OK – so for a while now I have been kinda thinking about getting a compact camera, that had a good set of features, that I could tote around instead of the DSLR on those outings where I just don’t wanna take the big camera. I eyed the Canon S95/100/110 series (which a few friends have and love), and the Canon G series (the 11/12/15/x) and even the EOS-M.
I got reminded of this the other day when I walked by Blacks Camera Store and saw the EOs-M kit for $300 off! Tempting! In the end – it is not so compact when you attach a lens. 
I started looking at used Canon G11s and G12s, and the new G15. While I would love the Canon G1X - there is no way I can justify the price tag for a point and shoot.
I ended up finding a G15 online at an Ontario retailer for a good price – and Future Shop happily beat the price. $396.99 + tax. Not bad for a 12MP point and shoot with a 5x zoom (28-140mm) Image stabilization, RAW capability and a hot shoe! (even HD video!)
Details here: http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=18831
I tried to make it appealing to my wife by suggesting that the aging 4mp cameras we had were not cutting it any more and she could use it to take great shots of her henna artwork with it (when I didn’t have it of course). She seemed to buy this argument, or maybe she was just humoring me and didn’t put up any discussion. 
None of our bags fit properly and so a little search revealed that many people were using the LowePro Apex 60 AW for the Canon G Series. I found one online at staples for $6! I could not believe it.
Well padded, perfect fit, with a sliplock attachment to fit on other Lowepro products.
I can’t wait to spend a little more time with this camera, I think it will be a great alternative to toting the big guns. I am also excited that it is so capable that I can jump into RAW, Manual, external flash etc.!
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