Canon PowerShot G9

One thing I’ve been noticing lately is how many Canon PowerShot G9 cameras are flying off the shelves. So happens there is another review of the G9 today from DigitalCameraReview.

“As recently as two years ago many digital camera industry insiders were predicting the imminent demise of top of the line (read expensive) prosumer/enthusiast digital cameras due to the introduction of affordable entry-level digital SLRs - those dire prophecies clearly haven’t come to pass. The G9 has a few warts, but at this point in time and when compared to the other cameras in its class - the G9 is as good as it gets. If that’s not enough, RAW is back, the G9 is more powerful, it has more features, and it’s cheaper (MSRP) than its predecessor.”

The G9 features 12 megapixels of resolution, the famous DIGIC III processor, a bright 3.0 inch LCD screen (with optical viewfinder), an excellent 6X optical zoom, optical image stabilization, improved Face Detection AF, a dedicated hot shoe for Canon Speedlites, and improved ergonomics. I like its subtle design too.