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Note: This camera was first sold in Sep 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon G9.
Canon PowerShot G7

Canon PowerShot G7

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HQ Grade: B-
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
"good for everything"
  • 4 out of 5
"Loving my G7!"
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Editors' Comments

The Canon PowerShot G7 is a sturdy, advanced camera for serious users, with a large 10-megapixel sensor and 6x optical zoom. The G7 replaces the Canon G6, now about two years old, and is a nice middle ground between point-and-shoot cameras and digital SLRs. The G7 features a "shift-type" form of optical image stabilization, using tiny, internal gyroscopes... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Auto focus, auto and manual exposure
  • "Shift-type" image stabilization
  • Movie mode with sound
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the G7

Q: How can you download video from the G7 to a Mac OS10?
A: Hopefully I don't come off as entirely stupid here, but... once the camera is connected and iPhoto opens, can you... read more
Q: Is there a point and shoot with 5x zoom or higher and an optical viewfinder that you recommend?
A: I've found two current models that meet your criteria. Both are made by Canon. The Powershot A720 IS and the... read more
Q: SD vs SDHC
A: That site doesn't give a lot of information about the product at all. I'd be wary of purchasing from them. read more

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Open Questions for the G7

Q: Is it possible to set the photo number to start at a desired number? Thanks.
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Isit worth paying R2000 for a secondhand G7?its little more than 2years old.
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: My Canon G7 won't power-up.
5 points for best answer - 13 replies

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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace $799.54 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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4.7 out of 5 877 Store Reviews PCMONDE
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  • 4.44 out of 5

Average rating based on 226 total reviews: 4.44/5

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  • 4 out of 5
good for everything (LaTrice Gault - 12/27/07)

it is a good camera. My pictures look professional. The video looks and sounds like we hired a pro. I would recommend.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Loving my G7! (PixelQueen - 5/16/07)

It was a tough choice between the Canon A640 and the G7. After trying both cameras, I decided on the G7 even though it cost... read more

  • 4 out of 5
A keeper to be tamed (Nelson P - 4/12/07)

A lot of buyers are greatly confused about what cameras are. Let's lay it out straight here, its not the camera that needs to adjust... read more

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