Canon Pixma G3000 Review

The Canon Pixma G3000 is the top-of-the-line among the G series from the brand. It boasts a complete print-scan-copy feature, Wi-Fi connectivity, and low-cost refillable ink system. If you’re looking for a printer for home and small businesses, read out the review to find out if it fits your needs.

Design and Construction

The all-in-one printer sports a box-like design and it’s completely made out of matte polycarbonate. Aesthetic-wise, there should be no problem with it fitting with other hardware. It completely blends in when placed alongside other office paraphernalia.

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If we go around the printer, you’d see the physical control buttons conveniently placed on the top right side. The paper tray is located at the usual end while the flatbed scanner is accessible when you flip the top cover. Up front shows the paper output tray and easy-to-check actual ink levels.

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There’s not much going on the both sides of the printer but just a tiny slit for picking the whole device. The connector for power is situated at the left rear side while the USB port for wired data connection is on the opposite end.

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To access the internals, the main upper body of the printer needs to be lifted up and an arm will lock it in place. This will allow the setup of the printer heads and fill in the ink tanks. The black ink tank is placed to the left while the CMY tones are on the right. The black has more volume compared to the colored inks.

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Overall, the G3000 is nothing special in terms of design. Its polycarbonate construction is also in lieu of other printers which we hoped to change soon. Not asking for an aluminum body, but rather a more rigid and solid body.

Features

The Pixma G3000 is an all-in-one printer, therefore, it can print, scan and copy documents. Aside from that, it’s got wireless capabilities through its built-in Wi-Fi. This allows it to receive commands from any connected devices, may it be from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. The setup can be troublesome at first and it’s not exactly plug-and-play but the convenience of having a wireless printer at home will go a long way, especially when it comes to direct smartphone printing.

Print

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And because it’s a printer, it can print, and in color too. Canon uses 4 inks to produce the print you need — black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. It’s a refillable ink system so there’s no need to buy a new cartridge every time you run out of ink.

Scan

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There’s a flatbed scanner built into the body of the printer which can take in up to A4 size. The speed of scanning a full A4 photo is around 9 seconds which is quite average. As for the output, our test scans comes out too noisy for our liking. Not exactly the best scanner to have around but it gets the job done. Canon also has a nifty stitch feature that allows you to scan bigger documents and have them combined on a single page.

Copy

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The copy feature is perhaps the most straightforward thing you can do with the printer. Simply place the document you wish you copy on the scanner and either press the Black or Color button. This will now initiate a scan and direct print command. We’ve noticed that the quality of the scan printed on the paper is cleaner than having it scanned from the computer. This perhaps is the result of skipping the enhancement done to the document. There’s no mean of enlarging or fitting the copied document to the printed paper, so if you scan a 3R photo, the copy will be printed as is.

Print Quality and Speed

Going to the actual performance of printing, we did some test to be able to give definitive numbers using legal size paper. Starting with the common black text printing from a Word file, it was able to print a full page in approximately 5 seconds. Switching to the color printing of the same file will double it to almost 11 seconds. Printing a PDF file containing colored images and text will take about 20 seconds per page while a full image will take longer to 23 seconds.

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All the printing were done using the default settings straight from Word and Adobe Reader applications.

Conclusion

When it comes to home printers, there’s not much to choose from. For most, including me, printing times are just numbers and will still be based on the content you are printing and also, this is not a marathon of who’s homework will be completely printed. The Canon Pixma G3000 is a capable printer with quality and a complete set of features suitable for everyday printing with a long-term ink solution but for Php 9,995, it can be expensive for some. It does come with three black in bottles to kick start your printing blues while refills for each pigment will only cost you Php 295 per bottle.

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To know more about the printer’s complete specifications, head over to the Canon Philippines page here.

What we liked about it:

  • Monolithic design
  • Wireless capabilities
  • Continuous ink refill system

What we didn’t:

  • Has the same build quality of cheaper printers
  • Complicated setup
  • Noisy image scans

The post Canon Pixma G3000 Review appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

Canon Pixma G3000 Review

The Canon Pixma G3000 is the top-of-the-line among the G series from the brand. It boasts a complete print-scan-copy feature, Wi-Fi connectivity, and low-cost refillable ink system. If you’re looking for a printer for home and small businesses, read out the review to find out if it fits your needs.

