Since the PowerShot G-series on the small image cameras reminiscent of yesteryear, with the adjuster, hot shoe and a see-through viewfinder, and is correspondingly easy to operate, to stable and high quality, I have these cameras. The best part is that they are not only beautiful, but also make very good pictures.
As the price of the G16 has now yielded significantly, I have done it to me, as the newest and not looked back. In the last three weeks I have thus made about 1700 photos in various shooting situations and the performance of the device therefore good judge. For me, this camera combines the feeling of precision and luxury. Of the power shots of G-series that I own (I still have the G7 and G11), it is the fastest and most versatile. It has surpassed my expectations and turned out to be real power package.
Particularly impressive is the excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Supposedly they should at the G15 be even better, I can not compare, because I do not have the G15. In any case, the G16 makes wonderfully sharp, high-contrast images, the resolution is also at higher ISO values superb, there is the wide-angle no discernible distortion and vignetting. The JPEGs that provides the internal image processing of the camera, are of the highest quality. However, the camera also has the ability to store RAW data.
The camera has so many technical refinements that you practically anything can do what your heart desires of dedicated photographers.
I would like to emphasize that the autofocus in any shooting situation reacts quickly and precisely and thus also allows snapshots of rapidly moving subjects. In small compact which is not a foregone conclusion.
The high light sensitivity of the lens not only allows for amazing low-light shooting, but also makes it possible to work specifically with different focal planes. Even at full aperture, the images are crisp and sharp, so that dim unnecessary for such reasons. Aperture 2.8 at a focal length of up to 140 mm (equivalent to small format) or 1.8 at shorter focal lengths ensures that can lift the level of anfokussierten subject of a blurring background and foreground even when a camera with smaller sensor area , If that's not enough, can digitally enhance the blurring effect, which is one of the effects offered by the camera, as well z. B. HDR images, Fisheye Effect, Soft Focus, and another, but this external with a (is it because at all interested) to achieve image processing program is controlled.
Of course, you can increase the depth of field by stopping down, the camera allows full access to all important functions. Besides several fully automatic modes you have the time and shutter priority and fully manual work, supported by an exposure scale available.
With the light intensity from 1.8 to 2.8 over its entire zoom range from 28mm to 140mm (equivalent to small format) camera for many photographic tasks is very well equipped. Of course you can always say that you would have liked more wide-angle or more telephoto.
A particular advantage is the possibility of two "Custom" -Plätzen (C1 and C2 on the dial) each preferred settings to save. Here, the camera memorizes even how far they should extend the zoom at the next start. And everything you changed during a photo session at the settings without saving it, "Lost" at the next start. This saves one the trouble of resetting temporary changes again.
A trifle on the edge only, but a very welcome, is the idea of the flash lock. If you want to use the flash, it must be reset manually. Is it locked, he will not flash. This reliably protects against unexpected flashes. For the first time in a small compact camera I've experienced at Canon SX230 HS and so was already excited about it.
Because the G16 via wireless connectivity features, you can transfer images even locally wirelessly on smartphone or tablet and from there to the Internet.
The G16 is also good for gaining access to the Internet. If they are registered for Canon's free cloud service iMAGE GATEWAY, you can upload directly from the camera pictures and videos on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other platforms. For this there must be a wireless connection.
Interesting may be in this context that the camera using the Face Detection even allows you to tag people.
Those looking for a truly reliable, highly accurate and quick at the same time compact camera and the slightly larger dimensions and weight of the robust housing accepted as quality features, get a very good value for his money.
I would note at this point on a YouTube video where the camera is presented in detail. Because Amazon does not allow links in reviews, you will find the information on the video below in the comments.
