Here is for anyone, everyone who love photography.
But some of us might get poison from Canon G series Camera.
I cant found any thread is for Canon G series Fans Discussion(if there is any, please tell me).

As you read from the title, lets bring up the holy grail of this thread.

Year of Genesis Y2K September - Canon G1
Year 2001 August - Canon G2
Year 2002 September - Canon G3
Year 2003 June - Canon G5
Year 2004 August - Canon G6
Year 2006 September - Canon G7
Year 2007 August - Canon G9
Year 2008 October - Canon G10


Year 2009 October:
Canon G11


Year 2010 September:
Canon G12


Year 2012 Feb:


Resource:

Canon Digital Photography Forum - Nice G Series Discussion Board Inside



Download link....for Ebook Canon PowerShot G12
Download - Guide Book for G11/G12 -> Digital Field Guide Nice for Pro-shooting
Download Bokeh2 - Nice Software to make bokeh effect




Video of G12:


Found a BEST version of filter adapter: which can move along with the zoom lens(have spring loaded)
Start from 2min will introduce the lens adapter:




A useful guide from web...please enjoy...
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If u own one of this b4, also can report to me.....like extincted oldest G1...G2...
Here is User List:

G1, G2, G3, G4, G6, G7, G9, G10, G11, G12 User:
0. zenpower41 - G1 (Ancient Type)
1.jasperchai - G11
2.walikard - G11
3.limchee - G9
4.kyo852 - G12
5. jagged - G11
6. davinyan - G12
7. Winded - G11
8. kweeheng - G12
9. GodFath3R - G12
10. DS3 - G12
11. jamieyeap91 - G12
12. intelpentium4 - G12
13. Travies - G12
14. transforter - G11
15. greggs - G12
16. mzhai - G11
17. zechs - G12
18. mengong - G11
19. AyerOnline - G12
20. huiyin_hsu - G12
21. Titan_Gunners - G11
22. superdupree - G12
23. kepompong - G6 (Ancient Type)
24. FireSnake - G12
25. DerangedPreacher - G10
26. idioticppl - G12
27. joyfulgal - G10
28. kono - G12
29. phat_newbie - G12
30. hit47 - G12
31. liquid_hermit - G12
32. Homes - G12
33. beelze_gpwk - G12
34. sweeneyT - G12
35. manutd6389 - G12
36. goldfries - G1X (1st Seated)
37. ksoonx - G1X
38. princessworldz - G1X
39. seantehkh - G1X
40. spacecopgaban - G1x


i dun own this post, but the photography lover...

Edit by mod- Topic title edited to make it clear and concise.

This post has been edited by davinyan: May 1 2012, 10:32 AM

y g10 and g11 same camera? same aaa?

1st time post so many things...copy wrong link...

G11 user here...

@jasperchai

Welcome 1st member~ enjoy discussion in the post....

G11 user here too

BTW, anyone of you guys had experience Nissin Di622 with G11? Compatible? Thanks ya

Nissin Digital Flash Compatibility Chart

From the nissin website, only stated Di622 support until G10, but i think you can update the firmware of ur flash gun.

Thanks a lot bro. I've read that one, and none mention the G11. I guess you're rite in term of software upgrading...BTW, the flash itself is almost the same size with G11 Better get 270ex for more compatibility, if that's important to you

Canon G11 with 270ex sample picture

The right one is with the flash. The color is more warm compare to the left without flash.

Ya, 270ex is more cute on the G11/G12.


This post has been edited by davinyan: Oct 19 2010, 10:02 PM

G10 user checking in!!!

G9 user reporting in~!!!!!

putting a 580 EX II on a G9 looks damn funny

This post has been edited by limchee: Oct 20 2010, 03:32 AM

Yes bro:) Nissin i622 is well fitted with G10 and G11

Thanks bro But the "head" is rather larger than the "body"

Welcome to the Canon G family.

Welcome to the Canon G family. Like a child carry a machine gun shooting around...great impact...

is it you have to max zoom in when the converter tube is mounted? if not the picture just circular picture?

Found a new version of filter adapter: which can move along with the zoom lens(have spring loaded)


Start from 2min will introduce the lens adapter:


This post has been edited by davinyan: Oct 20 2010, 10:13 AM

Show u all my G9 wireless flash set up with 2 units of 580EXII and ST-E2 wireless flash commander. G9 pinjam from my friend, vincent.




