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Luc Poirier
member since: 12/19/2003
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Rating:
3
out of 5
Great camera, with sharp and fast speed lens. Colors are vivids.Can take great shots. Raw mode, is a big plus. Battery life is exceptionnal.
Cons: extremely slow focusing speed. Many shots can be out of focus, if your subject move, such as a child. Noisy, at all other speed than iso 100. Bulky compared with today generation of compact cameras. Not any better than my old G2. Expensive, compared to today (1299$ cdn). Manual focusing is worthless.
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7/3/2007 7:49:38 PM
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DeWane Stone
member since: 6/29/2006
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Great full-function point-and-shoot. Defining feature: hotshoe mount for flash.
7/3/2006 2:32:51 AM
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Jane M. Leaman
member since: 11/12/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
This is a great little camera. Until I got my digital rebel it was my favorite. It's great to take along when you don't want something too big.
6/11/2006 7:42:13 PM
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Inge Johnsson
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Inge's Gallery
member since: 12/21/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Quite useful family snapshot camera. For serious use the small sensor is very limiting.
6/11/2006 11:03:08 AM
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Lirong Yu Abit
member since: 5/10/2006
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
a good camera
5/10/2006 12:31:25 PM
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Nicole L. Isgrig
member since: 4/20/2006
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Rating:
3
out of 5
This camera takes great pics, but you almost need a degree to understand all the options.
4/20/2006 9:51:09 AM
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Ariel N. Greene
member since: 4/10/2006
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Rating:
2.5
out of 5
A good family camera
4/10/2006 1:27:39 PM
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Jenny
member since: 4/2/2006
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Short of an SLR we are very pleased. Downside is that attached lenses cast a shadow over photos when inbuilt flash is used. Would have to buy an attachable flash to overcome this.
4/2/2006 8:27:11 PM
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Tony Simms
member since: 3/18/2006
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Rating:
2.5
out of 5
Very easy to use
4/1/2006 12:44:59 PM
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Katri Manninen
member since: 4/1/2006
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
PRO: This is a very nice and solid camera for an enthusiastic amateur. It handles nicely relatively low light conditions and captures the colors very nicely.
CON: Its flash really sucks.
4/1/2006 11:45:27 AM
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Lori Cole
member since: 3/17/2006
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Rating:
2.5
out of 5
it's takes basic pictures pretty good. I wouldn't recommend it for any type professional picture taking. It has a hard time with dusk pictures.
3/18/2006 11:23:39 AM
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Sandra J. Troupe
member since: 2/28/2006
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Canon Elph sport good photo quality shutter doesn't respond as quickly as I like rating 2
Canon Digital Rebel Great photo quality has the shutter response I like (Can take clear photos from a moving car on the expressway) rating 4 1/2
2/28/2006 3:46:16 PM
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Sheelagh Strang
member since: 12/19/2005
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Rating:
3
out of 5
This is the first digital camera I've owned. I've had it about 4 years & have thoroughly enjoyed it & got some great images. Now that the initial excitement has worn off I'm finding that I am becoming very frustrated with the delay in the auto focus to catch the action & not having the ability to do my own focus. Great starter camera but I'm looking forward to graduating to an SLR digital.
2/21/2006 5:48:46 AM
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Steve Reffey
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Steve's Gallery
member since: 2/18/2006
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I Love this Camera...I have had it for a few years now and it is outdated but still takes amazing photos.
2/18/2006 7:06:40 AM
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Tammy K. Smitherman
member since: 2/9/2006
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Rating:
4
out of 5
This is the first digital camera that I have purchase and really love it. I would like to upgrade but, will have to wait a little while to do that. The only thing that I have a problem with is the lag time.
2/9/2006 5:40:59 PM
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Gary Sagnor
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Gary's Gallery
member since: 8/7/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
This was my second digital camera. I upgraded from a Canon Powershot G2. I now own a EOS 20D. I was very pleased with ease of use and image quality. The battery lasted forever. I enjoyed that accessories were available and added a polorizer. My wife still uses it with great results.
2/6/2006 1:48:46 PM
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Paul Somer
member since: 2/2/2006
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Rating:
4
out of 5
First of all, i'm a amateur. I never had a real camera before. I use the camera for about 3 years now, but unit resently i only used the fully automated setting.... Until my girlfriend both a Canon EOS 350D. I discovered that there was more, mutch more to discover and now i'm trying to learn the all the possibilities of the camera.
Pro: Easy to use, good quality of pictures.
Contra: Use of viewfinder insted of mirror.
2/2/2006 12:05:06 PM
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member since: 4/19/2005
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Rating:
2.5
out of 5
JUST OKAY
1/26/2006 7:25:34 PM
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Krystin N. Railing
member since: 1/11/2006
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
i dont like the delay for the photo to be taken, and i would like to be able to switch lenses. The quality of picture comes out nicely however, and it is light.
