my dream machine

[metalonmetal]

my birthday just passed and my girlfriend got me a canon powershot g9! i'm stuck here at work and all i can think about is heading getting home and trying it out. wondering if anybody else here is using the same camera and has tried the g9 lens adaptors?

[metalonmetal]

grabbing a few shots from random objects lying around the computer.

http://www.user.dccnet.com/esquire/ibanez.jpg

http://www.user.dccnet.com/esquire/fishingbox.jpg

http://www.user.dccnet.com/esquire/overlander.jpg

[Spenser]

Drew-I share the love. The board was good enough to help me decide to buy the G9 instead of a DSLR. Do a quick search and you will find all of the input that I received. I purchased the lensmate adaptor. Added the right amoung of "heft" to the camera and provided some "balance" if that makes any sense. I also ditched the neck strap for an optech wrist strap, I found the neck strap kind of cumbersome. Finally, I bought the grip, thumb rest and hot shoe cover from Richard Franic (sp). This is discussed on the G9 webboard that I linked below. Look under the section specific to G9's, very helpful people there as well. Good luck I still havent moved off full auto yet but love the camera.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php

[Spenser]

Here is the old thread. Photog was a big help with this, and provided the link and suggestion to the lensmate with filter.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8727

[Streakerfreak]

Very nice. Photog and others helped me choose the G9 for my upcoming honeymoon in Europe. I have only used SLRs and large format cameras for 10 years now and I had no clue as to what would make a decent yet small camera for the trip.

Glad you put up some shots. They look great:26_7_2: Makes me happy at my decision to get this. Still going to be weird holding a camera like this.

Here is my thread http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8611

Congrats!

[Lost Canadian]

wondering if anybody else here is using the same camera and has tried the g9?

G9, baah, kids toy. LOL
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l242/adventurenorth/Family%20Pics/_DSC0043-2-14.jpg

Seriously though, we've been really impressed with our G9, especially the macro. The only hiccup I've encountered so far is the camera seems to have problems getting the white balance right when focused on an object that is primarily red, orange or has deeper yellows in it. Not a big deal if you shoot RAW but it is a pain if you're shooting jpg.

[jakesurfer]

nice shots mate...

[metalonmetal]

i've been forcing myself to learn the ins and outs of the camera just so i can take raw photos (seems like you have to throw all the auto stuff out the window to use raw). i have no experience with any other digital camera, but some of the features the g9 have blow me away. i love pulling up the histogram on the lcd and being able to adjust from there before taking the shot.

[Photog]

G9, baah, kids toy. LOL

Seriously though, we've been really impressed with our G9, especially the macro. The only hiccup I've encountered so far is the camera seems to have problems getting the white balance right when focused on an object that is primarily red, orange or has deeper yellows in it. Not a big deal if you shoot RAW but it is a pain if you're shooting jpg.

Don't use "auto white balance". Take control of your camera. When you were shooting film, the White Balance was set to "Sunny" ot "Cloudy" - unless you purchased specialty films. If you set your W/B to cloudy, your results will be very similar to film. If you liked the saturated films, then also set the color to "Vivid" (in function menu).
Great fun. :wings:


i've been forcing myself to learn the ins and outs of the camera just so i can take raw photos (seems like you have to throw all the auto stuff out the window to use raw). i have no experience with any other digital camera, but some of the features the g9 have blow me away. i love pulling up the histogram on the lcd and being able to adjust from there before taking the shot.


Try to not use "AUTO" mode. You will gain more control if you switch to "P" mode. Then you can control +/- exposure, white balance, etc. Later you will want to make use of the A & T settings (Aperture & Shutter).

Also, for everyone with a G9, there is a "spare" button above and left of the display screen. White balance (W/B) is used so often, I programmed that button bring up the W/B controls. (This would be a good time to read your manual :wavey: )

[Photog]

Downsize the photos to about 600 pixles in the long direction, so we can see the whole thing in one view. Most common screen dimensions are 1024 x 768 pixles.

Like this:

I like this shot.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/bsp3122/ibanezweb.jpg

Oh so cute. And already a photographer.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/bsp3122/_DSC0043-2-14web.jpg

[Photog]

Drew-I share the love. The board was good enough to help me decide to buy the G9 instead of a DSLR. Do a quick search and you will find all of the input that I received. I purchased the lensmate adaptor. Added the right amoung of "heft" to the camera and provided some "balance" if that makes any sense. I also ditched the neck strap for an optech wrist strap, I found the neck strap kind of cumbersome. Finally, I bought the grip, thumb rest and hot shoe cover from Richard Franic (sp). This is discussed on the G9 webboard that I linked below. Look under the section specific to G9's, very helpful people there as well. Good luck I still havent moved off full auto yet but love the camera.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php

Spenser,
I checked out the Grip. That is very nice.
It looks like it adds just enough to make the camera easy to handle, without being bulky.

I am going to order one. Here is the link.
http://kleptography.com/rf/

[Lost Canadian]

Don't use "auto white balance". Take control of your camera. When you were shooting film, the White Balance was set to "Sunny" ot "Cloudy" - unless you purchased specialty films. If you set your W/B to cloudy, your results will be very similar to film. If you liked the saturated films, then also set the color to "Vivid" (in function menu).
Great fun. :wings:
Never shot film. I've only recently got into "photography" within the last 7-8 months. All previous experience was just point and shoot.

As for white balance, I normally do control it, if I'm trying to take a nice picture. When I'm at something, like say... a social gathering, or just out having a few drinks with friends though, I normally just use the scene modes.

