Canon G11
The Canon PowerShot G11 is the successor to the widely popular G10. Over the years, the G series camera has grown from an advanced digital compact camera to a photojournalists dream come true.
The G11 targets photographers who want to make the jump from a basic compact camera to a more advanced compact camera. It also targets those who already have Digital SLR’s, but want something more discrete without sacrificing quality.
As a DSLR user myself, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in situations where a Digital SLR is just unnecessary. Many times people feel intimidated by large cameras and big lenses, so having a camera like the G11 is perfect for those moments when you need something not as obtrusive as a DSLR.
The problem for many DSLR users out there is the fact that they don’t want to sacrifice quality, whether it’s build quality or image quality, DSLR users demand perfection.
Canon PowerShot G11 Features
To my memory I can’t think of one camera to date where the successor actually had less megapixels than the model it replaced. The Canon G11 comes equipped with 10 megapixels while the G10 had 14.7 megapixels. To the newbie photographers out there, this is actually a good thing. More megapixels does not mean better image quality. In fact the 10 megapixels sensor allows for bigger pixels which will help reduce noise and image artifacts for images in low light conditions! Kudos Canon for being the first camera manufacturer to focus on overall image quality and not increased megapixels.
I’m also glad to see that Canon has equipped the G11 with a tilt and swivel LCD screen. There are many times where photos are taken above my head or out the window of my car and unless you have a long neck, you’re not going to be able to frame your pictures. With the tilt and swivel LCD, you can frame a shot from almost any angle.
An HDMI output has been added which will be great for viewing photos and videos on your High Definition TV. HDMI cables are a great all-in-one cable allowing you to get the best quality picture and sound without having to rely on separate cables for video and audio.
The G11 also comes equipped with a RAW shooting mode, which allows photographers the ability to edit image attributes such as white balance in photo editing software. This is great for moments where you need the best quality photo, but don’t have the time to make all the manual adjustments to the camera itself.
Canon G11 Release Date
On Canon’s official website for the PowerShot G11 it states that it will be available to the public in September 2009. According to Amazon.com it appears that the G11 will be released very soon as they already have a “Pre-Order” available.
It’s my guess that it will be available sometime during the beginning of the month, probably after labor day which is September 7th.
Canon G11 Price
The PowerShot G11 will be priced at $499 US dollars at the time of launch. You should be able to find some great deals on the G11 right around October as we get closer to Christmas 2009. Amazon currently has the G11 listed at $498. I will update this page if I see any better deals or sales available.
Canon G11 Manual
Click here to download the Official Canon G11 Manual from Canon’s Official site (www.usa.canon.com). The instruction manual is 196 pages long, providing some basic insight to the inner workings of the Canon G11.
Canon G11 Photos
Comments
I take photos of my artwork and I walk a tightrope of getting jsut the right angle so as not to pick up glare on the dark portions of my paintings. The swivel screen allows me to "square up" with my art work while still standing in a comfortable manner. It is the one option tht I missed when I bought a different camera this last time.
I am in the market for another camera and will be wure to get this feature. I also like to take photos of everyday scenes...sometimes including random people. You can use your tilt-out view finder to sort of face one way and shoot another way so as not to be too obvious of your subject choice. (You know photos of kids on the beach are killer, but kids can start putting on a show if they know they are your target)
I take photos of my artwork and I walk a tightrope of getting jsut the right angle so as not to pick up glare on the dark portions of my paintings. The swivel screen allows me to "square up" with my art work while still standing in a comfortable manner. It is the one option tht I missed when I bought a different camera this last time.
I am in the market for another camera and will be wure to get this feature. I also like to take photos of everyday scenes...sometimes including random people. You can use your tilt-out view finder to sort of face one way and shoot another way so as not to be too obvious of your subject choice. (You know photos of kids on the beach are killer, but kids can start putting on a show if they know they are your target)
I have a camera with a swivel screen now and could not imagine not having one because of the convenience of being able to take photos from odd angles.
To smithereens: the tilt screen is invaluable. i do street photography and putting a camera in someone''s face can be seen as overly-agressive. a tilt-screen can allow you to frame your shot without being obvious.
We bought its predecessor, the G9, and wish we had waited for this model instead. :( The G11 sounds like a big big improvement. With the G9, noise is already visible even at ISO 200. :( The G9 takes good outdoor pictures but is pretty useless indoors. :( I wonder if Canon would swap our G9 for a G11... :)
I am is a Professional Photographer. All canon camera is very clear take picture.
"smithereens wrote:
How many pictures does anyone take over their head or out of a car window? Swivel screen seems like an unnecessary gimmick that may be prone to breaking. No intervalometer."
Hmm, so you think a swivel LCD is a weird gimmick that few people will use, but you consider an intervalometer to be an essential function???
Please think before you write.
"Oversized compared to the s90. "
Yes it's less compact, but it also has far better ergonomics and physical, external controls. It also has a hot shoe, a longer life battery, and the swivel LCD which MANY EXPERIENCED photographers have been begging for, regardless of how many shortsighted noobs think to be useless...
Jeez.... smithereens sounds like a negative person who'd complain if someone gave him a ten thousand dollar bill 'cause it would be so hard to cash. Not to worry! I'm not giving him MINE!
smithereens does not think a swivelscreen useful but it was the very reason I did not buy a G10. I have used a fixed fixed screen camera in Egypt and Florida and found it very hard to see the screen and had to resort to using my trusty G2!
Now that this latest camera has the swivel screen it now fulfils all my needs. The only problem now is the price which if about £80 cheaper would be irrisistable.
Got the G9 loved it. Got a great deal on a G10 when Circuit City went under...love it. Now I am looking at the G11...I find that all cameras have their assets and liabilities. Not sure I will "need" the flip out screen but I think it will be a very nice feature. My hope is for less noise in low light.
And I like the wide angle lens. What will the G12 be??
Received the Canon PowerShot G11 as a birthday present from my husband. I'm not a "professional" photographer but do love to take good pictures of my children and family. I love this camera and specially the swivelscreen. I can take it with me whereever, whenever. I'm still learning to use it and plan on keeping it for many more years to come!
i have ordered, and hope fully wil be getting it by tomorrow, so wll write down my experience wid this camera thn,
cheers
Karl L says:
3 months ago
Got the G9 loved it.
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Really? What settings do you use? Outdoor shots are no problem with our G9, but most of the indoor pictures I've taken with the flash on look dull when compared with the vibrant pictures of the same scene taken with my officemate's Sony compact camera. I've tried increasing the ISO and twiddling with the shutter speed and aperture but the pictures still look dark and dull in comparison. Plus when I set the ISO level above 100, noise becomes noticeable. :( My ancient 2 megapixel Kodak point and shoot took brighter-looking pictures. :O
And because it's bulky and heavy, I tend to leave it at home most of the time. We're thinking of selling our G9 and buying a smaller camera I can just carry in my bag everyday. :)
I am trying to find the rapid fire shooting button on my Canon G11 and cannot seem to locate it. Any ideas what button it is?
Thanks!
Hi , I took some video mode shots with G11 and after downloading the video files, there was no sound. Did i miss out on anything?
smithereens 2 years ago
How many pictures does anyone take over their head or out of a car window? Swivel screen seems like an unnecessary gimmick that may be prone to breaking. Knock it off with touting the HDMI output when the camera doesn't even produce 720 resolution. No intervalometer. Oversized compared to the s90. If the s90 had a viewfinder, that would be a great shirtpocket-sized point and shoot. What Canon did was make a little of both in the s90 and G11. Pentax and Panasonic are quickly filling gaps where Canon and Nikon are missing out completely.