The "Canon Powershot G Series" owners thread

[jonbeeza]

Hi John, I don't know what you think of the 5 Portraits from Portugal posted above (#445). They're all camera jpeps tweaked in Paint.Net ... straightened, cropped, sharped, levels & curves adjusted. I do it all in that order and it takes fives minutes per pic. OK I'd happily spend a lot more time if there was some benefit to be had. Sometimes I paste two layers, desaturate the bottom one, enhance the top one, then erase any colourful BG distractions.

Hi Dave, yes they do look good. But there again your photo in post 455 looks good also.
I just hate faffing about in RAW, to get a decent colour balance. I am using Fine Detail colour setting at the moment, with sometimes a little warmth in WB setting..

 

[jonbeeza]

I wouldn't get too close, stand back a bit and zoom in on the subject, brings it away from the BG, but you've achieved that quite nicely in the above.

Re focusing on the subject ... In Av mode, keep the AF Frame Size on Small, keep it in the centre, aim at your subject, press shoot button halfway, move the camera to frame the shot.

Yes that is what I now tend to do, still learning as I go...

 

[jonbeeza]

I would like to get out and take night photos with the G7X, possibly in a City Centre. I would probably try out the low light mode...Or maybe high ISO and lens wide open.

 

[d00d]

G7X in London's Oxford St. today. I'm quite pleased with this little selection.


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[jonbeeza]

G7X in London's Oxford St. today. I'm quite pleased with this little selection.


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Nice set, I too would be pleased if they were mine. How did you manage to get so close, without being spotted? Although, in photo 1, you may have been clocked.

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

G7X in London's Oxford St. today. I'm quite pleased with this little selection.


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For anything other than sport wildlife tracking etc,why bother with anything else

 

[jonbeeza]

For anything other than sport wildlife tracking etc,why bother with anything else

But then, there is no fun in trying different cameras and systems.

 

[jonbeeza]

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I can see why you were not spotted here, all too busy on their phones. The art of conversation is lost, to the phone. Still a good spot though.

 

[jonbeeza]

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Trying to figure out, what he has got in his ear... Looks like a lollypop stick, more likely an ear piece.

 

[Canon brook]

Trying to figure out, what he has got in his ear... Looks like a lollypop stick, more likely an ear piece.

Apple buds...........[emoji106]

 

[jonbeeza]

Apple buds...........[emoji106]

Yep, I just had a closer look.

 

[d00d]

Nice set, I too would be pleased if they were mine. How did you manage to get so close, without being spotted? Although, in photo 1, you may have been clocked.

Thanks John

I guess I'm lucky as London has to be the best place in the country for this type of street. And I've been doing it for a few years, I'm relaxed about it. I normally find a tree, lamppost or something to lean against, hold the camera down at waist level, only look at the subject - before, during & after the shot - through the camera.

1. was taken from the other side of the road - four lanes - on near full zoom.
2. was taken from a bus shelter, I was leaning against the side. Here it is
4. (same spot as 2.) weirdo pretending to play that squeezebox. I took a few from further back, then moved in closer, took the shot a gave him £1.
3. was taken from inside the Nike store further down the road.

 

[d00d]

For anything other than sport wildlife tracking etc,why bother with anything else

ssssssssssssssssssssnake ...... my D5300+18-200 lens does a better job and from further away HERE ..... not quite so discrete, of course.

 

[jonbeeza]

Thanks John

I guess I'm lucky as London has to be the best place in the country for this type of street. And I've been doing it for a few years, I'm relaxed about it. I normally find a tree, lamppost or something to lean against, hold the camera down at waist level, only look at the subject - before, during & after the shot - through the camera.

1. was taken from the other side of the road - four lanes - on near full zoom.
2. was taken from a bus shelter, I was leaning against the side. Here it is
4. (same spot as 2.) weirdo pretending to play that squeezebox. I took a few from further back, then moved in closer, took the shot a gave him £1.
3. was taken from inside the Nike store further down the road.

Hey Dave, thanks for all that info.

