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# Full 1080p HD Video 14.3 MP Large CMOS Sensor 4x Optical Zoom Canon G1 X 14.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4X Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens Full 1080p HD Video and 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD Black

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** $44915
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your visual storytelling with Canon G1 X — where power meets portability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon G1 X 14.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4X Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens Full 1080p HD Video and 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD Black by canon
- **How much does it cost?** $44915 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/809110-canon-g1-x-14-1-mp-cmos-digital-camera-4x)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DSLR-Grade RAW + JPEG:** Unlock full creative control with 14-bit RAW + JPEG shooting modes, giving you professional-grade flexibility in post-processing.
- • **Pro-Level Image Quality:** Capture stunning detail with a 1.5-inch, 14.3 MP high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 processor for crisp, vibrant shots even in low light.
- • **Steady Shots Every Time:** 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens with advanced image stabilization ensures blur-free photos and smooth videos, even handheld.
- • **Seamless HD Video Capture:** Record immersive full 1080p HD videos with stereo sound and instant HDMI output for sharing your story in stunning clarity.
- • **Versatile Shooting Angles:** 3.0-inch vari-angle PureColor LCD lets you frame perfect shots from any perspective, empowering your creative vision on the go.

## Overview

The Canon G1 X is a high-end compact camera featuring a large 1.5-inch, 14.3 MP CMOS sensor paired with DIGIC 5 processing, a 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens with image stabilization, and a 3-inch vari-angle LCD. It supports professional 14-bit RAW + JPEG shooting and full 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound and HDMI output. Designed for serious enthusiasts and professionals seeking DSLR-quality images in a portable form, it excels in low-light performance and creative flexibility, though it is larger and slower than typical point-and-shoots.

## Description

Full range of shooting and recording modes including 14-bit RAW + JPEG for ultimate creative control

