Feb 11, 2005 12:53 PM
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(Updated Feb 11, 2005 12:53 PM)
I bought the Powershot G2 4 megapixels from the USA in June 2003 for $800 after extensive research over 6-8 months on the cameras available in the market at that time. The price of the camera and even its latest model (G5) is much less now and it's outstanding value for money.
I looked at the Nikon,Sony, Olympus,Minolta models as well and compared features extensively.
As a Plastic Surgeon whose life depends on taking good photographs of patients before and after operations and for documentation of surgeries, for taking real close-up pics of wounds, defects and surgeries performed, I think I made an inspired choice.
Touchwood, touchwood, touchwood........ the Powershot G2 has not given me any cause for complaint at all.
This is a feature packed camera ..... great lens, adequate optical zoom for closeups in macro mode, wonderful color reproduction, needs very little external light to focus and can catch very dimly lit pics with a powerful flash, the pluses are endless.
The swivel LCD with multiple positions allows pics to be taken and looked at in any direction.
The camera shoots fast and is ready for the next shot almost instantly. It gives good video output of 30 sec clips of 160x 120 resolutions with sound which is a boon for commentary related to videos in my profession.
The option to review pics is outstanding as well.
I heartily recommend this camera and the G3-5 models from Canon to anybody. They can give the more popular Nikons a run for their money. I have 3 colleagues in the same profession who bought Nikons ( 990, 995 and 4500 series), who loved their cameras when they bought them but repented within 6 months due to endless problems with the cameras. Give me Canon any time, folks, it's faultless , sturdy and very very reliable.