I love London, I would love to get some photos of London streets. Love looking at youtube clips of London street life, especially of the 60s and 70s. I do enjoy looking at your photos, it is interesting to see daily life in the Capital.

 

[jonbeeza]

agreed but different perspective,for most stuff the G7x is just fine

Cracking little camera, I would love just a little more reach though.

 

[d00d]

agreed but different perspective,for most stuff the G7x is just fine

It's a beaut

 

[d00d]

Hey Dave, thanks for all that info.

I love London, I would love to get some photos of London streets. Love looking at youtube clips of London street life, especially of the 60s and 70s. I do enjoy looking at your photos, it is interesting to see daily life in the Capital.

.... here's a couple of my G7X favourites featuring motion blur ...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NjuCevurck3WX_y620jEpr0thl7Ow0hq0_6lkcstcifFdRyOENwD1VfcLnGnZTj7hjPjO-KWnzSvEiicC7OR5P5I61sSppuKnYCrsgCzBGHcpgBPt1hd0raCxZJFrqM-k7FLEJAUSEew9hmLVZUv9DRK7HE_-RExn8Deb8fscJYwZL5ypbizxZtu3t09dk0Ed6PuiOvLw_NgkyG4Y6nobMddEr53B-REombgHG2Y0KE8agFVZCj_vRkqtHdY_TnwcU1hYHV8iQw2eqzP7sFYpI6gAcvyRY6G2UqUy-iZ9MmqoROdCja5-p4Oi2ukzMOhA4ebdLoUQQEFVpTOf3qBmuu3QM9D8l9iL6I4JmAWxOoLfde35p-09wcql0SFEpnnrMZAkxgoqeLZENsSEBeyCcG3PpxEwOFpCf2R6Oagwvhvy6jfz0x7ZmSqb0b-nsIRjBhKYPwM4XoBBT5pXy6NsddMCmmxkGvugF06DRzErA9sX8L_OjNpn4WIlDgXYiiZua5JN2C4so7Y_l44_s10SIRGMqGmCQmPpdrbolVM53apt6yhX4Ch0TnUvFEzn8n1W9gjTvvBv-rh3NviKg59cNY0tQ3pboOYDgZGEAaDJJw1z6ufRsqgVqBuQSPAMH6X9rqGVgh3Ti2ldMcJ4ZpfF3RtL0b_ZjNou0cSVTpaIGAZ1jfgNH_Jj6ni1ePQ1IZQWtiGTmaNvH4r9PmFDdg=w1502-h869-no


It was never quite that easy with my nikon dslr.

 

[jonbeeza]

.... here's a couple of my G7X favourites featuring motion blur ...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NjuCevurck3WX_y620jEpr0thl7Ow0hq0_6lkcstcifFdRyOENwD1VfcLnGnZTj7hjPjO-KWnzSvEiicC7OR5P5I61sSppuKnYCrsgCzBGHcpgBPt1hd0raCxZJFrqM-k7FLEJAUSEew9hmLVZUv9DRK7HE_-RExn8Deb8fscJYwZL5ypbizxZtu3t09dk0Ed6PuiOvLw_NgkyG4Y6nobMddEr53B-REombgHG2Y0KE8agFVZCj_vRkqtHdY_TnwcU1hYHV8iQw2eqzP7sFYpI6gAcvyRY6G2UqUy-iZ9MmqoROdCja5-p4Oi2ukzMOhA4ebdLoUQQEFVpTOf3qBmuu3QM9D8l9iL6I4JmAWxOoLfde35p-09wcql0SFEpnnrMZAkxgoqeLZENsSEBeyCcG3PpxEwOFpCf2R6Oagwvhvy6jfz0x7ZmSqb0b-nsIRjBhKYPwM4XoBBT5pXy6NsddMCmmxkGvugF06DRzErA9sX8L_OjNpn4WIlDgXYiiZua5JN2C4so7Y_l44_s10SIRGMqGmCQmPpdrbolVM53apt6yhX4Ch0TnUvFEzn8n1W9gjTvvBv-rh3NviKg59cNY0tQ3pboOYDgZGEAaDJJw1z6ufRsqgVqBuQSPAMH6X9rqGVgh3Ti2ldMcJ4ZpfF3RtL0b_ZjNou0cSVTpaIGAZ1jfgNH_Jj6ni1ePQ1IZQWtiGTmaNvH4r9PmFDdg=w1502-h869-no


It was never quite that easy with my nikon dslr.