Review: Price is right! - Remember the Kodak Pocket Instamatic 20 camera? That was my first camera. Or the wondrous Polaroid SX70! I loved that camera. When digital came around, with the infinite pre and post processing available along with being able to take multiple test pictures without the cost of film...there was no choice but to change over. Over time this reviewer has had many portable cameras, most of them Canons, including a Canon Pro90, PowerShot A650, PowerShot G6 and G10, and now a G1X. Additionally, this reviewer also has a first gen 5D and a 50D. Each of these cameras had or has its advantages at the time it was purchased. When the G1X was introduced early in 2012, it cost $800. While praised for image quality (especially in unassisted low light) and innovative sensor tech in a smaller package, comments like "designed by engineers but not for consumers" alongside "Canon has created its own market segment" distorted an already crowded market. Many reviewers rightly balked at the price vs value range. The G1X, even at $750, is in some company making the choices among 4/3, smaller and larger DLSR's, and today the Sony RX100 II, much more difficult. The G1X has image quality and Canon's operating system on its side. It also has high quality construction that comes with some heft and size, not really "pocketable" but certainly portable; which some users will find reassuring along with providing a bit more hand hold. Thinking about other options included the now acclaimed, Sony RX100-2 with 20 MP, a deceptively small form containing lots of features, and with excellent low light capabilities. For this photographer, the Sony was just too small, without a fully articulated view screen, and without a good way to use filters (sticky attachable adapters do not work for this user). That choice would have been much harder if the price for the G1X was still the original price of $750 (the current price of the Sony RX100-2), but at $600 for the G1X, the price was right. Another option, the new (and more expensive) Canon Rebel SL1, which is really not all that compact, especially with more than a pancake lens. Or the G15 or G16, both great with the right size and feel, but without articulating screens, and really--just not quite the low light capability that this photographer needs. Being able to take higher quality pictures indoors (conventions, festivals, etc) with a discreet camera, no flash, and the necessary ISO was an objective in the current choice of a G1X. The G10, while capable, was irritating in the significant increase of grain when jumping over ISO 400, to capture stills of slowly moving people in crowds. And for those reviewers who think the G1X shoots slow, it is a vast improvement over the G10 in a continuous shot mode. The other things that draw attention are being able to take HDR exposures and macro capabilities (more on macro further down). This reviewer decided at the time to continue with a G10 and wait. TODAY--the G1X costs $600 here on desertcart. The wait was over, the cost vs value ratio is well within the mark, even with the Sony RX100 II drawing attention. For those familiar with the Canon menu and operating system, the G10 and G1X are nearly identical. Canon's menu system translates well across their entire line, is intuitive for most users, and makes some complaints about "no actual included paper manual" a bit dated. (This user has the downloaded PDF manual on a virtual drive for viewing if necessary on a phone, tablet, or computer). Personal familiarity with how the Canon works in the process of taking a picture, pushed this photographer away from other choices that certainly presented some intriguing options. The G1X is strictly button oriented for navigation (no touch screen). A minor complaint for this user was the dual use of the back dial which sometimes would be pressed during turning, moving to a different parameter than the one being adjusted. A lighter hand helped. Across the spectrum of shoot modes there were no surprises. Additional scene modes, while interesting, and perhaps even used by the average consumer, will probably be used sparingly with all the possibilities of post processing available on the software side. While there is an HDR picture mode (takes the shots and processed them), the multiple exposure route with post processing software is the one this user prefers for more flexibility. Another reviewer indicated that these multiple exposure modes should take all three pictures with one press of the button. That is a great idea, and one I wish I had on my Canon 50D. Macro is a mixed bag. This reviewer joins the complaints about auto focus distances, inability