Used Canon PowerShot G11 Compact Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel

2015-08-20T21:00:00

I need to say that I actually bought the G12, because it was the newer model, but they are similar. The biggest plus for me was that the G12 shoots in RAW and it still was a compact. The image quality is superb, the close up feature is amazing and the Scenes are very handy to set up. One annoying problem: Sometimes while gripping the camera, the Func/Set button is pressed unknowingly by the hand and a setting can be changed. The Adjustable Screen is a real plus. I can shoot over the heads of crowds as well as shooting close to the ground.

THERESA S.

2013-02-06T19:00:00

Small problem on this used camera was easy to fix

Brittany

2012-03-28T21:00:00

I got this camera because I didn't want to carry around lots of lenses and equipment. I've taken it on several vacations and have been pleased with the quality of the pictures. The zoom is not as good as I would like, but I'm also not carrying around a big lens. It could be more compact. I know there are smaller cameras out there. This one does not fit easily in your pocket.

RONALD K.

2012-03-04T19:00:00

I have been looking for a long time for a fully functional lightweight camera with a viewfinder. I purchased the new Nikon V1, hoping it would perform as promised, but was very disappointed. The image stabilization was non-existent, the recovery time too long. I was appalled by the poor quality of the images. I have never owned a Canon (my regular camera is a Nikon 300S). But a friend pointed out that they are the only maker to include a viewfinder in small cameras. After doing online research, I decided on the G11, and was lucky enough to find a slightly used model at Adorama. I am delighted with this camera. It isn't quite "pocket" sized, but it is always in my purse. The quality is very very good. The controls duplicate those on my big camera, and are intuitive and easy to master. All in all, I am thrilled to find this camera, and will never again be a Nikon snob.

KATHLEEN B.

2011-10-23T21:00:00

i got this camera for a small compact take everywhere camera. This was before I really discovered mirrorless. The bottom line: Pros - - small with decent zoom range - good for casual snapshots - good for travel cams - pictures good for up to 8x10 enlargements and certainly for web use Cons - - still a compact sensor: - ISO > 400 should not be used - lens is not particularly fast - focus is slow - small body - can often hit the wrong button. if you are a casual shooter this is a great camera. if you are a photo enthusiast, please get either a m43 or Samsung NX instead.

John S.

2011-10-10T21:00:00

My husband got me this camera for Christmas as we were going on a cruise & I didn't want to drag my heavy Canon 5D with my partially torn rotator cuff. It has RAW mode, which I always use and the manual controls are actually easy to use, unlike most compact cameras. I can use my Canon 430 flash on it so that there is no lag time and the photos using that flash and a diffuser turned out better than my brother-in-law's using an SLR with built-in flash. I still prefer my SLR but for those times when an SLR isn't practical I don't feel stymied by a compact when I use this camera.

BONNIE D.

2011-03-06T19:00:00

Better image quality under mediocre to poor lighting than other cameras I have used with a Small Sensor. Decision to buy this camera based on the VERY useful flip out viewing screen, plus having a viewfinder when needed. Even though this is a back up camera to a DSLR, I do not hesitate to use it where the bigger camera is obtrusive, and expect good results for internet and small print usage.

SlowMO

2010-11-07T19:00:00

This is a great camera if you are starting to experiment with photography. It almost all of the features that a DSLR will have, without the price tag. Best thing is, if you love it and want to expand on to pricier equipment, this camera will still serve as a great travel option as it is very compact. Several great photographers I know have mentioned to me that this is the camera they carry with them while traveling when they do not want to lug around their camera bags and lenses.

One t.

2010-10-30T21:00:00

Not easy trying to replace my classic ( $1000.00) PowerShot Pro-1 with L glass and SLR features. The G-11 comes close. Very compact and easy to use. I get about 500 shots out of the hefty proprietary battery and the recharge is fast. The image quality is very crisp and pleasing. The zoom is a bit limited in range, and the shutter lag can be annoyingly slow during flash use. Otherwise a great camera for a reasonable price.

Captainkid 7.

2010-08-21T21:00:00

The best camera in it's class!

TOBY H.

2010-08-21T21:00:00

The ease of Canon G11 made it fun to use! I'm a huge Canon enthusiast, I enjoy that it fits my skin as well as my Canon 50D, I love that the programs are the same. The Canon G11 is a must have for those spur of the moment shots when you want to just snap & giggle and have fun!

ANITA H.

