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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2003. It has been replaced by the Canon G9.

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Canon PowerShot G2

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"Wouldn't Buy Another One"

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Q: Canon G2 comptibility to Widows Vista OS: A: Maybe not. It's rather old. The better way to approach this is to use a USB memory card reader to... read more
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Editors' Comments

The Canon PowerShot G2 is a very capable 4-megapixel camera, and offers a less-expensive alternative to the popular G3 and G5 models. Though the Canon G2 has fewer advanced features and a less powerful zoom than the G3 and G5, its lower price and outstanding performance make it a great value. The G2 is not without fault, however: A small percentage... read more

Specifications

4 megapixel (effective)
3x optical zoom/3.6x digital zoom
auto and manual focus
program and manual exposure
JPEG and RAW file format
ISO range 50-400

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4.49 out of 5

Average rating based on 230 total reviews: 4.49/5

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5 out of 5

Excellent photo quality ( - 12/14/05)

I bought this camera second hand and followed the very good reviews this camera got. I own several Nikon SLR's for travel photography and wanted... read more

1 out of 5

Wouldn't Buy Another One ( - 6/6/05)

The viewfinder doesn't line up with the lens, and the LCD screen is hard to see in bright light conditions, so you're shooting blind. It... read more

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Professional Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Very highly recommended (Imaging Resource - 3/20/03)

The combination of excellent image quality, useful features and good design make the G2 a "real winner' for this author. read original review

4.5 out of 5

Check out the Canon G2 (Steve's Digicams - 3/20/03)

The author unhesitatingly recommends the Canon G2 as a great choice for novices and experts alike. read original review

4.5 out of 5

Excellent photo quality (DC Resource - 3/20/03)

Abundant praise for the Canon G2, its photo quality, and the swiveling LCD screen, though the author thinks the proprietary battery is a shortcoming. read original review

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