to properly focus at times, the continuous yellow "not focused" warning telling you to back up a little more. Macro shots are possible, and it is possible to take good macros if you spend time with the composition. Fast "catch the bee on the flower" shots are more difficult. Forcing the G1X into macro mode helps. Canon says go to manual focus... sure that works if you are imaging unmoving subjects.... But not much of a workaround. The best workaround is to use an additional macro front loaded lens which can be inexpensive or expensive depending on your budget (see next paragraph about adaptors). This leads to the other major reason to purchase the Canon G1X... the ability to easily use add-on filters. No, Canon did not provide a direct way to put 58mm filter on the front lens (which they should have), but for less than $10 you can buy an adapter. Some adapters work better than others, but so far over the choices of plastic (which almost seem to snap on rather than screw on) to metal (more secure), this user has not had any filters hit the ground. The second best part was that with a variety of mid end Canon lenses that already used 58 mm sizing, this user did not have to buy a bunch of new filters. For those macro shots (AND a wide angle) desertcart has an easy to try (RE: inexpensive) option...(although it does have a pesky plastic adapter included...) SaveOn Professional HD Wide Angle Lens w/ Adapter + Macro Close-Up Filter Set + Complete Lens Cleaning Kit w/ Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for Canon PowerShot G1X Digital Cameras What about picture quality? Indoors, under artificial light at 800-1600 ISO, and no flash, the ability to capture and produce great pictures significantly exceeds the G10. Lower grain, higher details with cropping, lower movement artifacts all were observed, but not directly "measured". For those who like "measurement" and quantification of such things, some samples may indicate better low light performance under a number of circumstance than higher MP "portable" cameras. See some direct comparisons under the easily found DPreview for the Sony RX100 M2, along with a variety of other possible comparable cameras. Searching for a suitable camera case? Prefer smaller? Thought it important to pass along the results of personal research, along with actual purchase and use of these same cases... Here are two options: Lowepro Apex 60 AW -Black This Lowepro Apex 60 option will just fit the G1X (without a filter attached AND the inner divider cut out--easy to do). This slightly larger Case Logic case Case Logic SLMC-200 Compact Systems Camera Case (Black) will allow you to drop your camera and one filter (in a slip with adapter attached) into the case (with no cutting). There are of course a variety of larger bags and cases. The G1X is not the most perfect portable camera. It is not pocketable. It is heavy and (maybe) bulky compared to alternatives. The macro mode makes users unhappy. It is not a high speed demon like every other Canon DLSR. It is not the "latest thing". BUT, the G1X does take awesome pictures even at high ISO. The G1X is a tank, well built, easily held, and easy to navigate on the fly. The best part is the price is *now* right at $600-$650... the perfect price point for this high end portable. 4.5/5.0 rounded up.
Review: Nitch Camera does what it does very well - The Canon G1X is a nitch camera. It does low light high ISO shots very very well. Its image stabilization is well up to Canon standards. Its color rendition of things like flowers is spot on. Now for the "but". It is sloooow, oh so sloooow. If your subject is moving any faster than a tree, forget it. Delay between pushing the shutter button and actual operation of the shutter can often be measured in seconds. After the shot is acutally taken, the cycle time to be ready for the next shot can also be measured in seconds. I tried taking some shots of my 20 month old grandson. I got 0 for 8. It makes my S95 look lightening fast. It's too big to carry in anything but a largish coat pocket so you have to plan ahead to have it with you, just like a DSLR. My DSLR (D7000) can't do low light quite as well as the G1X but it can do a whole lot of things the G1X can't do. The special lens cap is a pain and I was always concerned about losing the darn thing, knowing a replacement would have to be special ordered. I ordered it because of its low light capabilities and because of the big sensor's resolution potential. In the end, I returned it because $799 was too much money for its limited usefulness. For that money, I could buy a new Ipad, which I may well do and which I will probably use and enjoy more.