1/11/2006 10:13:37 PM
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Theodore Carmody
member since: 12/31/2005
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Rating:
2.5
out of 5
Easy to use takes great pictures, wish it had more zoom .
1/10/2006 3:23:18 PM
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Mike D. Shellito
member since: 11/30/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
New, only used a few times so far, so not much. Will update this when I have more experience with it.
12/30/2005 8:24:09 AM
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Antonio Merces
member since: 9/3/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
A very relible camera. Small but with great features
12/28/2005 8:26:22 AM
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Melissa Gurdus
Contact Melissa
Melissa's Gallery
gurdusphoto.com
member since: 11/24/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
This was my second digital camera and reviewing the photos I took with this camera, I would say it is a topnoch camera.
12/22/2005 8:19:10 PM
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Donna M. Demarest
member since: 12/20/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Great camera for clear shots. Lots of options on the dial, and it has a flash mount that can be used with SLR flashes. I also like the flip out digital screen. It's larger than the newer digital cameras though, so it is not as convenient to carry around. It is also difficult to get a straight horizon using the view screen. Over all I'm satisified with it.
12/21/2005 12:04:40 PM
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Deb Frantz
member since: 11/24/2005
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Rating:
2.5
out of 5
Even tho I know its outdated due to modern technologies, award winning photos can still be made. It's not the camera for the award winning photo, it's what the photographer sees and how to compose that into an award winning photo.
12/18/2005 6:04:51 AM
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Eric
member since: 12/7/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I needed a camera that was compact, yet took very good pictures. I wanted to be able to take it anywhere so I could catch images at any given time. I was able to get a size effection camera that also took great pictures with the Canon.
12/7/2005 6:14:42 PM
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Veronica M. Sanders
member since: 12/6/2005
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Rating:
3
out of 5
It's good. I don't know anything about cameras.
12/7/2005 12:17:48 AM
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Melissa S.
member since: 11/18/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
My powershot is actually a pretty decent camera. I have not had any problems, and it seems to take a very good picture.
11/18/2005 11:33:55 AM
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Kimberly S. MoorePrescott
member since: 11/13/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I love this camera! It's my first real digital. It's flexible and has room to grow (attachments, caseings, etc.). It's compact and easy to use. I got it for a GREAT price.
11/13/2005 10:53:31 PM
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Debra D. Valentine
member since: 11/2/2005
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Rating:
3
out of 5
My camera is a cannon power shot a70. I have really enjoyed it. I think I have outgrown it now though. I love the auto setting. I just point and shoot. Transfering the pictures to my pc is easy and quick. I've had my camera over 3 years and it is still performing great.
11/2/2005 7:55:22 PM
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GINGER H. MCFADDEN
member since: 10/24/2005
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Rating:
5
out of 5
THIS IS THE BEST CAMERA!!!
I USED TO HAVE A SONY CYBERSHOT AND THIS IS WAY BETTER.
10/24/2005 1:22:31 PM
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Justin E. Johnson
member since: 9/22/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I no longer own a Canon Powershot G3, I have upgraded to a G4 but love to use them both. Even though I am still an ameteur photographer, I feel like a professional with this camera. It's been well worth its weight in gold. I am also a professional printshop graphic designer so Photoshop is one of my main passtimes. Also, the software that came with my camera, Zoom Browser EX is quite the immaculate program. This image browser is unlike anything else when it comes to searching, naming and renaming photos.
9/22/2005 7:28:38 AM
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Marta Szczesniak
member since: 9/21/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I really wish to have Canon 350D and all these lenses but at the moment I still spare on it so I must say that Powershot G3 is enough to prepare me as a photographer for better equipment.
9/21/2005 5:36:37 AM
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Ben Radosevich
member since: 9/20/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Sure, I'd love a dSLR or film SLR, but this was the best I could afford, and its served me really well. Its got a great range of manual functions, and I still haven't gotten around to using them all. Great color depth, especially with extra saturation on, and prints out some beautiful, sharp 8x10's. I love my G3!
9/20/2005 8:59:42 PM
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Megan Leech
member since: 9/19/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I love this camera. It was given to me as a gift just before I moved from the West coast to Connecticut. I didn't want to come out here without a reliable camera that would help me capture the memories I'm making out here!
It's been wonderful having so many different settings for so many circumstances. I love being able to adjust the camera for beach settings as well as late nights in the city!
9/19/2005 11:09:50 AM
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Carrie Schrier
member since: 9/16/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Its a great camera until you need to get closer to something
9/16/2005 6:25:21 PM
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Amy Fleck
member since: 9/15/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
This camera is very user friendly and I have been able to take great shots with little effort.
9/15/2005 7:02:01 AM
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Paul Cullen
member since: 8/21/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Great camera.
