Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes! However, we're talking about the G10. s.d. On Oct 13, 2008, at 6:53 AM, A. Lal wrote: > The Sept 20 AP has a review of the LX3. The rate it the best in > its class, better than the G9 by their rating system. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Low" > <joelct@singnet.com.sg> > To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Monday, 13 October, 2008 6:55 AM > Subject: RE: [Leica] Canon G10 > > >> Would you recommend the G10 over the Lumix LX3 28mm WA lens >> nothwithstanding? >> >> Joseph >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg@leica-users.org >> [mailto:lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg@leica-users.org] On >> Behalf Of >> slobodan dimitrov >> Sent: Monday, 13 October, 2008 2:11 AM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Canon G10 >> >> The new software engine in the G10 makes it a better buy for me. >> s.d. >> >> >> On Oct 12, 2008, at 10:11 AM, rsphoto's email wrote: >> >>> Here's a though about G10 and G9:: >>> >>> Couple of months ago I bought a G9 for $ 250.00 (Canon Factory >>> Refurbished) from Canon under their Customer Loyalty Program. It >>> arrived "as new" with all the cables, software cd, manual, etc. It >>> too is built like a brick. >>> >>> I opted to spend and extra $ 100.00 rather that pay $ 150.00 to >>> replace the display, which was dying. >>> >>> I use it primarily for my Landscape Restoration business to take >>> "before" and "after" photos. >>> >>> But it also goes with me everywhere (I know better than to leave my >>> R9 kit with the 70-180 APO in the truck) and has taken some avery >>> respectable shots of family, events and Land and Seascapes. I hope >>> to have time to hit the woods with the G9 on a tripod for some >>> serious photography time. >>> >>> For what it is, and what I paid, I'm very satisfied and have no >>> regrets. >>> >>> Watch the ads in your area for much better pricing on the G9 as the >>> G10 rolls out into stores. >>> >>> Also, check out the G9 Site on Flickr. Some really good images >>> there for your consideration. >>> >>> And no, the G9 is nowhere in the league of my 28-90 Asph when it >>> comes to flare (or price). But for $ 250 bucks, how can I complain? >>> >>> Bob >>> >>> >>> On Oct 12, 2008, at 8:43 AM, slobodan dimitrov wrote: >>> >>> I never shoot RAW. I don't need to. >>> The color and tonality from the G10 matches what comes out of my >>> Canon DSLR. >>> The Panasonic images, however, still have that vacuum formed >>> plastic look to them. >>> At the high end, the noise level is still unacceptable from both >>> the G10 and LX-3. >>> Though at 400-800 the Canon can give acceptable images for web work. >>> At this point I'll wait for other options for a wider lensed P&S. >>> s.d. >>> >>> >>> On Oct 9, 2008, at 5:57 PM, mehrdad wrote: >>> >>>> slobadon, are you shooting raw or jpeg? also why do you think >>>> the the >>>> new panni lx-3 image quality is not good >>>> >>>> On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 4:24 PM, slobodan dimitrov >>>> <s.dimitrov@charter.net> wrote: >>>>> I just did a sun in the lens test. >>>>> The flare was non-existent in all but one shot, out of five. >>>>> Where there was flare it was limited to very slight color shift >>>>> without >>>>> ghosting, or streaks. >>>>> Also, the white balance in available light is better than on my >>>>> 40D. >>>>> After my oldest daughter's volleyball game, I plan to go see the >>>>> Natchwey >>>>> image projections. >>>>> I'll see what I can do with street lighting, and the like. >>>>> Though I have to admit that I would of really liked the extra >>>>> width of the >>>>> DMC-LX3. >>>>> But, of course, not at the expense of image quality. >>>>> s.d. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 9, 2008, at 3:45 PM, Adam Bridge wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I'd like to know how the lens flare is, Solbodan, if you have a >>>>>> chance >>>>>> to put that to the test. >>>>>> >>>>>> adam >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 2:57 PM, slobodan dimitrov >>>>>> <s.dimitrov@charter.net> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It arrived today. >>>>>>> Gotta say, it's built like a brick outhouse. >>>>>>> We'll see if it holds up to that perception. >>>>>>> I'm giving it a test run this coming Friday and Saturday >>>>>>> along the >>>>>>> US/Mexico >>>>>>> border. >>>>>>> I'll post a few of the decent ones. >>>>>>> So far, it definitely surpasses my Panasonic FX55 in image >>>>>>> quality. >>>>>>> s.d. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> ------------------------------------- >>>> regards, mehrdad >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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