[GenghisPhlip]

I just got this bad boy and so far I am digging it. It is crammed with professional features that give it a real film camera feel in a digital camera body. I am still working with it so I will have to post my final opinion later but for now here are a few of the photos that I have taken with it and the specs (from the Canon site).

I paid $402.00 at Fry's Electronics.

GenghisPhlip









Basic Features

* 10.0-megapixel (effective) CCD, delivering image resolutions as high as 3,648 x 2,736 pixels
* 6x optical zoom lens, 35mm equivalent of 35-210mm
* 4x maximum digital zoom
* Real-image optical viewfinder
* 2.5-inch color LCD monitor
* Full Manual through Automatic exposure available, including Aperture and Shutter priority and 17 preset Scene modes
* Built-in flash with five modes and an intensity adjustment
* Topside external flash hot shoe
* SD/SDHC/MMC memory storage (32MB card included)
* USB 2.0 computer connection
* Custom NB-2LH rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for power (battery and charger included)
* Canon Digital Camera Solution software CD for Mac and PC


Special Features

* Image Stabilization technology to minimize blurring from camera movement
* Continuous shooting mode and Stitch Assist (panorama) shooting modes
* Movie recording with sound
* Adjustable self-timer for delayed shutter release
* Computer-controlled shooting option
* Shutter speeds from 1/2,500 to 15 seconds
* Available automatic exposure and flash exposure compensation to ensure correct exposures (Safety Shift and Safety FE options)
* My Colors menu for image saturation and color adjustment
* Two Custom exposure modes for saving banks of user-set variables
* Spot, Center-Weighted, and Evaluative metering modes
* Adjustable AF area and manual focus option, plus two AF modes
* Removable lens ring accommodates accessory lenses
* Focus and Auto Exposure Bracketing modes
* Auto ISO setting or 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, and 3,200 ISO equivalents (3,200 option only as a special scene mode)
* White balance (color) adjustment with nine options, including a manual setting
* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge printing compliance, Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible


In the Box

The retail package contains the following items:

* Canon PowerShot G7 digital camera
* Neck strap
* NB-2LH rechargeable battery pack
* Battery charger
* USB cable
* A/V cable
* 32MB SD card
* Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk software CD
* Manuals and registration information


Recommended Accessories

* AC adaptor kit (ACK-DC20)
* Large capacity SD/MMC memory card. (512MB to 1GB are good starting points for this camera; get more if you can afford it.)
* Soft case

[Who What]

I own one. These cameras are awesome.

[GenghisPhlip]

Here are some more shots from my G7. The first one is in mid to low light outdoors in snow:



Next is a night photo:



Then a few closeups using the camera's macro setting:

[beansncornbread]

cool but too rich for my blood.

[Mavs Fan]

I have a G7 too. It's the best point and shoot that I've ever owned. The only thing that I would change would be to make it a bit faster but I am not complaining.

[iWebNaut]

You can make it a bit faster depending on the speed of the sd card you are using. try the fastest one. They are a bit more expensive but their read write speed is pretty impressive and will translate directly to faster shooting.