Lens blocks part of viewfinder.
F8 min apeture.
8/21/2005 3:08:32 PM
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Jan Paul Van Altena
member since: 8/21/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Very good and handy camera. Feels like the old Canon
8/21/2005 4:04:55 AM
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Jed Manwaring
member since: 12/3/2003
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Rating:
3
out of 5
The shutter lag time is VERY frustrating.
8/19/2005 4:11:26 PM
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Mark S
member since: 8/5/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Good all around camera, the only thing I don't like is how long it takes to zoom. I don't think it takes any longer than most point and shot camras.
8/5/2005 6:05:09 PM
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Hilda
member since: 8/3/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
I really like my camera. It's quite easy to use and fun to photograph with. Though I have not yet learned to use all the features on it, I'm sure that I will. The only problem with it is the flash. It's too strong and if you're too close to your object the flash will render it almost completely white.
8/3/2005 9:52:38 AM
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Nguyen Tuan Anh
member since: 8/26/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
It's my first digital camera, which I bought since 9/2003. I like this camera.
8/2/2005 9:46:13 AM
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John Roberts
member since: 7/30/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Excellent image quality and immense creative capability in a relatively small package. Since buying this camera in August 2003, my film cameras have been packed away for good. My only disappointment with this camera is that shutter lag sometimes causes me to miss peak moments in action shots. However, since I shoot mostly scenics and portraits, this is a minor problem for me. I love this camera!
8/1/2005 2:18:15 AM
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Eleanor G. Dupont
member since: 7/28/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
It is very easy to use, has some great options but it is not adaptable enough....it has no options for lenses filters etc.
7/28/2005 5:14:10 AM
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Sara Parzuchowski
member since: 7/13/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
This camera is awesome!!! It takes gorgeous, clear, colorful pictures, and has all different settings to take any type of picture... the only drawback is the amount of time it takes to take the picture after you press the button unless you know how to fiddle with it so it takes the picture instantly.
7/13/2005 6:35:03 PM
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Jo F. Everett
member since: 2/12/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
This is the only digital camera I've owned, so I have little to compare it to, but I have really enjoyed using it for the last 2 1/2 years. The only real complaint I have is purple fringing.
7/13/2005 9:52:46 AM
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Tim S. Brown
member since: 7/12/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Great camera, but has grown outdated. I have become attached to it through the use of Ikelite's underwater housing, but will soon upgrade.
7/12/2005 12:59:06 PM
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Roger S. Cloutier
member since: 7/11/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Good overall color and picture quality and many options for a "point and shoot". Only downside is images are not that sharp anymore, and there is no lens thread for filters unless I put an adapter on it that vignetts the image.
7/11/2005 6:49:52 PM
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Patsy Jo Slovikoski
member since: 11/2/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Great access to shooting parameters on the camera body. Good lens. Flexible LCD positioning.
7/11/2005 4:04:41 PM
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Steve Schwartzenberg
member since: 2/1/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Great camera but a little outdated next to my Canon 20D but it still takes great shots!
6/28/2005 9:24:10 AM
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Jordon R. Roberts
member since: 6/24/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
We're not professionals, mostly just point and shoot, but we have loved our G3. It takes good, clean images without any need for doctoring.
6/24/2005 2:31:03 PM
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Bethany L. Weeks
member since: 6/7/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
It's a good camera
6/7/2005 3:54:41 AM
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Jeffrey D. Ziebell
member since: 4/24/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Very good Camera, easy to use, compact and light. One bad point is when useing the view Finder you tend to see the top of the lens case until you zoom out.
4/25/2005 6:46:41 AM
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Alisa Bittner
member since: 4/20/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Great photos. Easy interface. Would love more zoom and ready to increase megapixels
4/20/2005 6:31:13 AM
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Sonya R. Martin
member since: 4/15/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
great camera. does what i want
4/15/2005 7:32:26 PM
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Adela Srinivasan
member since: 4/12/2005
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Rating:
5
out of 5
Best I had!
4/12/2005 12:45:47 AM
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Dean Frost
member since: 4/6/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Good camrea for all types of photo's, needs to have more zoom (3x).
4/6/2005 8:08:27 PM
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Gina De Lamper
member since: 3/15/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
What I most liked about this was that you can bracket the focus when using manual. What I don't like about it was the irratic and slow autofocus. In manual mode and raw the focus could be razor sharp. Tilted lcd was a great bonus. After one year I had to have it repaired-costed an arm and a leg and worked never flawlessly after that.
4/6/2005 12:22:55 PM
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Frank A. Brown
member since: 3/19/2005
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Rating:
3
out of 5
Great point and shoot. Do not like view-finder at wide angle--lens blocks part of view.I have not yet tried out all of the features such as manual focus etc.
