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Canon PowerShot Digital Camera [G7 X Mark II] with Wi-Fi & NFC, LCD Screen, and 1-inch Sensor - Black, 100-1066C001
Compatible Mountings | *4 Smile Wink Self-timer Face Self-timer |
Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Supported File Format | JPEG |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 4.2 x |
Maximum Aperture | 1.8 f |
Metering Description | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot |
Brand | Canon |
About this item
- The advanced video capabilities of the PowerShot G7 X Mark II camera can capture moments in the quality they deserve
- Features a large 1.0 inch, 20.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that helps capture high quality images and videos with a wide dynamic range. Autofocus system features tile autofocus and manual focus. Operating temperature is 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. Note charging time varies considerably depending on the remaining battery power
- An aperture value of f/1.8 at the wide angle and f/2.8 when fully zoomed to a factor of 4.2x (24-100 millimeter), this lens equipped to capture a variety of situations with precision
- High resolution, 3.0 inches LCD monitor that tilts up 180 degrees and down 45 degrees is ideal for self portraits and capturing pictures at high and low angles with ease
- Built in WiFi for on the go convenience and the ability to easily post your images to select social networking and media sites
- With the ability to shoot continuously at up to 8 fps, it can help you capture incredible images with nearly no time wasted
- ADJUSTABLE, PACKABLE HOOD | Attached, adjustable hood can be rolled into collar when not in use
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR FIT | Drawcord hem and adjustable VELCRO cuffs prevent leaks and block drafts
- Center back length - 33 inches. Handy pockets
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Auto focus | 4.4 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Image stabilization | 4.5 | — | — | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Zoom | 4.4 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | — | PROCAM | 6ave | 6ave | Amazon.com | BH 52 Innovations |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | AMOLED |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 1 inches |
lens type | Macro | Wide Angle | Zoom | Zoom | zoom | Macro |
zoom type | Automatic | — | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom |
shooting modes | C, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Self Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star modes, Handheld Night Scene, HDR, Fish-eye, Art Bold, Water Painting, Miniature, Toy Camera, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W, Underwater, Fireworks, Movie modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | — | Program | P, M, Tv, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Standard, Vivid, Neutral, B/W, Sepia, Video Snapshot, Food | Automatic |
connectivity tech | NFC, HDMI, USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, NFC | Wi-Fi | Wireless | HDMI |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | 2160p, 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
From the manufacturer
PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Illuminate Your Passion
Stay inspired with the PowerShot G7 X Mark II camera, which combines exhilarating speed and performance with a compact design. Featuring a 1.0-inch sensor, the powerful DIGIC 7 Image Processor, a fast 4.2x Optical Zoom lens and more, it can help capture great images whenever your creativity sparks.
Image Quality
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Incredible Quality
The 1.0-inch, 20.1 MP* CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 Image Processor fuel a powerful camera while the lens features a bright aperture value of f/1.8–2.8 with an Optical Zoom of 4.2x (24mm–100mm).
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Up to 8 fps Continuous Shooting
Capture the Action
Capture action shots easily with high-speed continuous shooting up to 8.0 fps. Continuous shooting is available in RAW**, JPEG and RAW+JPEG** modes so you can preserve the moment how you want.
Up to 8 fps Continuous Shooting
Tilt and Touch Operation
The high-resolution, 3.0” LCD monitor tilts up 180° and down 45°, ideal for taking pictures at creative angles. Touch-panel operation lets you access various settings on screen with a single touch.
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Fine-tune Your Images
Picture Style
Picture Style lets you choose between eight presets to help you fine-tune how your picture looks.
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In-camera RAW Conversion
The PowerShot G7 X Mark II's in-camera RAW conversion lets you adjust multiple aspects of an image.
Wireless Sharing
Share Your Passion
Built-in wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi*** and NFC^ allows for on-the-go convenience when you want to share your photos and videos with friends and family and connect to compatible devices easily.
