On the verge of G9

[cshontz]

You might be familiar with my "not-quite-happy-w/-DSLR-want-P&S" plight that I've been suffering from for... nearly a year now. Well, I'm almost ready to bite the bullet on a G9, to supplement my XTi.

I haven't pulled the trigger because we're recovering financially from two job transitions, and haven't quite established a comfortable paycheck rhythm yet. Basically, I can do it - but I shouldn't.

The thing is, my XTi and equipment, if I sold it, could easily fund a G9 (or G10 lol) and accessories such as an underwater housing and Lightroom. I'm tempted to think I'd use the G9 more than the XTi, and that the XTi would fall by the wayside, in which case I'd sell my XTi and lenses without hesitation.

However, I don't want to sell it preemptively and then regret it. On the other hand, I feel guilty about spending money on an additional camera.

I love photography, but I primarily shoot stuff and places. I don't make an effort to be artistic, just look for good IQ. Since I've been kayaking, I take my wife's SD630 which I enjoy using.

Since I tend to make hasty buying/selling decisions, and am generally a basket-case, if you guys could recommend a course of action, that'd rock! :wings:

 

[Michael Slade]

Buy a used G7, do the firmware hack, be able to shoot RAW for Lightroom, and be happy keeping your other equipment.

There is a G10 in the near future, so you may find prices for older cameras plummeting.

I love it when I see new cameras being released and have NO intention on buying one. It is an empowering feeling.

As for not making hasty purchasing decisions...I say you promise yourself to make the desicion on X/Y/ZZZZ date. Putting it off a while is always a good thing.

 

[Jacket]

The G9 was on sale this weekend for $429 at Circuit City

 

[Topmounter]

I'm taking tons more pictures now that I've purchased a Canon SD800is that fits neatly into the padded phone pouch of my Camel Back or in the top console compartment of my LC. Battery life is spectacular and I haven't come close to filling up my 16GB memory card between uploads.

I almost bought a Rebel XT, but finally came to the realization that the majority of my best and most unique photo opportunities occur when it would be impractical or outright impossible to carry and/or wield a DSLR, lenses, etc.

If I keep using my 800, iPhoto and Flickr the way I am, then I think I might be able to justify a G9/10, Aperture and a move to shooting RAW.