[LRflex] Pana G1 some thoughts
- From: H&ECummer <cummer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:34:22 +0800
Hello David
Please see my comments below (*)
Good Mornin' Howard!
If I may be so bold, though the lens appears sharp, the contrast does
not seem to be a patch on the Leica glass... though I guess this
should not surprise me.
* I agree - although for a US$470 zoom with anti shake built in - it
does remarkably well.
But, you'll have no argument from me about the absolute quality of
Leica lenses.
How are you/Esther enjoying the G1? How do you find it's
viewfinder? (And don't say "by looking through the eyepiece!")
* Esther still prefers her Canon G9 (which will now be the back up to
the G1) and I would never try to convince anyone that the EVF is a
substitute for a real prism viewfinder. But, having said that it is
the best EVF on the market so far and it works well. The fact that it
brightens up as you stop a lens down is very helpful and the up to 10X
magnification is really helpful for achieving accurate focus -
especially with wide angles. But the fiddling means that grab shots
are not easily snapped.
Like you, I've considered it as a travel/backup camera ... especially
with the ability to use my existing Oly & Leica glass via an adapter.
* Indeed that is what drew me to the G1 in the first place - the
ability to mount and focus so many different lenses (including M
series!!) using magnification and live view.
It is a remarkable instrument because of that. I am sure the later
iterations will be even more amazing. And. of course, compared to
Leica digital it is just plain dirt cheap.
Enquiring minds want to know!!!
* Hope the above is a bit helpful.
Cheers!
* Cheers back and best to Rose.
Howard
Hong Kong
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David Young
Logan Lake, BC
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