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Note: This camera was first sold in Aug 2004. It has been replaced by the Canon G9.
Canon PowerShot G6

Canon PowerShot G6

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HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"2 yrs and still love it."
  • 5 out of 5
"Excellent Camera"
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The much-anticipated Canon PowerShot G6 brings 7-megapixel resolution, a 2" LCD screen, and a slick new body design to Canon's popular G-Series camera line. Coming on the heels of the popular PowerShot G3 and G5, the G6 has big shoes to fill, but the Editors at Digital Camera HQ are optimistic that Canon is up to the task. The G6's 7-megapixel... read more

Specifications

  • 7.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 4x optical zoom/4.1x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file format
  • ISO range 50 - 400
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Answered Questions for the G6

Q: Need A Battery
A: Ginger,You can find them here or here. Good luck and happy shooting.Andrew... read more
Q: questions on Canon G7
A: Viva -- you're right about the movie length on the G6. I took a few on a vacation last year... read more
Q: Which is better Canon g6 or Canon S3 IS?
A: Well, I have the Canon G6 and am very disappointed. I found it slow to focus, lousy zoom, low max-ISO... read more

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Open Questions for the G6

Q: If I buy one of these will it take a picture (assuming it's had time to focus) the 'instant' I've pushed the shutter and not half a second later!
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.25 out of 5

Average rating based on 154 total reviews: 4.25/5

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  • 5 out of 5
2 yrs and still love it. (Lori - 12/7/06)

I like to wait before writing a review. Everything is wonderful when you first get it but long term is what really counts. I have... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera (TNS - 10/23/06)

Hey I got this one from more than a year now.It works wonderful. Pictures are awesome.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best Camera I've ever owned (Lance Boepple - 8/7/06)

This is the first prosumer camera I've ever owned. The flip out LCD screen looked a little silly initially, but I've found it to be... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.9 out of 5
Bottom line - the PowerShot G6 is an excellent camera (Steve's Digicams - 9/13/04)

Good ergonomics, swift performance, and impressive image quality earn the Canon PowerShot G6 a rave review from this pro. It's picture quality rivals that of expensive digital SLRs, providing great results indoor and out. read original review

  • 4.7 out of 5
photo quality that rivals (but does not equal) what you'd get from a digital SLR (DC Resource - 9/13/04)

Two thumbs up for the Canon PowerShot G6, which offers "excellent" photo quality and very little image noise (unlike many of the 8-megapixel cameras). Enhancements to the design of previous G-series cameras include a smaller body, better hand grip, and a larger 2" LCD screen. Downsides of the G6 include a lens that starts at 35mm, making wide angle work difficult, and the fact that the LCD is too dark to use in low-light conditions. read original review

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Canon PowerShot G6 News

8/19/04

New Canon G6 Offers 7-Megapixel Resolution

The 7-megapixel Canon PowerShot G6 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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