## Features

- 4x Optical Zoom 28mm Ultra Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabalizer
- Canon's newest HS SYSTEM with a 1.5-inch, 14.3 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor (up to 128oo ISO)
- 3.0-inch Vari-angle PureColor System LCD with 922.000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles
- Full range of shooting and recording modes inlcuding 14-bit RAW + JPEG (as in Canon DSLR cameras)
- Full 1080p HD Video in Stereo Sound with a dedicated Movie Button and HDMI Output for HDTV viewing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006UMM2BW |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.8 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Hybrid |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #354,055 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3,190 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Instruction Manual |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 4x optical zoom, 28mm ultra wide-angle lens with optical image stabilizer, 1.5-inch, 14.3 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, and DIGIC 5 Image Processor |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Canon EF, Canon RF |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF, Canon RF |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.9 |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (153) |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 0.922 MP |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 14.3 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| File Format | JPEG Exif 2.3, RAW, DPOF 1.1 |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | UHS-I or faster |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 6 or higher |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch, Rear Curtain Synch |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 or 1/250 |
| Focal Length Description | 15.1-60.4mm (35mm equivalent) |
| Focus Features | Hybrid |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Large sensor compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00854587178467 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 18.8 Ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | 4 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Maximum Aperture | 5.8 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 112 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 4.3 Inches |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
| Model Name | G1 X |
| Model Number | 5249B001 |
| Model Series | G1 X |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 4 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 14.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1.5-inch |
| Real Angle Of View | 10.5 Degrees |
| Remote Included | Yes |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | [Multiple shooting modes, specific values not obtainable from the provided information] |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Videography, Photography |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 14.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 854587178467 013803143997 138031439978 163120770625 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.5x to 0.7x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash torch |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 1.9 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF, Canon RF
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 5.8 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 112 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 4 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG Exif 2.3, RAW, DPOF 1.1

## Images

![Canon G1 X 14.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4X Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens Full 1080p HD Video and 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZOPi-MJ3L.jpg)
![Canon G1 X 14.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4X Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens Full 1080p HD Video and 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LVP5teE2L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Customer Package Type** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Pictured in the listing, shows on the lens trim 15.1 - 60.4mm 1:2.8 - 5.8. However the description says, 28mm lens.. Clarification???**
A: The 15.1mm - 60.4mm refers to the focal length/field of view range of this camera in millimeters. This is really the equivalent of a 28-112mm film camera. Film cameras captured "Full Frame" pictures, or more "Picture". Cropped frame sensor cameras (most digitals today) only capture approx 2/3 of the area of the same picture.  The G1x, like most digital camera's today, do not have a full frame sensor, as a 35mm Film camera does. Few digital's today have full frame sensors as the film cameras did. The Sony RX1 & RX1R in compact camera's for example has a full frame sensor and more full frame sensor cameras are coming out by different manufacturers. Not all SLR digital cameras have full frame sensors either. You don't get as much "Picture" or area in the photo of a cropped sensor camera as you do with a full frame sensor, or 35mm file equivalent. The 2.8 - 5.8 refers to the range of "Aperture" or light available for the camera, which is critical to photography. The smaller the number, the greater or more the light.

