Canon PowerShot G9 Discontinued? G10 on the way?

Posted on July 26th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

I just found out today that Canon has discontinued / stopped production of Canon WP-DC21 underwater casing for Canon G9, which means that Canon G9 should has stopped production or discontinued?

G9 was announced on 20th August 2007, about a year old model…which is actually still quite new I would say. However, for digital camera…their life is usually quite short. In comparison, Canon G7 was announced on 14th September 2006, 11 months later G9 was announced. So it is about time for a new replacement model for G9 now. :)

What can we expect for the G9 replacement model? Here’s my speculations:

  • High Resolution LCD (3.0″)
  • Dual Digic IIII  Engine
  • ISO 3200 + ISO 6400
  • 14MP Sensor
  • 24mm (135 format equivalent) wide angle lens

Should be seeing the news in the coming Photokina 2008 (September). :)

4 comments.

Gabriel

Comment on July 31st, 2008.

as an artist /photographer i have wanted a range finder type of camera and the g9 fit the bill however if canon ups to the g10 and it has all the 9 has plus a better sensor i’m in. either that or the new lx3 …please some build a good old fashion artist type camera like my old school range finder…

jeff

Comment on August 10th, 2008.

any news if water proof casing for g10 ?

KhoKing

Comment on August 10th, 2008.

Hi Jeff,

No, not sure yet as G10 hasn’t really been announced.

Jerry

Comment on August 26th, 2008.

Let us pray for a more accurate optical viewfinder. Since I often rely on same,lack of improvement could be a dealbreaker for me.

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