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**rhodopsin** · 25-02-2010, 22:18

Re: G11 or S90?

I have a G10 and an S80 and can honestly say go for the G11.

My main body is a 1DmkIII and have 2 1DmkN's and numerous lenses. But as an all round carry about and holiday camera I use the G10. The S80 is good but not a patch on the G10.

Hope that helps.

**colin C** · 26-02-2010, 08:25

Re: G11 or S90?

The G11 is a no brainer.

My only criticism is that compared to other cameras in it's class, it is a little overweight. But, put in context that I normally lug 1 series cameras about, that's a very minor criticism.

Colin

**Canon-Fodder!** · 26-02-2010, 12:01

Re: G11 or S90?

Another vote for the G-series... (I have a G9 as my 'back-up' / wife's use...)

Only real 'downside' is the same with all 'point & shoot' units (even advanced), and that's shutter-lag... provided you can cope with that; off you go...

**jhdee** · 26-02-2010, 12:33

Re: G11 or S90?

G9 for me too. Use it when I travel on business and it has served me well.

jhdee

**rhodopsin** · 26-02-2010, 15:14

Re: G11 or S90?

Originally posted by Canon-Fodder! View Post

Another vote for the G-series... (I have a G9 as my 'back-up' / wife's use...)

Only real 'downside' is the same with all 'point & shoot' units (even advanced), and that's shutter-lag... provided you can cope with that; off you go...

Mark

Just to confirm that there is shutter lag on both my G10 & S80 so I'm assuming they won't have sorted that out yet for the G11 or S90.

Just a note to back up Colin's statement about weight. It is heavy'ish when compared to others and you will notice it in your pocket, but it is noticeably lighter than the 1D series.

Go for the G11 - you won't regret it. My G10 is brilliant and I take it every where, well almost every where.

**bigmc** · 26-02-2010, 18:56

Re: G11 or S90?

Thanks to you all for taking the time to offer your advice, it will be invaluable. Had a quick play withthe G11 in a shop today and found it easy to use, so I think I know the way I will be going.

Again thanks for all the helpful comments.

**rhodopsin** · 26-02-2010, 19:53

Re: G11 or S90?

Originally posted by bigmc View Post

Thanks to you all for taking the time to offer your advice, it will be invaluable. Had a quick play withthe G11 in a shop today and found it easy to use, so I think I know the way I will be going.

Again thanks for all the helpful comments.

Let us know which one you choose and how you find it.

**bigmc** · 25-05-2010, 18:29

Re: G11 or S90?

Thanks for all the good advice. I am now the proud owner of a shiny new G11.

Having taken a few quick shots at the weekend I have now downloaded them to my computer but cannot open them with Photoshop CS3 it says they are an unkown file format. All images are RAW files.

Can anyone tell me the solution to this problem?

**colin C** · 25-05-2010, 23:31

Re: G11 or S90?

There are generally downloads from Adobe, but I suspect that CS3 is no longer supported and the download is for CS4.

But no worries, you will have a copy of DPP with the G11. Install that on your computer as your RAW converter, tweak as necessary and output as Jpegs (or Tiff's) and CS3 will recognise them.

Hope that helps.

Colin

**MX5** · 26-05-2010, 07:04

Re: G11 or S90?

My G10 replaced a Nikon Coolpix 8700 (which I still have) as the camera I carry when rambling (I'm resisting buying a 65L Bergen to carry my rambling gear plus DSLR and 24-105L). The Nikon was just tooooooo slow in RAW mode (it would take 15-20seconds to write a RAW image ... and during the first half of that period you can't even take another 'snap'). So a G10 was purchased (the wider lens [over the G9] made the deal). Okay high ISO performance isn't the best in class ... but otherwise a very good camera. Just a pity Canon don't fit a GPS chip to the G series ;-)

**Muscat** · 27-05-2010, 16:26

Re: G11 or S90?

I also have a G9 which is great but a little too big to put in my pocket or keep in the door pocket in the car, Having seen some results from a friends PowerShot SX210 IS I am considering getting one of these little P&S cameras to carry around with me. It does not shoot in raw but I feel that I could live with JPG. My main concern is the limit of 1 sec max shutter and the relative long delay ~1/3 second from pressing the shutter to taking the photo.

What do people think about this Canon model?

**Gary - Fulham** · 11-06-2010, 09:14

Re: G11 or S90?

I use the G9 and I think the shutter lag is far better than the early digital compacts. I hav ethought about a G11 for the faster, wider lens as I find the G9 a little limiting comapred to the older G series (which had f2 lenses, sometimes).
I find the picture quality to be very good.

Gary

**Guest** · 11-06-2010, 09:21

Re: G11 or S90?

I recently looked long and hard at both the G11 and the S90 as I needed to replace my old faithfull S70 which I dropped and it then got run over before I could rescue it.

I found the S90 too small and fiddly so eventually decided upon a new G11 which I have now had for a few weeks.

I think I made the right decision and am very pleased with it.

Next I need to replace my old 10D with a new 7D.

Lottery win ?????

John

**colin C** · 11-06-2010, 09:45

Re: G11 or S90?

Originally posted by johnatj View Post

Next I need to replace my old 10D with a new 7D.

Lottery win ?????

John

Another option would be to mug Stan .................... careful though, he can be feisty!

Colin

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