You really are getting good use of your G7X. Pretty good stuff, Dave.
I really do need to get out more with mine.

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

You really are getting good use of your G7X. Pretty good stuff, Dave.
I really do need to get out more with mine.

Lol I just need to get out more

 

[jonbeeza]

Lol I just need to get out more

Who, you or me?

 

[d00d]

... you and him both

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

Who, you or me?

I meant me but I’ll call for you at 10 lol

 

[jonbeeza]

I meant me but I’ll call for you at 10 lol

Sorry I can't wait for you, my dog is desperate for a wee …. Off out now, for a quick walk. Taking the G7X with me, I will probably come back without any photos. Only going out for half an hour.

 

[d00d]

You really are getting good use of your G7X. Pretty good stuff, Dave.

I've barely put it down in three years ... that's how long this thread's been running.

 

[jonbeeza]

I've barely put it down in three years ... that's how long this thread's been running.

I did not realise you created the thread three years ago, I just went back and re read your first post. I think it stalled for a while didn't it?

 

[jonbeeza]

Just been out with the G7X for a quick walk, came back without any decent photos. Only due to lack of interesting subject matter, and un interesting light.

 

[Al1944]

I'm hoping to see some good deals on G3X, G7X ii or G5X on Black Friday Could live with any of them at the right price.

 

[jonbeeza]

I'm hoping to see some good deals on G3X, G7X ii or G5X on Black Friday Could live with any of them at the right price.

The Canon G3X and the G5X look a little clunky though, no sure how they would feel in the hands.

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

I'm hoping to see some good deals on G3X, G7X ii or G5X on Black Friday Could live with any of them at the right price.

 

[Al1944]

The Canon G3X and the G5X look a little clunky though, no sure how they would feel in the hands.

Yes, the G3X in particular is a bit of a beast.

 

[jonbeeza]

My name is Al and I'm a cameraholic

I suppose @SsSsSsSsSnake , is a member of your support group. … I can't afford the addiction.

 

[jonbeeza]

Although having said the above, there could be another camera type I could lust after.
I do miss knobs and dials. A dial for the shutter and aperture etc, and a thumb lever for film advancement aesthetics.

 

[Al1944]

I suppose @SsSsSsSsSnake , is a member of your support group. … I can't afford the addiction.

I believe he has been cured.

 

[Al1944]

Two cameras I really regret selling - Canon G12 and Fuji X30.

 

[jonbeeza]

Two cameras I really regret selling - Canon G12 and Fuji X30.

A good few years ago, I had a G7 for a day. It developed a fault, so it went back. My Fuji X10 is still limping along, it wont work at the telephoto end.
I just hope the G7X stands the test of time, and lasts many years.

 

[jonbeeza]

I've found I'm not happy owning more than one camera at a time - or two lenses come to that. I keep trying to compare them.

I too fell into that trap, but I no longer do that. I did that for a little while, but I now know what each of my cameras are capable of. I simply use my DSLR and 35mm lens, if I want the best quality photos of the family. I use the G7X for pottering about, while out and about. I get the X10 out, when I want some hands on fun.

 

[Al1944]

When I want hands on fun I give the wife a shout

 

[jonbeeza]

When I want hands on fun I give the wife a shout

lol

 

[jonbeeza]

Don’t ask him how many d3300 or 18-55’s he’s had

It was @Al1944 that gave me the heads up a good deal, on the D3300 with extra bits.

 

[jonbeeza]

Going to a little family doo soon, can't be bothered faffing with the D3300 and lenses. I think the G7X, will be ideal for this little occasion.