Design and Construction

The all-in-one printer sports a box-like design and it’s completely made out of matte polycarbonate. Aesthetic-wise, there should be no problem with it fitting with other hardware. It completely blends in when placed alongside other office paraphernalia.

canon-pixma-g3000-1

If we go around the printer, you’d see the physical control buttons conveniently placed on the top right side. The paper tray is located at the usual end while the flatbed scanner is accessible when you flip the top cover. Up front shows the paper output tray and easy-to-check actual ink levels.

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There’s not much going on the both sides of the printer but just a tiny slit for picking the whole device. The connector for power is situated at the left rear side while the USB port for wired data connection is on the opposite end.

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To access the internals, the main upper body of the printer needs to be lifted up and an arm will lock it in place. This will allow the setup of the printer heads and fill in the ink tanks. The black ink tank is placed to the left while the CMY tones are on the right. The black has more volume compared to the colored inks.

canon-pixma-g3000-10

Overall, the G3000 is nothing special in terms of design. Its polycarbonate construction is also in lieu of other printers which we hoped to change soon. Not asking for an aluminum body, but rather a more rigid and solid body.

Features

The Pixma G3000 is an all-in-one printer, therefore, it can print, scan and copy documents. Aside from that, it’s got wireless capabilities through its built-in Wi-Fi. This allows it to receive commands from any connected devices, may it be from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. The setup can be troublesome at first and it’s not exactly plug-and-play but the convenience of having a wireless printer at home will go a long way, especially when it comes to direct smartphone printing.

Print

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And because it’s a printer, it can print, and in color too. Canon uses 4 inks to produce the print you need — black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. It’s a refillable ink system so there’s no need to buy a new cartridge every time you run out of ink.

Scan

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There’s a flatbed scanner built into the body of the printer which can take in up to A4 size. The speed of scanning a full A4 photo is around 9 seconds which is quite average. As for the output, our test scans comes out too noisy for our liking. Not exactly the best scanner to have around but it gets the job done. Canon also has a nifty stitch feature that allows you to scan bigger documents and have them combined on a single page.

Copy

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The copy feature is perhaps the most straightforward thing you can do with the printer. Simply place the document you wish you copy on the scanner and either press the Black or Color button. This will now initiate a scan and direct print command. We’ve noticed that the quality of the scan printed on the paper is cleaner than having it scanned from the computer. This perhaps is the result of skipping the enhancement done to the document. There’s no mean of enlarging or fitting the copied document to the printed paper, so if you scan a 3R photo, the copy will be printed as is.

Print Quality and Speed

Going to the actual performance of printing, we did some test to be able to give definitive numbers using legal size paper. Starting with the common black text printing from a Word file, it was able to print a full page in approximately 5 seconds. Switching to the color printing of the same file will double it to almost 11 seconds. Printing a PDF file containing colored images and text will take about 20 seconds per page while a full image will take longer to 23 seconds.

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All the printing were done using the default settings straight from Word and Adobe Reader applications.

Conclusion

When it comes to home printers, there’s not much to choose from. For most, including me, printing times are just numbers and will still be based on the content you are printing and also, this is not a marathon of who’s homework will be completely printed. The Canon Pixma G3000 is a capable printer with quality and a complete set of features suitable for everyday printing with a long-term ink solution but for Php 9,995, it can be expensive for some. It does come with three black in bottles to kick start your printing blues while refills for each pigment will only cost you Php 295 per bottle.

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To know more about the printer’s complete specifications, head over to the Canon Philippines page here.

What we liked about it:

  • Monolithic design
  • Wireless capabilities
  • Continuous ink refill system

What we didn’t:

  • Has the same build quality of cheaper printers
  • Complicated setup
  • Noisy image scans

The post Canon Pixma G3000 Review appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

Canon G3X Review

Compact cameras are now getting more and more feature-packed that some already offer capabilities usually seen on bulky DSLRs. Such is the case with the Canon G3X by equipping its rather small body a zoom lens that is designed to be able to bring far away subjects nearer. Being a camera that is easily portable, is it a real travel buddy?