580EXII on G9




This post has been edited by ianho: Oct 20 2010, 10:36 AM

Look at those massive heads

No, the lens adapter got two part u can detatch the front part if u don't use the tele lens or zoom.. For normal wide angle or fisheye lens u juz use the part where u attatch on to ur camera.
so, u can't zoom when u use juz one part of the adapter.

oic, thks for the information.

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Added on October 21, 2010, 11:31 amCanon Digital Photography Forum - Nice G Series Discussion Board Inside

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Added on October 21, 2010, 4:01 pmUpload old picture from my old canon A460(dead few months ago) super macro mode...



This post has been edited by davinyan: Oct 21 2010, 04:01 PM

G11 reporting...

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Added on October 21, 2010, 11:27 pmHey guys, i have found some adapter from ebay which can solve the vignetting problem....

i found this Jackar adapter on ebay, which is Canon G10 G11 58mm Adapter Tube+72mm Lens Hood+CAP.
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/Canon-G10-G11-58mm-...#ht_2673wt_1139


Since they all is 72mm....i hope is suitable.....

thats i order

This post has been edited by davinyan: Dec 5 2010, 08:28 PM

Pictures of my G10 with the custom made lens adapter

how much u buy it ? silver look nice too... that is the 58mm tube?

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Added on October 22, 2010, 9:20 amThis is the Jackar tube that i found from ebay....it said non-vignetting and full zooming adapter....



This post has been edited by davinyan: Oct 22 2010, 09:20 AM

[quote=davinyan,Oct 22 2010, 09:05 AM]
how much u buy it ? silver look nice too... that is the 58mm tube?

Yup its an 58mm adapter, im actually selling camera accessories especially for compact camera like Canon G series..
Initially it was black, but i polished it to become silver only

LoL~ ok, this silver adapter make u outstanding from normal black. i just order the 58mm-72mm adapter frm ebay.
So do u selling some cheap hotshoe optical viewfinder(second hand also can)?

i found the olympus VF-1 is so expensive, even thinking to DIY one from those disposable film camera...wahaha~

Wow nice !! would like to see it on ur G11 btw, how much does it cost?
Nope, i dont have any hotshoe viewfinder, but i do have the case that looks like ---->

This post has been edited by kyo852: Oct 24 2010, 12:51 AM

the Jackar adapter tube that i post in previous reply. That cost about rm58 and is shipping from HK. I think have to wait about two weeks or a month.
i will post it when i get it.

The leather case u have, look very nice and compact.

Guys, I guess we can do some picture spamming here. How about that? Post the result of having the adapter too. I am interested in getting one, but I'll lost the compactness of it

i will post photo after attending a wedding this weekend...
u guys can just start spamming 1st ....wahaha~
i cant wait to see it...

This post has been edited by davinyan: Oct 26 2010, 10:49 AM

g12 user here. very satisfied. good for taking own pictures. in o ther words, good for cam whores.

Some shot with my G10

HEre is my 1st picture from G12....post-processing....dun know what i have done to this picture....just tweak this and that....maGig....

hope is not hurt ur eyes...

Camera Model Name: Canon PowerShot G12
Shooting Mode: Program AE
Tv (Shutter Speed): 1/20
Av (Aperture Value): 2.8
Light Metering: Evaluative
ISO Speed: 800(Auto)
Focal Length: 6.1mm
Image Size: 2736x2736

This post has been edited by davinyan: Oct 27 2010, 11:34 PM

canon powershot g11

Mine



Apperture mode, F8, low angle made easy with the variable angle screen, ISO80

This post has been edited by walikard: Oct 29 2010, 07:39 PM

Can explain whats the different of F2.8 and F8?
i dun know how to make use of this F/? setting to take pic.....

Cheer for nice shooting from u all.....

Thats really nicely taken.

Hello G11 user reporting in =)

The smaller the F no, the bigger the apperture, more bokeh you will get, and vice versa. However, since G11 is a compact camera and using small sensor, the different doesnt really noticeable. So, eventhough you're using big apeerture (small F no like F2.8), you won't notice the bokeh that much.

However, on the APS-C sensor like Nex-3, the different is noticeable, and you"ve got to play around with DOF. Here's one example from my ex-Nex-3

Hmm, tats not so true Here's a shot of mine using G12 , YUP a G12 user here !!



