Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]G7 is a really fine and extremely surprising camera. Phil...x mehrdad wrote: > you might also look @ the canon g7, 28-200 10meg is and usable @ iso > 400. nice built and good lens. the sigma dp-1 looks promising but > sep-oct time frame > > here is a review > > http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/Canon-G7.shtml > > > > On 6/4/07, David Rodgers <drodgers@casefarms.com> wrote: > >> I need a new compact digital camera. My Canon G2 is ready for >> retirement. I'm using my M6 less, because of time constraints and film >> processing/scanning. My DSLR is just too bulky. Much as I'd like to I'm >> just not ready to buy an M8. I need something I can carry with me at all >> times. >> >> The Fuji F31 appeals to me for its low noise at higher ISO. It's also >> relatively inexpensive. But can I live with 6MP?....or 35mm effective >> focal length?.... I'd much prefer 28mm! And what about ergonomics? The >> G2 served me well, but I always lamented the fact that even at $800 it >> felt like a disposable. >> >> The Ricoh GR has appeal. But I keep reading mixed reviews. >> >> My preference would be to own a Lumix, simply for the Leica connection. >> The DMC-FX100 looks exciting. But I'm a little wary of high megapixel >> P&S cameras. Is 12.2MP asking too much in a compact camera? That's >> double the Fuji's MP, yet from what I see the sensors are about the same >> size. Plus, I need something now and the FX100 isn't available yet. >> >> I would appreciate feedback or info on other compact digitals that might >> appeal to Leica Users. >> >> Needs..... >> Decent low light performance >> Widest possible effective focal length (min 35mm) >> Is quiet and unobtrusive >> Has minimum shutter lag >> Has manual capability (at least aperture priority) >> Has decent battery life >> Is simple and reliable. >> Can live with jpeg only if it's decent jpeg. >> Not too big or too small. Anything that's smaller than a Contax T2/Canon >> G2 but bigger than a deck of cards is OK. >> >> Don't needs.... >> Image stabilization >> Digital zoom (or optical zoom for that matter if lens is between 28mm >> and 35mm) >> Macro capability >> >> Wishes... >> Usable optical viewfinder >> Inexpensive (I'm still saving for an M8). >> >> TIA >> DaveR >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > >