Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The photographic magazines in Germany have it priced at 700 Euros - not cheap for a P&S - but I think I want one anyway :-) Douglas Jeffery Smith wrote: > Some of us are waiting on the Sigma DP1. Sigma has given it its own web > site: > > http://www.sigma-dp1.com/ > > but so far it hasn't been released. > > Jeffery > > On 6/4/07, charcot <charcot@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> I said I would never get a PS digital without a optical viewfinder - >> well I got the Ricoh GRD and have been happy with it. I did get the >> optional viewfinder to use when needed. Indoors or at nite it's not >> needed. Shooting in the Grand Canyon I really didn't mind the add on >> viewfinder. It's quick, no shutter lag, macro, flash. RAW is VERY slow >> but 8 MP is very acceptable. >> >> ernie >> >> David Rodgers 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 >> > >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >