Buying Advice need guide on Canon compact digital, PowerShot G7 or PowerShot TX1
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 Jun 13 2007, 09:06 PM, updated 19y ago
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me myself love Nikon DSLR, since im a newbie, i would rather get a compact digital, and for that, Canon is my first choice for compact digital
1-PowerShot G7(like the DLSR-like, wanted to buy long ago but expensive)  2-PowerShot TX1(like its HD feature)  i've read all the specs both of this camera but still cannot make desission which to get... any sifu here mind give me some comment? sifu would get which compact digital cam for their backup camera? This post has been edited by jolipoli81: Jun 13 2007, 09:15 PM |
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Jun 13 2007, 11:53 PM
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I'm no sifu but i have the G7 and loving it. I used to shoot with film SLRs and i feel right at home with the G7 - control, features, sharp images, hot shoe - it's all there in one small package. Only setback for me are ergonomics and focusing speed (compared to slr) but otherwise fantastic for anyone who wants to jump into photography or even pros. I shoot mostly with it now and my back-up is my old Nikon F90 slr
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Jun 14 2007, 03:19 AM
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yeah, i do like G7 also for catching up to DSLR in the future...
it has this DLSR-like....and i love it..... may i know how much u get tht G7 for? |
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Jun 14 2007, 08:08 AM
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g7 is more of cam. tx1 is more of a vid cam. take your pick
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Jun 14 2007, 11:18 AM
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G7, rm2.2 +- gua
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Jun 14 2007, 11:54 AM
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QUOTE(tongyam @ Jun 14 2007, 11:18 AM) G7, rm2.2 +- gua issit still that expensive now? i saw ppl selling around RM1700-1900 only -.- can G7's video compete with TX1? |
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Jun 14 2007, 12:41 PM
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buy tx1, very small, pocketable, good video and image, if video and image important to you, buy tx1. g7 is too big, not pocketable.
if you dont care about video, just want good IQ, then buy fuji f31fd. dslr IQ:       |
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Jun 14 2007, 12:53 PM
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I think G7 is below RM2K now.....
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Jun 14 2007, 12:59 PM
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yes, g7 around 1.7k, f31 around 800, half the price and size, double IQ.
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Jun 14 2007, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(jolipoli81 @ Jun 14 2007, 11:54 AM) issit still that expensive now? i saw ppl selling around RM1700-1900 only -.- ask urself lor, like video or photo lorh can G7's video compete with TX1? u will know de answer  |
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Jun 14 2007, 01:47 PM
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I saw G7's price tag yesterday at Bintang Maju; it is RM1700. Didn't attempt to ask the best price yet.
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Jun 14 2007, 01:54 PM
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Jun 14 2007, 01:47 PM) I saw G7's price tag yesterday at Bintang Maju; it is RM1700. Didn't attempt to ask the best price yet. wah, so cheap liao meh? how ocme drop so fast oh  |
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Jun 14 2007, 02:23 PM
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hehehe...see my signature then u know which camera to get...BTW...isnt this thread suppose to be in trading guide?
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Jun 14 2007, 03:03 PM
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wah...so confusing....
i like photo at first, and also going into video recently... i dont like the TX1 body, it makes me feels like its so old school, like china stock...=.=" |
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Jun 14 2007, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE(hannahtbt @ Jun 14 2007, 03:27 PM) If you will be taking pictures most of the time and the picture quality is more important than video quality then opt for G7. If videos is your main intention then opt for TX1. Bare in mind that you will be holding TX1 in a vertical video camera like manner and this would not be comfortable when taking lots of photos with it. Usually combo models like TX1 will have a compromise, you can't have the best of both photo and video in one. TX1 looks fragile to me and not well built. If you need to do videos often, I suggest getting a seperate entry level MiniDV digital camcorder. I find that the G7 is surprisingly small enough to fit in my side or back pocket yet feels secure when held. I would go for the G7. Note that if you don't mind the extra weight and unpocketable size, a Nikon D40 can be had for less than RM2K. If you're planning to take up photography as a hobby I suggest getting a DSLR otherwise it will be soon enough that you will want to upgrade to one when you realise that DSLR speed is far superior. While the Fujifilm f31fd are known for it's colours it is a lower range of camera compared to G7 in terms of performance and functions. in term of specification + megapixel yes, for...performance...erm.... |
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Jun 14 2007, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(hannahtbt @ Jun 14 2007, 03:27 PM) If you will be taking pictures most of the time and the picture quality is more important than video quality then opt for G7. If videos is your main intention then opt for TX1. Bare in mind that you will be holding TX1 in a vertical video camera like manner and this would not be comfortable when taking lots of photos with it. Usually combo models like TX1 will have a compromise, you can't have the best of both photo and video in one. If you need to do videos often, I suggest getting a seperate entry level MiniDV digital camcorder. I find that the G7 is surprisingly small enough to fit in my side or back pocket yet feels secure when held. I would go for the G7. If you're planning to take up photography as a hobby I suggest getting a DSLR if you don't mind the extra weight and unpocketable size. A Nikon D40 can be had for about the price of Canon G7. althought D40x is good for newbies like me, but i wouldn wanna get it yet, for now...because i haven't manage to 'hold' a DSLR camera yetits RM400-500 more expensive than the G7 tho |
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Jun 15 2007, 01:53 AM
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but the G7(10mp) has more mp compare to the D40(6mp) and for mobility, the G7 take first
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Jun 15 2007, 08:54 AM
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QUOTE(jolipoli81 @ Jun 15 2007, 01:53 AM) but the G7(10mp) has more mp compare to the D40(6mp) and for mobility, the G7 take first more mp didnt mean good....some benq digital cam or china brand digital cam oso provide 10mp as well..and the price is below rm1k~... |
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Jun 15 2007, 10:29 AM
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If you read the review for TX1 in dpreview, the result doesn't look very convincing. It's written that TX1 is not capable to replace a proper camcorder too.
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Jun 15 2007, 03:40 PM
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hmm, i guess i have a clear answer for myself...
this G7 has been in my top list ever since last year Dec...but recently only my G2(not mine actually, my sis pass it to me and i got in love with camera) battery died and i dont wanna buy a new battery for that... tell me, how long can the G7 record video? depends on the memory? because G2 only can record for 30sec =.=" |
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