Mike,
When shooting RAW with the G series and my S-50, and when using the Canon File Viewer Utility provided for RAW conversion, you must select "Custom Effect" from the "PhotoEffect Mode" menu. Once that is done, you can alter white balance either using the eye-dropper or by selecting from a drop down menu. In addition, you can alter contrast, saturation, and sharpness. All of these (except maybe the white balance) are better done in PS.
There is not an exposure levels control like when you use the same Canon Utility to process Canon EOS-1Ds, 1D, D-30,D-60 or 10-D RAW files. However, you can transfer 16 bit per color channel files by selecting that option in your preferences for the RAW processor.
I tried to process the Canon P&Ss in Adobe's new RAW converter that I use for the 1Ds and it doesn't recognize the files. So, no help there.
Were I you, I'd seriously look for a D-60, which are now less expensive used, and get a Macro. The quality and control after the fact will be much better. I believe the Adobe RAW processor plugin for PS reads the D-60 RAW files and offers way more control after the fact.
If you still would prefer a G3, I have a mint one for sale that I replaced with a G5. E-mail me if interested.
When shooting RAW with the G series and my S-50, and when using the Canon File Viewer Utility provided for RAW conversion, you must select "Custom Effect" from the "PhotoEffect Mode" menu. Once that is done, you can alter white balance either using the eye-dropper or by selecting from a drop down menu. In addition, you can alter contrast, saturation, and sharpness. All of these (except maybe the white balance) are better done in PS.
There is not an exposure levels control like when you use the same Canon Utility to process Canon EOS-1Ds, 1D, D-30,D-60 or 10-D RAW files. However, you can transfer 16 bit per color channel files by selecting that option in your preferences for the RAW processor.
I tried to process the Canon P&Ss in Adobe's new RAW converter that I use for the 1Ds and it doesn't recognize the files. So, no help there.
Were I you, I'd seriously look for a D-60, which are now less expensive used, and get a Macro. The quality and control after the fact will be much better. I believe the Adobe RAW processor plugin for PS reads the D-60 RAW files and offers way more control after the fact.
If you still would prefer a G3, I have a mint one for sale that I replaced with a G5. E-mail me if interested.