Canon G11 used on a copy stand for document photography

<p>Hi, I am looking at the Canon G11 as the camera of choice to use to do a lot of copy stand work copying archived documents, can anyone give me an idea of how many jpeg images I can expect to record on a 4GB SDHC card? I would like to use the camera with an AC adapter and also a remote cable release, so anyone who has used this combination may be able to pass on any tips they may have on getting the optimum benefits from this set up, finally is the camera silent in operation, ie: when the shutter is released, or if not can any bells and whistles be silenced?</p>

<p>I'm sure others will comment on your direct quiestions, but something you haven't even concidered is that the best results of copying documents occurs when you postion two electronic flash units, one on each side of the camera pointing at 45 degree angles to the document. You want dead flat and very evenly lit lighting for copy work.</p>

<p>Mike-</p>

<p>You can 'mute' the sound.<br>

You can even make a remote release.<br>

If you do not use the LCD much the camera battery should last for several hundred shots.<br>

How many shots on a card? File size will vary with document type (i.e. text vs. graphics)</p>

<p>What do you pan on for a light source?</p>

<p>FP</p>

<p>Hi, regarding lighting, the archive library that I use has very good artificial lighting, and supplies copy stands and tables that are placed in the ideal positions to utilise this light, I have previously used a Nikon D200 to copy text only documents for half a day, and this raised the need for a silent good quality camera camera, as I became conscious of the shutter noise in such quiet surroundings, with a few raised eyebrows, which did not need comments to tell me they disapproved of the intrusive noise of my camera shutter every few seconds as I turned the pages to copy the documents, hence my decision to explore other options, being a Nikon man at heart I was most disappointed to find that they have no equivalent to the Canon G11, but from comments I have seen on web sites the Canon G11 appears to tick most of my boxes, but having no practical experience I decided to ask the forum members for help in the grey area's, ie; the shutter release cable, this will enable me to remain seated while I am copying the documents, and the ac adapter, which I will definately need as I used three batteries with my Nikon in the four and half hours I spent there last month. Regarding the documents and the light source, the images taken with the Nikon were first class, I took them as Jpegs fine quality. Thanks for the comments look forward to your answers to this post, regards Mike </p>

<p>Yes, the camera can be completely silent.</p>

<p>As FP said, # of shots depends on file size. Small images are probably fine for reading text. You can see the camera's specs on the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g11#Specifications">Canon website</a>, including how many shots you can get on a card. If you were to use small jpg images, I bet you couldn't fill a 4 gb card in a night.</p>

 

<p>Thanks everyone, for all your responses I shall within the next few days be a Canon G11 owner, and regarding the challenge laid down by Sarah, I may just try. Again thank you all for taking the trouble to read my questions and offer me advice, regards Mike </p>

<p>Good timing too with the G12 coming out. Canon had (keep checking) the G11 refurbished for $349 at their site.</p>

<p>With the LCD off you might very well find you can make 500-600 exposures with one battery.</p>

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<p>Mike Doyle,<br>

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I use a Canon G11 for copy work. Normally, I use GE Reveal 100 bulbs (3200° Kelvin or incandescent white balance setting) to illuminate my subjects. I use a Canon RS60-E3 Remote Shutter Switch. I do not have any 4GB memory cards but I can tell you that I get 2955 maximum resolution JPEG images on an 8GB card and 5960 on a 16GB card.<br>

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I have been very satisfied with the copy work images I have been able to capture with my G11. If I need higher quality copy work images, I use a Nikon D200 with 55mm and 105mm macro lenses. I have an AC adapter for my Nikon but I do not have one for my Canon. Please let me know how you like yours after you get it and try it.<br>

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