Would you recommend the product? yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
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Kernel (uname -r):
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2.6.22.1
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Distribution:
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Slackware 12.1
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The G9 is a versatile camera. If you want point and shoot other cameras may do that equally well or better. If you are into manual or customised settings then the G9 is a step down from the much more expensive SLR's, and it has no bulb setting; a problem if you like to take extended exposures; 15 seconds is maximum (but it fits in your pocket unlike an SLR, and without too much damaged to your wallet!). Arpeture is manually adjustable to a point, until the camera logic decides that the combination with shutter speed is innapropriate. ISO settings are also selectable.
I don't think the G9 is for everyone as many of the features may never be used. If you take photography seriously, or you have a specific application, it has a place. To appreciate its features a working knowledge of photography is essential, but you don't need to be an expert. If you like experimenting then the G9 will teach you lots.
I use it for a mixture of applications, having more control over what I want to do. And it works like a charm with Linux, providing you set it up as described.
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