4/1/2005 10:27:53 AM
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Nathaniel C. Morse-Dayton
member since: 2/23/2005
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Rating:
3
out of 5
Easy to use but slow to focus in low light
3/19/2005 1:55:31 AM
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Amy R. Jones
member since: 3/1/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
We bought this camera to take digital pictures of our newborn daughter in the summer of 2003. We have not been dissapointed- it has enough options to keep me busy, but is simple enough that my husband can pick it up and snap a great picture too.
3/1/2005 10:47:19 AM
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Amy R. Jones
member since: 3/1/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
We bought this camera to be manual enough for me to play with, and yet easy enough for my husband to take point and shoot pics of our baby with. So far we love it, and have put it through a real beating. Only warning, don't twist the LCD screen all the way around!
3/1/2005 10:40:40 AM
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Jim Hermer
member since: 2/28/2005
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Rating:
3
out of 5
Just got the camera and it is my first digital.
Still getting used to it.
2/28/2005 5:42:09 PM
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Anthony K. Burke
member since: 2/22/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Film Free
2/23/2005 2:46:07 PM
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Kari Pontinen
member since: 2/19/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I love this camera. The only thing that could be improved is shutter lag time.
2/19/2005 7:07:57 AM
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Richard L. Morris
member since: 2/3/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Overall excellent quality photos and plenty of user options for creativity. I take photos for medical purposes and have found the auto focus, particularly in macro mode, not accurate enough for easy and predictable results. The manual focus is somewhat cumbersome to use as well.
2/3/2005 5:47:58 PM
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John Crews
member since: 1/10/2005
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Used in full manual, full automatic and everywhere in between. I love this little camera
2/3/2005 3:10:40 PM
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Thomas A. Carter
member since: 11/11/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I am new to reviews of cameras; my Canon G3 is the first digital that I have purchased. Much to my happiness it works swell--of course I am a novice. Thanks Tom Carter
1/29/2005 2:10:36 PM
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Diane Clarida
member since: 11/2/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I am just getting to know the many features of this camera after having it for a couple of years. I think it has given me very good use as a point and shoot camera but now I am learning how to use it more fully. It has a lot of good features but I am ready to move up to something more complex.
1/11/2005 12:09:52 PM
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Josh C. Creek
member since: 12/30/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Nice Camera, easy to use - very enjoyable
12/30/2004 8:16:35 PM
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Bob J. Klein
member since: 9/28/2004
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Takes great shots, but is a little bulky and the LCD screen is too small.
10/2/2004 11:24:46 PM
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member since: 9/21/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I have been very impressed with the options my camera offers although I do not use them often. I usually keep it set to auto and let the camera stay in the same mode.
9/21/2004 2:18:36 PM
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Alfonso Gautier
member since: 8/31/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I Love the camera. Small and easy to use with lots of good features. I can go full auto and just shoot away or switch to manual when I want to.
I don't like the lens blocking the veiwfinder at wide angles. The silkscreen is begining to wear.
9/14/2004 5:30:03 PM
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David K. Edwards
member since: 11/30/2002
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Rating:
4
out of 5
The camera takes good photos but I don't like the manual interface.
8/26/2004 3:51:01 PM
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Terry G. Bromfield
member since: 11/27/2002
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Rating:
4
out of 5
The G-3 is my medium camera as I have two other digitals and a 35mm camera.
8/12/2004 8:14:11 PM
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La Donna Cholette
member since: 4/13/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
This is a great prosumer digital camera. I am impressed with the range of functions and the image quality. I would love to upgrade to a 10D, but until the budget allows this is a nice foray into the world of digital photography. I get frustrated with the shutter lag, but for the price range it is to be expected. As I experiment with night photography I would like a longer shutter speed option (15 seconds is max.) I would also like the option of much smaller apetures as f8 is the smallest available. The f2.0 maximum is quite nice though. The macro function is incredible. When I do upgrade I will keep this camera for that feature.
8/5/2004 7:31:39 AM
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Wendy Roscoe
member since: 8/3/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
It's a great little camera. Takes amazing pictures. Excellent color quality and prints some fantastic shots. The only real fault I can find is that when you look through the viewfinder while an add on lens is attached you cant see full view. The other problem is the focus. I dont like using the auto focus it's too slow. The manual focus is not that clear to define.
8/4/2004 12:11:11 AM
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Mahesh C. Tewari
member since: 7/30/2004
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Rating:
5
out of 5
Love it
7/30/2004 6:32:24 AM
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member since: 7/29/2004
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Rating:
5
out of 5
This camera is all that I will need now or in the future, wonderful shots, wonderful control and easy to use, if you get to try one, do, you will not be disappointed.
