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Here's one that says it works for a Canon G10, G11, G12 : http://www.amazon.com/FISHEYE-Powershot-Adapter-Screen-Protectors/dp/B002R36CEG Here's one for the SX50 : ...

FastStone Image Viewer (freeware) allows you to view either the embedded JPEG preview image, or the RAW in half size, or the RAW file in full size. Its rendering of the RAW file does not apply any ...

I'm not sure I understand. Was the problem that you were seeing pixels - which I can't understand, given the high pixel pitch - or that you couldn't see the pixels? I'm not seeing the pixels ...

2560x1440 on a 25" screen (Dell U2515H) is OK. Looks small, but I can read everything without difficulty. I think the problems start when you go to higher pixel pitch on a smaller screen, such as ...

Buying a manufacturer-refurbished camera could also be an interesting option. I don't know for other brands, but here's Canon's page: http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/refurbished-powershot ...

It doesn't look crisp and sharp. Could you take an image with the camera placed on a tripod or table, and using the self timer?

Sorry, PP = post processing. I just opened your image in Photoshop Elements and saw that it sharpens nicely.

Sounds like you're having fun, and that's what matters most. Any particular reason why you like to slightly underexpose your images?

You could put the camera in a closed plastic bag and then give it some time to warm up before using it. That way you'd only get condensation on the outside of the bag.

I thought I already explained. I take into account the aperture that I would set, yes. I'd use both at f/4 or f/5 and if that means the the G7X gives me more DOF then that's an advantage. Except ...

That's a nice shot. Sharpens up well in PP.

No need for anything exotic IMHO. I use a 32 GB Sandisk Extreme in mine; works fine.

Nice work. The twilight timelapse was my favourite part.

You do as you please of course, depending on your priorities. If the G1X.II had a faster lens, I would be stopping it down all the time to increase the DOF. Can't think of a low light situation ...

Isn't that where it matters? In good light, any camera gives good results. From what I've seen, the G1X.II gives about a 1 stop advantage for high ISO shooting. That's not negligible.

Here's what my E30 manual says; I think the term you want to search for is "release priority". RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is ...

I forgot, but I'll have a look. Personally I think the camera is doing you a favour by not taking an image when you're too close to the subject.

On many cameras, it's a setting - let's you choose either to refuse taking the image when the camera can't lock focus, or else allows you to take the blurry image nonetheless. Check your manual if ...

Really nice set of images. It's good to better understand the kind of improvement you're looking for. I don't think you need a very much longer lens. Perhaps look at a Sigma or Tamron 150-600 zoom, ...

I didn't mention the DL because they won't be available until early summer, and it will take a while longer to find one used or refurbished so as to meet the OP's budget.