As for u, Here's a good link to start with http://web.canon.jp/imaging/enjoydslr/part2/2Ab.html

Yeah bro, I agree with you on that, G series still capable doing that. But should you mistakenly pick up big apperture for photo without specifically focus ( on our G series), the different won't be so noticeable. In conclusion, you don't have to worry about the DOF as much as if you're using full APS-C sensor. I am not good at explaining though

thks for all teaching, now already doing some testing...



1/20 shutter
F3.2
ISO800
Macro
Color Accent

Thanks for ur compliment more to come

Nice shot, so do the compo bro

Hey, u guys take out the battery or not, when u not using the camera for few days ?

nope.. i even let the battery stay inside d camera for few weeks...
unless im really sure im not using it for months....

I did that too...so far ok

Kyo,

Where did you get that great contrast?

Is this an orginal G12 photo, or is it photoshopped?

Thanks....still experimenting with the G12

Hey man, u forgot im using G10 bro

Thats fake actually, LOL!!

Did lots of photoshop

And ya..did ur G12 satisfy u?

DS3,

u using G12?

i also new to G12, like the front dial a lot...but still not fully manage to use it...

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Added on November 10, 2010, 11:46 am

lightroom3 fix.

iso800
6.1mm
f/2.8
1/40sec

This post has been edited by davinyan: Nov 10 2010, 02:12 PM

F-Stop: f/5
Exposure time: 4Sec
ISO Speed: ISO-80
Focal Length: 6mm
White Balance: Auto
Exposure Bias: +0.3 Step
Flash Mode: No Flash

Bridegroom just arrived~ ^^

vertical miniature effect test shot....

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Added on November 12, 2010, 3:34 pmkyo852, where u take that night scence? so high~

This post has been edited by davinyan: Nov 12 2010, 03:34 PM

do some spam in here...






using G11....

Wow, nice one Jasper. Does the G11 has this miniature function in it? or u pp?

@kyo852, pp using photoscape.

@jasperchai

WoW~ nicely done....we gonna spam more and more....i currently learn the lightroom3....will post some result later....

@davinyan
thanks.. im just learning too..

Photo Spam...



G12 ND filter test...in 1U
ISO80
8.9mm
f/8.0
4.0sec



Fish shooting...
ISO250
6.1mm
f/2.8
1/30sec

It does, it does man...I'm really happy with this. Need the CPL and I'll be extremely happy.

the only one thing...the depth of field...hmmmm...but everything has limitations, right?

I can blur the background if I do a macro on something, like the pic of the golfball shown here..

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Added on November 15, 2010, 12:27 amMan, this is good stuff!

Yes, I have the G12 and am lovin' it!!!

I did download the lightroom, so now I've discovered how to "enhance" the photos.

This digital world is so much easier than the old 35mm (I have Canon AE-1)

I'll post some as well....in fact maybe just give you all the flickr link...what do you all feel?

I really need that FA Filter Adapter to be totally happy (with the CPL)

Happy shooting!!

This post has been edited by DS3: Nov 15 2010, 12:27 AM

hi owners, need a quick review, especially if you're taking baby pics:
for continuous shooting like a dslr is it possible? or if i press the shutter continuously, how many frames per second will it capture before it stops for processing?

I dont mind shooting in jpeg for ths as quality is secondary.

is it possible for this camera to shoot at 2fps for 5 sec continuously (focus fixed)?

if not how much time in between do i have to wait?

My baby moves a lot especially the smiles, probably he smiles only 0.5s per 10s so i have to really shoot continuously and hope for the best.

appreciate your helps

G12 user reporting~ =) Just got mine a day ago.

Hey Congrats on your purchases.

I think this camera is really magic you know? It just takes getting to know it better.

I am a Canon user from SLR days as well, and I find I will stick with it.... really don't like that N_k_n brand you know...so many people regard it as the only camera in the world...be we know bettter

We just need to learn how to use and express with this camera.

I had spoke with my friend on cameras recently and wanted to purchase a replacement for my SLR. We did research and found that the Canon 550d is a great cam..doing full HD movies and all. But I didn't want to take around all of that SLR/DSLR gear again... soooo...I chose this. Fits in my hands like it was made for them. Controls are easy to figure. This thing is damn clear, and has a great personality.

I'm damn happy with my purchase!!!!

So people, do we post pics here, or on flikr???

Thanks...DS3

hi DS3,

erm...my opinion is we can post in flikr link or whatever...as long as u share something...

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Welcome jamieyeap91, G12 is great camera. i have post a ebook link in 1st post...u can read to know more about this camera.

