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Canon - PowerShot G1 X Mark III 24.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4
(17 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17 reviews
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71%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot G1 X Mark III 24.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Posted by: rbobetich
from Jupiter Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have enjoyed learning the camera so far
I’m learning how to use the settings on it
No nice photos to share yet it’s a process
No nice photos to share yet it’s a process
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best for travel
on January 2, 2019
Posted by: Caro
from Anchorage Alaska
Best travel canon camera. Traveled from Alaska to Israel, Washington State, Chicago, California, New York, 33,000 ft in the air!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
who is this camera for?
on December 21, 2018
Posted by: pocketcam
from new york
i bought this, excited about the aps c in a PowerShot camera. But when i got it, i realize that unlike the G7x mark 2, the g1x can not fit in the pocket. in fact, with the viewfinder added, it is quite bulky. So if it can not fit in the pocket anyway, why not just get the M6 mirrorless (which by the way, seems to be smaller and more comfortable then this camera anyway, and is almost 400 dollars cheaper! Plus, the lens here is not very fast, so with the 1.8-2.8 fast lens on the g1x mark 2, the 1 inch is almost as good in terms of low light and image quality as this aps c anyway. So, who is this camera for? I've no idea. I love canon. best cameras in the world. But this camera I think is a big failure. My guess, they improve G7X mark 3, and frankly phase this G1X out...just no marketplace for it...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
3
They need a much better lens!
on November 30, 2018
Posted by: Theonlywade
from Boston
F2.8-f5.6. At 70mm is already f5.6! This is only good for landscape and travel photo. I was very disappointed. At this price, as top moddel for G line, this is all I get?
On another note, I dropped this at 3 ft high, nothing broke, just a scratch on the lens barrel. To be fair, this comera takes a beating and keep on taking (photos).
On another note, I dropped this at 3 ft high, nothing broke, just a scratch on the lens barrel. To be fair, this comera takes a beating and keep on taking (photos).
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Great pictures
on May 25, 2018
Posted by: JEO3
from Atlanta, Ga
Bought it just before Christmas and, as promised, have enjoyed excellent photographs from the camera. There are improvements I’d like to see; however, its compact size, rugged case, excellent low light pictures, quick focus make it an easy camera to enjoy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
A definite challenger to traditional SLR
on March 11, 2018
Posted by: jsb24
from Maryland USA
First, to set the bar, I'm a Canon guy for the last 45 years so my review isn't considering competitor products. I travel extensively and have been hauling my 5D (Mkii and then Mkiii), typically with 2-3+ lenses, and am accustomed to near flawless results. However, prior to an Iceland trip this past February with extensive hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing, decided to gamble and trust my memories to the G1X Mkiii. Over the past few years I've bought and immediately retired a variety of other Canon point and shoots (G1X Mkii, G3X, G5X, G7X and more) which didn't perform well enough as my primary camera to even make it to my backpack. Note that the G3X lens is incredible. The G1X Mkiii is as close to perfection as a 'point and shoot' can be when compared to an SLR. The standard modes (auto, P, Av, etc) and other creative modes are robust and the Scene modes are incredibly powerful yielding professional results - they are not gimmick modes. The camera performed for over 3,000 shots in extreme cold and wet even after living in my backpack and coat pocket for weeks. Downsides are few in my opinion but there are always give and takes. The lens has an ok range but the aperture range is limiting. Probably as a result of the incredible EVF, LCD and sensor, the G1X Mkiii eats batteries. Adding to the pain, the battery door is difficult to open in some weather conditions but more importantly, does not latch automatically when closed which is a significant design flaw that could quickly ruin an outing or trip in dusty or wet environments. While considered compact with a lot of power under it's hood, it wouldn't be carried in a shirt or pant pocket. In conclusion, the G1X Mkiii is not a similar solution with a new model number. The camera is unprecedented, worth it's price, and is truly an alternative to a high end SLR for typical travel needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Great Body, and build, horrible lens :(
on February 9, 2018
Posted by: racingbirds
from florida
I bought this as a compact travel. Currently own a direct competitor with same size sensor in a 23mm non zoom body. Let me say, there is NO comparison in the 23mm of the competitor and this Canon... the Canon's lens is not good. Sorry... come out with a faster lens, perhaps single FOV.... this zoom doesn't work, especially at this price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
awesome
on December 6, 2017
Posted by: stella
from Los Angeles, CA, United States
this is so cool, bought it this month! recommend to buy, so useful
I would recommend this to a friend!
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