Design and Construction

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Being a compact shooter, the G3X is strict on maintaining its bulk to a minimum so we have a seemingly oversized lens attached to a timid body. It’s got an all black hue which pushes itself to look like a mini DSLR.

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The body itself is made of metal alloy which is tough and weather-resistant so you could still use the camera and shoot during light rain showers or during any instance that the weather could be a bit harsh.

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Up top, we have the hot shoe for an additional flash, the main control ring, wheel and physical dials lined up for navigating the shooting modes and different settings. At the leftmost corner we have the built-in flash that pops out when pushed from the back.

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The G3X has a 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen display for live view and media playback. It unhinges itself from the body which you can then tilt up or down as it compensates for not having a viewfinder built-in.

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As for the lens, it has a 25x optical zoom with wide angle capabilities at 24mm and goes all the way to 600mm for telephoto use.

cofAt the back, we have additional navigation buttons and another wheel for adjusting the settings on the fly. It also has a plastic flap that hides the external microphone jack, headphone jack, and HDMI output terminal that all help when shooting videos.
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At its base is the compartment that houses the removable battery and memory card slot.

Controls and Ergonomics

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G3X’s grip area was inspired from the design used for EOS DSLRs so it’s a familiar feeling if you’re used to holding the bigger, bulkier ones. Plus, it also offers a secure grip so we had no problems carrying it around even without a strap.

The control dials up top are easily accessible by the right hand so that’s something commendable in terms of ergonomics. One thing we noticed, though, was that the single record button for videos is located at the very edge of the panel up top which could sometimes be a challenge to reach and feels unnatural to press, at least for us.

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In general, holding the camera up when shooting offers a pretty steady balance thanks to the contoured grip on the right side and the kind of heft it packs. Speaking of heft, one would notice that the lens has more weight than the body itself.

Live View

As mentioned earlier, the G3X doesn’t have any viewfinder installed, so everything (from composing your shot and previewing it afterwards) will all be done on its 3.2-inch 1.62M-dot LCD.

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The display is also touch-enabled so you can navigate by swiping on the images, press buttons on-screen, and tap to focus on subjects.

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It can be tilted up to 180 degrees upwards for selfies and 45 degrees downwards which resulted to comfortable viewing either when we were shooting up or shooting down.

Autofocus, Noise, and ISO Performance

The company claims that it uses a powerful linear control mechanism that ensures speedy focusing and can handle moving objects. We put it to the test and we could say that it does focus well on normal shots, but when zooming in close to a distant subject, the camera experiences some difficulties with its autofocus when there are other details in the background. We brought this camera at a nearby park in London and tried looking for some moving subjects. Here are some shots:

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As you can see, the photos with a solo subject has a pretty good focus to it considering we were zoomed all the way. Although the shot of the biker shows that the rider himself is a bit out of focus as the camera concentrated more on its background.

In terms of noise, you may also refer to the photo of the biker and notice the digital noise present on the dark areas. This is because the G3X’s aperture is at f/2.8 on its widest but could only go until f/5.6 when zoomed in and when there’s shortage of light coming in, the ISO goes up to compensate and produce an image with acceptable exposure — hence the presence of noise.

Zoom Performance

We also put its telephoto lens to the test to see how it would fare during real-life instances. Just to get a good idea of how far away its 600mm maximum focal length is in terms of zooming, check out the photo below that’s taken without zooming in:

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See that bridge in the middle area of the photo? Here it is on full zoom:

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Another one:

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Zoomed in:

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Here’s one more sample shot using the maximum possible length the G3X can offer. It was shot on auto mode, with no tripod, and certainly no photoshop treatment.

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In short, it’s pretty crazy how far away this lens could bring your subjects right at your face. Not only that, it could also quickly adjust the settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) to match what the subject needs — in this case, raise the shutter speed in order to make the details of the moon appear.

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For people as subjects, it was also able to maintain a good exposure with clear details. The above photo was taken across a large hall when the Huawei P9 was launched. When Henry Cavill came out for a short talk, we were able to get a shot that makes it seem like he was just in front of us.

