CANON POWERSHOT G1X (A COMPACT FOR THE MOST DEMANDING)

Buying a camera is not easy, it is not a decision to take lightly. A camera is not just a camera, it will become your accomplice in the battle against oblivion. It will be who helps you capture the moments you want to remember forever, steal scenes and landscapes so that they do not fall into the well of oblivion. Because, think about it, how many moments of your life that you have not recreated through a photo you remember clearly? And not only will it be your weapon against oblivion, it will also be your tool of expression, the bridge to tell the world everything you have inside that you need to scream. You are a torrent of creativity and you need a friend to help you channel it. All that will be your camera, you will have to choose well, right?

NOT EVERYTHING IS REFLEX IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Now, you still feel some pressure to acquire a reflex. It seems that if you don't have one, you can't achieve good photos If this is your fear, I must tell you that the photographic world is much more than SLR photography, that you can make equally good photos with a mobile phone than with a SLR. The camera does not make the photographer, I will not get tired of repeating it. It is not the medium, it is the person behind who takes the picture, who has the eye and the sensitivity. That is why today I present you with a compact camera, because if you are one of these people, SLR cameras are not for you . Yes, it is a compact for the most demanding, as I have announced in the title, but a compact one where you have everything in one, without the need to change objectives and also record videos.

TO WHOM

This camera is ideal for the most travelers, for those who do not want to complicate their lives learning to use an SLR, for those who want everything in one, for professionals who need an extra camera to carry it at any time. Ideal also for those who love street photography and for nightlife and partiers.

POWERSHOT G1 X OR POWERSHOT G1 X MARK II

This camera has a successor, which is the Mark II. However, I speak of the first, although it is older, because contrary to what it may seem, the Mark II has not especially improved its predecessor. For example, evolution has lost its viewfinder. And it's not because I'm a romantic viewer (that I am). Sometimes it is fine to shoot through the screen, but at other times, as with the brightness of the sun, it is impossible to see what you are photographing, so a viewfinder is essential, even if this is not precisely a viewfinder in conditions. There are also many users who complain about failures when focusing on the video and that, in general, despite having improvements, is not up to the G1 X. For all this, and because it is more economical, I preferred to present the previous model, the Canon PowerShot G1 x, but know that there is a later model: PowerShot G1 X Mark II . You also have superiors such as the G3 X , the G5 X or even the G7 X Mark II , although they all go up in price.

CHARACTERISTICS

This camera is a kind of hybrid between the PowerShot G12 and a SLR. Firm and of good construction although of plastic and with a retro air. Its main features are as follows:

Large sensor (of the largest of the compact ones and which is very close to those of the beginner's reflex), which translates into a greater amount of light and better image quality.
14.3 megapixels , nothing negligible for a compact, right?
ISO . Between 100-12,800. With very good results with high ISO values. The only thing is that in automatic it only reaches up to 1,600.
Optical image stabilizer . This helps a lot with slower speeds and when shooting with greater focal lengths.
Aperture f / 2.8- f / 5.8 Part of an aperture of f / 2.8 in wide angle and as you zoom in decreases the aperture reaching the maximum focal length with f / 5.8.
Video. Full HD and has an exclusive button for video recording. It controls the noise very well when recording scenes in low light and the possibility of blurring the background offers very good results. You cannot incorporate external microphones.
Two wheels at the top . Mode selection and exposure compensation.

Front wheel to adjust exposure in manual and semi-manual modes.
Focal length of the lens: 28-112 mm. What it will give you to cover most situations.

Minimum focusing distance 20 cms. If you want to shoot macro you will have to start from this distance.
Weight: 530 grs. approximately.
Articulated LCD screen . 3 inches and 920,000 pixels. It separates from the body and can be moved in all directions, which allows shooting from multiple positions. The one that is articulated also allows it to be rotated so that it is not damaged during transport.

2 shots per second (in JPG, a little slower in RAW or combined). For bursts there is no limit (well yes, that of the card ).
Battery life Approximately 200 shots (less if combined with video).
Direct printing system You can print directly from the camera without downloading the photos.

THE BEST

It is very versatile.
The sensor.
Excellent quality (taking into account that we are talking about a compact, but in quality it is above what the compact ones offer).
It works very well with low light, very little noise with high ISOS.
Good opening
Easy to handle buttons.
Minimal vignetting effect.
Good results even at maximum opening.

WORST

The viewfinder is not up to the type of camera it is and the price.
Too big and heavy to be a compact.

It is not very fast in focus or burst shot. Although between the scenes it offers a high speed mode that allows (only in JPG) 4.5 shots per second.
The short battery life.
It loses a lot of quality when it comes to macro.
The video is its weakest point, not for the quality of the image but for lack of performance.

PRICE

You can find it on Amazon for about 520 euros . The same seems expensive to be a compact but does not offer the quality of any compact

IMAGES

I leave you some sample images made with this camera, which in the end is what really matters;): And here you can see many more.

SUMMARIZING

It is not the most suitable for action sports or for those who give more importance to the video, but if you want a second camera to have it more at hand, your thing is to take pictures in low light conditions, and / or prioritize the quality over everything, you have before you an ideal option, because it is a camera that offers excellent quality. Whether or not it is your best option is something that you must decide, because there is no ideal camera but the one that best suits each one, depending on their needs, use or even budget. Here you have an interesting possibility, the decision is up to you, but if in the end you opt for it, we want to see the results! Thank you very much for reaching the end and for sharing if it has been useful. See you soon!

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