Canon G11 - worth the extra over a G9?
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The short end on a G9 is 35 mm equivalent; on a G11 it's 28 mm. This may be significant if you intend to shoot a lot of wide shots.
Also the RAW files of the G9 cannot be processed with Canon's DPP, whereas the RAW files of the G10 and G11 can.
G11 has better high ISO performance than the G9, although a DSLR will be better than both.
I have the G9 and the 3 reasons above are pretty much the only things that would tempt me to upgrade to a G10 or a G11. So if these features are worth the money to you, then yes the G11 is worth it. Personally I'm waiting for the price gap to narrow before I upgrade my G9.
Also the RAW files of the G9 cannot be processed with Canon's DPP, whereas the RAW files of the G10 and G11 can.
G11 has better high ISO performance than the G9, although a DSLR will be better than both.
I have the G9 and the 3 reasons above are pretty much the only things that would tempt me to upgrade to a G10 or a G11. So if these features are worth the money to you, then yes the G11 is worth it. Personally I'm waiting for the price gap to narrow before I upgrade my G9.
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The G10 is horrid at 400 or above. The hype is overstated on the 400 performance I think. I certainly coudn't offer anything off it at that speed - grains out.
I am actually considering upgrading to the G11, even though I have only had the 10 for a year, purely for the better ISO performance. Lens is identical. The other features on the G11 don't interest me, the G10 is fine for handling and features. It is just the 400 performance that is so aweful. BUT, before I do swap i need to try a G11 in my waterproof housing first - if it fits and the knobs all work, then I will probably do the change. If it doesn't, I will just have ot put up with it!
I am actually considering upgrading to the G11, even though I have only had the 10 for a year, purely for the better ISO performance. Lens is identical. The other features on the G11 don't interest me, the G10 is fine for handling and features. It is just the 400 performance that is so aweful. BUT, before I do swap i need to try a G11 in my waterproof housing first - if it fits and the knobs all work, then I will probably do the change. If it doesn't, I will just have ot put up with it!
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In which case, if you can live with using 80, 100 and 200 film speeds the G10 is brilliant. I use it quite a bit for professional jobs for publishing - DPS is no worry whatever. The files are huge and some who have done side by side tests with medium format with digi backs say it is not far nehind.
When I was looking there was a Yank who set his 645 with digi back up on a tripod, took the shot then rested his G10 on the top of the 645 so as to be as close as possible the same spot - took the shot. He then processed the images as he normally would and printed to A2 and showed the resulting prints to his photographic industry friends - fellow photographers, picture editors and printers. They couldn't tell which print was from which camera....that was what sold it for me.
The results at 80 and 100 are exceptionally pleasing and perfectly acceptable for professional publishing. I know a few photographers that are now using them for doorstepping and celebrity grabbing - becaus eit is small, unobtrusive and just gets the job done. Bit slow and you need to make your mind up what you are going to do, but the lens is crisp and the 28mm is very good in a compact. 140 at the long end is ideal for general stuff too - on the fly portraits are great.
When I was looking there was a Yank who set his 645 with digi back up on a tripod, took the shot then rested his G10 on the top of the 645 so as to be as close as possible the same spot - took the shot. He then processed the images as he normally would and printed to A2 and showed the resulting prints to his photographic industry friends - fellow photographers, picture editors and printers. They couldn't tell which print was from which camera....that was what sold it for me.
The results at 80 and 100 are exceptionally pleasing and perfectly acceptable for professional publishing. I know a few photographers that are now using them for doorstepping and celebrity grabbing - becaus eit is small, unobtrusive and just gets the job done. Bit slow and you need to make your mind up what you are going to do, but the lens is crisp and the 28mm is very good in a compact. 140 at the long end is ideal for general stuff too - on the fly portraits are great.
Thanks mate very helpfull reply indeed.