Shouldn't the G11 feature a pop-up flash?? I would like to hear your opinions. I currently have the Canon SX110, and looking for a little better (and easier) control and more features = G11.However, there is one thing I love, love, love of the SX110, that I have total manual control of the flash - if I need a flash I just pop/open the flash, and if not I just close it. No need to play around with buttons.One of the major reasons I love the G11 so much is that the most important controls / settings are always ready at your finger tips. I really think that in addition to all handily available settings on the G11, the flash should be designed in the same way as my SX110 (not AUTO pop-up like the SX200, but MANUAL pop-up). (The S90 Also feature a pop-up flash, but I don't know if it is automatic or manual).What do you guys think? Shouldn't the G11 feature a pop-up flash?? I would like to hear your opinions. I currently have the Canon SX110, and looking for a little better (and easier) control and more features = G11. » Read More Shouldn't the G11 feature a pop-up flash?? I would like to hear your opinions. I currently have the Canon SX110, and looking for a little better (and easier) control and more features = G11.However, there is one thing I love, love, love of the SX110, that I have total manual control of the flash - if I need a flash I just pop/open the flash, and if not I just close it. No need to play around with buttons.One of the major reasons I love the G11 so much is that the most important controls / settings are always ready at your finger tips. I really think that in addition to all handily available settings on the G11, the flash should be designed in the same way as my SX110 (not AUTO pop-up like the SX200, but MANUAL pop-up). (The S90 Also feature a pop-up flash, but I don't know if it is automatic or manual).What do you guys think? « Show Less
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A lot of cameras have been returned because the pop up flash is broken. I vote for built in flashes and viewfinders to comliment the LCD screen.
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The G11 has a fairly quick way to adjust flash settings on the fly, using the quad-wheel. One press of the quad-wheel to the right brings up the flash menu; pick your desired mode for flash and you're done! Complete control. And having it built in means that the G11 has one less part to break (as opposed to pop-up flashes).
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I too, have the open button that I slide and the flash comes on automatically. I changed my battery before I thoroughly tested mine but the problem with mine was the zoom would no longer retract. I finally just gave up and got a used one which I am totally happy with now. Like Ms. Jump stated though, Kodak has excellent customer service. Sorry, I wasn't much help on your issue.
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I concur with the answers given by Dean and Stephen. The positioning of the controls and the size in general are too different. I cannot agree with Dean's comment, however. I have been using this housing with my G11 for several years now, have traveld quite a bit with it, and am very satisified with both camera and housing.
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I've had my s120 since February, I had an old s720 before. The 120 is pretty incredible with it's faster lens, the only thing I have to adjust is that often in Auto mode I'll need a flash to illuminate my subject due to lighting and I'll have to switch over to "SCN" (scene) mode and select portrait, once there I have to pop-up the flash and then set the flash to always flash and not auto. Then it delivers an awesome pic... On a side note, I had to dig down into the settings and set the flash intensity to medium. An extra battery would be handy, I'd also get one of those little tripod to lash to a poll or set on a table. :) I've had my s120 since February, I had an old s720 before. The 120 is pretty incredible with it's faster lens, the only thing I have to adjust is that often in Auto mode I'll need a flash to illuminate my subject due to lighting and I'll have to switch over to "SCN" (scene) mode and select portrait, once there I have to pop-up the flash and then set the flash to always flash and not auto. Then it delivers an awesome pic... On a side note, I had to dig down into the settings and set the flash intensity to medium. An extra battery would be handy, I'd also get one of those little... » Read More I've had my s120 since February, I had an old s720 before. The 120 is pretty incredible with it's faster lens, the only thing I have to adjust is that often in Auto mode I'll need a flash to illuminate my subject due to lighting and I'll have to switch over to "SCN" (scene) mode and select portrait, once there I have to pop-up the flash and then set the flash to always flash and not auto. Then it delivers an awesome pic... On a side note, I had to dig down into the settings and set the flash intensity to medium. An extra battery would be handy, I'd also get one of those little tripod to lash to a poll or set on a table. :) « Show Less
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I usually do an immense amount of research before purchasing a product because I despise having useless pieces of equipment around me when I could just do the research and purchase once. I absolutely love my Canon 100mm macro lens and have found no need to purchase the Canon ring flash. Unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket I would advise against purchasing a ring flash, plus if you want to experiment, there are a ton of DIY methods of putting together a ring flash just to see if the effect is worth the purchase of a more expensive unit. Another con of the ring flash is that it uses an inordinate amount of power. I like to carry the minimal amount of equipment as often as possible. I'm out in the desert hiking here and there. It gets hot and I want to use all my energy on the nature around me. I don't want to hear the voice in my head that complains of the extra weight of extra batteries, a bulky ring flash etc. I purchased a dedicated regular flash (model doesn't matter, just the best that you can afford) that I can use as a slave to the pop up flash that's on the camera. I find that with a few tweaks on my part, such as using a piece of paper or reflector to bounce color, darkness or lightness onto the subject can do the job I want just as well. Now git out there and use that 100mm macro! What have you been waiting for?!
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I would love to hear about a review of this sigma vs the canon flashes. as i have a sx20 and i need a large flash for large dim rooms.
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Yes, I do so all the time. In fact, I have not had much luck figuring out using this flash on camera and getting the control over exposure I need. However, I pound on it all night long off camera using Nikon's AWL to control it in TTL mode and sometimes manual mode. It's well worth the money unless it's your first and only flash then I suggest getting a Nikon flash or something else like a Phottix maybe although I have not tested one of those they seem well respected by the brand worshippers who prefer the camera brand :) I have not tested the flash responding to a Canon camera but when am around a Canon user I will give it a try. I leave it in cn mode (Canon and Nikon) and it works just fine as a remote flash.
