Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]CANON POWERSHOT G5 DIGITAL CAMERA, black. If you do not have a digital camera, this is a good starter for a photographer who needs both features and capabilities. This is my first serious digital camera. When I showed it to Ted Grant, he bought one as his first digital. The size and hold is about the same as a Leica M camera with an M Grip attached. The G5 has 5MP with images up to 2592x1944 pixels. It makes great prints up to 11 x 14 inches. Includes an "it-never-slips" UpStrap, rechargeable BP-511 battery, A/C charger and 512MB CF card that will hold up to 199 JPEGs. The zoom lens is 35mm film equivalent of 35mm f/2.0 to 140mm f/3.0. Optical zoom viewfinder plus an articulated 1.0 x 1.8-inch LCD. Exposure control is by full Auto. Program AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE and full manual. Auto and manual focus. Auto and adjustable white balance, 2 Custom settings programs. Records JPEG and RAW files. Single shot or 2 continuous shooting modes. The rechargeable BP-511 battery will last for up to 450 exposures with the LCD on and for over 1,000 with the LCD off. Output is by USB, Picture Transfer Protocol and AV to NTSC or PAL (as selected) TV. The G5 has a lot of advanced features: both auto exposure and auto focus bracketing, built-in ND filter, built-in intervalometer, and 1st and 2nd curtain flash synch. The articulated LCD is a feature I wish my DSLR had. It flips out and turns to any direction. Great for low-level and overhead shots, copying, and turning around for self-portraits. The G5 has auto rotate so vertical pictures are shown with correct orientation in the LCD. The special panoramic program shows 30% overlap to make alignment and stitching easy. The Canon Lens converters listed below are sold separately but work well with the G5. Camera size is 4.8 x 2.9 x2.8 inches and weighs 1 pound 3 ounces. There is a remote control--which I could never get to work. The G5 outfit includes 2 Software CDs, 2 instruction books, Quick Start Guide, System Map, USB and AV connector cables. I enjoyed using this camera since if felt much like a Leica M in my hand and had a 35mm f/2.0 lens equivalent. I paid $629 new. The G5 is currently selling on The Internet used for $169 to $499 depending on condition. This camera's condition: VG+ with 2 small marks on body and 1 on the lens barrel. The glass is clean and clear with no marks. Everything seems to work OK. My asking price: $150.00 complete now reduced to $135.00 CANON LENS CONVERTERS and CANON CP PRINTER Canon WC-DC58N Wide Angle Converter with box. Converts G5 lens 0.7X from 35mm to 28mm equivalent lens. Requires Canon Lens Adapter LA-DC58B. This lens converter works with Canon G3, G5 and G6 cameras. Also with Canon A710, A700, A640 and A630 cameras. Condition EXC++. Price new: $149. My asking price: $59.00 now reduced to $49.00. Canon TC-DC58N Tele Converter with box. Converts G5 lens 1.75X to 250mm equivalent lens. Requires Canon Lens Adapter LA-DC58B. This lens converter works with Canon G3, G5 and G6 cameras. Condition EXC++. Price new: $109. My asking price: $59.00 now reduced to $49.00 Canon LA-DC58B Conversion Lens Adapter with box. Required to use either the WC-DC58N or TC-DC58N listed above. Works with Canon G3, G5 and G6 cameras. Also can be used to mount 58mm filters, CU lenses, and accessories. Condition EXC++. Price new: $24--$29. My asking price: $19.00. SPECIAL LUG DEAL #1: Both lens converters and lens adapter for $105.00--saving over 10% SPECIAL LUG DEAL #2: Canon G5 camera complete with wide angle and telephoto lens converters and lens adapter for $215.00--saving over 15%. CANON CP-200 Photo Printer. This printer uses Canon dye-sub printing materials to make 300 dpi 4 x 6-inch postcards and 2 x 3-inch wallet prints. Prints come out dry with a clear UV protection layer in about 80 seconds. You can print directly from the Canon G5 and any other camera with Pict Bridge technology. You can also print from your computer. Printing outfit includes instruction book, CP Printer Solution CD software, USB cable, AC power pack and AC connector, and printing materials to make 36 4 x 6 postcards (Retail value $10.00), printing head cleaner. Size: 6 ? X 4 x 2 inches, about the size of a book. I have taken this printer on may trips to make prints for people minutes after shooting. People are amazed and surprised to see that the back of the prints are real postcards, ready for addressing and mailing. Never buy postcards again; make your own! Condition: EXC++. Selling used online (without printing materials) for $79. My asking Price: $59.00 now reduced to $49 -- complete with materials for 36 prints. SPECIAL LUG DEAL #3: Canon G5 Camera outfit complete, wide angle and telephoto lens converters, converter lens adapter plus CP-200 printer outfit complete for only $245.00. This saves $66.00 over separate prices. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me at kenlass@gate.net <mailto:kenlass@gate.net> or at 1-561-732-6104 or by FAX to 1-561-732-0982. All equipment is sold with 10-days (after receipt) full return privileges as long as all parts and packaging are returned in original condition. Prices shown are plus shipping from Boynton Beach, Florida. Payment in US dollars can be via money order, cashiers or bank check or by personal check. If paid by personal check, items will be shipped after check clears final bank approval. Pay Pal accepted but please add 3% to help cover their commission. Ken Lassiter, Boynton Beach, FL