Image and Video Quality

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As for the general quality of the shots the G3X produces, its 1-inch CMOS sensor comes into play and makes sure the photos remain detailed even when zoomed in. Colors are also lively enough while maintaining good contrast between light and dark shades.

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In low light instances, the G3X still proved to keep the composure of its darks and minimized digital noise once we took over control and switched to manual mode.

Below are more samples from the G3X:

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The following are photos using different focal lengths of its zoom:

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Video-wise, it shoots a maximum resolution of Full HD or 1080p. Users can play around with how many frames it shoots per second and could go for a cinema-like feel at 24p or a more fluid movement at 60p.

The G3X also has a Manual Movie feature for adjusting the settings on the fly. Check out the following videos showing its performance during day time, night, and zooming capabilities. Be sure to switch the resolution to 1080p for best quality.

Day

Night

Zoom

Battery Life

As for the battery life, Canon claims 300 shots. In our usage it was able to last for about two days of casually using it around London — taking pictures and videos of anything interesting before it required us to charge. We would say that we’re satisfied with how well it could stretch a single charge even when it always uses its LCD for both preview and live view.

Charging takes about 2 hours to fill up the battery.

Conclusion

From its compact build and weather-resistant body that makes it a good companion for traveling, to its superzoom capabilities in an instant, and down to its decent battery life, the Canon G3X is an effective consumer product for casual photographers looking for a compact camera with a good telephoto lens.

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This camera can zoom farther in comparison to other cameras in the same range, although aperture is at its widest at f/5.6 during this operation. Digital noise is sometimes present on auto mode, but could be avoided by choosing a better camera setting. Autofocus is also generally swift, but still has room for improvement.

At Php41,998, it’s a bit pricey considering it lacks some functionalities present in its competitors (like 4K recording and a built-in viewfinder). It does have easy sharing capabilities like NFC and Wi-Fi so the company didn’t really skimp on the extra features.

Canon G3X specs:
20.2MP 1-inch high-sensitivity CMOS sensor
DIGIC 6 image processor
25x optical zoom f/2.8-5.6 IS lens
24-600mm (35mm equivalent)
3.2-inch 1.62M-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
High-speed AF with 31 focus points
Full HD Video at 60p with HDMI output
Wi-Fi
NFC
ISO 12800
5.9 fps continuous shooting

What we liked about it:

  • Compact, robust form factor
  • Tilting display
  • A real easy-to-use zoom camera
  • Decent low light shots

What we didn’t like:

  • No built-in viewfinder
  • No 4K video recording

The post Canon G3X Review appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

Canon G3X Review

Compact cameras are now getting more and more feature-packed that some already offer capabilities usually seen on bulky DSLRs. Such is the case with the Canon G3X by equipping its rather small body a zoom lens that is designed to be able to bring far away subjects nearer. Being a camera that is easily portable, is it a real travel buddy?

Design and Construction

cof

Being a compact shooter, the G3X is strict on maintaining its bulk to a minimum so we have a seemingly oversized lens attached to a timid body. It’s got an all black hue which pushes itself to look like a mini DSLR.

sdr

The body itself is made of metal alloy which is tough and weather-resistant so you could still use the camera and shoot during light rain showers or during any instance that the weather could be a bit harsh.

cof

Up top, we have the hot shoe for an additional flash, the main control ring, wheel and physical dials lined up for navigating the shooting modes and different settings. At the leftmost corner we have the built-in flash that pops out when pushed from the back.

cof

The G3X has a 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen display for live view and media playback. It unhinges itself from the body which you can then tilt up or down as it compensates for not having a viewfinder built-in.

sdr

As for the lens, it has a 25x optical zoom with wide angle capabilities at 24mm and goes all the way to 600mm for telephoto use.

cofAt the back, we have additional navigation buttons and another wheel for adjusting the settings on the fly. It also has a plastic flap that hides the external microphone jack, headphone jack, and HDMI output terminal that all help when shooting videos.
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At its base is the compartment that houses the removable battery and memory card slot.