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Product information
Auto Focus Technology | Manual, Automatic |
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Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
Display Resolution Maximum | 5472 x 3648 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 20.1 MP |
White balance settings | Auto, Daylight, Kelvin, Tungsten, Underwater, Fluorescent, Custom, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Flash Modes Description | Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
Video Capture Format | MP4, MPEG-4, AVC |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Video Standard | MPEG 4 |
Color Depth | 14 Bits |
Video Output Interface | HDMI, USB |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 45.36 Grams |
Battery Capacity | 4.5 Watt Hours |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI, NFC |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 fps |
Controller Type | Remote |
Wireless Communication Technology | BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n with NFC |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Special Feature | DIGIC 7 Image Processor; Intelligent IS |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Digital Recording Time | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In Microphone |
Shock Resistant | FALSE |
Supported Audio Format | AAC LC |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Delay between shots | 0.95 seconds |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | No |
Lens Type | Macro |
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Optical Zoom | 4.2 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 1.8 f |
Zoom Type | Automatic |
Compatible Mountings | *4 Smile Wink Self-timer Face Self-timer |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
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Max Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Manual |
Metering Description | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot |
Light Sensitivity | 125 to 12800 |
Shooting Modes | C, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Self Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star modes, Handheld Night Scene, HDR, Fish-eye, Art Bold, Water Painting, Miniature, Toy Camera, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W, Underwater, Fireworks, Movie modes |
Viewfinder Type | flexible LCD |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
Warranty Type | Limited 2-Year Warranty |
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Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year |
Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year |
Model Name | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II |
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Brand | Canon |
Model Number | PowerShot G7 X Mark II |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,749 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #166 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B01BV14OXA |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Guide Number | 1.6 to 23' / 0.5 to 7 m (Wide)1.3 to 13.1' / 0.4 to 4 m (Telephoto) |
Included Components | PowerShot G7 X Mark II^Wrist Strap WS-DC12^Battery Pack NB-13L^Battery Charger CB-2LH^Printed Matter Unit |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 85 Degrees Celsius |
Specification Met | RoHS, WEEE, as per Manufacturer |
Lower Temperature Rating | 32 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Upper Temperature Rating | 40 Degrees Celsius |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | DIGIC 7 Image Processor |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.65 x 2.4 x 4.15 inches |
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Item Weight | 16 ounces |
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Product Description
Stay inspired with the PowerShot G7 X Mark II camera, which combines exhilarating speed and performance with a smart, compact design. It can be ideal for travel, events and anywhere on the go, or as a secondary camera, and features a high-performance 1.0-inch 20.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor as well as a bright f/1.8–2.8 lens to help capture impressive images whenever your creativity sparks, even in low light conditions. The DIGIC 7 Image Processor immediately pays dividends with improved auto focus tracking, enhanced IS and superb image clarity even when shooting with a high ISO. For increased flexibility, the PowerShot G7 X Mark II offers high-speed continuous shooting up to 8 fps in RAW, JPEG and RAW+JPEG modes, and is equipped with Full HD capability, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC and in-camera RAW conversion, giving you everything you need to capture inspiring images and video and share them with ease.
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Customers like the size, quality and image quality of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's super portable, takes great photos and video, and is sturdy. That said, opinions are mixed on value and autofocus.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it takes great photos and video, has improved AF and battery life, and is an excellent image camera. Some say that the photos are not as oversaturated as the Sony which they like. They also appreciate the clarity of the images and the fact that it's the best point and shoot you can get.
"...The photos aren't as oversaturated as the Sony which I like, the IS works very consistently, and bokeh is of course great at the larger apertures...." Read more
"...I am pleased with the photos it takes. I have posted two images I took last night at sunset. I wanted to see how it performed in low light...." Read more
"...It takes great photos and video, has improved (but not perfect) AF and battery life over the original, and it comfortable to shoot with." Read more
"...wanted that camera to offer: point and shoot for simplest use; good quality pictures so it had to offer a high megapixel rating; a zoom lens that..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it has a familiar UI, great grip, build quality, and is sturdy and comfortable to hold. They also appreciate the engineering, design, and thinking behind the camera. Overall, customers say it's a very good intermediate camera that gets the job done.
"I love this camera. The quality is amazing and so easy to carry in my purse...." Read more
"...Great control set, GREAT grips, engineering, design, thinking.- Nice flippable flash, easy to bounce in smaller spaces.-..." Read more
"...It takes great photos and video, has improved (but not perfect) AF and battery life over the original, and it comfortable to shoot with." Read more
"...That drains the battery in a hurry.- Audio quality is, well, not very good...." Read more
Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that it's portable, easy to reach and set, and has great picture quality. The controls and functions are easy to operate, making it a great camera for beginners. The wifi transfer mode offers a convenient way to upload photos on the go. However, some customers report that the battery life is short but passable.
"...but all controls and functions are at least easy to use as a result of this.Cons:- No 4k video...." Read more
"...and also is more flexible, which means it's a lot easier to compose on in bright sunlight...." Read more
"...It’s so simple to use definitely as a beginner to photography and filmography!..." Read more
"...This camera does not disappoint. The photos are excellent, it is easy to use, and is really small and light.The pros:- The size!..." Read more
Customers find the digital camera super portable, slim, and lightweight. They say it's perfect for travel or around town use and works fine as a compact camera.
