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Canon PowerShot G2

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Editorial reviews:
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First Look posted 8/16/01Full review posted 8/23/01 Click to take a QTVR tour of the G2 The PowerShot G2 is Canon's first 4-megapixel digital camera model. The Canon PowerShot G2 Kit will be available through authorized Canon dealers in September. The G2 is based on the popular PowerShot G1, with anRead more
Canon PowerShot G2 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 68 reviews - photographyreview.comRead more
Canon unveiled the original PowerShot G1 just before Photokina last year (September 2000). It took quite a few people who were expecting a Pro70 replacement by surprise. The G1 immediately struck a chord with people considering Nikon's Coolpix 990 or Olympus's C-3030Z. And here we are just less than 12 months on with the next evolution, the 4.0 megapixel PowerShot G2.Read more
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Pros

  • modes are intuitive to operate and are great for expanding the creative options available
  • performance is good
  • excellent LCD display

Cons

  • Extra Li-ion batteries are expensive at around 50 each and
  • hard drive
  • heavy and the hand grip is too small

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 4 Mpx
  • 2272, 1704 px
  • 2.5
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Selective single-point, Single, Live View
  • 1.8 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot G2 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot G2

Pros

  • modes are intuitive to operate and are great for expanding the creative options available
  • performance is good
  • excellent LCD display
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • produced thousands of excellent pictures
  • a high end compact is sufficient
  • Software is very good
  • so sharp and has perfect balance between colour and contrast
  • The battery life is very good as well
  • sharp sharp sharp all the best virtues from the very best L gear Lens

Cons

  • Extra Li-ion batteries are expensive at around 50 each and
  • hard drive
  • heavy and the hand grip is too small
  • the power zoom was too slow to get the whole squirrel in the frame
  • though plastic and a little thin) hand grip
  • poor usability and very poor image quality
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Video out does not function while RemoteCapture is active
  • Slow shutter speed range 15 sec
  • not designed for fast assignments
  • Canon g2 is horrifying sharp

Canon PowerShot G2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
4 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2272 x 1704 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot G2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors4.0 Mpx
Effective pixels4.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2272 x 1704 px
Other resolutions
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom3.6 x
Minimum aperture2
Maximum aperture2.5
Focal length equiv34 - 102
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range27.56 in
Macro focus range2.36 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.5
Flash modesAuto
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.5 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options10
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Dimensions
Weight14.99 oz
Width4.76 in
Height2.51 in
Depth3.02 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Storage typesCompact Flash Type I/II
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Connectivity
USB version1.0
Remote controlyes

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Canon PowerShot G2 Canon Powershot G2 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot G2 Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 8/16/01Full review posted 8/23/01 Click to take a QTVR tour of the G2 The PowerShot G2 is Canon's first 4-megapixel digital camera model. The Canon PowerShot G2 Kit will be available through authorized Canon dealers in September. The G2 is based on the popular PowerShot G1, with an

Canon PowerShot G2 Canon PowerShot G2 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 68 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Canon PowerShot G2 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 68 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon PowerShot G2 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 68 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon PowerShot G2 Canon PowerShot G2 Review
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Published: 27.08.2001
Canon PowerShot G2 Review

Canon unveiled the original PowerShot G1 just before Photokina last year (September 2000). It took quite a few people who were expecting a Pro70 replacement by surprise. The G1 immediately struck a chord with people considering Nikon's Coolpix 990 or Olympus's C-3030Z. And here we are just less than 12 months on with the next evolution, the 4.0 megapixel PowerShot G2.

Canon PowerShot G2 Canon Powershot G2 Review - Steve's Digicams
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steves-digicams.com
Canon Powershot G2 Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 8/16/01Full review posted 8/23/01 Click to take a QTVR tour of the G2 The PowerShot G2 is Canon's first 4-megapixel digital camera model. The Canon PowerShot G2 Kit will be available through authorized Canon dealers in September. The G2 is based on the popular PowerShot G1, with an

Canon PowerShot G2 Canon Powershot G2 Review - Steve's Digicams
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steves-digicams.com
Canon Powershot G2 Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 8/16/01Full review posted 8/23/01 Click to take a QTVR tour of the G2 The PowerShot G2 is Canon's first 4-megapixel digital camera model. The Canon PowerShot G2 Kit will be available through authorized Canon dealers in September. The G2 is based on the popular PowerShot G1, with an

Canon PowerShot G2 Canon PowerShot G2 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights
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Canon PowerShot G2 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

Detailed review of Canon PowerShot G2, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

Canon PowerShot G2 The Warning Note -Canon PowerShot G1 Review
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Published: 31.01.2021
The Warning Note -Canon PowerShot G1 Review

In 2000 Film was King but Canon launched the PowerShot G1. A Prosumer Digital that should have sent warning bells. And it's still useable.