2010-07-01T21:00:00

Background: I shoot a wide variety of subjects such as portraits, landscapes, sports, architecture, still lifes, macro, weddings and other social events. I shoot film (35mm small format, 6x9cm medium format and 4x5 inch large format). I also shoot three types of digital cameras: an APS-sized SLR, a compact, and a point & shoot. I use the SLR and a large inventory of lenses to shoot just about anything. I use the compact primarily for shooting candids, travel shots, still life, and close-ups; however, it also serves as a backup to my SLR. I carry the small P&S in my pocket so that I am never without a camera. I purchased the G11 as an upgrade for my two aging Canon G5 digital compacts. Comparisons: My Canon G11 works well with other cameras in the following situations: 1. Theatre--The G11 (and the G5) and my digital SLR are very compatible for shooting theatre. When I need to shoot quiet scenes, I use the silent G11. When I need to shoot beyond the focal length range of the G11, I use the SLR. 2. Golf--While standing within ear range of the golfer; the SLR while standing farther away. 3. Landscape--For shooting test shots and the medium format film camera for taking the actual shot. 4. Still Life--For shooting the test shots and the film camera for taking the actual shot. 5. Action--For general shooting while the SLR shoots the long shots. 6. Pinhole--For shooting test shots, then the medium format or large format pinhole film camera takes the actual shot. 7. Weddings--G11 shoots the available light candids and the digital SLR or medium format film camera shoots the posed flash shots. 8. Backup--G11 serves as a backup to my digital SLR, my film SLR, or my medium format film cameras. 9. Action Events--G11 set up in one location to capture motion picture; G5 set up in another location to capture still shots at intervals, digital SLR used to take action shots. My G11 is better than my digital SLR when I need to... 1. Shoot quietly. 2. Shoot overhead shots. 3. Shoot at ground level. 4. Shoot at waist level. 5. Shoot close-ups using a tripod 6. Shoot still life using a tripod 7. Shoot without drawing much attention. 8. Shoot movies (my SLR does not do movies). 9. Shoot with image stabilization (I do not yet have this feature for my SLR). 10. Carry a light photographic load. 11. Compose using the LCD. 12. Keep my digital sensor free of dirt, dust, and debris. 13. Avoid vibrations due to mirror slap. 14. Blend in with the tourists. My digital SLR is better than my G11 when I need to... 1. Be prepared to shoot any type of subject. 2. Project a professional image. 3. Shoot fast moving subjects. 4. Shoot with a high firing rate. 5. Shoot with longer focal lengths. 6. Shoot with wider focal lengths. 7. Shoot with faster lenses. 8. Shoot with a fisheye lens. 9. Shoot with lenses that have less optical defects such as barreling. 10. Shoot hand-held at eye-level 11. Shoot long timed exposures. 12. Shoot with perspective control. 13. Shoot with more depth-of-field control. 14. Shoot in the macro reproductive range of 1:1 to 12:1 15. Shoot with a radio controlled remote flash unit and the camera flash provides the fill light. My Canon G11 is better than my Canon G5 except when I need to... 1. Shoot with an f/2 lens. 2. Shoot at ISO 50. 3. Use an interval timer. 4. Use 52mm filters. My Canon G11 is better than my point & shoot camera except when I need to... 1. Shoot without thinking. 2. Carry a small photographic load in my pants' pocket. 3. Be totally ignored as a photographer. Comments: The only reason I cannot give this camera a perfect rating is that I am reserving that rating for my ideal compact camera. The G11, however, does come close to my ideal. My ideal is a Canon G11 that has been ergonomically designed, has interchangeable lenses, has a rangefinder for focusing manually, and has the manufacturing quality of a Leica MP 35mm rangefinder. If my ideal camera does not spring into existence soon, I will probably buy a second G11.

DR C.

2010-05-23T21:00:00

The G-11 is a very good camera. But, the lag time between button pushing and the camera reacting/shooting the image is considerable, especially in low-light. You really need to be pre-cog at times to get the image you want. Also, if you need the automatic setting, it does not work in RAW mode.

SCOTT F.

2010-04-13T21:00:00

There are times when I need a small camera which can fit in a coat pocket when I don't want to haul my bulky equipment. I still want the option to enlarge photos without noise if I come across a great opportunity. I also want an optical view finder for situations where the LCD is hard to see (when the sun is behind you). The G11 fills that nitch. There are dials for ISO & exposure adjustments which are much quicker that working through an LCD menu. There are some adjustment buttons on the rear of the camera which can be acidentally pushed. You will have to be conscious of that.

