2nd Hand G12 Query

[slloyd]

Hi, I would like to know if it is worth it to get a 2nd hand G12 for $350, still under warranty. I'm buying it from a friend and she just got it repaired (canon changed most of the internal components)

Please be kind and share your thoughts, thanks guys!

 

[trd2970]

Just spend a bit more to get a used g15 or even another 200 can get u a brand nnew g15.

 

[slloyd]

Thanks for the reply, I'm thinking of getting new g15 at $549 too. Is the upgrade to g16 worth the $150 difference?

I'll be using the camera mostly for work, taking photos for CS audits and occasionally for the vacations. The OVF is what made me decide on the G series as other alternatives are out of my budget range

 

[Rashkae]

Thanks for the reply, I'm thinking of getting new g15 at $549 too. Is the upgrade to g16 worth the $150 difference?

I'll be using the camera mostly for work, taking photos for CS audits and occasionally for the vacations. The OVF is what made me decide on the G series as other alternatives are out of my budget range

The OVF sucks and is useless. Utter rubbish, cannot help you much. Poor coverage, etc.

 

[slloyd]

Oh ok, so what other good alternatives are there if we take OVF out of the equation which is around the same price range?

 

[Rashkae]

It's still a good camera. But for compact cameras, don't expect the cheap OVF to be of any use or a deciding factor.

 

[slloyd]

Thanks for the info, 1 question i have is whether the G16 is worth the $150 difference?

 

[Rashkae]

Thanks for the info, 1 question i have is whether the G16 is worth the $150 difference?

To me, yes. The G16 has much better exposure accuracy and white balance.

But for $500 I'd rather buy a second-hand RX100.

 

[slloyd]

The RX100 sounds really tempting but I am not really sure about buying secondhand electronics and gadgets. Will take a look around though. Thanks!

 

[Yo2020]

based on the camera deal blog, g15 is $484 n g16 is $616.

 

[gentoro]

450-500 for a g15 is ok. Quite like G1x but overpriced.

If your fren still keen on selling g12 at 350? let me knw I abit tempted. My wife broke my G12 last year and hence we got S100. I so miss G12 so much.