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Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 16 Hours Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Congrats to the first, very early receivers. I'm...

Congrats to the first, very early receivers. I'm just waiting for my B&H preorder to come through. Only another week or two.
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 2 Days Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By Archiver
I've been thinking about this a fair bit as well,...

I've been thinking about this a fair bit as well, as the notion of a true digital X-Pan is intriguing. Imagine a sensor the size of two full frames, or even two aps-c's. Now put the appropriate...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 2 Days Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
I keep meaning to do comparisons between my many...

I keep meaning to do comparisons between my many cameras, but I never get around to it. So instead of saying how I'll write about the GR once it reaches me, I'll just shoot with it and comment as...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 1 Week Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 1,559
Posted By Archiver
I have a M9 and a slew of other cameras; tempted...

I have a M9 and a slew of other cameras; tempted to move to the M 240 but finances do not permit at this time, even if availability did.

Like many others, the Ricoh GXR is my M-mount camera for when...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 1 Week Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Does B&H still say May 15th? The day is...

Does B&H still say May 15th? The day is approaching and my fingers are starting to twitch.
Forum: RFF News 1 Week Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 3,458
Posted By Archiver
Better go see if they have any of those world's...

Better go see if they have any of those world's best 35mm cameras in stock.

What? That ad is 30 years old? No way.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By Archiver
Nice to see that even with the funds he assumedly...

Nice to see that even with the funds he assumedly has at his disposal, Richard Gere has the taste to go with a Contax G2.
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 1 Week Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Nelson, did you tweak the photo of the bicycle,...

Nelson, did you tweak the photo of the bicycle, or is that straight out of the camera? By the EXIF data it looks like you did something with it in Photoshop, but how much of that is the camera's...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,436
Posted By Archiver
For my work, I use Lightroom, Premiere Pro,...

For my work, I use Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects and Photoshop in that order of importance. My mainstays are LR and PP, and I've spent a long time becoming familiar with their...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Nelson, nice preproduction unit review. I am...

Nelson, nice preproduction unit review. I am very hopeful about the shutter sound, which you describe as comparing very favourably with the Fuji X100s. The Fuji X100 has one of the most quiet focus...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By Archiver
I love the 25 on the M9. Gorgeous sharpness and...

I love the 25 on the M9. Gorgeous sharpness and colour.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3083/4564433673_d42f9716bb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/archiver/4564433673/)
M9 + ZM 25/2.8 - The...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
This is very cool: Ming says that both the Nikon...

This is very cool: Ming says that both the Nikon A and GR are at least the equal of the M9 + 28mm Elmarit in technical quality, and almost as good as the M240. This is huge news for me, because I...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By Archiver
+1 on the paranoid precautions. My bag is always...

+1 on the paranoid precautions. My bag is always between my feet, strap over one knee, or on the chair behind my back.

The week I bought my M9, I packed it into my camera backpack along with my...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
It's all about designing a lens that causes light...

It's all about designing a lens that causes light to hit a digital sensor at right angles. If it doesn't, it causes bad vignetting, hence the development of microlenses that channel light into the...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 51
Views: 1,730
Posted By Archiver
In Melbourne, loads of people carry shoulder bags...

In Melbourne, loads of people carry shoulder bags and backpacks, so you won't stand out with a bag. Some places like museums and art galleries ask you to leave backpacks in the cloak room, but they...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Expected release date in the States is between...

Expected release date in the States is between May 13 and 15. Let the good times roll!
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 49
Views: 1,125
Posted By Archiver
On a vaguely related note: Many years ago, when...

On a vaguely related note:

Many years ago, when I was at school, I wandered into the Art department and saw a large canvas on an easel. I recognized it immediately as based on the cover of scifi...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 51
Views: 1,485
Posted By Archiver
Five years ago it was 2008. The only large...

Five years ago it was 2008. The only large sensor compact camera was the Sigma DP1, which was as slow as molasses and only worked well in bright light. Micro Four Thirds was just coming into the...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
For about a month or two, I used the Voigtlander...

