 23, 2007 Share #14  Posted December 23, 2007 Wilfredo,  I have a G7, which replaced a D-Lux2. I bought the D-Lux2 for my wife, who complained that I had Leicas and she did not..... (she used to have a Canon G5). Before buying the D-Lux, I warned my wife about the lack of viewfinder and she said that it would nor bother her. Well - a few months later it did start to bother her; in bright light it was just about impossible to frame with.  So - off to eBay with it (where it came from) and a G7 was bought - again on eBay. We both like the G7 very much. Identical design to the G9, just does not have RAW and a couple of Megapixels less - no big deal. Some G7/G9 sites actually claim that the G7 is better than the G9, given the same sensor size.  There are a couple of accessories I bought for the G7 - a grip and a thumb rest. The 'thumb rest' is actually a rubber bumper abbout 1/2" diameter, which I applied myself. The grip is a superb accessory, made from anodized aluminium and in a roundabout way available through this site:  G7 Accessories  All the best,  Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptomsu Posted December 23, 2007 Share #15  Posted December 23, 2007 Peter, Granted it's not the best option in low light situations, but it will serve its purpose. In comparison to Leica gear it's dirt cheap, and like a range finder unobtrusive. Here's something shot in low light, the interior of a church using a tripod. This was shot at ISO 100.  Cheers, WiIlfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography  PS The painting is the Christ Child. Merry Christmas!  Nice picture indeed Wilfredo!  But sorry again - range finder and unobtrusive and then tripod, that somehow does not fit together, what do you think?  Anyway I understand your motivations - was myself looking for this camera, but I will wait for a G10 which hopefully will have a slightly larger sensor (thus better high ISO) and a 28 equivalent wide angle.  Merry XMAS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 23, 2007 Share #16 Â Posted December 23, 2007 Â ... We both like the G7 very much. Identical design to the G9, just does not have RAW and a couple of Megapixels less - no big deal. Some G7/G9 sites actually claim that the G7 is better than the G9, given the same sensor size. ... Â Jan, as I have said on a couple of other threads here, go for the firmware upgrade to the G7 from the same website http://www.mycanong7.com/html/g7_chdk_soft.html - it really works, and adds a battery meter too;) Â Regards, Â Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted December 23, 2007 Share #17  Posted December 23, 2007 Jan, as I have said on a couple of other threads here, go for the firmware upgrade to the G7 from the same website G7 CHDK Soft - it really works, and adds a battery meter too;) Regards,  Bill  Bill,  I tried that but, the link to the file download is either dead or I don't know how to find it once at the site......  Just a question for you without wanting to hijack the thread - can you switch between the two firmwares or is it one or the other? Can you go back to the original at the 'flick of a switch' or 'push of a button'?  Best,  Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share #18  Posted December 23, 2007 Nice picture indeed Wilfredo! But sorry again - range finder and unobtrusive and then tripod, that somehow does not fit together, what do you think?  Anyway I understand your motivations - was myself looking for this camera, but I will wait for a G10 which hopefully will have a slightly larger sensor (thus better high ISO) and a 28 equivalent wide angle.  Merry XMAS   I can follow your logic Peter. But I often use a tripod with my M8 when I do stills. I went back and shot the abandoned books on the bench with a tripod using my M8. Here's what I got. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/41407-lonesome-dove.html The M8 (and even G9) can be more than just a street camera.  Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share #19  Posted December 23, 2007 Here's another one for the road. Shot yesterday. It's a nice little camera. Enough said :-)  Wilfredo Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/40760-canon-g9/?do=findComment&comment=433955'>More sharing options...
bill Posted December 23, 2007 Share #20  Posted December 23, 2007 Bill, I tried that but, the link to the file download is either dead or I don't know how to find it once at the site......  Just a question for you without wanting to hijack the thread - can you switch between the two firmwares or is it one or the other? Can you go back to the original at the 'flick of a switch' or 'push of a button'?  Best,  Jan  Hi Jan,  The download works for me - I've just tried it again. Maybe it was server traffic?  Yes, you can switch. You can either have it set to load up every time you start up the camera, or like me, you can enable it when you want to shoot RAW. Once you turn off again, the camera re-initialises to the original firmware until you need it again. It just sits as a tiny file on the root directory of your SD card.  Regards,  Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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