Paul Marbs , Feb 22, 2008; 05:48 a.m.
I've just bought a G9 but I'm so scared of it being superceded and losing money
on it that I'm going to sell it and wait for the G10. Hopefully this will come
with the built in Lensmate grip so I won't have to stick anything to it.
Would you all do the same as me?
Jos van Eekelen 
, Feb 22, 2008; 06:12 a.m.
Totally wrong. Wait for the G12. Rumour has it that it will be controlled by brain waves. But be aware of the G13 which works the other way round, it will control your brain. Maybe we can even conclude that the G9/10 are already controlling your brain. Is brain control in the list of specifications of the G9 or have Canon not mentioned this?
On a more serious note, there will always be a successor to (almost) every camera. You can wait a long time.
Ralph Jensen , Feb 22, 2008; 07:25 a.m.
Not likely. The G6 was announced in Aug. 2004, the G7 in Sept. 2006, and the G9 (some would say "the G7 w/RAW") was announced in Aug. 2007. So August (or Sept at Photokina) at the earliest (for announcement, which can be long before delivery).
In other words, if you want a camera to use in 2008, probably not worth waiting.
Hyun Yu , Feb 22, 2008; 09:23 a.m.
You're already going to lose money by selling it and not returning it (assuming you can). So, basically, you spent $50-100 just for the privilege of experiencing technological supersession fear?
Joe O'Connor , Feb 22, 2008; 10:43 a.m.
Enjoy what you have. The G9 is a great camera. I've had a G2 for years and it too is a great camera. The big feature that is so great about a G9 is teh ability to get RAW files out. You can chase around on cameras looking for the "best" camera. It doesn't exist and never will, the best camera is the one you have, and the way to make it best is to use it.
Joe
David Manzi , Feb 22, 2008; 11:21 a.m.
Garaunteed that the G10 is near. How do I know? Simple: I just bought a G9.
M. Iqbal , Feb 22, 2008; 12:39 p.m.
Very much enjoyed and agree reading Jos Van comment. Just disagree a little bit with "You can wait a long time." Actually, there will always be a new model coming. If you wait for a new model each time, you are chasing a shadow/mirage. And you will wait for EVER.
Don E , Feb 22, 2008; 01:53 p.m.
"Would you all do the same as me?"
Heck, I've still got the G3 and the G6. Maybe the G10 will tempt me.
Jos van Eekelen , Feb 22, 2008; 04:42 p.m.
The nice thing is that I have a G7 and guess what I'm missing? RAW !
I'm just as curious about the successor to the G9 as the rest of you.
S. Hendrik Seelen , Feb 22, 2008; 05:34 p.m.
I thought April 1st was way off - have to check my filofax. Err, he doesn't mean what I think he said, guys, does he?