Longshot

2010-04-11T21:00:00

As a former event photographer, I had a lot of small and medium format equipment piling up. Now that I use photography as documentation (for my personal/professional use), I decided I didn't need to have the myriad of supplies. Sold everything and got this camera (very recently)so I'm still checking everything out. Overall, I'm incredibly happy with it...relatively intuitive which is why I like Canon; better quality and features than my micro Elph (which I still look forward to using as my pocket-sized device); and I think it will be perfect for documenting my artworks for my website and print, travel, and the baby that we are expecting. My only complaints thus far: buttons on back (upper right-hand side) are easy to accidentally press with the right thumb as you grip the camera. AND the strap that is included might as well be a razor blade (very sharp edges that I don't want anywhere near my skin...so I bought a neoprene stretch strap and will also consider a wrist strap that fits with an adaptor).

tolpolara

2010-04-11T21:00:00

really i love g11

Ismael

2010-03-29T21:00:00

Did a nice job on a 2week vacation in Europe. It's a nice compact camera.

rozelc

2010-03-07T19:00:00

Out of all my canon point and shoot cameras I will choose the G11 if it is a important picture and I have to get it right. The ISO from 80 to 800 is very good, I even have alot of keepers at 1600 iso. I use a wrist strap instead of the neck strap,thats just me though. The control dials are so easy to use on the fly. I never thought a compact point and shoot camera could produce such great photos. The G11 just has a good heft and feel to it, this is not a light or little camera by no means. I am getting 400 to 450 pictures per charge. The 461.000 megapixle tilt/swivel LCD screen is bright,very clear and very versatile(takeing pictures of the grand kids at thier eye level with out getting down on your knees)... The G11 has a very good sharp lens,the shot to shot and flash shot to shot time is very good, agian this is coming from a point and shoot world... From using a bunch of canon cameras before I felt the G11 was easy to use. I mostly take pictures of bear in the Smokey Mountians (cades cove)and I love chaseing the grand kids around taking thier pictures.

RAY E.

2010-03-06T19:00:00

I wanted a camera that was not too big to carry around, but had lots of features. Although the camera is too big for my pockets, it is still small and lightweight enough for me to carry on vacation. It is easy to use and takes great pictures. It has lots of easy to use features and is as close to having a SLR without the size. This camera was recommended to me by two pro photographers. I'm glad I took their advise.

RONALD K.

2010-03-03T19:00:00

My first digital was a Canon G2, and I later used a G5 (I prefer the G2). Meanwhile, moved to DSLR, but found the need for a compact again so purchased the G11. It's very good, but I'll admit to some disappointments that are the result of the compact size more than this particular camera. First, while the zoom range is great, there is significant barrel distortion on the wide angle. On the other hand, if you zoom in just a bit to try to eliminate that distortion, your aperture closes some. So that's the other problem: zooming closes aperture so if you want to get a little artistic on a portrait by zooming close but keeping a wide aperture to get bokeh, you are limited some. ISO is quite good up to 1600 (although best to stay at 800 or below). 3200 can be used too if that's the only way you're going to get your shot, but it won't generate a professional quality photo. 50 ISO is nice to have. The screen is great, but I like to use the viewfinder too, and it only shows something like 75% of the frame, so that makes it almost non-usable. Macro is very good, and the image quality, especially in good lighting, is excellent. RAW capability important, but for some shots I really only want a medium-quality JPEG so it's nice to have that option too. Wide format shots kind of nice for landscapes. Video is not bad either. I like the looks of it too. Bottom line: a very good compact camera, probably the best of its kind, but can't, of course, replace a DSLR (ideally, one would like to have both). It is nice not to have to lug around a lot of gear and one can take some very good photos with this.

Frederick M.

2010-02-22T19:00:00

I am a foreigner.Sorry for some misunderstanding. Great image quality, great build quality BUT, feels and souds as a cheap plastik, you have to be very caoutious when grab and hold or using camera to avoid pressing buttoms in accidentally with your holding hand, you feel camera is not stable in your hand and camera do not find focus after you used tele-zoom, just after you switched off, and on again. Buttoms you can turn around (ISO speed dial, mode dial,esposure compensation dial)is too hard not smooth enough.The same problem with turnable LCD monitor. Unfortunately, I am a bit disappointed.

Zsolt c.

