Cameras

[lowrey]

I don't think I could answer that question to be honest. I mean $7k for a camera plus $2-3k for a superb lens sounds insane to me, and I don't even like the design that much so I would probably never consider buying it even if I had a lot of excess money.

but its obviously a work of art, and the idea of going back to the roots of rangefinder photography with such a high tec camera is certainly cool, but there is no edge for me that makes it so much better than a dslr at a 1/10 of the price. and the body actually weighs more than an entry level dslr, so you can't consider is a very compact camera.

[theetruscan]

I think this is a very cool idea. I suspect it will take off. This iteration is too expensive, and needs kinks worked out, but putting sensors in lenses gives you great dust/dirt/funk resistance, and allows for pretty solid optimization. Like the mft thing, this is something that wasn't really attainable with film. Nice to see companies here and there actually leveraging their technology.

http://photorumors.com/2009/11/09/ricoh-gxr/

Now official:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09111001ricohgxr.asp

[btbam]

As an alternative to my DSLR:

[ProfMonnitoff]

^ speaking of which, I just pre-ordered one of these even though I already have an LX3. Not sure yet if I'll back out on the S90 or sell the LX3.

[merkuri]

^just got this, was cheaper than the lx3 which made my decision. fairly different cameras though. this takes exceptional photos and video and has some great features but some of the materials feel a bit chintzy.

[lowrey]

I bought an S90 a while ago as well, as a dslr user I'd say I have pretty high standards (or hopes, at least) for point and shoot cameras and so far every camera I've had or tried has fallen more or less short, but I'm really happy with this one. very good image quality especially in lower light conditions. my only complaint is that the video, which is not HD but good quality nevertheless, doesn't have adjustable or automatic focus during shooting, so you are stuck with whichever focus point you had before starting to shoot. I'm actually not sure if this is the case with many p&s cameras, though.

I've heard some complaints of the ergonomics, feels pretty good in my large-ish hands. for those with grip issues, this might be worth a look: Richard Franiec custom grip for S90

its fairly similar with the lx3 though, one notable difference is weight with the Canon being 2/3 of the Panasonic, which in pocket sized cameras makes somewhat of a difference. a

[ardeetee]

i've heard good things about the S90. Maybe another thread would be more appropriate but would it be possible to get some sample photos?

[lowrey]

moved the camera discussion here..

I don't have a lot of good samples as so far I've used it mostly photographing people at a party last night, which I can't share but here are a couple of really random ones from the card:


f/2, ISO 1600


f/2.2, ISO400, macro (click for a large version)

I'll post more when I have something better available. theres a decent amount of S90 shots on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/canon_s90/pool/

[Faust]

Getting my camera back tomorrow. Hallelujah.

[Chim]

Nice E. I have to ask, what Nikon was it that spent so long in the shop?

I've been playing around with my d700 for the past week, god this camera is incredible.

[Jonn]

im totally new to photography currently experimenting with nikkon fm2 and voigltlander prominent 2 the old man left me.

[hommedeguerre]

Ok Shutterbugs...quiz time:

I shoot a Nikon D3 with a 50mm f/1.4.

When the camera is in continual shot mode, and wide open (f/1.4) I can take as many damn photos as I like...not problem...hold the shutter and go.

When stop the camera down...even to f/1.6, and try to take photos in continual...it will take ONE frame, and then throw up an "ERR" on the LCD. I called Nikon...they say I have to ship it in. It's under warranty, so whatever, but I am NEVER without the camera. It's def. my body, as I've tried other lenses, and have the same issue. ANY clues?

a.s.

[Faust]

I got my camera back. Could not believe it. It works, too.

[Chim]

Ok Shutterbugs...quiz time:

I shoot a Nikon D3 with a 50mm f/1.4.

When the camera is in continual shot mode, and wide open (f/1.4) I can take as many damn photos as I like...not problem...hold the shutter and go.

When stop the camera down...even to f/1.6, and try to take photos in continual...it will take ONE frame, and then throw up an "ERR" on the LCD. I called Nikon...they say I have to ship it in. It's under warranty, so whatever, but I am NEVER without the camera. It's def. my body, as I've tried other lenses, and have the same issue. ANY clues?

a.s.

it definitely sounds like something is wrong with the body. I can shoot in continuous all day long at any f stop, (granted i have a d700 and not a d3) Guess you gotta just suck it up and send it back to Nikon... :( Do you have a backup you can use?

[hommedeguerre]

it definitely sounds like something is wrong with the body. I can shoot in continuous all day long at any f stop, (granted i have a d700 and not a d3) Guess you gotta just suck it up and send it back to Nikon... :( Do you have a backup you can use?

The D700 and D3 are BASICALLY the exact same camera. If I had a backup, I wouldn't even care...and I dont want to pay $50/day to rent one. Just bummed. Maybe they'll send me back a D3S or D3X on accident! Someone loan me their camera!

a.s.