7/29/2004 5:01:30 AM
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TOM KEENE
member since: 7/10/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Canon G3
Captures excellent images; accepts lens converters; broad, well-implemented feature set. LCD can be folded and viewed from nearly any angle. Tons of features (stich assist for making panoramic pics, remote control
the G3. My main priorities were the ability to produce quality prints and ease of use
Cons: Had a chance to use the G3 for a while before purchasing one and found nothing wrong that I can’t live with or easily work around.
Viewfinder somewhat obstructed by len cone
7/10/2004 3:27:38 AM
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Kevin M. Laframboise
member since: 7/7/2004
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
I am an ameteur photographer. This camera makes me look like a pro. I have been very ahppy with it.
7/7/2004 3:35:28 PM
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Rachel Ms Moncrieff-Robinson
member since: 6/22/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
This is the first digital camera I have ever used and I think it's amazing. There are so many features and I don't even know how to use half of them!
6/22/2004 2:50:54 AM
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Victor E. Salgado
member since: 6/7/2004
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Great camera to start the adventure into the photographic world, great pictures, good resolution, lets you plenty of room to play with shutter speed, ISO, and "F" but then you may get to a point in wich you actually need to see the image in a better resolution before the take, as you would in a reflex, also the AF speed seems to be slow.. but then again this are things that you will only know as you dig deeper and deeper in this amaizing world..
6/7/2004 8:34:39 AM
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Caroline Telfer
member since: 5/28/2004
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Rating:
5
out of 5
Absolutely the best camera i have ever had! Compact, versatile, stylish, and more features than you could poke a stick at.
6/4/2004 11:20:44 PM
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Jennifer Grissop
member since: 6/4/2004
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Rating:
5
out of 5
It rocked on for me until the day it was stolen. After purchasing a different, just as reputable brand, digital camera, I sure miss the color and image quality of the DiGic processor.
6/4/2004 9:20:58 PM
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Luc Poirier
member since: 12/19/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
This was a replacement to my G2, I am not sure took a good decision when I made the switch. The Digic processor, takes faster pictures, but the construction seems cheaper than the G2.
Flaws: All snapshot cameras, can not focus properly in poor light conditions, noise above (100 iso). slow AF, impractical for sport photography
4/26/2004 9:34:10 PM
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Kathleen Hannigan
member since: 3/8/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I enjoy the camera but do not know how to use all the "bells and whistles"
4/25/2004 6:35:43 PM
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Carl Wright
member since: 4/19/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I enjoy this camera very much. Always use automatic settings, need to learn manual settings. Because of this and it is only my second digital camera(first good one), I don't think a fair reveiw can come from me.
4/21/2004 1:30:13 PM
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Carol Place
member since: 4/11/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Takes excellent photos with very little trouble for the beginner and lots of bells and whistles for the advanced user. Sturdy and a good size. Nice to have the added option of affixing zoom and wide angle lenses and filters.
A great step up from the first 2 digital cameras I had.
4/17/2004 11:06:42 AM
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Laura J. Boyd
member since: 4/4/2004
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Rating:
5
out of 5
I love this camera! Bought for High School graduation. Battery life is awesome! Love it!
4/4/2004 9:42:13 PM
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Ethan Smith
member since: 4/2/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
good quality..easy to use
4/2/2004 1:52:56 PM
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Gail Spears
member since: 12/17/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
I like this camera. It has really taught be a lot about digital cameras. easy to use very good for beginners. As like I was when I first got this one. Takes very good out side pictures. But not to good in house hard to focus in low light. Thats the only thing I don't like about it.
Not to good in low light. and slow lag in between pictures. But other than that, it's been a pretty good camera. But I'm planing to go with the Canon PRO1 are the Rebel 300-D as soon as I save the money up for it. I want more speed between shots and better focus in low light.
And with the Canon I can use my canon lenses that I have already.
4/1/2004 11:15:10 PM
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Gail Spears
member since: 12/17/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Love My G3
4/1/2004 11:31:37 AM
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Guido Laenens
member since: 3/30/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I like the revolving display to photograph unknowing people.
A weak point is the telelens (optical 4x) and the digital tele quality is not good (unsharp!).
3/30/2004 10:38:19 AM
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Zhang Shupei
member since: 3/27/2004
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Rating:
2.5
out of 5
I like the Canon G3.
3/27/2004 8:06:27 PM
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Jameela Al Amin
member since: 3/10/2004
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Rating:
5
out of 5
Very user friendly love the resolution and features.
3/10/2004 10:39:05 PM
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John Romkes
member since: 3/9/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Great image quality, great amount of flexibility (lighting, aperture size, shutter speed, type of light, under/overexposure, etc.). But alas... no lens change possible. The 4 megapixels also could be a bit higher nowadays.
3/9/2004 3:28:34 PM
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Greg Cooksey
member since: 3/2/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Good versatility for beginner/intermediate, room to expand with add on lenses, filters, flash.
