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Canon Powershot G9
Canon Powershot G9
B
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
"powering up"
  • 4 out of 5
"Best compact around, for what that's worth"
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Answered Questions for the Canon G9

Q: Reliability of Canon P&S camera's
A: hello - at 3.2 megipixils the canon A75 is sort of obsolescent- no digilogic II... read more
Q: Is the G-10 a newer model of the G-9? Which is better?
A: hello- i own a G-9 and am very satisfied with it- THe newer G-10 has... read more
Q: Do you need the Canon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens Adapter in order to use the Canon TC-DC58C Tele Converter Lens for Powershot G9?
A: hello a tube like appliance, the lens adaptor is A MUST to mount auxilliary extender... read more
Q: Canon G9 prices are so different, why?
A: hello- I went thru the same thought process when i purchased my Canon G-9 last... read more
Q: i am looking for a point and shoot camera that will take good night photos i have been told the G9 is perfect for this?
A: hello- night shots without the use of flash can be garnered basically in only one... read more
Q: will it take true color, like of a rainbow?
A: i own a Canon G-9 and have taken shots of local rainbows . ALL the... read more
Q: unlock photos in canon software once downloaded from camera to computer
A: That's how I'd do it. You could look under cntrl I and see if there's... read more
Q: G9 , G10 ,nikon,Panasonic
A: if you can strike a bargain on the now discontinued canon G-9 (replaced w/ the... read more
Q: How can I export files taken on a Canon G9 for (commercially) printing to include the date on the print?
A: The date is electronically store with the photos, so wherever you send them the data... read more
Q: I am a photographic rookie. I want to shoot videos and fast still pics in one camera.
A: Well, the problem is that when you use a one size fits all solution, it's... read more
Q: g9 is discontinued? is there a new model coming out?
A: i am not sure, but i think that is what Canon said, for awhile,as they... read more
Q: sd950IS vs G9 purchase which is better
A: Gordon,The optical zoom on the Canon G9 is going to be a lot better than... read more
Q: Does G-9 or any G-series have remote contrl?
A: hello - i ordered in the mail a remote control that SUPPOSEDLY works with the... read more
Q: How about the tradeoffs between G9 and A650?
A: Well, the G9 has the edge in MP and focal length. But only slightly. And... read more
Q: which is better optical view finder or digital view finder
A: optical viewfinder is always more accurate than a digital one- to have a viewfinder regardless... read more
Q: questions abt the G9
A: Ann,I see you've come up with some very inclusive questions. I will attempt to answer... read more
Q: Raw in All Modes?
A: I purchased the G9 used and luckily the person selling it provided all the information... read more
Q: Any idea why I have great trouble getting my G9 to focus in macro mode?
A: If you're shooting indoors, that may be the problem. Focusing in the G9 tends to... read more
Q: can the canon g9 raw files easily be converted to png format? if so, how do I do that?
A: Carmen,I use PaintShop Pro for image editing. It supports Canon RAW image formats and will... read more
Q: I am looking at updating my camera from a Canon S2IS to the G9
A: For picture quality, I think there's too much MP here to work with. Let me... read more

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