Calling all photography experts! I’m finally
getting a proper camera and will stop posting sh*tty outfit pictures taken with
my iPhone (well, maybe sometimes) – Yoohoo! But… This doesn’t mean I’m going to
become a photographer in a blink. Oh, no. I’ve consulted my friendly
sources and they advised me to go for this beauty -
Canon Powershot G16
Features
- Sensor: 1/1.7 inch CMOS
- Bit Depth: 12-bit
- File Formats: Still Images JPEG, RAW
- Max Resolution: 4000 x 3000 @ 4:3
- Lens: EFL: 6.1-30.5 mmÿ(35 mm equivalent: 28-140 mm)
- Zoom: Optical: 5x; Digital: 4x
- ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 80-12800
- Exposure Metering: Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot
- Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Discreet, Hybrid Auto, Manual, Movie, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
- White Balance Modes: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten, Underwater
- Burst Rate: Up to 12.2 fps for up to 6 frames
- Built-in Flash: Yes
- Effective Flash Range: Wide 1.64 - 22.97 inch (0.5 - 7 m)
- External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe
- Video Recording: Yes, NTSC/PAL
- Audio Recording: Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo,
- Viewfinder Type: Optical
- Screen: 3.0 inch LCD Rear Screen (922,000 pixels)
- Screen Coverage: 100%
- Connectivity: HDMI C (Mini)
- Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Battery: 1x NB-10L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.4VDC, 920mAh
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.3 x 3.0 x 1.6/ 108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3 mm
- Weight: 12.56oz /356g CIPA standard
- Sensor: 1/1.7 inch CMOS
- Bit Depth: 12-bit
- File Formats: Still Images JPEG, RAW
- Max Resolution: 4000 x 3000 @ 4:3
- Lens: EFL: 6.1-30.5 mmÿ(35 mm equivalent: 28-140 mm)
- Zoom: Optical: 5x; Digital: 4x
- ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 80-12800
- Exposure Metering: Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot
- Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Discreet, Hybrid Auto, Manual, Movie, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
- White Balance Modes: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten, Underwater
- Burst Rate: Up to 12.2 fps for up to 6 frames
- Built-in Flash: Yes
- Effective Flash Range: Wide 1.64 - 22.97 inch (0.5 - 7 m)
- External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe
- Video Recording: Yes, NTSC/PAL
- Audio Recording: Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo,
- Viewfinder Type: Optical
- Screen: 3.0 inch LCD Rear Screen (922,000 pixels)
- Screen Coverage: 100%
- Connectivity: HDMI C (Mini)
- Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Battery: 1x NB-10L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.4VDC, 920mAh
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.3 x 3.0 x 1.6/ 108.8 x 75.9 x 40.3 mm
- Weight: 12.56oz /356g CIPA standard
My demands were:
- Easy to use - there's no worse than buying something to then realise you need a degree in engineering to be able to use it.
- Professional photos - You know, models are really pretty but it does help a fair bit when the pictures are taken with a good camera that blurs the background and make them look super awesome.
- Acceptable videos - If it's an investment, may as well be 2 in 1 and serve as an amateur filming camera for great holiday videos!
- SUPER easy to transfer - Yep, it does have WiFi so I can upload my photos onto my laptop without any weird cables (that are ridiculously easy to forget at home!) and it also has a mega app that somehow transfers them to your iPhone too (still to be assessed, believe it when I see it...).
- Good size - I do want to look cool with a Canon but let's face it, there is no way I was going to carry a massive brick in my bag every day to snap my outfits all the time. We do like big handbags but they don't necessarily have to be heavy enough to break your arm.
I think I'm being quite a good customer here. At least I know what I want...! Now the bad news is: this baby is outrageously cheaper in New York which means I'm going to have to wait 3 whole months to have it (!!!). In the meantime, can some experts that happen up pop by tell me if it's, in fact, a good choice? Pretty please?
I'm going to pass this one to an expert... wait a moment mary ;) big kiss from portugal! JU Ps - Keep going! The Blog is awesome, as we could predict! Afterall it's all you!! :)
ReplyDeleteHA you are too funny! Thanks babe, you're the sweetest <3 give me ideas as well! Beijinhoss
DeleteOk, you can buy it! For more advice, you need to reach him on facebook. He owns a vintage shop in Porto, that sells mainly cameras! You can see it here: https://www.facebook.com/maquinasoutrostempos?fref=ts
ReplyDeletePerfect! Only you to have a friend that owns a vintage shop in the other side of the country!! Miss you x
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