**Q: How easy is this to download to Mac OS X 10.9. 2? Would you buy this camera again?**
A: A few things... on the up-side the camera has a particularly large sensor as compared to most other point & shoot or advanced point & shoot cameras.  Physically large sensors are generally much better at dealing with low light and in that regard this camera does very well.The zoom range is a bit more limited than some of the other offerings and the camera does not focus to particularly close focusing distances (Canon makes a close-up adapter but that's an optional accessory.)The G series camera tend to popular among photographers who own DSLRs but want a 2nd camera for situations where a DSLR is either not permitted or just not practical.  I bought one because most concert venues do not allow any camera with a "removable lens".The camera does have a hot-shoe (a won't own a camera unless it has a hot-shoe for external flash) and also has an optical viewfinder.  The viewfinder might not seem like a big deal, but in bright sunlight it's difficult to use the rear LCD on most cameras... hence the viewfinder is a good idea in bright sunlight.There is now a G1 X II (you are asking about the original G1 X).  The II adds a lot of nice features, although they do drop the physical viewfinder.I should mention... it's built like a tank.  Though it's hard to tell from the marketing photos, the body is metal.  It's heavy and feels like it's metal.  My camera fell about 3-1/2 feet onto a sidewalk.  It sustained a "minor nick" in one corner and everything is working perfectly.  When the camera fell, time practically comes to a stop, the mind races, and you have visions of a camera smashed into many tiny pieces.  I was QUITE surprised that the only damage was a tiny nick in one corner.  So yes... I'm glad it's got a very durable body.As for the software... Canon knows that many new computers no longer include a slot drive for loading software.  All of the new cameras have a download link to get everything that would normally be on the CD/DVD installed via download instead.  So yes, you can get the software... but there is a "catch".The catch is that if you go to the Canon download page for THIS camera, you won't see the option to download all the software.  It will only list "updates" to bring the software that was included on the disk to the latest version(s).  That's because this camera was released prior Canon bundling the software for internet download.  But you can still get it.Instead, you might want to go to the page for the new version "II" of this camera and get it from that page.  It's the SAME software (it comes with ImageBrowser (although given that you're on a Mac you'll probably prefer to use iPhoto or opt for "Aperture" (Apple's professional grade photo software which you buy via the "App Store") as well as "Camera Window" (remotely controls the camera via USB tethered connection), "Photo Stitch" (to create panoramic images) and "Digital Photo Professional" (image editing/adjustment software.)   Also... if you have any other computer you can use Apple's "Remote Disc" option built into Mavericks... any other computer's slot drive can be borrowed by your Mac... even Windows computers.)

**Q: Is manual focus available when shooting video ?**
A: There isn't "manual" focus like you have with an SLR or a DSLR lens.  The method described on page 106 of the manual used to be called pre-focusing which also works with AF SLR/DSLR lenses.  This method will only work before you start recording in video mode.

**Q: Is there a cap to the length of video you can take, or does it just depend on the amount of storage that you have?**
A: sorry for the late reply, but from what I understand its around 29 minutes which is about as good as you will find in a non-video camera and it also depends on memory card size like you said.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price is right!
*by D***R on October 31, 2013*