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hi lee82gx,

1. for continuous shooting like a dslr is it possible?
ans: can continuous shooting, but max is 2fps (G12), impossible shoot like dslr speed...

or if i press the shutter continuously, how many frames per second will it capture before it stops for processing?
ans: 2 fps it will capture (G12)

is it possible for this camera to shoot at 2fps for 5 sec continuously (focus fixed)?
ans: yes, make sure mmc is enough space and shoot in P mode or M mode. Focus fixed is 2fps, but it can AF then will slow to 1fps.

all ans are based on having G12 three week...

any must haf accessories for the g12? and does it come with a custom case like the brown case dat comes with the s95? + what wrist strap would be good?

This post has been edited by ooiwbng: Nov 16 2010, 03:27 PM

hi ooiwbng,

1. accessories is depends on ur usage. like adapter tube, flash, extra batt., filter lens, blar blar blar.....a lot....
2. mine is come with a brown box type case...later i will post the pic of case...
3. for me, the ori strap is good enough...so i dun have the wrist strap...i saw online got ppl change their ori neck strap to wrist strap...can try google it....

hw much and whr/who did u buy frm? wad does ur package include?
also which 8/16gb mem card would be best? class 6 or 10? (still 30mbps rite?)

This post has been edited by ooiwbng: Nov 16 2010, 10:02 PM

erm i buy from bb plaze LGF012 foto edar rm1620 4gb + case only...



This the case they give me... not really useful, but big enough to fit extra thing...like adapter tube or battery...

Hi all~ juz got my G12 yesterday

wow~ kyo, u get new G12, how about ur G10?

G10 SOLD
But i still miss my G10~ the compact feel of the body, and the 'solid-ness'.

Hometown old street, kluang.

So you just had to try it huh bro?

Well, it's all good, right?

Wow ..and you had a G10 with 14mp!

But I think you also see that even though the Mp has decreased, the quality is better....yes?

Pleaaassseee...say YES!!!

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Added on November 19, 2010, 10:29 amQuestion for everyone....

Which Memory card do you find best?

Do we need the fastest ones..and does it make that much of a difference?

I went to a Canon shop in LYP, and the guy was selling a Sony SD card Class 4. He said this was best for the 550d in 1080p video mode. That was his justification.

What do you guys know / feel?

Tks...

This post has been edited by DS3: Nov 19 2010, 10:29 AM

i'm using Sandisk 4GB SDHC Class 2 Card bundle when i bought my G11... so far i dunno what's the difference cos never tested b4 with those Class 4..

Speed Class Rating

The Speed Class Rating is the official unit of speed measurement for SD Cards, defined by the SD Association. The Class number represents a multiple of 8 Mbit/s (1 MB/s), and it measures the minimum sustained write speeds for a card in a fragmented state [11].
The following are the ratings of some currently available cards: [12]

Class 0 - These cards do not specify performance, which includes all legacy cards prior to class specifications.
Class 2 - Minimum of 2 MB/s performance. Lowest speed for SDHC cards.
Class 4 - Minimum of 4 MB/s performance.
Class 6 - Minimum of 6 MB/s performance.
Class 10 - Minimum of 10 MB/s performance.

From wiki.

So, if ur 1080HD recording is 10MB/s then ur card(class 2) might take longer time or eat up the buffer in ur camera a lot...means performance will be slower...

correct me if i m wrong...

hey! i m super interested with G12.. after serious consideration, decided to sell my dslr n get this machine.. how much u all bought? anyone can share with me where to get low(est) price??? i m from melaka~ seldom go up KL, mayb postage~ melaka everywhere selling 1899.. the best i get is 16gb class 4 1930.. KL seems very cheap.. 1700+- , but i was told tht high possbibly will get non-ori battery etc.. plz correct me if wrong.. thank you!

i buy from bukit bintang plaze LGF012 "foto edar" rm1620 4gb + case only...

If that place in BB Plaza can't sell it at RM 1620, just go next door to Low Yat Plaza. I'm sure you can get it for RM 1650 (the official Canon dealer on the 2nd floor). Anyway, there are bargains in this area so don't worry...you can walk out with the G12 on that day!

My battery is ori...I got from the Canon place for RM 1650 + 4GB SD Card.

Photo Spam...

Anybody know where can get a new G10, G11 or G12, with cheapest price?

Hi Tonyy,

try search in forum, there are few seller selling G11 and G12 quite cheap...

bukit bintang plaze LGF012 "foto edar" rm1620 4gb + case only...