For about a month or two, I used the Voigtlander 28/35 viewfinder on my GRD III, but I stopped using it because it kept catching on pockets and bags. An external VF does work with the GR cameras due...
Forum: Film vs Digital 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By Archiver
Isn't that the reason why we all got into...

Isn't that the reason why we all got into photography? It's all about the sex! :D
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Holy heck, if that's the kind of image quality I...

Holy heck, if that's the kind of image quality I will be able to squeeze out of the GR, this is going to be one of the coolest cameras, ever. I'm not quite sure what the EXIF data here means, but it...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
A new video on YouTube compares the GR with the...

A new video on YouTube compares the GR with the GRD III. The lens extension sound is much more discreet, but the shutter sounds louder. I am not sure if the camera sounds have been turned off. ...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
The GXR aps-c modules have a distinct click to...

The GXR aps-c modules have a distinct click to their shutters despite being leaf. The Leica X1 is similar, even though a lot of people say it is almost silent. And don't get me started on that...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By Archiver
I have the Zeiss 21, 25, 28 and 50 Sonnar, so I'm...

I have the Zeiss 21, 25, 28 and 50 Sonnar, so I'm probably not the best solution to your gas attack. Having said that, I can say that if you have the 25, the 28 is only a bit smaller and renders...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Funny, my experience is the opposite. The RX-100...

Funny, my experience is the opposite. The RX-100 feels rather slippery to me, whereas I love the way the GRD and GXR feel, handle and operate. My GR is already on preorder.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 240
Views: 6,471
Posted By Archiver
http://24.media.tumblr.com/d11fc082914225fc94be06e...

http://24.media.tumblr.com/d11fc082914225fc94be06ef8b2db756/tumblr_ml3rl36GF11qf0u3po1_500.jpg
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Archiver
I'm staunchly avoiding any fondling of the Sony...

I'm staunchly avoiding any fondling of the Sony RX1. From all reports, it is a superbly well made camera that feels like real quality, which would immediately give my wallet nervous twitches.

The...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-16-2013
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
As far as the move from f1.9 to f2.8 goes, I look...

As far as the move from f1.9 to f2.8 goes, I look at the GXR A12 28 and its 18mm f2.4 lens. It absolutely holds its own at ISO 1600 and at 3200 it looks great in black and white. If you don't mind...
Forum: RFF News 04-16-2013
Replies: 123
Views: 4,572
Posted By Archiver
Gramma vigilantes. Is that like the Grey Army? :D

Gramma vigilantes. Is that like the Grey Army? :D
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-15-2013
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Tell you what, I'll be constantly playing with my...

Tell you what, I'll be constantly playing with my GRD III and GXR until this baby arrives. I do hope that Lightroom will support the DNG files in this version, so I don't have to buy the next...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-14-2013
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
Snap focus is okay, but because of the distance...

Snap focus is okay, but because of the distance the lens must travel to focus, sometimes it still makes that screeching noise. Other times I use manual focus with the A12 28 and set to hyperfocal...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-14-2013
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
I love using the M-module on electronic shutter...

I love using the M-module on electronic shutter mode, but the A12 28 is no way as quiet as the X100. It has a very noticeable whirring noise to extend the lens, a gritty screech as it focuses, and a...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-14-2013
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
By the looks of the specs, it should have at...

By the looks of the specs, it should have at least the image quality of the Nikon A, and the superior handling and ergonomics of a Ricoh GRD/GXR. To me, that is huge.

I just have two wishes: that...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-14-2013
Replies: 563
Views: 21,841
Posted By Archiver
More rumoured...

More rumoured specs:

http://photorumors.com/2013/04/13/the-new-ricoh-digital-gr-camera-to-be-announced-next-week-additional-specifications-available/#more-41340


The new Ricoh GR will have a new...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-10-2013
Replies: 0
Views: 215
Posted By Archiver
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera at NAB 2013

I wasn't sure where to put this, so it's going in here. Blackmagic have just announced a pocketable video camera with a Sony NEX-like form factor and a 16:9 Super 16 size sensor. It takes m43...
Forum: X100 04-08-2013
Replies: 38
Views: 1,950
Posted By Archiver
Coming from you, this is very high praise of the...

