Help me decide. Canon G9 or the Canon S5 IS

[dobbs]

I can't decide...

G9 Bundle (case, full size tripod, cleaning kit, and a LCD screen cover) for $335 + 20 $shipping.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082005canong9.asp

S5 IS Bundle for $279 shipped.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/07050703canons5is.asp

Thanks,
Dave

[golfschosen1]

G9 It Shoots in Raw Mode Its My Backup Camera Behind a Canon 40D

[jedininja]

I use the G9 as my backup to my Xti. Love it that a small camera has RAW.

Where are you finding those deals? Be careful about finding deals that sound too good. There are a lot of places selling gray market products and other scams out there. Make sure you find reviews for the website you are ordering from.

[jdokos]

I am trying to decide between these 2 cameras as well.

S5 has added zoom. Less $$
G9 has added resolution and RAW. More $$

The deals mentioned above sound way too low to be true. What site is this? Probably gray market.

[reefman23]

Have you looked into the Panasonic FZ8 or FZ18? I have the FZ8 and love it. Here are some pics I just took with it at the Aquarium in Long Beach...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1344086

You can get the FZ8 for under $250 and it shoots raw, 7.2 megs, 12x zoom, great IS, and other features that are usually found only on more expensive cameras.

Jesse

[scubajsm]

I just got a G9 and that price sounds really cheap!! Good camera though especially with RAW photo and video.

[I Found Nemo]

I have the G9 also I think it is the best non-DSLR out there

[awd2k]

go for the G9!
so many reasons to go for it ... Raw mode, 12.1 MPx, Digic III ... and much more.

antoine

[dobbs]

That's what I decided on. Just got it on Tuesday. Here are a few "out of the box" pics....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/IMG_0031.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/IMG_0022.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/IMG_0029.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/IMG_0066.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/IMG_0026.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/IMG_0068.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/IMG_0069.jpg

[dobbs]

Checking out macro...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/test2.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/test8.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/test6.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j184/dobbelmann/test4.jpg

[sailfintang]

That camera rocks i still cant believe you found it and all that other stuff for that price. Most places i look they want between 4 and 5 hundred for that model! Have to look into that deal. Nice shots by the way

[dobbs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12145552#post12145552 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sailfintang
That camera rocks i still cant believe you found it and all that other stuff for that price. Most places i look they want between 4 and 5 hundred for that model! Have to look into that deal. Nice shots by the way

That place was a bait-and-switch shop. I ordered from profeel...it was $438.50 shipped.

http://www.profeelvideo.com/showpage.asp?itemid=7614&manufid=13&category=#supplied

[sailfintang]

Dobbs, what site were you finding those prices at even the link you list shows all their affiliates selling the camera for $450? Thanks.

[dball711]

Just picked up a G9 a few weeks ago. Great camera, can’t wait to get some time to learn more about it. Shots in auto are really good for a point and shoot.

[reefcrazy0821]

hey guys i was also looking into the g9...i was just wanting to know if this camera is an all around good camera? any help would be great. i want to start shooting macro shots of my tank and my current digi cam just wont cut it.

[dball711]

Only had mine for a short time and still learning the in’s and out’s but so far so good. Happy with some of the tank/coral shots and some general purpose settings, kid birthday and work outing. Looking forward to see how well it performs on some nature & landscape shots. Have not tried the movie function but didn’t really buy it for that.

[reefcrazy0821]

thanks dball for your information...anyone else have any experiance with this camera?