The Bottom Line
The Canon PowerShot G7 digital camera is the much-hyped latest addition to Canon's G-series line of advanced digital cameras with high-end features yet pricetags below that of typical digital SLR cameras. The Canon PowerShot G7 digital camera packs 10 megapixels and features a handy 6x optical zoom (or a 35mm to 210mm equivelant). It's lighter and slimmer than bulky digital SLR cameras. It is well suited to a mix of shooting levels, with an impressive 25 shooting modes as well as manual controls. To get better features, there are few cameras short of SLRs that deliver this quality and control.
Pros
- 10 megapixels
- 6x optical zoom
- 25 shooting modes and manual controls
- An advanced digital camera without the size and complexity of an SLR
- Flexibility of telephoto shooting with a converter
Cons
- No RAW shooting mode
Description
- Continuous shooting up to two frames per second
- Shoots video in AVI format at up to 30 frames per second
- ISO range up to 1,600 to reduce blur in dark shooting conditions
- 25 display languages such as English, German, French, Finnish, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Thai and Arabic
- Built-in flash, and option of adding Speedlite flashes
Guide Review - Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera
For those photographers who are looking to take their pictures to the next level, but aren't quite ready to make the leap to a digital SLR, the Canon PowerShot G7 is the ideal compromise. It is heavier than a typical point-and-shoot at 11 ounces, but far lighter than a typical SLR. It has many advanced shooting features, yet it also has some automation like shooting modes, automatic flash and autofocus.
Canon PowerShot G7 Lens and Zoom
One of the best selling points of this camera is its high-quality lens. While you can certainly find digital point-and-shoot cameras with higher zoom power, this camera's zoom lens is of high quality and maintains a crisp image as it zooms. You also have the flexibility of adding a lens adapter so you can mount a telephoto lens.Canon PowerShot G7 Image Capabilities
With 10 megapixels, the sky is almost the limit when it comes to enlargements. You can print poster-sized photos to frame and display with this camera. The face-detection autofocus makes portraits and family pictures a breeze. The large and crystal clear 2.5-inch LCD screen makes it easy to review photos and detect bad pictures as you shoot (including a Night View option).Canon PowerShot G7 Shooting Modes
This camera has a wide range of unique and helpful shooting modes for those who aren't interested in going manual. They include:- Portrait
- Landscape
- Foliage
- Snow
- Beach
- Fireworks
- Aquarium
- Underwater
- Kids & Pets
- Stitch Assist (for shooting and assembling panoramic photos)