"I love this camera. The quality is amazing and so easy to carry in my purse...." Read more
"...But overall, a great enthusiast compact camera...." Read more
"...Weight was a non-issue, I got a small case and we clipped it into our belts while hiking and barely registered it was there until we needed to use..." Read more
"...thicker then it's predecessor the g7x and is noticeably dense and heavier (which I like alot)If you vlog it's the best you can get...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the digital camera. Some say it's worth the price, a great buy, and well worth it for workout videos, sports videos, or just normal pictures. However, others say it’s not worth the money and the user's manual is sketchy and not very useful.
"...This camera hit all of these requirements and at a reasonable price...." Read more
"Great value but missing electronic view finder. Also, the photo stitch assist in the previous Mark I model seems to be missing in the Mark II...." Read more
"...The price is definitely on the higher side but if you have the budget and don’t want to wait for months by ordering through canon, it’s worth it...." Read more
"...But,OMG,the selling price is very good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the autofocus of the camera. Some mention that it's really good and fast, while others say that it sometimes struggles to focus at all. The autofocus on the Powershot is horrid and it searches for focus all the time, which gets really annoying when taking video.
"...Video quality is also excellent and quite sharp. The autofocus is pretty good but because it's contrast detect, you will see a little bit of back..." Read more
"...Only gripe was I had one time where the auto focus was having trouble grabbing the right point of focus...." Read more
"...Auto focus was greatly inproced, though sill a bit of a hassle when on the go shooting...." Read more
"...Fantastic video qualityCons:- Auto focus is extremely slow...." Read more
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My intended use for this camera is a "bridge camera". I have a new iPhone and the requisite (meh) Olloclips for it, some Canon DSLR's and a Canon S120 for everything in between.
The G7X II is going to replace the Canon S120 in my collection as the unit that rides in the center console of my car in a case, or in my pocket at events I don't want to carry a DSLR at but still want some ok zoom and better than phone pictures.
I am writing this early review because, I've been a Canon guy over the years. Had Canon P&S units starting with the digital ELPH through the S120 , and then more recently got into their DSLRs. So yeah I like Canon, but for years I kept bought the Sony RX100's. I really wanted to like the Sony but never quite "got" it.
The G7X II, to me - while a little bigger handling than the RX100's, is finally the Canon P&S that does what I really hoped they would do. It provides some incredible pictures that are actually better than the (current gen) RX100 finally. The photos aren't as oversaturated as the Sony which I like, the IS works very consistently, and bokeh is of course great at the larger apertures. Higher iso (800 area) is still usable for smaller prints which is remarkable for a P&S of any sort. It shoots RAW fast and its shot-to-shot and burst modes are amazing.
Regarding the RX100’s, their picture quality was amazing, their size was a bit larger than I cared for but, their controls, menus, options, and design (like paying extra for a 12$ grip!) annoyed me, then the whole buying a separate external charger thing to charge my spare battery, really? I know its 30$ or whatever but it just got annoying ..they got returned. Really it was their menus and weird software that just irked me and I couldn't overlook it. The G7X bests that all.
On the G7X II , controls are great and similar to any of the other "red-ring' Powershot G series (or DSLR's, P&S, etc.).
Being able to adjust exposure comp and other settings with the hard controls while you can still use it one handed is great. I also love the fact they included a detent/non-detent switch for using the ring dial. That is BRILLIANT as heck since I can now get the stops I want when shooting manual stills, but the flexibility for seamless and silent zoom when in video. Of course it also includes the silly wall charger Sony wouldn't, and out of box has a nice set of grips on it. Did I mention the menuing, controls, and software are all Canon finally too? I mean...finally, stunning P&S photos without the Sony software layer ahhhhh.
Comparing this to my Canon S120, its obviously faster, larger, but menus are very similar. The wireless on this thing is better and faster, and smarter. The touchscreen seems more accurate in sensitivity and color, the fact it articulates for selfie and variable angle modes is awesome, didn't think I would care much but that is really handy.
I have no idea on battery life yet but the fact you can charge this via microUSB is AWESOME for me. Of course the fact I can charge a second battery in the (included) wall charger is very nice, thanks for not being weird about that Canon.
Oh the pictures? yeah...they are night and day over the S120 just using auto and scene modes. Since this is a P&S unit, I love that I can shoot RAW with AUTO settings now. Going into manual mode it becomes evident the G7x II has a bit more capable sensor than the S120, which is why I'm here anyways.
Pros:
- Great pictures.