Cheers

[Photog]

The only hiccup I've encountered so far is the camera seems to have problems getting the white balance right when focused on an object that is primarily red, orange or has deeper yellows in it.

Now - are you talking about white balance or focus?

If you have the white balance set to something specific (cloudy), it does not matter what color you are focused on. The problem is usually the color of the light in the scene. (sun light, flourescent light, shade with blue sky, tungsten light, etc.)

[Photog]

my birthday just passed and my girlfriend got me a canon powershot g9! i'm stuck here at work and all i can think about is heading getting home and trying it out. wondering if anybody else here is using the same camera and has tried the g9 lens adaptors?

Are you using Photoshop to edit your images?

[Lost Canadian]

Now - are you talking about white balance or focus?

If you have the white balance set to something specific (cloudy), it does not matter what color you are focused on. The problem is usually the color of the light in the scene. (sun light, flourescent light, shade with blue sky, tungsten light, etc.)

White balance. I discovered this while taking a snap of my friends funny red t-shirt. It turned out looking more purple than red. Again not a big deal if you're shooting in a manual setting mode and saving raw, but if you're out just having fun and don't want to mess around with settings jpg is your only option in the auto modes, and in those modes you have no control over white balance.

[metalonmetal]

Are you using Photoshop to edit your images?

sorry bout the 'huge' photos. i'm running 1280x1024 at work and at home. yes i use photoshop. sparingly. i have a few actions that i've recorded to do repetitive tasks for groups of photos. i don't use photoshop for illusions-capabilities and filters though, at least not with the photos i've been taking.

[metalonmetal]

Try to not use "AUTO" mode. You will gain more control if you switch to "P" mode. Then you can control +/- exposure, white balance, etc. Later you will want to make use of the A & T settings (Aperture & Shutter).

Also, for everyone with a G9, there is a "spare" button above and left of the display screen. White balance (W/B) is used so often, I programmed that button bring up the W/B controls. (This would be a good time to read your manual :wavey: )

yes! i've already programmed that spare button. for once, a manual was actually very interesting to read. there was a lot of material that was covered that i doubt i would have discovered on my own. i've been avoiding the auto mode to get used to using the settings, i'm still amateur and learning all the basics.

[kcowyo]

Great input on the G9, gents.

I'm in the market for a new camera and the reading I've been doing on the G9 has me leaning that way. Picking the right camera is an overwhelming task but the results I'm seeing here on ExPo have been very encouraging.

Muchly appreciated - :beer:

[Spenser]

Brian-sorry for the slow response, but the grip changes the whole feel of the G9, espeically with the lensmate. The use of the grip made it much easier to use like a "point and shoot" using the wrist strap. Well worth the purchase.

[Spenser]

sorry, forgot to mention this previously. Not sure if you all saw this previous link here but this is one of the best field reviews of the G9 out there.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11275


And, I must confess, I to have never ventured off the "auto" function yet. But I will get there!

[Photog]

yes! i've already programmed that spare button. for once, a manual was actually very interesting to read. there was a lot of material that was covered that i doubt i would have discovered on my own. i've been avoiding the auto mode to get used to using the settings, i'm still amateur and learning all the basics.

I am usually careful with my colors, and I have not had this problem. I'm thinking there is a difference in our settings.

Can you look at the meta-data for that image, to see what your white balance and color settings were (Vivid, Neutral, etc.)?

[metalonmetal]

I am usually careful with my colors, and I have not had this problem. I'm thinking there is a difference in our settings.

Can you look at the meta-data for that image, to see what your white balance and color settings were (Vivid, Neutral, etc.)?

i'm sorry, what problem? i looked up the metadata and it looks as though i did have the white balance and iso on auto. shooting mode-indoor, my colors-off, color space-sRGB

[Photog]

i'm sorry, what problem? i looked up the metadata and it looks as though i did have the white balance and iso on auto. shooting mode-indoor, my colors-off, color space-sRGB
Sorry, I should have quoted Trevor (Lost Canadian). He is having a color problem, with the Red spectrum.

[Schattenjager]

Greetings! I too have the G9 and love it tremendously - makes a know-nothing like me seem almost competent!

I used black friction tape used for flooring to make my G9 easier to handle I also carry it in a Pelican case that holds the charger, extra battery and plenty of memory in a rough and ready case. These pics are, ironically from a camera phone - sorry for the low quality.

Hope you enjoy that G9!

[Lost Canadian]

I am usually careful with my colors, and I have not had this problem. I'm thinking there is a difference in our settings.

Can you look at the meta-data for that image, to see what your white balance and color settings were (Vivid, Neutral, etc.)?

Perhaps I wasn't clear. I was using one of the auto modes. Night snapshot I think...

Anyway, there is no control over white balance and/or color settings when you choose an auto setting, and the Exif data simply reads auto.

There is no problem with the camera per say, I get correct colors if I do things manually, but pick an auto mode (night snapshot, sports, etc), and or choose auto white balance when in a manual mode (M,Av,Tv, or P) and the colors suck. Actually daylight is not bad set at auto WB, but in an artificial light environment the firmware makes some weird calls on what it thinks is the correct white balance.

[Redline]

What is the shutter lag/delay with the G9? Shutter lag is one thing I hate about most non-SLR cameras.

I would like something smaller for everyday and easier macro (close focus) when I don't want to drag my SLR with.

[Photog]

What is the shutter lag/delay with the G9? Shutter lag is one thing I hate about most non-SLR cameras.

I would like something smaller for everyday and easier macro (close focus) when I don't want to drag my SLR with.

Here is a link that has all the times listed.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong9/page5.asp

The G9 does nice macro work too.