'The G12, which updates the acclaimed G11, is an option for those who want better pictures and better features than a less well specified compact will deliver, but don't actually want to go the whole hog and plump for a DSLR.'
'the camera is replete with advanced shooting features.'
'I'm happy to say, 4 months later, I made a great choice in chosing this camera.'
'Unfortunately, if you want to adjust those exposure settings, you're forced to adjust them all individually; the camera lacks shutter- and aperture-priority modes.'
'Digital IS (anti-blur scene mode) will automatically select a high ISO to help eliminate or reduce blur due to camera shake and/or subject movement.'
'By ISO 800, noise increased to the Unacceptable level'
'JPEG shooters will also welcome the new ability to completely deactivate in-camera sharpening.'
'This is likely to cause many a mix-up when talking about the camera, because the name D30 is still engraved in the memory of many seasoned photographers.'
'This system takes several readings across the frame, then settles on a proper exposure based on a digital evaluation that can recognize backlighting and other problematic lighting conditions.'
'It's not the most user friendly manual out there'