> > > Everyone > > There are times when the 1D gets heavy and I'm looking for a > small point and > shoot. Does anyone have info or experience with the Canon G5 and/or G6? > The older model can be had for a good savings. > > Grant W. Westerson >
Hi Grant, More pixels don't mean squat past 3 or 4MP in a point and shoot camera given that you don't output larger than 8"x10" or so. If you need to print larger and want to avoid image noise buy a used EOS 10D, they're certainly cheap enough now. Pass on the newer G5/6 P&S cameras they are larger/heavier than you think and offer no significant advantage (G5? think lots of noise, the G6 noise is much lower!), over the newer smaller models. The "A", "S" or "SD" range point and shoot cameras can pack virtually all of the features of the higher end models with similar lower noise levels (than G5), and are MUCH MORE pocketable, think small deck of cards with a zoom. The larger S70 and S60 are just too big to be true pocket cameras, think grandma and grandpa's camera. Okay, having said all that the smallest of these cameras do not have true full manual exposure control as do the "G"'s but I find that by using a combination of exposure compensation and manually setting the ISO speed I have plenty of options for most any non-pro use. If you must have full manual exposure control look at the small grip A75/85/95's, they are fantastic cameras, not as compact or light as the gripless P&S's I mention here but they are much smaller and lighter weight and have a more pocketable shape than the "G"'s. The S500/410 are both very capable but much smaller and can easily slip into any available pocket. The SD100/200/300 are even more compact and more pocketable with their newer soft edged shapes than the S500/410's with similar capabilities. If you don't need a zoom and a few minor extra features the SD10/20 are incredibly small and can literally go anywhere you do and still produce the same level of quality. I shoot professionally with first gen EOS 1D and EOS 1Ds bodies. When the going gets tough (family and friends outings, parties etc.), I carry one or two of these 3MP or 5MP P&S cameras. This allows me to enjoy the outing/party and let the kids do some of the shooting. I love a child's perspective of these events and I'm always surprised and delighted at the images they think to capture. Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
