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Subject: [Leica] Canon G10
From: joelct at singnet.com.sg (Joseph Low)
Date: Wed Oct 15 19:05:10 2008
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Thanks S D - I am interested in the G10

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 11:23 PM
To: Leica Users Group
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.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> -- 
>>>>  -------------------------------------
>>>>  regards, mehrdad
>>>>
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In reply to: Message from s.dimitrov at charter.net (slobodan dimitrov) ([Leica] Canon G10)
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