- Touch screen that works great and the touch to focus is awesome and quick.
- Great control set, GREAT grips, engineering, design, thinking.
- Nice flippable flash, easy to bounce in smaller spaces.
- Menu's are classic Canon, love it or hate it.
- MicroUSB charging (could be faster, but its in there!)
- Time lapse mode (have not explored yet, but looking forward to it)
- Would not call it a pocket camera but it can still be fit in a pocket (its big, it will bulge some in shorts, better for a coat or vest etc. but it fits), but all controls and functions are at least easy to use as a result of this.
Cons:
- No 4k video. Amazing video quality, but lack of 4k just seems like an oversight here. Not enough to push me away, but I'd have dropped another 100$-200$ for this.
- Size goes on both lists...yes is a bit large, but all those controls and electronics need somewhere to go. It's just not something I am going to hand to my wife without a case and expect her to carry when she takes our daughter to the zoo. It needs a case, with some padding.
- Zoom (I am reaching here...just to keep the list somewhat balanced) I wouldn't have minded an 120mm equivalent here. The 100 will still cause me to keep it because I hate the digital zoom on my phones.
- Wish it had GPS or at least a compass built in.
Overall, I bought this thinking I would be disappointed and return it. Instead I was pleasantly surprised and as of this moment I am planning on listing my S120 on eBay next weekend. If you are looking for a “simple” camera that has the ability to go where other P&S’s don’t quality wise, don’t mind a bit larger camera, or just want the P&S camera that makes you look like you know what you’re doing…I think the G7X II ticks those boxes.
As I type this, my girl is at a family bridal shower with the G7X II. She’s used my S120 for awhile now and just before she left I handed her the G7X II and said don’t worry - try this one (with no further instructions). I asked how the new camera was working for her “things look better on this camera than they do in real life” , I was really expecting a “how do I” so…I guess it’s behaving well :)
I will update this in the next week or so, if there is anything you’d like to see that could help improve this review let me know.
Thanks for your time, and for reading my review today.
-Chris
1. The photos are beautiful, bright, crisp and sharp; 5-stars for photo quality.
2. Windows 10 cannot display the RAW files (it can't do the 7D2 RAW files, either).
3. Adobe RAW 9.5 cannot convert the G7X2 RAW files (it can do the 7D2 files). The Canon software I have can't do it either. How long before an Adobe update?
4. There is no setting that I can find to shoot RAW + JPEG.
UPDATE: You can set RAW + JPEG, but it's not intuitive.
5. On its own, the camera doesn't play well with Windows 10. Download the Camera Window software from Canon. This will give you complete control for transferring images to the computer. UPDATED 6/12/2016
6. The manual implies that the Camera Window software is for WiFi transfer of images to a computer. That's true, but it is also used for downloading via direct USB connection which is lightning fast, and in my opinion, preferable. Once the download is complete, the USB battery charging function will commence. UPDATED 6/12/2016
7. As usual, the User's Manual is sketchy and not very useful. It's difficult to find something specific in it. There is a more complete .pdf version that can be downloaded from the Canon website. UPDATED 6/12/2016
Again, these are just first impressions. I'll update this review was I get more experience with it.
UPDATE 6/10/2016:
After a morning on the internet, I have solved the RAW file problem. In order to use PS or LR, Adobe Camera RAW v. 9.6 is required. Earlier versions won't work with the G7X2. You can download the zip file and install it from the Adobe website. Then, depending on which editing software you are using, CC, PSE or LR, it may not install in the correct folder. You'll have to move it. In the Adobe community forum, search on G7X Mark II and you will find a post with instructions on how to do that. I would have posted the links here, but I think Amazon strips them out.
Now, I can actually use the images from the camera in my normal workflow. That's huge, and for that I am adding two more stars.
I am pleased with the photos it takes. I have posted two images I took last night at sunset. I wanted to see how it performed in low light. I did no color editing at all. I only adjusted exposure and lighting, added a little bit of sharpening and resized them. There is some noise in the shots, but the finished images are not bad. There is also some lens distortion, apparent when there are straight verticals near the edges. It's correctable in editing, but since that crops the image, you will want to add a little extra in the framing.
