Canon PowerShot G2 (digicam) 2001 Digital Photo Camera

[@ARIMF]

It took 20 years of progress and reaching the pinnacle of photographic evolution for people to understand that the cameras released 20 years ago were of ENOUGH quality to shoot, have fun, have great photos to remember and grow in their experience as a photographer =)

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Exactly :))

[@internetsurfer3000]

True. I think about this all the time but I needed to go along that ride of photographic evolution in order to realize and truly appreciate the innovation, simplicity and design of cameras from 20 years ago (along with phones, video games and consoles)

[@babytiny5807]

Amazingly, you don't need to spend 6k on a single camera, and several thousands more on lenses to take nice pictures. I spent £40 on a 1986 Polaroid camera (and some more for some film) and I'm taking the best looking photos I've ever taken. Just purchased this exact PowerShow G2, can't wait for it to come

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

@@babytiny5807 Yes, everybody has different experiences, and these photo cameras are a lot of fun :)

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

And if you look 40 years back you will realise that the most valuable pictures are usually made with Polaroid or the cheapest compact film cameras from people with zero clue about photography.. That was the purpose of these cameras..

[@madvelila]

This is so underrated video this should have so much more views and likes!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Maybe, thanx!

[@DieselDucy]

I love this cam. My uncle gave me his old one. I still use it in 2024. Great fun camera. Was over 1000$ and state of the art when it came out.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Exactly, it was on the top back then.. now it's just nostalgic, but the pictures are very good.

[@alubaldini]

You can make magic with lighting room

[@BarrytheSuperScot]

Nice video! The night-shot above the clouds was cool! I'm also a small KZbinr and you've inspired me to dig out my old camera for a video someday!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thanx a lot! I am just.. addicted to these digicams :))

[@BarrytheSuperScot]

@@JohnyDigiCam3000 In fact, I'm not even sure if my old camera can even shoot in RAW. I don't think it can actually.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

@@BarrytheSuperScot anyway most of the photos in this.. review were just on Auto mode, so JPG..

[@JonAntoni]

This guy deserves more subscribers! Love all the content you make man❤️ Keep them coming! It's really inspiring 💯

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I hope i will have more time to make this kind of content :) thanx a lot! 👍

[@lucyhale-fe1ds]

i love your videos! keep posting them i love to see old digital camera get the love they deserve!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thanx a lot! I will, as much as i can :)

[@ASTActionCam]

It's really incredible just how good the images appear to be out of this camera. For the time it was released, consumer digital photography had only really been around for 5 or 6 years. And yet, Canon managed to produce a feature rich camera that produces the Canon colours that we all still enjoy today. I have a 'broken' G2 in the post that cost a few euros. I will wait and see if it can be fixed. I always enjoy your videos, and the locations for your shots are stunning. Romania is such a beautiful country.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

i'm glad you like my content, thanx a lot! And yes, these old Canon cameras were top of the line when they came out... hope you can fix yours, good luck!

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

Look at the size of that thing.. It has a larger sensor than most typical compact cameras, it has a high Pixelpitch of 3,1 µm.. These are real quality specs not even a Canon S95 or other popular compact cameras can deliver.

[@mikaelrphoto]

Very interesting review of the G2, I love the night shots! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thanks a lot!

[@xTHETRINCHOx]

Same here. Same 2 G2 bc we LOVE this digicams at home. 2 Casio M2 & 2 Olympus c120 ... you never KNOW. From years ago.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Yes, great stuff!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Great video Johny! Really like the new format. Well done!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I tried to make it so i can fully enjoy watching. If others like it too, that's awesome :) thanx a lot, Kevin!

[@gregjackson11]

Top Tip: If you pull the G2 images into lightroom, and 'enhance' the RAW files, you can get a larger image, and reduce the grain a lot!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

@@gregjackson11 nice fact, thanx!

[@kylehopper2032]

I'm actually rather impressed, these images look pretty good! I imagine the dynamic range isn't great, but if you get your exposure right the colors and sharpness for 2001, and for a point and shoot no less is amazing! Great video

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Yes, i was impressed too, and most of these images were JPG on Auto Mode. Thanx a lot!

[@71bravo]

Muchas gracias por compartir tus experiencias. Acerca de las “digicams”, siempre digo que en realidad, todas las cámaras son excelentes y totalmente válidas para documentar lo que nos rodea. Por cierto, tengo una G2 plata. Me encanta Rumania ❤️ Saludos desde España

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Gracias! Saludos de Romania!!

[@Sacredwisdomoftorah]

Woww what a wonderful nostalgic video about old friend Canon G2. I had of these Canon that days. Peace

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I wish i had one too when I was getting started :)) thank you!

[@siofna9709]

Hello Johns Back in screen with the great Canon PowerShot G2 :-). Works realy gold and is a very interessting camera. Grt Ernesto

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

it is a really good camera, too bad that my battery is so weak. Thanx a lot!

[@Martin_Siegel]

I got mine before 2012 for 15 Euros. When I looked it up I saw that it was once a 1000 Euro camera. I do like thecolors I get from it. Thanks for the review!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Wow, that's nice! Thanx also for the comment. Enjoy that camera!

[@sauravbasu8805]

I had a very similar Canon a620, the user-friendliness was fantastic. Fill-flash was a pleasure, one could change the flash exposure intensity as well like exposure. There was a provision of low light fill flash setting which feature I liked most, where the camera set long time exposure( say 1/13 sec ) along with the fill-flash. Pleasing photos in the eveningtime at home or outside. The flip screen was another feature I liked which enabled me to take photos at ground level or from above my head. Macro photos ( only wide ) were very good. After about 18000 exposures, the camera stopped functioning.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Interesting :) you enjoyed that camera for many years... thanx for sharing!

