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Article: Feature-rich, 10Mp shooter: Canon Powershot G7.(digital cameras)(Product/service evaluation)
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- Australian PC World
- Article date:
- April 1, 2007
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The G7's comprehensive feature set includes a 10Mp (megapixel) sensor, face-detection autofocus, optical image stabilisation and a maximum ISO light sensitivity of 1600. This is a sturdy-looking, sophisticated successor to the G6.
However, it has a fair few shortcomings. The large, high-resolution 2.5in LCD doesn't swivel (the G6's did), there's no wireless remote and the strip of rubberised material is a poor substitute for a true handgrip.
The mode dial on top of the camera offers a typical assortment of shooting modes, plus two positions you can assign to customised settings. Working with the dedicated ISO dial is far more convenient than using an ...