The Canon G7 is excellent for many types of photography, so long as there’s time. It’s a camera for contemplative photography, not candid or action photography. While the Canon G7 has a very fast 0.07 second shutter lag when prefocused, it gets longer when you add the LCD display lag, making rapid model or child photography difficult. Those intending to photograph children will do better with an SLR. The Canon G7’s lack of RAW mode, an articulating screen, and other enthusiast features are a sign of the times.