Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera Review

Unusually for Canon, who’s output of new cameras is notoriously prolific, the G6 wasn’t replaced in 2005. In fact the new G7 wasn’t announced until September this year, in time for the Photokina camera show. When its specification was released it surprised a lot of people, because in many ways it is a step backwards from the specification of the G6.

While the G7 is unquestionably a superb camera, head and shoulders above anything else at the same size or price, the slower lens, smaller profile and lack of RAW mode will deter many potential buyers from trading in their G6. Instead of the best semi-pro camera on the market, Canon has produced a well specified general purpose camera that will appeal to the more ambitious casual user, rather than as an SLR-alternative for the serious hobbyist.

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