2010-02-21T19:00:00

So far I really like this camera--a lot! I've got a lot to learn/re-learn to really get all out of this camera that I can. But, even with my lack of knowledge, the pictures are great.

vermonter

2010-02-20T19:00:00

This camera is worth every penny. You got what you pay for. Excellent image quality and easy to use. It is quite compact that I bring it every where I go in case I see something that I like. I would recommend using a tripod (Monfrotto 785B - also worth every penny and compact) and Canon remote control, RS60-E3 (eliminate camera shake when use with a tripod). With this combination, this camera takes excellent photo in indoor, low light and at night. This is the photos I took using this camera [@] . This is the photos took using this camera by other G11 users [@] .

Andrew

2010-02-20T19:00:00

A great pocket camera,when you do not feel like carrying your pro DLSR. Just point and shoot, the exposure of the images comes out perfect. Much better then nothing.

Lester N.

2010-02-20T19:00:00

Purchase the G11 for my wife. Had to try it out before I gave it to her. Takes great pics and has lots of creative adjustment. Shoots raw plus JPEG. Can set on auto and get great pics or set it up to be creative. Fast on for first shot. Nice video with large display. A great value.

Dan

2010-02-20T19:00:00

I take the G11 wherever I go. It's small and portable enough to keep with me at all times. I am able to capture all those photo opportunities that I used to miss. The G11 provides most of the versatility of my Digital SLRs without lugging around my gear bag. I'm shooting more than ever and the quality is remarkable.

Richard W.

2010-02-15T19:00:00

Great little point and shoot, but there is a loss of a few features such as Remote Capture, a few less megapixels, and a smaller lcd screen. The upside is that the Noise reduction has been improved from the g10, and the lcd is now on a tilt and swivel. The low range of apertures is expected in a Point and shoot and the lens lacks any significant telephoto zoom. There is a telephoto adapter however that is not a good substitute. The wide angle capabilities are unexpected but the 58mm in conjunction with the filter results in unattractive vignetting (also interferes with the auto-focus on macro mode) The manual focus is also what would be expected from a point and shoot and the viewfinder crops out some of the image that would be visible in the live mode with the LCD. This is the perfect camera for someone just getting into photography or someone who wants a compact little backup for shooting friends, concepts, travels, or just the odd snapshot.

DARRAGH S.

2010-02-07T19:00:00

Bought just before trip to Costa Rica. Fairly intuitive to use, so I had few problems adapting to the camera. The "camera shake" warning comes on more frequently than I would have expected, so I wonder about effectiveness of Image Stabilization (frequent suggestion that a tripod should be used). Plastic mount of tele-converter has sloppy fit to camera. It is of limited value (raises normal lens from about 140-mm. equivalent to just under 200-mm. equivalent--not enough for animals/birds in the wild). With digital zoom, teleconverter got in close, but pictures are grainy. Viewfinder too small and provides no information--impossible to know how your shot turned out without having LCD open. Slow to download: a quick series of shots is possible only by using the multiple-exposure settings. I do like the possibility of 3-shots at different exposures or different focus. Fast start up. Expensive case (extra charge) is hard leather: strong, but really meant for belt--unlike typical DSLR case worn around neck. Extra battery expensive.Nice quality feel overall. Like fold-out LCD, esp. as it can be turned in to protect screen.Bought this for trip, not wanting to buy an expensive DSLR OR carry big camera and several lenses. Wish now I had gone for a medium-priced DSLR. I spent over [$]for this outfit, which is more than some of the cheaper DSLRs and close to medium-priced "enthusiast DSLRs". Disappointed especially in limited range of built-in zoom--you can't get nice shots of birds or monkeys in the jungle at 140-mm equivalent. Still, I enjoy having the camera along with me--I enjoy all kinds of things encountered and do like the possibility of a small camera that is sophisticated enough to give me nice images. Automatic or Program work well, but the options of shutter or aperture control and manual-focusare nice to have, too. I may not have had enough time to work on this, but I found manual-focus to be hard to use.

Len N.

2010-02-07T19:00:00

This is an unbelievably good camera. I bought it not expecting the clarity and versatility that it has. It seems that no matter what photos I take, the results are fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about this camera. It is a bit larger than a point and shoot, but with the results you will get, you won't mind carrying it around. Excellent Camera! Highly Recommend!

Gee G.

2010-02-07T19:00:00

Its the best point and shoot camera Canon has made so far. I have G9 and others including the S90 and they dont compare to the G11. you wont regret it.

moe