Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/06/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ritz has them for $799. Did not know they came in colors, the one I looked at yesterday was black. Nice camera but tiny, almost to tiny for my hands. Gene -------------- Original message from Pasvorn Boonmark <pasvorn at boonmark.net>: -------------- > Hi Gary, > > On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 12:53 PM, Gary Dalton wrote: > > > > I'm about ready to buy a new Panasonic G1... > > > > Would B&H or Amazon be my best sources? > > > > B&H, Amazon is as good as any. > > > Whose the best source for quality Leica or Canon lens adapters? > > Should I expect to pay around $175 for a good one? > > I have 2 adapters for M-lens: > - Cameraquest > - Jinfinance from ebay > > They are both works fine. The second one is a bit cheaper. The > differences are fitting, and some detail. > The Cameraquest adapter that I have, is very tight. When using it > with M-LTM adapter, I can not remove the LTM adapter by hand. I > needed to use a tools to remove it. > > The jinfinance has some play, but does not seem to effect the picture > quality (not that I can see) > > The Cameraquest also has a light baffle which should cut down the > internal light refection (bouncing off from the focus cam). > > I can take picture of the two adapters tonight and post it for you. > > > > > What kind of picture storage comes with it? > > Is it a good idea to buy additional storage up front? > > It uses SD card. There is none included. You would need to get some. > > > > > I want a back-up battery. Do I need a charger? > > The camera comes with external charger. You don't need another one, > unless you want to be able to charge two batteries at the same time. > > > > > Why would I want to concern myself with the color of the camera body? > > Some likes it blue, and some likes it red. :) > > > > > Is anyone out there a fan of service agreements for these things? > > > > I think it is not a bad idea. I don't have one for mine, yet. Still > thinking about it. > > Hope this help. > > -Pasvorn > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information