Canon PowerShot G7The compact G7's rugged bricklike metal body feels as though it could weather a few knocks. The unit has a large high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD: hut the LCD doesn't swivel (in contrast, the G6's did). The mode dial a top the camera offers a typical assortment of shooting modes, plus two positions that you can assign customized settings to. You also get a dedicated ISO dial. which is far more convenient than using an LCD menu. Unfortunately the top panel lacks a status display LCD.
The G7's four-way selector button is surrounded by a thin thumbwheel that permits you lo select menu options without a lot of button pressing. And when you use the thumb wheel to choose a scene mode. a virtual dial spins on the LCD screen a nice visual touch. The G7 delivered very sharpshots in our tests, earning the best score on this measure among recently tested advanced cameras. Overall, the G7 captured a Very Good rating for image quality. We were disappointed by the in different accuracy of the G7's exposures on indoor shots (at automatic settings), especially on shots where we relied on the built-in flash. Regrettably, the autofocus was slow, and the lens tended to swim in and out for a second or two before locking onto the subject. The G7's performance on our battery tests was mediocre, CANON'S G7 HAS a helty, metallic body and a serious look. Shortcomings aside, the G7 offers generous controls and easy navigation that may prove to be an ideal combination for photographers .
Canon PowerShot G7