[Leica] Canon G7; viable choice for a Leica M user?

[jackmclain at hughes.net (Jack McLain)]

Can anyone offer opinion or comment on the Canon G7 as far as it's "user
friendliness" from the perspective of a Leica M camera user? It kinda
"looks" like a camera.

Are there other digital cameras that one could consider (other than the M8
or Epson Rd-1 which I just cannot afford right now)? Is the Panasonic, even
without a optical viewfinder, a choice to consider?

Whatever the choice I make it is likely that I will have to buy it via the
internet sight-unseen. I am in a very rural situation and am isolated from
other photographers and camera shops. I cannot depend on my past experience
with film cameras to guide me into this brave new world.

I moved from Tucson awhile back and lost my capability (and for some reason,
the will) to develop and print my own film. It is time, I guess, to enter
the digital world. I mean, what the heck, I just switched from PC to Mac,
why not analog to digital image capture?

Selling my MP and lenses is a big step, but I am seriously considering it.
My M6 is already gone. The Huge (and unused) Nikon system now lives with
someone else.

Thanks much
Jack


Jack McLain

In the desert near Maricopa, Arizona

"But It's a Dry Heat!"