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Note: This camera was first sold in Jun 2003. It has been replaced by the Canon G9.
Canon PowerShot G5
Canon PowerShot G5
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HQ Grade: D
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"No Purple Noise"
  • 4 out of 5
"The more I use it, the more I like it."
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wenlin (tragictravesty) 0 pts
December 22, 2007 10:28 AM
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the camera keeps switching on my itself

i purchased a G5 some time ago but lately it keeps having the problem of switching on by itself without the on button being pressed. on the screen there's this 'pb' digital wording and this symbol that looks like a torch. does anyone have any idea what's wrong or how i can fix this problem? its constantly switching on by itself and wasting the battery life.
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18534 pts
December 22, 2007 10:59 PM
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Wenlin,

This camera may have some internal wiring issues. Some cameras have these issues when they get older. I would recommend finding a local camera service provider or getting in touch with Canon repair services. Good luck.

Andrew
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 23, 2007 2:54 PM
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Resetting the camera to original default settings (same as a computer rebooting) might help. I think you will find that option under menu, tools. Otherwise, remove the battery for a few minutes and it may reset that way. I have to agree with Andrew that this sounds like a service provider is going to be needed. Just one more possibility though - your camera is old enough that if you are still using the original battery it could easily be having increased internal resistance just due to age. There isn't anything to be done about that except buy a new battery, and I would recommend a new Canon original rather than a third party battery. Have your local camera shop check it all out and Good Luck to you.
Larry
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wenlin (tragictravesty) 0 pts
January 2, 2008 9:00 PM
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thanks for the advice! =)
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