uncommons » 1D http://www.eriklunsford.com/blog on the aesthetics of everyday art, by St. Louis photojournalist erik lunsford Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:52:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 first impressions of the Canon G10 http://www.eriklunsford.com/blog/2008/11/06/time-for-change/ http://www.eriklunsford.com/blog/2008/11/06/time-for-change/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:27:34 +0000 erik http://www.eriklunsford.com/blog/?p=1284 With all of the change under way, it’s only fitting to try something new. A few days ago the Post-Dispatch purchased a set of Canon Powershot G10 cameras following the popularity of the G9 model and a flurry of online previews. Instead of lugging around the Canon XH-A1 HD yesterday, I used the new camera at the house of several John McCain supporters as they watched the election turn unfavorably against their candidate. Not only was my post production time quite literally cut in half, but I also managed to juggle my still camera and the small video camera to produce a variety of mixed media for the following day’s print and online edition. The color, contrast, and noise control (given good lighting conditions) makes my first impressions favorable for online video work.

McCain supporter concedes, O'Fallon, IL

McCain supporter concedes, O'Fallon, Illinois.

The above image was taken with my Canon 1D Mark IIn camera. The tiny G10 let me focus on developing a good still photograph for the print edition without compromising the quality through a video frame grab.

For the next few weeks I’ll be using this lovely little camera for all of my video assignments. It’s an experiment we’re trying and one I hope succeeds. Stick around for a full review and samples. I’m curious of your immediate impressions based upon this short video.

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