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, I know, just wanted to mention this review, that's all. ----- Original Message ----- From: "slobodan dimitrov" <s.dimitrov@charter.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, 13 October, 2008 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Canon G10 > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >