www.microglobe.co.uk www.camerarace.com The Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera has a sophisticated retro-hip design and with high-quality construction to complement it’s impressive capabilities, including 12.1MP (megapixel) resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. The camera also incorporates Canon’s latest generation of image processor; the DIGIC III processor delivers rapid performance with improved image quality and incorporates Face Detection AF and advanced Noise Reduction, which extend the camera’s low-noise performance to ISO 1600. The high-resolution 3.0″ LCD screen has a wide viewing angle and anti-glare coating for easier image framing and playback. Furthering the potential for creative photography, the PowerShot G9 is equipped with hot shoe support for Canon Speedlite flash units and is compatible with a range of optional converter lenses.

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The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS is a bit of a reworking of the SD960 IS. That model’s design and features were sort of a letdown. The SD980 turns things around, though, by using a wider lens with longer zoom range, a bigger and now touch-screen LCD, and some improved physical controls. Photo and video quality and performance remain very good for its class, but there’s room for improvement, too. The SD980 is worth the extra money above the SD960, especially if you’re interested in the touch-based controls. The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS is a bit of a reworking of the SD960 IS. That model’s design and features were sort of a letdown. The SD980 turns things around, though, by using a wider lens with longer zoom range, a bigger and now touch-screen LCD, and some improved physical controls. Photo and video quality and performance remain very good for its class, but there’s room for improvement, too. The SD980 is worth the extra money above the SD960, especially if you’re interested in the touch-based controls. For a first effort, the SD980’s touch-panel controls are reasonably well executed and the screen is fairly responsive and can be calibrated to your touch. Much like Panasonic’s Lumix FX500, Canon only uses the touch screen for a handful of shooting features, while a majority of its functions and menu navigation are still handled by physical buttons. And actually, if you don’t want to use the touch interface, you don’t have to at all. The best use for a touch screen is for …