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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2003. It has been replaced by the Canon G9.
Canon PowerShot G3

Canon PowerShot G3

  • 4 out of 5
"What a trooper"
  • 5 out of 5
"I am a proud owner of canon G3 for the past 5 years"
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Answered Questions for the G3

Q: LCD completely blank on power-up
A: First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into... read more
Q: can fstop & aperture be controlled manually?
A: It sure can. See http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/G3/G3A.HTMBut this is an older model; it came out in 2003. I assume that this is... read more
Q: LCD FAILURE at power up
A: Hi Walt,When you say that you hear a squeak, is it an electronic sound or a physical sound coming from... read more

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Open Questions for the G3

Q: Canon Powershot G3 LCD Display all white all the time
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: LCD display icon and menu and can not display picture during the exposing ?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: camera will not read the cf card
10 points for best answer - 2 replies

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Editors' Comments

The Canon PowerShot G3 is considered by many to be a better choice than the newer PowerShot G5. The G3's outstanding image quality, long battery life, and broad feature set (including a swiveling LCD screen) have earned it consistently excellent reviews. While budget-conscious buyers may also wish to investigate the less-expensive PowerShot G2, the... read more

Specifications

  • 4 megapixels (effective)
  • 4x optical zoom/3x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file format
  • ISO range 50-400
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  • 4.44 out of 5

Average rating based on 152 total reviews: 4.44/5

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  • 4 out of 5
What a trooper ( - 9/21/05)

Although I'm moving on to the canon 20D it's not because the G3 let me down. Great camera, a battery to die for, but I... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I am a proud owner of canon G3 for the past 5 years (Vani - 8/6/08)

I never had a problem with it till now. It is big compared to the sleek models that are coming now but the features are... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best Camera I ever owned ( - 11/9/05)

This is the best camera I ever owned. It was purchased with federal funds in the school system. I enjoyed it so much that I... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.5 out of 5
Loaded with benefits (Steve's Digicams - 3/19/03)

The reviewer has very few complaints about the Canon G3, praising its range of auto and manual controls, ergonomics and focus. read original review

  • 4.8 out of 5
One of the finest (DC Resource - 3/19/03)

A detailed review praising the Canon G3 and its images, accessories, clear LCD and wireless remote; the author's few complaints include redeye and the placement of the optical viewfinder. read original review

  • 4 out of 5
Takes stunning pictures. (PC World - 3/19/03)

A positive review with a few reservations: The Canon PowerShot G3's images are some of the best, but slower shot-to-shot time and a high price for its resolution may make some buyers think twice. read original review

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