Canon PowerShot G1 X: Hi! Does anyone have the Canon PowerShot G1 X, and if so what is your opinion of that camera? I have the Canon SX40, but would like to be able to save in RAW. I...

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Hi!

Does anyone have the Canon PowerShot G1 X, and if so what is your opinion of that camera?

I have the Canon SX40, but would like to be able to save in RAW.

I also have the Canon 60D, and honestly prefer it over the SX40.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Crichmond wrote:

Hi!

Does anyone have the Canon PowerShot G1 X, and if so what is your opinion of that camera?

I have the Canon SX40, but would like to be able to save in RAW.

I also have the Canon 60D, and honestly prefer it over the SX40.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

The upgrade of the SX40, the SX50 can save in RAW, JPG or RAW+JPG. Plus has longer reach and provision for Remote Release. I have the SX40 and the SX50 and really enjoy the SX50!

EDIT: The SX40 can save in RAW format if you use the CHDK option. I never used it, but several here have.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Wahawk wrote:

The upgrade of the SX40, the SX50 can save in RAW, JPG or RAW+JPG. Plus has longer reach and provision for Remote Release. I have the SX40 and the SX50 and really enjoy the SX50!

EDIT: The SX40 can save in RAW format if you use the CHDK option. I never used it, but several here have.

Hi!

The G1X, I believe, has a larger sensor than the SX40 and a range of f2.8 to f16. That also intrigues me. The G1X is supposed to be pretty good in low light shots as well.

My SX40 will only go to f8. I'm not sure about the f stop range of the SX50.

I am aware of CHDK but have been a little fearful in using it.

Thanks for the input!

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Crichmond wrote:

Hi!

The G1X, I believe, has a larger sensor than the SX40 and a range of f2.8 to f16. That also intrigues me. The G1X is supposed to be pretty good in low light shots as well.

My SX40 will only go to f8. I'm not sure about the f stop range of the SX50.

I am aware of CHDK but have been a little fearful in using it.

Thanks for the input!

SX50 also only goes to f8, but from what I understand, on that size sensor that is supposed to be equiv to f16 on the larger sensors. I think the SX50 is quite good in low light as well.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-105301-1.html

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Wahawk wrote:

SX50 also only goes to f8, but from what I understand, on that size sensor that is supposed to be equiv to f16 on the larger sensors. I think the SX50 is quite good in low light as well.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-105301-1.html

I believe the SX40 and SX50 have the same size sensor. The SX40 goes from F2.7 to F8, and I believe the SX50 goes from f3.4 to f8.

I think the SX50 has an incredible telephoto reach, while the SX40 is not quite there, but nearly so. And I believe the SX50 has a much faster burst rate than the SX40.

I have gotten some great shots with the SX40, and cant convince myself that the SX50 has enough value (for me with the SX40) to purchase.

The G1X, on the other hand may have, and that is why I was asking user opinions of the G1X.

Thanks!

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

If I'm not mistaken, the G1X is a high end point & shoot camera that cost's around $470.00, for professionals who don't want to carry their DSLR's around. That is a completely different camera than a SX40 or SX50 which are bridge cameras. If you want high zoom, go for the Canon SX series. If you want fantastic image quality, go for the G1X.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

cjkorb wrote:

If I'm not mistaken, the G1X is a high end point & shoot camera that cost's around $470.00, for professionals who don't want to carry their DSLR's around. That is a completely different camera than a SX40 or SX50 which are bridge cameras. If you want high zoom, go for the Canon SX series. If you want fantastic image quality, go for the G1X.

Hi cjkorb!

Thanks for the input! I am looking for the higher quality of image.

Do you use the G1X?

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Crichmond wrote:

Hi cjkorb!

Thanks for the input! I am looking for the higher quality of image.

Do you use the G1X?

Your welcome, and no, I don't use the G1X but I've read about it. I use a similar point & shoot made by Nikon, the P7100 and I use it as much as my DSLR, I can crop images very close without worrying about degrading the image. The G1X is bigger and heavier than your average pocket camera...it's more like a large coat pocket camera but you wont be disappointed with the results. Hope this helps.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

cjkorb wrote:

Your welcome, and no, I don't use the G1X but I've read about it. I use a similar point & shoot made by Nikon, the P7100 and I use it as much as my DSLR, I can crop images very close without worrying about degrading the image. The G1X is bigger and heavier than your average pocket camera...it's more like a large coat pocket camera but you wont be disappointed with the results. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info!

ole sarg Loc: south florida

DP review has a very good review of the camera.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

ole sarg wrote:

DP review has a very good review of the camera.

Thanks!

wowbmw Loc: Grant, Colorado

Crichmond wrote:

Hi!

Does anyone have the Canon PowerShot G1 X, and if so what is your opinion of that camera?

I have the Canon SX40, but would like to be able to save in RAW.

I also have the Canon 60D, and honestly prefer it over the SX40.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

I have this camera. Have been using it for over a year. I take it everywhere. Most fun I have with it is shooting out the car window (I'm not driving) at high speed (both the car and the camera settings) It is an expensive toy, $600, but well worth the price for all the features, sensor size and articulated screen being among them. Great is low light, amazing lens, and on and on. I'll post one of my recent images from a moving car so you get what I am saying. Also use this for most of my grandkid shots. One really needs to practice with this baby to get it right. I've read the manual over more than once. Getting the focus right requires an understanding of how it works so be prepared to read and practice, practice, practice. Oh and I have enlarged some of my images for huge canvas prints and some 11x14 prints with minimal cropping. Hope this helps.

doing about 40mph. through the windshield, in Oregon near John Day and the amazing Journey Through Time scenic highway.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

wowbmw wrote:

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Sweet photo!

Thanks for sharing!

Ansel Rosewater

Question: Will the articulated screen move into a position where one can take a self portrait and see one self in the screen?

wowbmw Loc: Grant, Colorado

No it won't.

Ansel Rosewater wrote:

Question: Will the articulated screen move into a position where one can take a self portrait and see one self in the screen?