"Project 365" Day 30 - Old Meets New

Day 30 - Old Meets New

The G2 said to the G11 “You may have two 1’s son, but I’ll always have a 2″

Today the Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather met it’s Grandson.  I received my new Canon G11.  I am officially retiring my G2, although It has not seen much use in the past 3 years.  It’s been a great companion along the way.  Being an Introduction in Advanced and Creative Photography for me as a High School Senior heading out into the world.  I took that camera with me all over.  It has seen the Antrim Coast of Ireland, the Streets of Dublin, the many 4th of July’s, and the birth of my daughter Madison.

Ever since I received the G2 as a graduation gift from my Father, I’ve had a somewhat love affair with the G Series.  I didn’t understand the tool back then as well as I do now though and that lead me to wanting more… Back in 2007 I purchased the Canon S3 IS with it’s Super Zoom.  I didn’t realize Sensor sizes at the time or quality of cameras though and I was a bit disappointed as time went by with it.  Yes I could take great up-close shots of animals at the zoo, but they were fuzzy and not the SLR that I was looking for.   That’s when I purchased my 40D  which was an excellent camera…  Well as most of you know I finally went out and purchased a 5d Mark2 this year which is my beautiful workhorse with it’s Full 35mm size sensor.

So that brings me to now.  Though the G11 will not be replacing my 5d by all means.  It is another photographic tool for me.  I will be able to take it to places I wouldn’t really feel the need to bring my 5d.  For example the Park (sometimes)  out to dinner, a coffee shop with the wife, or running to the store.  Don’t worry though my big camera is never far behind.    Also as my daughter get more into Photography (I hope she does)  I would like to be able to let her use the G11 while I use my 5d etc.   Either way though time will tell how valuable this will be to me.

Now for a plug for Canon.  I’ve been shooting Canon for years now, I probably will always shoot Canon.  They’ve been a great company to me with great products usually.  Here’s another secret about Canon though.   The G11 is a $499 camera.  I only paid $249.  How is this so?  The catch is, Canon respects Loyalty.  If you own a Canon camera that is out of warranty and broken to some degree you can ask about the Loyalty Trade In Program.  Depending on what you have they will offer you an upgrade to one of the latest models for a significant discount.  The catch is you have to mail back in your damaged camera.  For me the options were the SX10is for $199, G11 for $249, or Rebel XS with 18-55mm Lens for $359 (a great deal, but I was looking for the small size of the G11).  So the G2 is leaving me for good, but it will never be forgotten.

Enjoy
-Steven