UPDATE 6/12/2016:
Now that I have the camera/computer environment functioning, I took it downtown with me this morning on a real shakedown cruise. I have added several photos from the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, Washington. I usually shoot aperture priority, but all of these were taken on "Auto" to see how it would do. I am tickled to death with the photos the camera is producing. There is one thing I am noticing. My 7D2 (I think it uses dual Digic 6 processors) tends to over-saturate reds and magentas. This camera is not doing that. On Auto, it is also balancing the highlights and shadows very nicely without blowing out the skies. Again I got some lens distortion, but it was easily corrected in editing. Someone here asked about focus speed. I have no complaints in that regard. One thing that is a little slow is the recovery time after shooting compared to the 7D2. With that camera, I can take several shots in rapid succession. Shooting Raw + JPEG with the G7X2, there is a noticeable lag before it can fire again which is sometimes annoying. For a pocket camera, however, that's really not a big deal. Overall, I am delighted with this camera. I debated between getting the Sony or waiting for this one. I chose this one primarily for the longer tele range and because I am already in the Canon ecosystem. Now that I have actually used it, and seen the photos it produces, I am glad I did.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
1. The photos are beautiful, bright, crisp and sharp; 5-stars for photo quality.
2. Windows 10 cannot display the RAW files (it can't do the 7D2 RAW files, either).
3. Adobe RAW 9.5 cannot convert the G7X2 RAW files (it can do the 7D2 files). The Canon software I have can't do it either. How long before an Adobe update?
4. There is no setting that I can find to shoot RAW + JPEG.
UPDATE: You can set RAW + JPEG, but it's not intuitive.
5. On its own, the camera doesn't play well with Windows 10. Download the Camera Window software from Canon. This will give you complete control for transferring images to the computer. UPDATED 6/12/2016
6. The manual implies that the Camera Window software is for WiFi transfer of images to a computer. That's true, but it is also used for downloading via direct USB connection which is lightning fast, and in my opinion, preferable. Once the download is complete, the USB battery charging function will commence. UPDATED 6/12/2016
7. As usual, the User's Manual is sketchy and not very useful. It's difficult to find something specific in it. There is a more complete .pdf version that can be downloaded from the Canon website. UPDATED 6/12/2016
Again, these are just first impressions. I'll update this review was I get more experience with it.
UPDATE 6/10/2016:
After a morning on the internet, I have solved the RAW file problem. In order to use PS or LR, Adobe Camera RAW v. 9.6 is required. Earlier versions won't work with the G7X2. You can download the zip file and install it from the Adobe website. Then, depending on which editing software you are using, CC, PSE or LR, it may not install in the correct folder. You'll have to move it. In the Adobe community forum, search on G7X Mark II and you will find a post with instructions on how to do that. I would have posted the links here, but I think Amazon strips them out.
Now, I can actually use the images from the camera in my normal workflow. That's huge, and for that I am adding two more stars.
I am pleased with the photos it takes. I have posted two images I took last night at sunset. I wanted to see how it performed in low light. I did no color editing at all. I only adjusted exposure and lighting, added a little bit of sharpening and resized them. There is some noise in the shots, but the finished images are not bad. There is also some lens distortion, apparent when there are straight verticals near the edges. It's correctable in editing, but since that crops the image, you will want to add a little extra in the framing.
UPDATE 6/12/2016:
Now that I have the camera/computer environment functioning, I took it downtown with me this morning on a real shakedown cruise. I have added several photos from the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, Washington. I usually shoot aperture priority, but all of these were taken on "Auto" to see how it would do. I am tickled to death with the photos the camera is producing. There is one thing I am noticing. My 7D2 (I think it uses dual Digic 6 processors) tends to over-saturate reds and magentas. This camera is not doing that. On Auto, it is also balancing the highlights and shadows very nicely without blowing out the skies. Again I got some lens distortion, but it was easily corrected in editing. Someone here asked about focus speed. I have no complaints in that regard. One thing that is a little slow is the recovery time after shooting compared to the 7D2. With that camera, I can take several shots in rapid succession. Shooting Raw + JPEG with the G7X2, there is a noticeable lag before it can fire again which is sometimes annoying. For a pocket camera, however, that's really not a big deal. Overall, I am delighted with this camera. I debated between getting the Sony or waiting for this one. I chose this one primarily for the longer tele range and because I am already in the Canon ecosystem. Now that I have actually used it, and seen the photos it produces, I am glad I did.
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 28, 2024
Quanto ao produto em si, foi um presente para outra pessoa e ainda não consegui saber se atende, mas tudo indica que sim. Ela gostou.
Reviewed in India on August 24, 2021
I purchased this product in October - it arrived a week and a half earlier than the expected delivery date which was a huge bonus, however when I received the package there was a minor issue that I contacted the seller. They gave me some options on what I would like to do, which was quite accommodating. Customer service was great.
I have not used the camera to its full potential yet, but I am excited to test it out more since I really only got to play with it for about a week.
I hope you will find this review helpful!