Would be nice to have more pixels, more lens options
3/2/2004 6:10:29 PM
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Michael A. Hyman
member since: 2/22/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Very good, ecept for the lack of interchangeable lenses.
2/22/2004 3:04:12 AM
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Sharon Gross
member since: 2/20/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Coming from a very manual camera to an auto everything, the G3 is a *fantastic* camera. I can adjust about anything I'd like in any condition. I love the focus bracket shooting...It makes it almost impossible to mess things up.
2/20/2004 1:00:55 PM
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Craig D. Moline
member since: 8/19/2002
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Rating:
5
out of 5
You can't beat this for a 4 meg. camera. The best!
1/30/2004 3:25:04 PM
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Kenneth M. Kijewski
member since: 1/26/2004
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
My first digital camera! Nice and compact with a decent variety of features. I like the macro mode and the fact that I can use my EOS flashes with this. A good back up digital camera to my Canon 10D.
1/27/2004 6:10:26 PM
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Sonia Hernandez
member since: 1/17/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
It's great except for the slow shutterspeed.
1/23/2004 9:18:01 AM
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Adrienne Lahr
member since: 1/22/2004
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
I do like many of the features, but not too keen on the location of the buttons. sometimes too time consuming trying to find a setting.....and I miss the pictures. I enjoy the swivel view finer.
1/22/2004 3:05:41 PM
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Glen Rakowski
member since: 6/12/2002
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
This is really a great camera. I can find nothing bad to say about it. It's everything that you can ask for in a digital camera for the money. Other than going up to a digital SLR, I think this is the best quality you can get.
1/22/2004 8:27:04 AM
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John R. Edwards
member since: 1/5/2004
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Really happy with camera! Manaul features galore, and fairly easy to use. Flip out viewer is very useful. Great inexpensive substitute for DSLR.
1/18/2004 3:17:21 PM
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Vojt Prchlik
member since: 1/4/2004
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I appreciate excellent lens of this camera, good color rendition, low noise. I do not like high shutter lag
1/4/2004 3:13:28 PM
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Paul Hand
member since: 10/4/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
With the limited use I've given it, the camera has performed very well.
1/2/2004 11:40:57 PM
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Lisa Hoheisel
member since: 12/21/2003
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Rating:
3
out of 5
This is my first digital camera so it's hard to comapare. However, one ting I found is it's a little slow recording the image to the disk. I'm used to being able to take multiple photos within in a few seconds. Also, I purchased my camera last June, and it died on me in Sept. I'm not too happy with that one.
12/30/2003 9:07:52 AM
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Terry McClary
member since: 12/29/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Great camera for balancing between serious photography and family photos. I am entering a point in my career where I need more than 4 megapixels. So I will be adding something buffer to my arsenal soon. The G3 will, however, remain at my side for more casual shooting.
12/29/2003 5:25:21 PM
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Susi Lawson
member since: 11/12/2002
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Rating:
5
out of 5
This camera fits all my needs as an artist who uses photography as a reference, Potraits are my passion and this camera takes sharp clear portraits that can be cropped without losing quality. HIghly recommended!
12/21/2003 5:30:46 PM
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Eric Alper
member since: 12/20/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Excellent photo quality. Love the flip out screen and ability shoot at multiple angles, the ability to use advanced controls like white balance, flash exposure compensation, etc. Although I have printed these images at 11x17, I wish it were 5+ megapixels
12/20/2003 6:50:25 AM
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Rui Filipe Rebelo Prego
member since: 7/24/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Very good, a bit slow to focus !
11/30/2003 3:55:42 PM
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Mahesh Tewari
member since: 11/30/2003
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Rating:
5
out of 5
I like the camera very much.
11/30/2003 6:30:27 AM
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Mahesh Tewari
member since: 11/30/2003
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Rating:
5
out of 5
I like the camera very much
11/30/2003 6:27:21 AM
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Armond Avanes
member since: 11/29/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
It's just superb and I love it! All great pictures IF you can work with it correctly :-) I'm all satisfied with it as an amateur (althought it would be great to have some more optical zoom, mega-pixels and higher ISO)...
11/29/2003 10:35:44 PM
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Reggie M. Linsao
member since: 11/17/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Not quite a digital SLR, but pretty darn good, and very portable. I'd highly recommend this badboy to advanced amateurs looking to take their camera everywhere they go.
11/17/2003 11:01:32 PM
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Colleen Braun
member since: 7/13/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
very good
11/14/2003 2:55:38 AM
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Craig L. Van Wieren
member since: 4/18/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
good picture quality and menu options. However, digital is too slow for me, I'll stick with my slr-elan 7!
11/7/2003 6:54:07 PM
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Barry King
member since: 11/4/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
It has tons of features and is very easy to use.
