Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCD

All have written in detail about the camera. For me a major disappointment was G11's inability to shoot E-TTL with external flash in Manual Mode! Once the camera is in Manual mode, the external flash automatically turns into Manual mode... any flash even 580EXII.

Pictures are awesome though!!

I bought this camera for my son who is an outdoor enthusiast and a snowboarder. This camera had been recommended to him by another snowboarding friend. Since receiving the camera, Michael has produced incredible photos. The camera's ability to stop action and provide clear photos is amazing. I only wish I could include a photo to demonstrate. The only negative comment that I have is it was not clear that it did not include a memory card. I think for that kind of money it should have included one.

I got a G11 after using a Canon A610 for 8 years (it finally developed a small flaw on the CCD). I am a fairly "rough" camera user in that I carry my camera on my belt in rain, snow, cold, and heat while hiking, climbing, off-trail scrambling, kayaking, etc. The G11 is definitely the second best camera I have ever owned (OK, here is the scale, I shot with a Mamiya 7 for several years and out of nostalgia it will always be my "favorite" camera). The G11 is a great compromise between durability, useability, and creative flexibility.

In my mind, the G11 really stands out for the following reasons:
1) Great picture quality when shooting in the program mode
2) Most of the key features I use are one button away (as opposed to several menus down). This includes flash control. self timer (for when I put the camera on a Gorilla pod), +/- exposure, ASA, macro, etc.
3) Battery life (I am amazed at how long the battery lasts, I had intended to buy a second battery but do not need it. I did not need a recharge after 300 photos over two months and recently ran it dry after 200 photos, 30 minutes of video, and probably 30-45 minutes of screen review time. The screen was on throughout.
4) Large, clear screen. This is beautiful and I feel spoiled. I did put a screen protector on it (if you do, get a GPS one. The first one I tried, for a PDA, resulted in some strange polarization issues but the GPS one works great.
5) Key creative features such as the ability to move the focus/exposure frame, flash power, full manual, etc.

One key disadvantage of the G11 (like most reflex cameras) is the complication in using filters. I am trying an aftermarket device for filters and it works, but is a bit cumbersome.

I have a little camera bag that fits on my belt and the G11 tucks away nicely. I wore it full time for over a week with little or no interference. One nice bonus, I did not expect, on the G11 is the outstanding video it takes. It shoots in .mov and does a nice 720x480. I have stopped carrying a flip camera and find myself taking more video because it is so convenient. The sound for the video is amazing as well, actually rivals the Zoom recorder I use.

I highly recommend this camera for anyone whose image does not require a giant SLR hanging around their neck.

I find this camera easy to use and and very pleased with the picture quality.

I had a Sony Cyber Shot that my wife and I purchased 7 years ago, I liked it, thought it took decent pics. My wife always complained, she didn't like the camera, she thought the photo quality was lacking. We got this camera, wife loves it, I love it - tons of features that are easy to use. I cannot wait to see what it can do once I actually learn how to use it properly. So far, using it as just a point and shoot. It does great! There are many other features that we will use and try out, but it does the job!