upgrade to the 9 G

hi
can someone help me , at the moment l am useing a canon powershot a620,
its a great camera ive had some great photos off it , but now l am toying with the idea of upgrading to the g9 , will my photos be better with the 9g, sharper ect, or am l wasting my money, l know if l might sound thick but l am in two minds what to do. thanks

ken

Comparing the two cameras the G9 has more features that might help you take better pictures.
The G9 has better: resolution, 5M more pixels, better zoom (6X vs 4X), image stabilization, shoots in RAW, and several other improvements. Weather that translates into better pictures is entirely up to you. I have a Nikon Coolpix 775 which is a 3.1 MP camera with a 3x zoom. I have taken some incredible shots with that camera. All the features in the world won’t make you a better photographer nor would the differences between the A620 and the G9 prevent an artist from creating a masterpiece.

DP Review side by side:
http://www.dpreview.co​m …_a620%2Ccanon_g​9&show=all

Mike16610 wrote in post #6037644
Comparing the two cameras the G9 has more features that might help you take better pictures.
The G9 has better: resolution, 5M more pixels, better zoom (6X vs 4X), image stabilization, shoots in RAW, and several other improvements. Weather that translates into better pictures is entirely up to you. I have a Nikon Coolpix 775 which is a 3.1 MP camera with a 3x zoom. I have taken some incredible shots with that camera. All the features in the world won’t make you a better photographer nor would the differences between the A620 and the G9 prevent an artist from creating a masterpiece.

DP Review side by side:
http://www.dpreview.co​m …_a620%2Ccanon_g​9&show=all

one thing l do like is that you can shoot in raw ,which l cant do on the a620; and also has image stabllization

scamptrus wrote in post #6037776
one thing l do like is that you can shoot in raw ,which l cant do on the a620; and also has image stabllization

Yes and those are two powerful features and might make it worth the upgrade.

Good luck.

I have the A530 and it's a great little camera, but it's slow to turn on and doesn't have a fast shutter. For my 8 year old, it's really not bad. The G9 is like growing up. It's got so many bells and whistles, you will be learning from day one and continue to see your images get better and better. But learn about composition and how to look through the viewfinder. That's the best way. Hold the camera to your face instead of looking at the live view.

yes , l think l will take the plunge and buy it, you have converted me,thanks

ken

SuzyView wrote in post #6037943
That's the best way. Hold the camera to your face instead of looking at the live view.

Only thing is that unlike a SLR, the viewfinder is not accurate, while the live view is. So framing with the live view is actually preferable. I wish this wasn't the case, because I'd love to just use the view finder.

I have the A620 and now the G9. The G9 will create more noticeable noise more quickly than the A620 as you increase ISO. The A620 only goes to ISO 400, while the G9 can shoot at ISO 1600 (3200 in scene mode). The G9 noise is very evident compared to the A620. However, there is a lot more to like about the G9, and the images at ISO 80 are fantastic. The higher MP allows me to make poster sized (24" x 36") prints that are excellent IMHO.

I have also used the ISO 3200 option to take photos by candle light (handheld), something the A620 cannot do. The images have noise, but at least the option is available. You will have to become familiar with the various noise software packages on the market, and then learn how to use them without seriously degrading the picture. Here is an article on the G9 and noise;

http://www.photoaficio​nado.com/tips/noise_g9​.html

I try to shoot as much as possible at ISO 80, and then not have to deal with noise.

Image stabilization is nice, but I find I still need a tripod to get my tack sharp results. The 6x optical of the G9 is nice, but I also use the Canon tele (2x) converter to give me 12x optical. It is good to have on occasion, but I don't use it often.

The A620 images are very good, but I see a much better result with the G9. Plus, I feel the G9 gives me all the control over the process I will need, short of having a DSLR. The A620 and the G9 are almost the same size, so I am happy I have not had to increase the physical dimensions of the camera. I did not like the neck strap of the G9, so I purchased a wrist strap the same size as the A620 strap. I got it here;

http://www.coolanyard.​com/1/thin-line-black/#1

There are many others to choose from, but I preferred this thin strap.

We kept the A620 so my wife could use it. I still play with it, but mostly to teach her how to use it. I now prefer the 3" LCD of the G9 to the 2" LCD of the A620, but I miss the articulating LCD design. Many G9 owners would like the return of this feature to the G series.

Dennis

I just purchased a G9 and I'm thinking about to sell off DSLR and some nice glasses. It's always good to have a camera with you and G9 is just what you need. It's a good package until we see G10?

It's a good package until we see G10?[[/QUOTE]

l have just bought the g9 please dont tell me about the g10 l wont know whether im coming or going

Based on Canon's number sequences since the G3 which all previous did have sequences. I am not entirely sure that a G10 will even be made