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The much-anticipated Canon PowerShot G6 brings 7-megapixel resolution, a 2" LCD screen, and a slick new body design to Canon's popular G-Series camera line. Coming on the heels of the popular PowerShot G3 and G5, the G6 has big shoes to fill, but the Editors at Digital Camera HQ are optimistic that Canon is up to the task. The G6's 7-megapixel imaging sensor is sure to keep resolution junkies happy, while the 2" LCD screen will be a welcome relief for anyone that is tired of squinting at small screens (the G5 had a 1.8" screen). A standard remote control and Canon's excellent software bundle round out the package.

Specifications

7.0 megapixels (effective)
4x optical zoom/4.1x digital zoom
auto and manual focus
program and manual exposure
JPEG and RAW file format
ISO range 50 - 400
proprietary Lithium-Ion battery
movie mode with sound

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questions on Canon G7 (viva — 09/26/2006)

1) while taking videos - would Canon G7 allow re-focus and re-zoom?
2) where can i download camera manual?

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tharrison (09/26/2006)

I am not sure on the movies, but my G6 will zoom and auto-focus during movies. The G7 is brand new, so the manual is not even available online yet, but Canon says on their web page for the G7 ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) that the manual will be available in October.

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viva (09/27/2006)

i think G6 only takes 30secs or 3min per clip correct? will this one have the same limitation?r will it be able to continue taking (without breaking the clips) as long as there is room on the SD?

also does it work with 8G SD - i saw ad's by Pretec or Transcent.

one more question, what are the differences between 4G SDHC and just 4G SD?

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tharrison (09/27/2006)

Viva -- you're right about the movie length on the G6 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). I took a few on a vacation last year and I guess they weren't that long :-). I checked the specs and they give numbers for total number of minutes (or seconds -- they don't say) of movies as a whole, but then go on to explain that clips can only be short, as you point out.

The page I linked above has a link that describes the new movie mode and it "suggests" that in some modes you can take movies up to an hour long.

I would bet that it will work with large SD cards, but can't say for sure.

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viva (09/27/2006)

would you know if it has speaker to play back movie clips?

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Joe (11/28/2006)

Hi, I noticed that you havent marked any replies as the best answer. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on Digitalcamera-hq.com ( digitalcamera-hq.com ) so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck

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Amsterdam (11/28/2006)

The g7 is said to be capable of up to 32min/4gb in a single movie. Don't know if this is based on the fact that 4gb cards are currently the biggest.

Whether the g7 can take an 8gb card, and whether this would double the potential length of a film, I'm not sure.

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apol (01/15/2007)

is the manual available now?

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Lenny (01/16/2007)

The manual is still not posted as far as I can see, it will be on if and when it is posted ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ).

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junan (06/30/2007)

if i take any moving objects pics without flash the moving object's pic somes blurry :(
whts the prob can any 1 tell me ?

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Which is better Canon g6 or Canon S3 IS? (Paul — 09/28/2006)

I shoot a lot pictures of wildlife and nature. I want some excellent macro shots. which is better and why?

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tharrison (09/28/2006)

Well, I have the Canon G6 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and am very disappointed. I found it slow to focus, lousy zoom, low max-ISO, and not anything like my dSLR (Canon 10D).

I borrowed an S2 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) from a cousin this summer, and found that it was very similar to my G6 in its functionality, but had a great zoom and image stabilization and seemed a little faster, even. The S3 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has a larger LCD than the G6 and still has the flip out screen (the new Canon G7 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does not have a flip-out screen), although the 2" flip out screen on the S3 IS is a little small by today's standards.

If I were to do it over again, I would definitely get the S3 IS over the G6 or G7. The G7 looks pretty nice, but I love zoom, personally.

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|RB (11/17/2006)

I have all three... plus a powershot 620. The S3is is a really flexible package, the A620 is the best bargain, the G6 is has a lovely F2 and RAW image format and the G7 looks sexy, feels great, but sadly lacks RAW format. They are all really good cameras, for their purpose. Funnily, I have a D200 Nikon, but use these much more.

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I have seen a g6 with a lens clip on light diffuser. Can you get the same attachment for the g7 (stan hirst — 10/21/2006)

I would like to use the g7 canon in a macro setting with a light diffuser for the flash. I know I've seen one for the g6. Where can I get one?

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Brenda Paro (10/25/2006)

Hi Stan,
I'm a little confused. From my experience with diffusers for digital cameras they are basically clips that fit over the flash 'screen.' Yes/ No? <a href="item.express.ebay.com/Camer... this one</a> for the earlier G models.

I think it would be fairly easy with something like that to fit almost any camera- something that fit the G6 would fit the G7, etc.?

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If I buy one of these will it take a picture (assuming it's had time to focus) the 'instant' I've pushed the shutter and not half a second later! (ipalacio — 11/19/2007)

When photographing kids the moment can be missed if the shutter doesn't fire instantly!

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Aditya D (11/19/2007)

Almost every camera you use will take a picture half a second later, unless you bump up to an SLR. You can try to manually override the automatic settings to lower the shutter speed, and raise the ISO settings, causing the shutter to open and close quickly, again harder in a point and shoot than an SLR. One thing that I would recommend is the pre-focus feature that every camera has: When you push the capture button down halfway it causes the camera to pre-focus, taking a picture immediately. Or, the other thing you could try is shooting in burst mode, which takes several photos in a short amount of time, and you can pick and choose the ones you want to come. In most instances I would recommend the Sony H9 for this over the cannon because the settings are easier to manipulate, plus it has a one touch burst mode button so you don't have to switch settings when there's lots of action going on. If you wanted to stay with a smaller point and shoot, casio has the fastest focus time, with panasonic as a close second, followed by cannon and nikon, then finally sony for the lower end cameras.

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Need A Battery (GingerM68 — 05/12/2008)

I need a battery for the powershot G6 Canon camera. I have checked several places and have been unsuccessful with finding one. I need to know where I can find a battery..... Thank you....

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Andrew Skinner (05/12/2008)

Ginger,

You can find them here ( amazon.com/Lithium-Digital-... ) or here ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ). Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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GingerM68 (05/12/2008)

Thank you for your help...... I have ordered my battery.... Thanks again...

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Andrew Skinner (05/12/2008)

Ginger,

I'm glad we could help. Please come back with any other questions or issues. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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