Quote Originally Posted by Kayaker72 View Post
Hey Ken,

I was wondering what you thought you would replace the 7D with? Are you thinking a P&S like a G X or S100?

Brant
I'm thinking Canon G12, S100, or G1X. S100 is the right size but does not have a viewfinder and since I wear multifocals I can't see the LED screens very well. G-12 has the view finder and similar specs to the S100 and will fit in a cargo pocket on my trekkiing pants. G1X has really good specs (comparatively) and dpreview comparison shows better IQ on the G1X, but it won't fit in a pocket. Still, I'm thinking the G1X on a belt pack. The 1.5# won't be so bad on a week long back pack trip. Last trip was a week in the Grand Canyon and with having to carry water for a dry camp in 100+ heat my pack was 70#. The 8# 7D and lens was just about left behind on the trail! I know none of my alternatives will match the IQ and flexibility of the 7D, but if I have a light weight camera I will probably never pick up the 7D = paper weight.