Controls and Ergonomics

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G3X’s grip area was inspired from the design used for EOS DSLRs so it’s a familiar feeling if you’re used to holding the bigger, bulkier ones. Plus, it also offers a secure grip so we had no problems carrying it around even without a strap.

The control dials up top are easily accessible by the right hand so that’s something commendable in terms of ergonomics. One thing we noticed, though, was that the single record button for videos is located at the very edge of the panel up top which could sometimes be a challenge to reach and feels unnatural to press, at least for us.

sdr

In general, holding the camera up when shooting offers a pretty steady balance thanks to the contoured grip on the right side and the kind of heft it packs. Speaking of heft, one would notice that the lens has more weight than the body itself.

Live View

As mentioned earlier, the G3X doesn’t have any viewfinder installed, so everything (from composing your shot and previewing it afterwards) will all be done on its 3.2-inch 1.62M-dot LCD.

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The display is also touch-enabled so you can navigate by swiping on the images, press buttons on-screen, and tap to focus on subjects.

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It can be tilted up to 180 degrees upwards for selfies and 45 degrees downwards which resulted to comfortable viewing either when we were shooting up or shooting down.

Autofocus, Noise, and ISO Performance

The company claims that it uses a powerful linear control mechanism that ensures speedy focusing and can handle moving objects. We put it to the test and we could say that it does focus well on normal shots, but when zooming in close to a distant subject, the camera experiences some difficulties with its autofocus when there are other details in the background. We brought this camera at a nearby park in London and tried looking for some moving subjects. Here are some shots:

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As you can see, the photos with a solo subject has a pretty good focus to it considering we were zoomed all the way. Although the shot of the biker shows that the rider himself is a bit out of focus as the camera concentrated more on its background.

In terms of noise, you may also refer to the photo of the biker and notice the digital noise present on the dark areas. This is because the G3X’s aperture is at f/2.8 on its widest but could only go until f/5.6 when zoomed in and when there’s shortage of light coming in, the ISO goes up to compensate and produce an image with acceptable exposure — hence the presence of noise.

Zoom Performance

We also put its telephoto lens to the test to see how it would fare during real-life instances. Just to get a good idea of how far away its 600mm maximum focal length is in terms of zooming, check out the photo below that’s taken without zooming in:

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See that bridge in the middle area of the photo? Here it is on full zoom:

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Another one:

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Zoomed in:

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Here’s one more sample shot using the maximum possible length the G3X can offer. It was shot on auto mode, with no tripod, and certainly no photoshop treatment.

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In short, it’s pretty crazy how far away this lens could bring your subjects right at your face. Not only that, it could also quickly adjust the settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) to match what the subject needs — in this case, raise the shutter speed in order to make the details of the moon appear.

canon-g3x-review-philippines-sample-shot-forupload3

For people as subjects, it was also able to maintain a good exposure with clear details. The above photo was taken across a large hall when the Huawei P9 was launched. When Henry Cavill came out for a short talk, we were able to get a shot that makes it seem like he was just in front of us.

Image and Video Quality

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As for the general quality of the shots the G3X produces, its 1-inch CMOS sensor comes into play and makes sure the photos remain detailed even when zoomed in. Colors are also lively enough while maintaining good contrast between light and dark shades.

canon-g3x-review-philippines-sample-shot-forupload-3

In low light instances, the G3X still proved to keep the composure of its darks and minimized digital noise once we took over control and switched to manual mode.

Below are more samples from the G3X:

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The following are photos using different focal lengths of its zoom:

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Video-wise, it shoots a maximum resolution of Full HD or 1080p. Users can play around with how many frames it shoots per second and could go for a cinema-like feel at 24p or a more fluid movement at 60p.

The G3X also has a Manual Movie feature for adjusting the settings on the fly. Check out the following videos showing its performance during day time, night, and zooming capabilities. Be sure to switch the resolution to 1080p for best quality.

Day

Night

Zoom

Battery Life

As for the battery life, Canon claims 300 shots. In our usage it was able to last for about two days of casually using it around London — taking pictures and videos of anything interesting before it required us to charge. We would say that we’re satisfied with how well it could stretch a single charge even when it always uses its LCD for both preview and live view.

