Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/25

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Subject: [Leica] A new M from Canon
From: richard at richardmanphoto.com (Richard Man)
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:35:47 -0700
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By every single review I read, the E-M5 sensor is as competitive with any
APS-C sensor in most aspects - dynamic range, high ISO etc. Don't let that
4/3 small size sensor fool you if the camera suits you otherwise.

On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 1:20 AM, James Laird <digiratidoc at gmail.com> 
wrote:

> What I don't understand is why Sony brings out a SLEW of DSLRs, AP-C
> and full frame with what they call 'steady-shot' IS built into the
> bodies. Works quite well on the one's I've tried out. Then they bring
> out the NEX series, cameras virtually begging for legacy lenses...no
> IS. Same with Canon now. Of course Canikon has always been about lens
> IS. But when you're holding a tiny camera like the NEX or the new
> Canon M out at arms length to focus you NEED IS just to hold it
> steady. Sony's announced some IS zooms for the NEX along with Canon
> with their new M but what we need is a system with good primes and/or
> the ability to use legacy lenses with built-in IS like the OLY M4/3
> cameras but in the APS-C format. I really think if the Fuji X-Pro1
> missed the boat...should have had sensor IS and it might have
> conquered the digital world. I'd own one if it had sensor IS ala OLY
> and SONY. Beautiful camera and you can use legacy lenses. Sometimes
> you just need IS to get the shot.
>
> Jim Laird
>
> On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:42 PM, Bill Pearce <billcpearce at cox.net> 
> wrote:
> > Although I bit on a mirrorless camera myself, I perfectly understand why
> > several bloggers have suggested that it is less expensive to buy a lower
> end
> > DSLR, that will produce better IQ. If I were not invested in legacy
> lenses,
> > I would seriously consider one of the less expensive Sonys.
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Adam Bridge
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:34 PM
> > To: Leica Users Group
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] A new M from Canon
> >
> > I'm completely with you, Alan.
> >
> > I'm trying to imagine using this camera with one of the great-vast EOS
> > lenses attached and held at arms length. REALLY?
> >
> > The NEX-7 I use has virtually the same form-factor. NOT the same high-ISO
> > performance I'll grant you that, but the only time I find myself using it
> > without the EVF is when it's on a tripod.
> >
> > I just don't see what's to be all that excited about this camera. It's
> about
> > 8 months late to market, at least, and it gives us many features that the
> > lowly Rebel has.
> >
> > Probably I'm completely wrong and it'll be a huge hit. But not for me.
> >
> > Adam
> >
> > On 2012 Jul 23, at 6:50 PM, Alan Magayne-Roshak wrote:
> >
> >> Not interested - no viewfinder.
> >>
> >> Alan
> >
> >
> >
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// richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com>


Replies: Reply from digiratidoc at gmail.com (James Laird) ([Leica] A new M from Canon)
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Message from digiratidoc at gmail.com (James Laird) ([Leica] A new M from Canon)