Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9 digital compact camera "We want RAW" we called out simultaneously when the G7 was introduced. And we did get it with the Canon PowerShot G9, including some adjustments that aren't necessarily improvements, since I certainly did not ask for more pixels. Canon did well taking a second look at the hand-fit of the camera. A few small alterations improved it tremendously. Thankfully the designers left the unique operation and shape alone. The Canon G9 does look extremely beautiful and conquers the hearts of many photographers with its traditional looking operation.


The fact that we are now able to store pictures in RAW is a blessing. Even with it costing more time, the image quality will enhance. You don't need to unpack the bundled software but preferably Photoshop or Lightroom. These programs will let you get the most out of your camera. It is a real pity Canon decided to put more pixels on the sensor of the PowerShot G9. This is one of the causes the image quality is less than expected. You should not use a value higher than ISO 400 and due to the limited dynamic range you have to carefully select the exposure and look at the type of lighting.
Despite the fact that I think the image quality could have been better, the Canon G9 has convinced me. It is simply one of the best compact cameras at this moment, but you have to know very well what you are doing and you have to get used to the camera. The camera is not friends with everybody and an inexperienced photographer will not be able to apply the camera to the fullest. But personally I find it a great camera. A tool to always have on me wherever I go. The Canon G9 camera gives you the old-fashioned feeling of photographing requiring craftsmanship, both during and after capturing the moment. It is a camera for serious photographing and not for taking snapshots

Canon PowerShot G9 test photos : The Canon PowerShot G9 compact camera image samples are taken with a full test model and should be judged accordingly. The small images are reduced for easy viewing and compressed for faster loading. The large test photos are the original, non edited photos. The pictures are taken in the centre of Amsterdam.