Canon PowerShot G5 Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot G5 Digital Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Camera Type: Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer
  • Weight: 0.91 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in.
  • Resolution: 5 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 4x
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Canon?s New Powershot G5 Best in Class?

byHoward_Creech Jun 29, 2003
152 Helpfuls 153 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5 megapixels, 4x Optical Zoom, lots of manual control options, excellent image quality
Cons Redeye and chromatic aberration (purple fringing) problems
Recommended it? Yes

Digital camera evolution has been truly impressive and pro-sumer models are one of the hottest segments of that high tech revolution. The new Canon Powershot G5 could be the poster boy for hot pro-sumer digital cameras. The stylish little G5 is aimed at demanding advanced amateur photographers who... Read full review »

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King of the 5 megapixel hill.

byzlmajors Jul 11, 2003
31 Helpfuls 32 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fantastic images that have superb detail, attachable lenses, fast, many features.
Cons Problems with lens cap, chromatic aberration in the pictures.
Recommended it? Yes

Ever since I went looking for a family camera (I picked the s230) I found many people in the hospital that I work with that are into cameras. Because I've become somewhat knowledgeable about camera's, I often am given the opportunity to "try out" new camera's. Doctors are especially useful because... Read full review »

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You Just Can't Keep a Good Thing Down

bysvenllr Jul 12, 2003
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Faster, AWESOME pictures, prosumer features.
Cons Red eye, slow flash recharge, flash doesn't fill entire picture.
Recommended it? Yes

My friend got a G1 on my recommendation and then I got a G2 after playing with his G1. I used it for almost two years and was pretty happy with it. There were a few annoying problems that nagged me enough to consider another manufacture. So, I looked at Olympus's C-5050, Nikon's CoolPix 5400 and... Read full review »

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G5 and 420EX review: G5 not worth $450.

bydougmanoh Mar 8, 2004
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Outdoor pic quality, fast lens, manual controls, 420EX or 550EX hot shoe, durable,...
Cons Horrible dim light autofocus & slow, 'dumb' e-ttl auto flash exposure.
Recommended it? No

To pre-qualify myself just so you understand that this isn't just a review generated from G5 user error, I'd rate myself technically at a high intermediate to advanced level. Although I have been shooting 35mm film on my Canon 35mm SLR for only about 3 years now, I've been really 'into' reading... Read full review »

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Gets the Big Things Right

bydonnyg Dec 30, 2003
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent combination of quality, features, size and price
Cons a bit big for a compact; autofocus can lag under some circumstances
Recommended it? Yes

Canon's latest Powershot entry, the G5, is marginally improved from their previous G3--mainly by upping the megapixel count from 4 to 5. I looked at comparably priced Olympus, Sony and Nikon before settling on the G5. Having taken thousands of pics over the past month, I am happy with the G5 and... Read full review »

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Tops In Its Class

bynewtownbeans Dec 28, 2003
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Nearly perfect digital photos; many, many features; easy to use; great value.
Cons Except for the obsessive professional, there are none.
Recommended it? Yes

This is my third G series PowerShot digital camera. I owned the G2, G3 and now the G5. In addition to the increased megapixels from 4 to 5, there are only a few other changes from the G3. By the way, in case you're wondering why Canon skipped over the "G4", it's because those symbols translate into... Read full review »

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A few words on the G5

bylfinato Jul 20, 2004
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Outstanding overall performance
Cons Just the few things I noted.
Recommended it? Yes

I have owned this for approx. 9 months. So far I am VERY pleased. Do I think it's perfect? No. But what unit is? While it tends to be a little large it's still easier to handle than my previous unit (Olympus D600L) but a little heavier.
Photo performance is usually amazing. There are times... Read full review »

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Prosumer features, questionable quality

byvalleyman Jul 15, 2005
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great mix of automatic modes, photographic aids, and manual controls, proven user...
Cons Poor auto focus, poor colour in low light
Recommended it? Yes

True to my "going out of market" value system (see my Bose review), I bought Canon PowerShot G5 (G5 hereafter) February of 2004, when G5 was being replaced. Within three months, G5 was pulled off the shelf.

My wife is a prosumer when it comes to camera. She already had a Canon EOS-5 and... Read full review »

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If you're looking for a video & hi-quality photo combo, this is it!

byalcasiddotcom Dec 20, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5 MP photo, 1-hr video, flexible viewfinder, small, can use SLR lenses
Cons Not pocket size.
Recommended it? Yes

For the last few months, I've been researching a solution to fulfill my needs (more like wants) for a camera that would :

1) produce high-quality still photos
2) allow me to have the capability to take at least 10 minutes of video
3) small, mobile and a flexible view-finder
... Read full review »

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Canon has a winner

bymt2ri Nov 29, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great resolution; solid body; great Canon lens; Excellent battery life. Canon = Quality
Cons Slow auto-focus; Bulky.
Recommended it? Yes

Another great Canon camera. The Powershot G5 is full of features - it you are coming from the 35mm world, you will enjoy the programmed, aperture preferred, shutter preferred, and full manual capabilities. Great images, and the 5 megapixel resolution gives you the ability to compose and crop images... Read full review »

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