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

Hi Johny! Great review! Great camera! Excellent shots! Thanks for sharing!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

i'm glad it's received well :) Oh, and as I see here, you are my first subscriber. Thanks for watching and for appreciation!

[@itsmeissam]

best review i've seen about the G2 so far!! good job! ✨

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I really enjoy this camera, so i tried to show as much details as possible :) thanx a lot!

[@3sxope417]

Great to see this type of digicam reviews. Just subscribed to your channel. Really appreciate it ❤❤❤ Send love from the Philippines

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Wow, thanx! Greetings from Romania!

[@rchlmprlife]

so it is a canon. I watched a movie and saw a camera the same as yours. very love it.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Yes :) it's a wonderful old Canon camera. Well.. two :)) Thanx!

[@rchlmprlife]

old is gold, i love the camera ❤❤❤

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

New is better, bot old is cool ;)

[@siniakpokaloryferze]

never stop those reviews, love to watch your videos, quick suggestion, maybe next video on samsung digicam? take care!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I made a samsung ES9 digicam review, the pink one :) thank you very much!

[@ミヤるい]

I bought this online today. Can't wait!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Nice, enjoy it!

[@ミヤるい]

@@JohnyDigiCam3000 It arrived today! Perfect camera (apart from the sticky grip), I haven't received the CF card reader yet so haven't been able to view the images on my PC, but I'm a big fan of this camera, including its looks.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

@@ミヤるい Great news, congrats and have fun with it!

[@lukebusellato2542]

Nice video. You have got my sub. Looking forward to more of your reviews 😀

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Only time is the problem. I have a lot of cameras to review and people like you keep me motivated to make more :) thanx a lot!

[@xiaoshuolim]

Loved this review!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thanx a lot! The camera is awesome..

[@Spheredalai]

just found out about this fantastic channel! subscribed!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

if i'm motivated like this, for sure i will improve my videos :) thanx a lot!

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

This was fantastic

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thanx, i really enjoyed making this video :)

[@Dreshootsfilm]

Great content, hope you get more traction

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thanx a lot!

[@R66Snowy]

wow amazing photos! what kind of printer did you use?

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Just a small Canon Selphy printer. Thanx!

[@dagges]

Does anyone know how to turn the main flash on the cannon PowerShot g2 in the settings

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I think i mentioned in the video, it works on some modes by pressing the flash button until it turns on..

[@mr.carnaf]

awesome video

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thanx very much!

[@billr6983]

I had one of these cameras in my hands at a thrift store. But it had no battery and I had no memory card of that type, and no way to know it it worked. They only wanted $6 for it and I have been kicking myself ever since for not taking a chance on it.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I know that feeling, about 10 years ago I was also found in that situation with some other cameras and lens :))

[@angelacruz8891]

How much memory did the CF card have ? Have the same camera but don’t know which CF card to buy

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

You need a small CF card, like.. 512Mb or smaller... the old ones work perfect with these digicams. Good luck!

[@lynettequayle1870]

I am trying to find a power cord/adapter for my Canon Power Shot G2. Any help would be appreciated.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I could also use one... but i think they are hard to find these days... good luck!

[@catalinhoca287]

Frumos clip

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Mersi fain!

[@BlueFlashCZE]

Did you shoot in RAW?

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

For some of the samples, yes.. shot in RAW and edited the saturation.

[@elevatorsfromromania]

Super video!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Multumesc!

[@ThePhotographersStone]

Awesome i have both colors also!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Yep, it's cool :) thanx!

[@kigabuma]

I have a Canon G2. I used to often use it. But now it doesn't work.

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

sorry to hear that, i also have some broken cameras... maybe you'll find another one some time :) good luck!

[@hianmikael]

seus conteúdos são incríveis! 🫶🏽

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thank you very much!

[@ThePhotographersStone]

Johny do you have the Panasonic LC5 to do a side by side shootout with these G2's?

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

No, i don't have that camera and nothing else similar...

[@andreasklindt7144]

Amazing!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Thank you! 🥂

[@alubaldini]

I found one in my house but not charger and I don’t know if work

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Yea, you need to find a dedicated charger... good luck!

[@alubaldini]

@@JohnyDigiCam3000 the case is I don’t know if is working

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

@@alubaldini without a charged battery you can't find out if it still works..

[@alubaldini]

@@JohnyDigiCam3000 I need to ask in some store and test a battery

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

@@alubaldini exactly... i hope it works, enjoy!

[@RascalKyng]

Does this guy live up on that hill?

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

That's my work place. Watch the first videos on this channel :)

[@matthewhill3192]

8:32 what location is that

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

It's just a small village in Romania, near the forest.. Neamt area.

[@matthewhill3192]

Wow what a gorgeous scene what a beautiful country@@JohnyDigiCam3000

[@sasuofficial3448]

tf this is insane !

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Yea, that's extremely cool...

[@Nastisha_Sun]

Name printer?

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Canon Selphy series (the model is CP820), older printer with no wifi, no bluetooth... but it works perfect. 😀

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

People want 100 to 150 Euros.. However observing the market, the hype IMO has slowed down.. Almost no sales but many expensive offers.. I see the same cameras on sale for months and they dont sell..

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

Maybe, the market is always changing..

[@hianmikael]

do you have instagram? i’d like to follow him ;) xoxo 🇧🇷

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

No, i don't have instagram.. follow on KZbin , thanx!

[@1lyntek]

Pls share or recommend photo settings ! I just got the same camera and I wanted the results to look like that 🤍

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I thought i mentioned some settings in the video... so i think i bumped up the saturation and contrast for jpg's, and i also shot in RAW format and boosted a little bit the colors in photoshop. The rest is just good light from sunset, sunrise or long exposure at night, with camera on tripod. Good luck!