oofoto Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I've just bought a G9 but I'm so scared of it being superceded and losing money on it that I'm going to sell it and wait for the G10. Hopefully this will come with the built in Lensmate grip so I won't have to stick anything to it.Would you all do the same as me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosvanEekelen Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Totally wrong. Wait for the G12. Rumour has it that it will be controlled by brain waves. But be aware of the G13 which works the other way round, it will control your brain. Maybe we can even conclude that the G9/10 are already controlling your brain. Is brain control in the list of specifications of the G9 or have Canon not mentioned this? On a more serious note, there will always be a successor to (almost) every camera. You can wait a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph_jensen Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Not likely. The G6 was announced in Aug. 2004, the G7 in Sept. 2006, and the G9 (some would say "the G7 w/RAW") was announced in Aug. 2007. So August (or Sept at Photokina) at the earliest (for announcement, which can be long before delivery). In other words, if you want a camera to use in 2008, probably not worth waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunyu Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 You're already going to lose money by selling it and not returning it (assuming you can). So, basically, you spent $50-100 just for the privilege of experiencing technological supersession fear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_oconnor3 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Enjoy what you have. The G9 is a great camera. I've had a G2 for years and it too is a great camera. The big feature that is so great about a G9 is teh ability to get RAW files out. You can chase around on cameras looking for the "best" camera. It doesn't exist and never will, the best camera is the one you have, and the way to make it best is to use it. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanthree Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Garaunteed that the G10 is near. How do I know? Simple: I just bought a G9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqbal Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Very much enjoyed and agree reading Jos Van comment. Just disagree a little bit with "You can wait a long time." Actually, there will always be a new model coming. If you wait for a new model each time, you are chasing a shadow/mirage. And you will wait for EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 "Would you all do the same as me?" Heck, I've still got the G3 and the G6. Maybe the G10 will tempt me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosvanEekelen Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The nice thing is that I have a G7 and guess what I'm missing? RAW ! I'm just as curious about the successor to the G9 as the rest of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheygetz Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I thought April 1st was way off - have to check my filofax. Err, he doesn't mean what I think he said, guys, does he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjacksonphoto Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Uhhhh... sure. Sounds like a good plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I solved this (maybe) by ordering an RD-1...APS chip, 14mp, 28mm equivalent, viewfinder... if I'm lucky it'll be shipped by May :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 SD-1. OOPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hey, I was only joking but it seems many people hold off buying a camera just in case a better one is just around the corner.. I think only Jos took the spirit of the thread :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjacksonphoto Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I guess this comes up so often, it's hard to tell if people are joking or not. I have to admit, your scenario was about the most ridiculous I had heard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwaks Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I think a G series camera will come out that's controlled by brain waves before Canon figures out that all we really want is the flip screen back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 "all we really want is the flip screen back again." And the ir remote and the 2.0 lens, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 And one more thing: please start at 28mm wide. Very happy to sacrifice a bit of zoom at the long end in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 28mm is a definate requirement. 24mm would be dream. Not too fussed personally on lack of flip screen on G9 as it would add bulk and reduce size of screen. I have my A80 for flip screen fun. One thing I do love is the aesthetics of the camera (with the added grip). It could do with a second wheel in front of the shutter release. You all know Canon will never give you everything in one camera, like leaving RAW out or remote or fast lens or flip screen. They need you to go buy the next model to gain these features back but at the same time they will drop something else to keep you wanting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_g3 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I love my G9 which I purchased in March 2008. I bought it via eBay for AU$530 (.94 of US$) inc. spare battery, 2GB card and a screen protector. However, I'm still waiting for an English manual, so had to download .pdf from Canon. The box arrived out of Japan direct to my doorstep. A little bit 'dodgy' I know - but it saved me AU$200 locally. What I really liked (why I joined Photo.net) was the comment below: "Jos van Eekelen, Feb 22, 2008; 06:12 a.m. Totally wrong. Wait for the G12. Rumour has it that it will be controlled by brain waves. But be aware of the G13 which works the other way round, it will control your brain. Maybe we can even conclude that the G9/10 are already controlling your brain. Is brain control in the list of specifications of the G9 or have Canon not mentioned this? On a more serious note, there will always be a successor to (almost) every camera. You can wait a long time." Nice one Jos! Whatever the next iteration of the G series, STOP the Megapixel madness. Even go back to "10MP" if you have to Canon, but improve the quality of the lens; fix the close-up focus issue - at 'wide' angle I shouldn't have to zoom at all; create a forward facing audio pickup for video capture so the cameraman doesn't sound as loud relative to comments made by the subject. When I attend or do an interview I need to make photographic and audio record of them. Audio being an extension dimension, another sense of vision - so to speak. "Tone" (message-wise) being 70% of audio communication means audio can be visionary. I'd like to see Canon add more dynamic value to the G series product. Open the market appeal to a wider appreciation of what this great product really is - differentiate this camera in a special way! Keep all the good stuff, plus allow the unit to record audio just like a high quality digital audio recorder. Canon could capture another entire market. All the button controls already exist on this unit for a brilliant digital audio recorder - grow the technology. Multimedia is where it's ALL going. Do not change the 'stowable' shape or grip of this 'beauty' or add a flick-up screen. The current screen and body shape seem just about perfect! It's the nicest 'compact body' I've handled in years. P.S. Anyway... pretty soon mobile phones will be rivalling compact camera technology, so get a move on Canon. Include high quality audio capture for starters, include mic/line input, headphone socket for MP3. (Shock horror! MP3?) Pick up the pace, there's plenty of micro space to make this camera an indispensible, robust, quality multimedia device. Think outside the square Canon, and "G", you won't even have to change the shape. But DON'T change the shape, it's perfectly manageable and compactible as it is. I love my G9 - but I want more! Regards to all, Peter G (It's my 1st post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Remember that even before the G10 is launched Canon will be working on the G11 or G12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan_hogarth Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 My husband has a G9, it takes the nicest, crispest, clearest best colour photos I have seen. Don't even think about making money on a camera, didn't you buy it to take photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Susan, nicest, crispest, clearest best colour photos you have seen? You should try a 5D with a prime.. then you'll see a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan_hogarth Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Paul why would you want a G9 or 10 if you have a 5D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 G9 is a camera I can carry in my jacket pocket. Different camera for different situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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