Coming from you, this is very high praise of the Fuji, indeed! I shouldn't read stuff like this, it makes me want to get the X100S, when I already have a M9, OM-D, X100, GXR and other wonderful...
Forum: Fuji X Series 04-06-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,348
Posted By Archiver
This is a great comparison, and shows that the...

This is a great comparison, and shows that the X-E1 makes a very good case to no longer rely on Pro400H, but it doesn't say whether these were shot in raw, jpeg, or what. No settings information...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-04-2013
Replies: 239
Views: 7,912
Posted By Archiver
Gaffer tape! Of course, the perfect solution. ...

Gaffer tape! Of course, the perfect solution. Cover the LCD, cover any pesky power light, and even take the shine off the lens if need be! :D Thanks, David!
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-04-2013
Replies: 239
Views: 7,912
Posted By Archiver
I have most of them, but others have been given...

I have most of them, but others have been given to close family members. Lucky them, they get cameras like the Canon G7, G10 and S90 as hand-me-downs! But I still have cameras like the DP1, DP2 etc...
Forum: Fuji X Series 04-04-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 1,028
Posted By Archiver
Raw would be far more telling. Sigma's in-camera...

Raw would be far more telling. Sigma's in-camera jpegs do not bring out the real potential of the x3f files, in terms of colour, sharpness and that Foveon 'pop'. Still, it is interesting to see how...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-04-2013
Replies: 239
Views: 7,912
Posted By Archiver
And this is a big reason why I've accumulated so...

And this is a big reason why I've accumulated so much gear. Fortunately, better image quality and richer features are beginning to reach more and more camera size levels.

DSLR's used to have a...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-03-2013
Replies: 239
Views: 7,912
Posted By Archiver
Question: can you turn off the LCD, and is there...

Question: can you turn off the LCD, and is there some stupid 'power light' that remains on while the camera is in operation? I like being able to turn on a camera and not have blazing lights or...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 04-03-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 1,966
Posted By Archiver
Check out the videos using the GH3 and legacy/MF...

Check out the videos using the GH3 and legacy/MF glass on Vimeo.com. The video output looks very sharp, and lots of people even use anamorphic adapters to create that cinematic look. A hacked GH2...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-02-2013
Replies: 65
Views: 15,558
Posted By Archiver
I'm still tempted to get a Klasse, even though I...

I'm still tempted to get a Klasse, even though I hardly shoot film. It would be more for the fact of having one of the last film compacts Fuji have made. I believe they are still making the Klasse...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 04-01-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 956
Posted By Archiver
The thing that bugs me about almost every camera...

The thing that bugs me about almost every camera is cropping to achieve different aspect ratios in camera. The Panasonic LX compacts and GH1 and GH2 were the only cameras I know of with the...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-01-2013
Replies: 350
Views: 45,361
Posted By Archiver
The Ikon was my first rangefinder and the...

The Ikon was my first rangefinder and the slimness and handling were a hard target to match in another camera. The viewfinder made even the Leica VF look kind of cramped and dark, almost amplifying...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-20-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 904
Posted By Archiver
I have a M9 and used a M8.2 for a week while the...

I have a M9 and used a M8.2 for a week while the M9 was in service. I found the M8.2 to be an outstanding camera for low ISO work, and loved it with the 28mm Elmarit for black and white work. But I...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-20-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By Archiver
Somehow I managed to put a very long scratch in a...

Somehow I managed to put a very long scratch in a MRC filter. Ugh! Must have had a big grain of sand in my lens cloth. Now I shake out the lens cloth each time I use it, and blow into the UV...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-13-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 2,538
Posted By Archiver
This is the first time I've heard of him, and yet...

This is the first time I've heard of him, and yet I had a fair amount of sadness when I went to his website. His photos showed him to be a warm and friendly man, and for him to be a well respected...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 03-12-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By Archiver
Rather glad that I've waited before getting on...

Rather glad that I've waited before getting on the Fuji X ship. The descriptions of the X-Pro 1, plus my own handling experiences in a shop, showed it to be a great camera but too slow for my needs....
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