Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]nathan did u also look @ the sensor size difference between the grd and dp-1? the dp-1 is APS size and very capable @ shooting high iso if it is the same as sigma's latest sd-14 camera. people are compering the results of the sd-14 with the canon 5d. On 6/6/07, Nathan Wajsman <nathan@nathanfoto.com> wrote: > I printed out the PDF from the web site and drooled all over it until I > realized that there is a fly in the ointment: the slow (f4) lens. > Compared to my Ricoh GRD's f2.4 lens, this means that the Sigma is about > 1 1/3 stops slower. Or put in another way: if I am in a situation where > I need to use the Ricoh wide open at ISO 400 (the highest usable ISO on > the GRD in my opinion), I would need to set the Sigma to ISO 1000 in the > same situation. So while I am sure that the Sigma's sensor is superior > to the Ricoh's at the same ISO, that is not the relevant comparison for > me. The Sigma at ISO 1000 would need to be superior to the Ricoh at ISO > 400. I think I'll wait for some reviews... > > Nathan > > Douglas Sharp wrote: > > 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 > >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > -- > Nathan Wajsman > Almere, The Netherlands > > *Opportunistic Image Acquisition* > > General photography: > http://www.frozenlight.eu > http://www.nathanfoto.com > http://www.greatpix.eu > Picture-A-Week: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com > > Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman > http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 > Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com > Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog > > > SUPPORT FREEDOM OF SPEECH, BUY DANISH PRODUCTS! > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- ------------------------------------- regards, mehrdad