Remember the Kodak Pocket Instamatic 20 camera? That was my first camera. Or the wondrous Polaroid SX70! I loved that camera. When digital came around, with the infinite pre and post processing available along with being able to take multiple test pictures without the cost of film...there was no choice but to change over. Over time this reviewer has had many portable cameras, most of them Canons, including a Canon Pro90, PowerShot A650, PowerShot G6 and G10, and now a G1X. Additionally, this reviewer also has a first gen 5D and a 50D. Each of these cameras had or has its advantages at the time it was purchased. When the G1X was introduced early in 2012, it cost $800. While praised for image quality (especially in unassisted low light) and innovative sensor tech in a smaller package, comments like "designed by engineers but not for consumers" alongside "Canon has created its own market segment" distorted an already crowded market. Many reviewers rightly balked at the price vs value range. The G1X, even at $750, is in some company making the choices among 4/3, smaller and larger DLSR's, and today the Sony RX100 II, much more difficult. The G1X has image quality and Canon's operating system on its side. It also has high quality construction that comes with some heft and size, not really "pocketable" but certainly portable; which some users will find reassuring along with providing a bit more hand hold. Thinking about other options included the now acclaimed, Sony RX100-2 with 20 MP, a deceptively small form containing lots of features, and with excellent low light capabilities. For this photographer, the Sony was just too small, without a fully articulated view screen, and without a good way to use filters (sticky attachable adapters do not work for this user). That choice would have been much harder if the price for the G1X was still the original price of $750 (the current price of the Sony RX100-2), but at $600 for the G1X, the price was right. Another option, the new (and more expensive) Canon Rebel SL1, which is really not all that compact, especially with more than a pancake lens. Or the G15 or G16, both great with the right size and feel, but without articulating screens, and really--just not quite the low light capability that this photographer needs. Being able to take higher quality pictures indoors (conventions, festivals, etc) with a discreet camera, no flash, and the necessary ISO was an objective in the current choice of a G1X. The G10, while capable, was irritating in the significant increase of grain when jumping over ISO 400, to capture stills of slowly moving people in crowds. And for those reviewers who think the G1X shoots slow, it is a vast improvement over the G10 in a continuous shot mode. The other things that draw attention are being able to take HDR exposures and macro capabilities (more on macro further down). This reviewer decided at the time to continue with a G10 and wait. TODAY--the G1X costs $600 here on Amazon. The wait was over, the cost vs value ratio is well within the mark, even with the Sony RX100 II drawing attention. For those familiar with the Canon menu and operating system, the G10 and G1X are nearly identical. Canon's menu system translates well across their entire line, is intuitive for most users, and makes some complaints about "no actual included paper manual" a bit dated. (This user has the downloaded PDF manual on a virtual drive for viewing if necessary on a phone, tablet, or computer). Personal familiarity with how the Canon works in the process of taking a picture, pushed this photographer away from other choices that certainly presented some intriguing options. The G1X is strictly button oriented for navigation (no touch screen). A minor complaint for this user was the dual use of the back dial which sometimes would be pressed during turning, moving to a different parameter than the one being adjusted. A lighter hand helped. Across the spectrum of shoot modes there were no surprises. Additional scene modes, while interesting, and perhaps even used by the average consumer, will probably be used sparingly with all the possibilities of post processing available on the software side. While there is an HDR picture mode (takes the shots and processed them), the multiple exposure route with post processing software is the one this user prefers for more flexibility. Another reviewer indicated that these multiple exposure modes should take all three pictures with one press of the button. That is a great idea, and one I wish I had on my Canon 50D. Macro is a mixed bag. This reviewer joins the complaints about auto focus distances, inability to properly focus at times, the continuous yellow "not focused" warning telling you to back up a little more. Macro shots are possible, and it is possible to take good macros if you spend time with the composition. Fast "catch the bee on the flower" shots are more difficult. Forcing the G1X into macro mode helps. Canon says go to manual focus... sure that works if you are imaging unmoving subjects.... But not much of a workaround. The best workaround is to use an additional macro front loaded lens which can be inexpensive or expensive depending on your budget (see next paragraph about adaptors). This leads to the other major reason to purchase the Canon G1X... the ability to easily use add-on filters. No, Canon did not provide a direct way to put 58mm filter on the front lens (which they should have), but for less than $10 you can buy an adapter. Some adapters work better than others, but so far over the choices of plastic (which almost seem to snap on rather than screw on) to metal (more secure), this user has not had any filters hit the ground. The second best part was that with a variety of mid end Canon lenses that already used 58 mm sizing, this user did not have to buy a bunch of new filters. For those macro shots (AND a wide angle) Amazon has an easy to try (RE: inexpensive) option...(although it does have a pesky plastic adapter included...) SaveOn Professional HD Wide Angle Lens w/ Adapter + Macro Close-Up Filter Set + Complete Lens Cleaning Kit w/ Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for Canon PowerShot G1X Digital Cameras What about picture quality? Indoors, under artificial light at 800-1600 ISO, and no flash, the ability to capture and produce great pictures significantly exceeds the G10. Lower grain, higher details with cropping, lower movement artifacts all were observed, but not directly "measured". For those who like "measurement" and quantification of such things, some samples may indicate better low light performance under a number of circumstance than higher MP "portable" cameras. See some direct comparisons under the easily found DPreview for the Sony RX100 M2, along with a variety of other possible comparable cameras. Searching for a suitable camera case? Prefer smaller? Thought it important to pass along the results of personal research, along with actual purchase and use of these same cases... Here are two options: Lowepro Apex 60 AW -Black This Lowepro Apex 60 option will just fit the G1X (without a filter attached AND the inner divider cut out--easy to do). This slightly larger Case Logic case Case Logic SLMC-200 Compact Systems Camera Case (Black) will allow you to drop your camera and one filter (in a slip with adapter attached) into the case (with no cutting). There are of course a variety of larger bags and cases. The G1X is not the most perfect portable camera. It is not pocketable. It is heavy and (maybe) bulky compared to alternatives. The macro mode makes users unhappy. It is not a high speed demon like every other Canon DLSR. It is not the "latest thing". BUT, the G1X does take awesome pictures even at high ISO. The G1X is a tank, well built, easily held, and easy to navigate on the fly. The best part is the price is *now* right at $600-$650... the perfect price point for this high end portable. 4.5/5.0 rounded up.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Nitch Camera does what it does very well
*by R***H on April 15, 2012*

The Canon G1X is a nitch camera. It does low light high ISO shots very very well. Its image stabilization is well up to Canon standards. Its color rendition of things like flowers is spot on. Now for the "but". It is sloooow, oh so sloooow. If your subject is moving any faster than a tree, forget it. Delay between pushing the shutter button and actual operation of the shutter can often be measured in seconds. After the shot is acutally taken, the cycle time to be ready for the next shot can also be measured in seconds. I tried taking some shots of my 20 month old grandson. I got 0 for 8. It makes my S95 look lightening fast. It's too big to carry in anything but a largish coat pocket so you have to plan ahead to have it with you, just like a DSLR. My DSLR (D7000) can't do low light quite as well as the G1X but it can do a whole lot of things the G1X can't do. The special lens cap is a pain and I was always concerned about losing the darn thing, knowing a replacement would have to be special ordered. I ordered it because of its low light capabilities and because of the big sensor's resolution potential. In the end, I returned it because $799 was too much money for its limited usefulness. For that money, I could buy a new Ipad, which I may well do and which I will probably use and enjoy more.

### ⭐ Good IQ, good build quality, slow performance, poor focusing
*by E***K on May 9, 2012*

I really, really liked this camera, but decided to return it due to focusing issues. There's a lot to love, but it just wasn't for me. First, the good: - Nice image quality, especially distant subjects - Nice handling, especially if you're used to G-series or EOS bodies - Relatively compact, considering the size of the sensor. Low-end dSLR image quality in a smaller package. - Very good low-light performance - Decent (practical) zoom range suitable for the vast majority of needs - Articulating LCD is nice, solid - Has a real thumb dial as well as a wheel in front of the shutter, making it excellent for Manual exposure shooting (one for the f/stop, the other for shutter speed) - Raw mode Now, the bad: - Close focusing ability is horrible compared to other G-series; lens design limitations due to large sensor - Close focusing accuracy is not so good; mine misfocused a lot - Slow slow slow. Slow focus, slow shot-to-shot, slow playback-to-shoot performance - Exposure compenstation dial requires the use of left hand; better to shoot in 'M' and ignore Exp compensation dial altogether; f/stop and shutter speed can be controlled via dial/wheel for one-handed shooting - Depth of field. While the larger sensor provides more bokeh than other G-series cameras, it does not provide enough bokeh to really be that desirable. The larger sensor is also less forgiving than previous G-series with regards to focusing. With mediocre focusing performance, this is a real issue. If you're shooting wide open, zoomed to tele, and/or focusing close, there's a good chance your subject will not be sharp. At least with dSLRs (larger sensors), focusing is far more precise. - Price is too high considering the performance, size, image quality, etc. But then again, Leicas are overpriced too, all things considered :-) I'm a photographer who shoots professionally with Canon 5D2 bodies, and have been shooting Canon SLRs, both film and digital, since the mid-90s. I picked up the G1X after giving my G11 away to a friend. The reason for wanting a smaller camera was mainly for personal projects and lightweight travel where image quality isn't critical (I wouldn't dare shoot a paid commission with anything less than my dSLRs). I think for the price, you could do much better getting a budget Micro Four-Thirds (MFT) body and a lens or two and save a significant amount of money. Either that or an entry level dSLR kit if size isn't too much of an issue. The G1X will probably outperform most MFT bodies in low-light, but for the price, there are simply too many shortcomings. For 30-40% less money, the G1X may be worth it. At its current price, no way. I settled on an Olympus EPL1 with pancake lens and zoom lens for a little more than half the price of the G1X. It doesn't perform as well as the G1X, nor is it built as good, but for the money, I can't complain. Plus the Oly with pancake lens mounted is more compact than the G1X. ###################################################################### EDIT 6/13/2012: Downgraded to two stars after using the G1X again: * Image quality - 4 stars * Focusing - 2 stars * Speed - 2 stars * Price - 2 star * Size - 1 star So that's 11 stars/5 = 2.2 stars rounded off to 2 stars. I noticed that the price of the G1X has dropped some twenty bucks. When it goes down another $150, I think it might be a decent buy and perhaps I'll upgrade my rating :-). The reason for this update is that I shot about a hundred frames this evening with a friend's G1X, and it was slower than I remembered (used a Class 10 SD card). Shot indoors, incandescent lighting. Focused quite poorly in this lighting, which is to be expected. This was especially true at closer range (~4 to 8 feet). However, for those images I was able to capture, image quality was quite good, even at ISO1600 (though I missed several shots due to focusing and slowness). I also used another friend's Panasonic GH2 this evening. What a fantastic camera. Fast focus, more compact than the G1X, and the flexibility of the interchangeable lenses are a win win win in my eyes. 20mm/1.7 pancake lens is very compact and much faster than the G1X lens. 14mm-42mm lens is a nice all-around street lens. Longer teles are also available, but I didn't try any; it's nice to have that option though. Image quality was good up to ISO1600. Image quality seems pretty comparable to the G1X, but with more flexibility. I think I just found my next camera. Price for the body only is about the same as the G1X, but I already have some micro four-thirds lenses. The GH2 is a camera I would consider using for certain paid commissions. Maybe not as a primary body, but certainly as a backup to one of my 5D2s. I think I just found my next camera. I still have to try the Olympus OM-D, which another friend of mine raves about. More thoughts... - If you're the type of person who wants good low-light image quality, but don't care about performance, this camera may be for you. - If you like shooting static subjects (not at close range) and can take the time to frame and focus and snap, and don't mind waiting to take another shot after you've chimped the one you just took, this camera may be for you. - If you do like shooting moving subjects, but you have the luxury to prefocus and wait for the "moment" (i.e. performer on stage), then this camera may be for you. - If you want to capture dynamic scenes (street photography, kids in action, etc, etc), then look elsewhere. A dSLR would be a better choice if you don't mind going bigger. If you like the idea of carrying something compact, there are better performing cameras out there, many of which are smaller. However, you *might* have to sacrifice a bit of image quality (of which there is plenty) to get there. It's not a deal breaker for me, and it very likely might not be for you either. Look at Olympus/Panasonic micro four thirds cameras and Sony NEX for alternatives. If I was only concerned with photographing static subjects at farther distances, I would give this camera 4 stars (5 stars is reserved for perfection). ####################################################################### EDIT 8/2/2012: Price is down to $699 as of today. If it drops another $50 (preferably $100), I just might buy it again as a throw around camera. A friend of mine recently bought the G1X on my recommendation, and he's quite happy with it. He works as an architect/planning consultant who travels a lot. He's not a photographer, but he wanted something with good IQ, and he didn't mind spending the money to get this. He didn't necessarily need compact, but wanted something portable (i.e. smaller than a dSLR). His only complaint is that he wishes the lens was wider, which is understandable considering his interest in architecture. All in all he's happy. He likes being able to take low-light photos going into dusk or indoors, he likes the articulating LCD screen, he likes the build quality and handling, and he likes the size. The video is something he's been happy with too, often panning scenes that his camera can't capture due to lens limitations on the wide end. If he were the type of person to write reviews, he'd probably give this camera 5 stars based on how this camera meets his specific needs as a traveling architectural photographer who shoots static scenes in jpeg. That's not me, so the 2 star review remains :-)

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