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Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera is the best bargain I've ever seen Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera... » Read More Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera is the best bargain I've ever seen « Show Less
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I prefer the flash being integrated with the camera, not a mechanical popup. Maybe in future models, they will improve it.
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Hi Doug, I am using this device on my Nikon D800 and the only button that you can't access is the flash/bracket button. You can still access the button to pop up your on camera flash though. I got this to replace the one I had for my Nikon D7000 that mounted on the hot shoe because it was not compatible with my D800. I don't see that not having access to the on camera flash is a problem because you couldn't even use the on camera flash with the hot shoe mounted device anyway.
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I started with a G9, then got a G10, then picked up a G11 at a sale, and now a G15. I still have them all except the G9. This case fits them all. I'd like to know if it fits the Canon G1x. Anybody?
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Hello,Please make sure the flash is attached appropriately to your cameras hotshoe, next select a mode on the camera that is either manual, shutter priority or aperture priority. If your flash is attached to the hot shoe, it may be that you are using one of the cameras program modes that supports the auto pop up flash. You camera manual should explain this in more detail.
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This Fuji S700 camera uses only the pop up flash for indoor photos. If you need more light or you are trying to light a larger area find a digital camera with a hot shoe/flash synch terminal. The Olympus C4000 has the capability to synch with an external flash source if you purchase the optional small synch adapter cable. I use my Olympus for eBay photos with external strobes and it works great! You can use the S700's flash to trigger external strobe units too, but red eye can be a problem with this camera so you would have to experiment around. Good luck! The Fuji offers one primary feature - the super zoom lens (10X) and is designed to attract the perceived (by Fuji) wave of consumers. It is deficient in other areas, but everything in life (and photography) is a trade off. Fuji makes other cameras that take much better quality images,but at a greater price. You might call the S700 a "Christmas" special.....Again the primary sales feature of this camera is the zoom (not picture quality)! I would suggest you buy it from Amazon and try it out..... Good luck, Jim
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TechWriter,I've noticed several posts on various forums that give me the impression that a user is "de-activating" the flash, even though they are in the IA flash mode. Have you noticed a button or mode that could have been used unintentionally. FZ controls are often "layered" and a new user wouldn't recognize that. One user was going to return the camera because the flash stopped working, and then remembered they had activated a mode or setting for testing and it had de-activated the flash. It took her several days to discover it. I can't remember what she did, but it didn't seem related to flash at all. A "burst" setting perhaps? I would have never guessed it had anything to do with the flash. TechWriter,I've noticed several posts on various forums that give me the impression that a user is "de-activating" the flash, even though they are in the IA flash mode. Have you noticed a button or mode that could have been used unintentionally. FZ controls are often "layered" and a new user wouldn't recognize that. One user was going to return the camera because the flash stopped working, and then remembered they had activated a mode or setting for testing and it had de-activated the flash. It took her several days to discover it. I can't... » Read More TechWriter,I've noticed several posts on various forums that give me the impression that a user is "de-activating" the flash, even though they are in the IA flash mode. Have you noticed a button or mode that could have been used unintentionally. FZ controls are often "layered" and a new user wouldn't recognize that. One user was going to return the camera because the flash stopped working, and then remembered they had activated a mode or setting for testing and it had de-activated the flash. It took her several days to discover it. I can't remember what she did, but it didn't seem related to flash at all. A "burst" setting perhaps? I would have never guessed it had anything to do with the flash. « Show Less
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M. Dean, can you elaborate a bit? I'm having the identical dilemma. Never owned a digital camera, and the SX110 looks neat, but am thrown by lack of viewfinder and bulkiness.
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Myrna, Have you gotten your camera, yet? If so, what do you think of it? This would be my first digital camera, and what attracts me to this is that it has manual controls. I would be learning photography on it, so I figure I should have manual and auto controls. I am looking to get a Panasonic because a sales person at Best Buy raved about them and said they have the best lenses. To be honest, I know practically nothing about photography, but have had an interest in it for many years. Do you think this camera would be a good plact to start, at least digitally? Thanks, M
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no support rep here either. And I havn't tested a p&s; this small for a long time. All cameras can perform well, you do have to read the manual, and practice, plus read tutorials which help improve the quality of your work. I bought the sx230 because Canon has a good reputation for their point and shoots and I wantede the "small 14x" option. Has nothing to do with fan clubs. If you have a problem you should send it back to Canon and if they can't fix it they will give you a new one if it's still under warranty. Good luck to you, cdowner! No, I do not sell for Canon. Wish I did! lol no support rep here either. And I havn't tested a p&s; this small for a long time. All cameras can perform well, you do have to read the manual, and practice, plus read tutorials which help improve the quality of your work. I bought the sx230 because Canon has a good reputation for their point and shoots and I wantede the "small 14x" option. Has nothing to do with fan clubs. If you have a problem you should send it back to Canon and if they can't fix it they will give you a new one if it's still under warranty. Good luck to you, cdowner! No, I do not sell for Canon. Wish I... » Read More no support rep here either. And I havn't tested a p&s; this small for a long time. All cameras can perform well, you do have to read the manual, and practice, plus read tutorials which help improve the quality of your work. I bought the sx230 because Canon has a good reputation for their point and shoots and I wantede the "small 14x" option. Has nothing to do with fan clubs. If you have a problem you should send it back to Canon and if they can't fix it they will give you a new one if it's still under warranty. Good luck to you, cdowner! No, I do not sell for Canon. Wish I did! lol « Show Less