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1538692&hl=

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1226457&hl=

spam....

jasperchai, nicely done, but i dun understand the third picture....

jz play play with hdr... bt I guess its a failure..

Hi to all G series user.
Can I know the control dial of G11/G12 is a phrase dial or it is like S90 which is no phrase at all?
Wish to know because i haven meet any demo set yet T_T

G12 new user here

welcome intelpentium4, share ur photo art here for discussion~

Cheer.

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Added on December 2, 2010, 8:46 amwhat do u mean by phrase dial? u mean the ring type control wheel that can rotate?

This post has been edited by davinyan: Dec 2 2010, 08:46 AM

ya.

Then i would said it have "phrase" on G12, according to what i understand ur question...

pretty cool pic. im juz got my G12. upgrad from compact camera ixus. not really know about the features. beginner here. may i know how many pic can be taken for the 4gig SD card?

Hello!! G11 user here, bought 3 mths ago rm1699 c/w spare batt(3rd party), mini tripod, 8G Class4 SD, Canon cam bag n screen protector, in Kuching.
My accesories:
1. Canon speedlite 420EX
2. adaptor lens A+B fr ebay(58mm) *pretty useless!

cam owned b4: Canon EOS 300 film slr> cheapo Sony Cybershot> Canon G11

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Added on December 3, 2010, 12:59 pmfr my estimation using own 8G card, 4G card can holds 1.3k pics shooting at full 10MP n 2.1k pics wf 6MP, both in fine detail. if use normal compression setting wil double up the storage capacity.
talkin bout fine/ normal quality, did any1 here rily look into difference btw d IQ of the 2? i m havin hard time distinguish btw them...

This post has been edited by transforter: Dec 3 2010, 12:59 PM

Welcome transforter and Travies,

@transforter: i also buy the adapter from ebay hongkong...where u buy from? i still havent received my adapter after one month...=.=

oso a trusted reseller fr HK, can't recall name. cost me rm55 for A+B adaptor plus flower petal lens hood.free shipping took ard 3weeks.
impractical... Put on A adaptor lens can oni zoom to ard 50mm b4 touchin my uv protector lens 58mm. put on A+B adaptor thn can zoom to full 5x BUT- serious vignetting happens fr 28mm-40mm!!
so no point using these crap. shud get a 72mm adaptor instead but so far i think oni Lensmate offers it at a high cost. ONE more thing is tat these adaptors block ur built-in flash,making bottom part of ur photo undrxpose. If u read tis earlier sure cancel ur purchase a mth ago rite bro?

Here's pic of my holy crap...

i have found some adapter from ebay which can solve the vignetting problem....(they stated solve that problem...)

i found this Jackar adapter on ebay, which is Canon G10 G11 58mm Adapter Tube+72mm Lens Hood+CAP.
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/Canon-G10-G11-58mm-...#ht_2673wt_1139



thats i order, i waited dam long time already...is urs send from POS Malaysia posdaftar?

ur 72mm cap look quite bulky on our cam. but thn vignetting shudn't b issue anymor. gud buy since it's free shipping. b more patient, ur parcel shud b on d way. mine shipped by standard airmail w/out any guarantee. we nid adaptor for -
1. better support wf 2 hands photoshooting
2. lens protection
3. minimiz glaring
now my crap adaptor wiped out o d benefit above by serving me no purpose... sad!

Yeah~ i post some picture when it arrive...hope it arrive this coming week...

Guys, look at this for a filter adapter - Canon FA58B

This is a cool accessory!!!

I'm really, really trying to find it here. Sometimes they say they have it, then show that two piece crap.......

If anyone knows where, PLEASE let me know!!!

Tks

Hi guys & fellow G lovers




HAVE ANYONE OF YOU REGRETS BUYING the G11 or G 12 or should have bought it earlier ?


I am torn between a G series & 500D

reason being - i like both of them but only can afford one

I shoot alot of cars & macro pics : here are some of my work

thank you sir

if compare G to a dslr of cz regret, excluding aspects like portability n cost-saving. if u shoot a lot under lowlight n demand bigsize printout thn consider tis fact: D500 iso performance at 800 is similar to iso 200 quality on G11/12, given it's sensor size is 6x bigger thn G's. in term of macro, G's result is not too shabby while save u fr buying a macro lens for SLR. Since u shoot cars (static rite?) thn shootin n AF speed of G shud b edequate.