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TWP Gear Review: The Canon Powershot G11

A small pack and serious photography are usually mutually exclusive. Sure, you can lug a Pro DSLR and a bag full of lenses or pocket a point and shoot, but you’ll be making concessions with extra baggage or sub-par photos.
When on the hunt for the perfect travel camera, I was initially drawn to compact DSLRs. They’ve recently become truly compact, (relatively) inexpensive and capable of  great photos, so I figured I’d pair that with a single versatile lens and be on my way. But every knowledgeable friend I talked to — several of whom are professional photographers or photo editors [...]