Charging takes about 2 hours to fill up the battery.

Conclusion

From its compact build and weather-resistant body that makes it a good companion for traveling, to its superzoom capabilities in an instant, and down to its decent battery life, the Canon G3X is an effective consumer product for casual photographers looking for a compact camera with a good telephoto lens.

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This camera can zoom farther in comparison to other cameras in the same range, although aperture is at its widest at f/5.6 during this operation. Digital noise is sometimes present on auto mode, but could be avoided by choosing a better camera setting. Autofocus is also generally swift, but still has room for improvement.

At Php41,998, it’s a bit pricey considering it lacks some functionalities present in its competitors (like 4K recording and a built-in viewfinder). It does have easy sharing capabilities like NFC and Wi-Fi so the company didn’t really skimp on the extra features.

Canon G3X specs:
20.2MP 1-inch high-sensitivity CMOS sensor
DIGIC 6 image processor
25x optical zoom f/2.8-5.6 IS lens
24-600mm (35mm equivalent)
3.2-inch 1.62M-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
High-speed AF with 31 focus points
Full HD Video at 60p with HDMI output
Wi-Fi
NFC
ISO 12800
5.9 fps continuous shooting

What we liked about it:

  • Compact, robust form factor
  • Tilting display
  • A real easy-to-use zoom camera
  • Decent low light shots

What we didn’t like:

  • No built-in viewfinder
  • No 4K video recording

The post Canon G3X Review appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

5 All-In-One Printers Lower Than Php6K

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Thinking of upgrading your basic printers to a modern all-in-one types that don’t just print but also scan and copy documents? It’s like having your own mini-office at home but without breaking the bank in investing on big and bulky machines.

Here are 5 great all-in-one printers from different makers we saw being sold in stores that are just under Php 6k.

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3635

Let’s start with the cheapest in the list and it’s from Hewlett-Packard. The HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3635 can be your go-to all-around printer. Its friendly design should compliment the environment thanks to its two-tone color. It also has built-in Wi-Fi, so mobile and wireless printing is possible with this thing. Being part of the Ink Advantage line-up of HP, original cartridges will last for multiple prints than the refill ones.

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We were able to check out the printer for ourselves with our review of it here and it retails for Php 4,399.

Canon Pixma E460

Canon also has an all-in-one printer with built-in Wi-Fi in the name of Pixma E460. Design-wise, it’s a typical printer with a bed scanner sitting on top of it. Canon’s extensive cloud features are onboard including direct printing from popular online services.

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The Canon Pixma E460 is available for Php 4,495. For more details, check it out at Canon’s portal here.

Brother DCP-J100

If you want a more business-looking companion in your house, the Brother DCP-J100 is worth checking out. It still scans, prints, and copies documents but doesn’t have a built-in Wi-Fi. In exchange of the wireless functions, this printer works faster with a 27 ppm fast mono printing feature. It’s also part of the InkBenefit line of Brother printers with low-cost high-yield cartridges.

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The DCP-J100 has an official SRP of Php 4,950. Head over to Brother’s web page here to know more.

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4535

Yet another HP printer is on the list and this is probably the best looking here. The HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4535 carries the same feature of its 3635 sibling, but in a neater chassis and sleeker black color. Its design is also not a traditional printer box but resembles more of a flatbed scanner. The 2.2-inch touch display is a great welcome for easier and more natural operation.

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The compact and eye-catching printer from HP sports a price tag of Php 5,420.  More details about it here.

Canon Pixma E610

Let’s step up by adding faxing capabilities to the list with the Canon Pixma E610. The all-in-one printer from Canon sports a proper design without looking too boring for a home-office. What sets this apart from the printers above is the integrated auto document feeder (ADF) and, as mentioned, faxing. Although, it’s not the fastest in its range at just 8.9/5.2 ppm for ISO mono/color printing.

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The Canon Pixma E610 (official page here) is being sold in stores for Php 5,995.

That’s our 5 suggested all-in-one printers below six thousand bucks. If you have a particular suggestion, hit the comments section below. Happy printing everyone.

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