11/4/2003 10:31:03 AM
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Syam S. Menon
member since: 10/31/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I have started using this PowerShot G3 for last six months. I have taken some beautiful pictures with this camera. Great Camera for the money. The built in ND filter is a beauty. The camera has some difficulties with low light. But when put in Auto mode, didn't have much problem. Its very difficult to get a picture without shake (ofcourse not using a tripod)in low light with the camera mode in "P". But bright daylight pictures were excellent. I just love this smart camera
10/31/2003 1:40:21 PM
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Geoffrey P. Nritt
member since: 10/26/2003
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Rating:
5
out of 5
The G3 is my second Digital Camera, replacing a Ricoh 5300. To compare is fruitless since there is no comparison. I have had the G3 for two weeks and love it more everytime I turn it on. I considered a G5 and a G2, but after reading several professional reviews, owner reviews and comments, I choose the G3.
I am very pleased and could not be happier with my selection.
10/26/2003 7:58:29 PM
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Gerry Jimenez
member since: 10/21/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Love this camera. Can shoot in almost all types of conditions. Lots of manual control too. Only bad thing is better have a spare battery on hand because the battery when depleted dies fast.
10/21/2003 7:55:28 PM
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Claudia Bondorff
member since: 7/9/2003
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Rating:
3
out of 5
I'm new in the "real camera" world - until the Cannon I have owned fairly good point and shoot cameras. I have a lot to learn, and therefore am not a viable source of information at this time. The Cannon is easy to operate as long as I stick to the basics, but I haven't mastered my own settings as yet. All I can say is I'm having fun.
10/20/2003 1:25:52 PM
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David Pichevin
member since: 3/25/2002
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Very nice compact camera. Excellent features and manual controls. The white balance (auto and presets) is very accurate and image quality is high. Noise is very low for that type of camera. Unfortunately, AF is ridiculously slow, even for a camera in this range.
10/20/2003 11:15:21 AM
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William Briody
member since: 8/31/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Very good, producing sharp pictures, lots of features.
10/14/2003 2:54:05 AM
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Chris B. Bonfiglioli
member since: 10/14/2003
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Rating:
3
out of 5
This camera has a great image quality, good and fast lens, but as any other PS cameras, it lacks better AF at low light. I purchased this at Jan/02 and now I am replacing it for a EOS-300D (Digital Rebel).
10/14/2003 1:18:49 AM
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Alicia E. Cedrone
member since: 10/12/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I like the size of the camera and the mobility of the screen. It does not focus well in low lighting and the covers for the ports are cheap plastic... other than that I have liked it alot
10/12/2003 7:15:52 PM
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Fiona Cooper-Stephens
member since: 10/11/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Great little digital camera, simple to use, easy to carry
10/11/2003 6:43:38 PM
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Donita J. Mounts
member since: 11/29/2002
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Rating:
4
out of 5
The Canon G3 is my first digital camera. It takes great pictures and is fairly easy to use. The battery is very long lasting and charges easily. I wish this camera had more optical zoom, otherwise it is a great digital camera.
10/8/2003 9:08:54 PM
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Sarah A. Kohler
member since: 10/6/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Love every single thing about it except that in certain light conditions the wide angle lense leaves a shadow.
10/6/2003 9:29:05 PM
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GAIL R. BEHRIK
member since: 10/3/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
MY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA . I THINK IT IS A VERY GOOD CAMERA AND ENJOY USING IT .
10/4/2003 10:15:59 AM
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GAIL R. BEHRIK
member since: 10/3/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
MY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA . I THINK IT IS A VERY GOOD CAMERA AND ENJOY USING IT .
10/4/2003 10:15:38 AM
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Catherine A. Killinger
member since: 9/24/2003
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Rating:
5
out of 5
This is a great camera. Really easy to use and the pictures come out great!
9/24/2003 2:50:41 PM
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Kishor Gumaste
member since: 9/11/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
As this is teh first camera I have ventured to buy, I feel it is the best. As I use it I will be able to rate is more accurately. but on teh whole its a good one and with lots of features.
9/11/2003 5:29:52 AM
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Tammie A. Van Marter
member since: 8/23/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I love it, but it's not close to SLR!
9/3/2003 6:23:01 AM
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Angela Hopkin
member since: 8/24/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Most Excellent
8/24/2003 11:46:10 PM
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Angela Hopkin
member since: 8/24/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Wonderful, wouldn't trade it.
8/24/2003 11:44:32 PM
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Joy Fender
member since: 11/6/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I was so reluctant to "go digital". I have been using a Canon Rebel 2000 for almost 3 years. I hadn't come across a camera that would give me the quality pictures that I was used to getting from my Rebel. Then I started reading about the Powershot G series. The more I read, the more excited I became. I can't afford the 10D right now, but the G3 fit my pocketbook quite well. I've been very pleased with the results I've been getting in the month I've owned this camera.
