Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera Review

Canon PowerShot G7

Digital Camera Review

May 17, 2007 - By Emily Raymond
2.3 The Canon PowerShot G7 was introduced at the prestigious Photokina camera show in Germany in the fall of 2006 with a lofty price tag of $599. Canon’s G-series fell out of vogue for a year or two when no new models were released, but was revitalized with the release of the high-end G7. The camera is the flagship of the entire PowerShot series with 10 megapixels, 6x optical zoom, image stabilization, and manual and automatic controls. The G7 has more resolution than its predecessors and adds a static LCD monitor, flatter retro design, and JPEG-only shooting. The Canon PowerShot G7 can now be found under $499.
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Canon PowerShot G7
Likes
- Excellent color reproduction
- Nice 6x lens with optical Image stabilization
- Fast auto focus
- Face tracking
- Remote shooting
Dislikes
- High noise levels over ISO 400
- Limited dynamic range
- Soft corners 
- 220-shot battery life
- No optical zoom in movies
- No RAW file shooting
- Confusing user manuals

Conclusion
When compared to other compact digital cameras, the Canon PowerShot G7 looks like a strong option. It has serious resolution at 10 megapixels, a nice 6x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, and its new Digic III processor allows more ISO sensitivity and trendy face recognition technology.

When the G7 is compared to its G-series predecessors however, loyal consumers will have mixed feelings. It looks better and is more portable but misses some key components, like RAW file shooting. In its place are features that cater to beginning photographers: My Colors picture effects, more scene modes, and a flatter housing that fits in an optional underwater case. With these changes, the G7 will lose some of its G-series fan base but expands its appeal to include point-and-shooters.

The Canon PowerShot G7 is designed for consumers who want the functionality of a DSLR without the bulk. The G7 has the flexibility to accept conversion lenses and a flash unit on its hot shoe, but doesn’t require those to take great pictures. In the end, the Canon G7 certainly has its flaws but still snaps crisp pictures with accurate colors.

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