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Canon - PowerShot G16 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
75%of customers recommend this product.
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12 out of
16)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot G16 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
2
1 Week Wonder
on April 24, 2014
Posted by: biginabox
from London
Within a week of opening the box, my Powershot (G16) failed, again. because of its fragile lens construction. My former G10 succumbed to 'lens error' after 3 years, the G16, which is noticeable flimsier, lasted a week of light use, handling with kid gloves.
Also, the battery life is much shorter. And the case gets worryingly hot after only an hour's intermittent use.
If you want a camera for cocktail parties and christenings, the G16 is the ultimate tool. But as a practical camera for everyday use, forget it. With less reliance on motorisation, and a simple lens filter thread, it could be a viable option for serious street photography and documentary work. But since it seems to have a design fault, either in the dust seals or the lens blades, or both, it will always be too much worry for the price.
Also, the battery life is much shorter. And the case gets worryingly hot after only an hour's intermittent use.
If you want a camera for cocktail parties and christenings, the G16 is the ultimate tool. But as a practical camera for everyday use, forget it. With less reliance on motorisation, and a simple lens filter thread, it could be a viable option for serious street photography and documentary work. But since it seems to have a design fault, either in the dust seals or the lens blades, or both, it will always be too much worry for the price.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Short battery life, Flimsy Construction, excess heat during moderate use, over mechanised
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
my best puchase ever
on March 13, 2015
Posted by: hig
from fort lee, nj
great product,combining the top classic technology of past with the new digital technology, having a very light weight. EXCELLENT !
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Great
on July 10, 2015
Posted by: David
from Vacaville ca
I love my caram it take great photos and at night great thing have
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
1
Fails to connect to camera for any reason
on May 3, 2021
Posted by: LostPhotosInSac
from Sacramento, CA
After taking a few hundred pictures the camera can not longer be seen via a USB cable. The photos can not be downloaded. The camera is unable to communicate.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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