8/21/2003 7:19:48 PM
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JAN Emerton
member since: 8/17/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Have just upgraded to this camera and I love it!!
8/17/2003 9:04:18 AM
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JAN Emerton
member since: 8/17/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Have just upgraded to this camera and I love it!!
8/17/2003 9:03:08 AM
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Cindy Spurbeck
member since: 8/2/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I feel this camera gives me the opportunity to take quality photos while learning new techniques.
8/2/2003 8:04:12 PM
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Jared Delariman
member since: 7/29/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
The good:
Good skin tones
Awesome manual settings
Swivelling LCD screen
IR control
Video capabilites
Proprietary RAW image mode is small & fast
Canon customer support is awesome
The bad:
Incredibly bad flash location - is lens gets in the way of shots.
Not enough LENS accessories
Not an SLR
7/29/2003 2:27:14 PM
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Irene Nicewicz
member since: 2/28/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I love it. It's pretty easy to use & takes great shots. It's my first digital so I can't compare it to others. The only thing I was disappointed in was the fact that it was slow when trying to shoot fireworks. I missed some good shots because of the delay.
7/15/2003 12:08:58 PM
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Angela B. Cunningham
member since: 7/7/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Camera! I am new to digital photography and I find this camera very user friendly.
7/7/2003 4:24:33 PM
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Cherie T. Mosley
member since: 7/3/2003
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Rating:
3
out of 5
Learning it. I have had several images not turn out and lighting seems to be a big part of my problem. I sure it is a user problem, I just need to figure it out.
7/7/2003 8:46:15 AM
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Biliana D. Rakocevic
member since: 3/24/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Need too much lights! but a good camera!
7/2/2003 7:16:47 AM
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Kayley Sullivan
member since: 12/31/2002
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Overall, this camera is wonderful! As someone else mentioned, focus can be slow at times, but that's really not an issue too often. I would give this camera a 10, as I absolutely love it, but nothing is perfect...If 9.5 were available, I would have picked it =)
6/29/2003 10:47:58 AM
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Bob Bixler
member since: 6/28/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Great Pictures. Complex features but easy to use.
6/28/2003 9:08:56 AM
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member since: 1/20/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I was looking for a digital 4 or 5 megapixel camera. As my flash is a Canon Speedlite, I wanted a Canon camera so that I could use the flash on TTL mode with the new digital.
The Powershot G3 has 4 megapixels. There is one Canon digital point-and-shoot with 5 megapixels but it has a slightly higher minimum aperture and a slighter longer minimum focus range. That is why I decided on the G3.
I have used it now for 4 weeks. The rechargeable battery lasts for hours even when I use the display to shoot and view images. The controls are extremely easy to use. It has not been a hard learning experience. It just takes some time to learn all the features that you don't have in a film SLR. The white balance, macro mode, manual focus, and exposure settings are all in buttons that you can change in a flash. The less often used controls like changing the ISO, or the file resolution are reached through a pop-down display. This is less convenient at first but I find that I am navigating through them quickly now.
This is my first digital camera. All my experience before was with film-based SLRs.
I highly recommend the Powershot G3. You can produce high resolution .tiff files with this camera and it has all the features to be used at an advanced amateur or semi-professional level.
6/26/2003 2:57:33 PM
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Michael A. Collins
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member since: 1/29/2002
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
New to me and there are lots of buttons to push and colors to know but in the Auto mode it's very good. Just need time to study.
Mikey
6/21/2003 6:42:39 PM
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Kevin S. Jones
member since: 3/31/2003
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Rating:
3.5
out of 5
The powershot G3 is a great camera to get introduced to digital photography. In this same price range there are quite a few good choice, particularly the Nikon Cool Pix's. Also the new G5 (a 5 Mp version) is probably very nice also, though I haven't seen any reviews.
Two features that slanted my decision towards the G3 are: 1 the intervalometer (allows you to take a picture at user-defined intervals e.g. 100 photos every twelve minutes)
2. I think compact flash cards are the way to go for storage devices.
Other than those qualities, I imagine the Nikon's and Canon's yield similar imgage quality. Which is to say its good, but not great. One of my problems with the G3 is that the images almost always come out "soft" and ned sharpening in Photoshop. Secondly the lcd screen scratches so easily. lastly, the telephoto lens attachment is virtually useless, although I really like the wide angle attachment (there's a 0.4x one available).
cheers
6/21/2003 6:21:26 AM
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Steve Greathouse
member since: 6/20/2003
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I have no complaints with the G3. An excellent camara. If I had a wish, it would be that you could produce longer exposures (max 15 sec).
6/20/2003 4:49:43 PM
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Ann M. Gray
member since: 3/25/2003
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Great photos with this camera, although slow to autofocus.
6/16/2003 4:54:03 AM
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