urban_alchemist
Well-known
How does this compare to my favourite zoom compact of the moment - Ricoh's GX200?
A friend asked me what p+s to buy, and I recommended the G10 simply because of its reputation.
Now, reading specs and reviews, I'm not sure I did the right thing.
A friend asked me what p+s to buy, and I recommended the G10 simply because of its reputation.
Now, reading specs and reviews, I'm not sure I did the right thing.
M
merciful
Guest
Many (perhaps most) of Don's photos posted here were made with one of his several Leica RFs.
x-ray
Veteran
Many are from my Leica RF's but some are 6x6 and some 4x5 and 8x10. In the mix are images from Nikons and even a Pentax K1000. Can anyone tell the difference between the Nikon, Leica and Pentax images?
To answer another question, could these images have been shot with a G10? For the majority of them the answer is yes. Without hesitation I would answer yes. The G10 is absolutely that goo if you know how to use it as is any other camera of modern design if you know how to use it. I was the first to fully adopt digital in my commercial studio in my region. The G10 is far superior in image and function than the pro DSLR's of just a few years ago. It's good enough that I know that I could shoot assignments with it and my clients be totally fooled as to what I shot with. I'm taking generalities here and certainly there are jobs the G10 would not execute well.
I'm not certain where the idea came from that one camera will do every type of photography. I'm an old guy and have been in the business for over 40 years. In the film days we shot a variety of camera formats depending on the need. 35mm for reportage up to 11x14 for catalog work. Why now do we expect one camera to do everything? The G10 is specifically designed for a given area of photography and the 1DIII another and the Hasselblad 60mp for another as are the scanning backs for even another.
Pick a camera based on your needs and the style of photography you intend to do. Almost all will produce superb images now so it really comes down to features. No camera will make you a photographer or make you a better photographer. You take the tools that fit your needs and you learn the ups and downs of them and make the best images you can. It's simple and requires no lengthy debate. It's totally up to you and your skills.
Do not read if you are M8 sensitive -------
A little note on my comments about the M8. I don't want to make those that own them angry and as I said I'm happy those that love them have them and like them. I do however believe that if the issues Leica has had with the M8 are such that if they had happened with Canon or Leica the camera would have been a total failure in sales. I also feel that the only reason the M8 has sold is due to the name and brand loyalty. Not trying to anger anyone but that's my personal opinion.
x-ray
Veteran
My remarks weren't negative regarding the owners/users. I'm sure the users are fine people. It's the camera I'm negative about. I don't think the response directed at me was harsh as much as I thought it was rude.
FrankS
Registered User
Very interesting to hear your thoughts on the G10, x-ray!
VinceC
Veteran
The pixel count on the g10 does border on the absurd. If I'm not mistaken, my wife set hers to capure at 9mp instead of 15.
Muggins
Junk magnet
Thanks for the advice. I have to say that it might be a while before I do anything about the flash, or at least until I get a newer flash gun, as the camera has rather wiped out my spare cash... unless I could filch some magnesium from work?
Adrian
(No, I'm not serious about the magnesium!)
x-ray
Veteran
The nice thing about having a high pixel count is it's there if you need it. If not then set your JPG resolution for smaller files or down sample the raw when converting. It's no problem to down sample but going up there's only so much information in the file.
To be fair I think there are plenty of great P&S cameras capable of the same level or quality in the image. I have a Fuji F10 that I've had for a few years and find it to be excellent too. I used to use it for scouting locations and pre planning commercial shoots. I would take it on location and do reference shots and then print contact sheets for planning a shoot with my clients. It's sort of a visual note book idea. I have on occasion found the jpg's to be so good that I have submitted F10 Fuji images converted to TIF to my clients and had them run in magazine articles.
To be fair I think there are plenty of great P&S cameras capable of the same level or quality in the image. I have a Fuji F10 that I've had for a few years and find it to be excellent too. I used to use it for scouting locations and pre planning commercial shoots. I would take it on location and do reference shots and then print contact sheets for planning a shoot with my clients. It's sort of a visual note book idea. I have on occasion found the jpg's to be so good that I have submitted F10 Fuji images converted to TIF to my clients and had them run in magazine articles.
VinceC
Veteran
I suppose, if you think about it, the high pixel count on the G10 makes up for the somewhat shorter end of the telephoto. If you want 200mm equivalent, just crop in a bit.
cbass
Nutmegger
Pulled the trigger today
Pulled the trigger today
After weeks of hemming and hawing over the various premium compacts I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a G10. What finally pushed me over was the price drop to under $400 at Amazon.
I had been strongly considering the Canon A590IS and the SD 880IS but in the end I decided on the G10 not for its technical qualities but because:
1. In the back of my mind I knew if I bought anything else I would probably wonder "what could have been" if I'd bought the G10; and
2. It's a pretty cool camera. Sometimes, cool is enough.
My wife has a saying: 'buy it once and buy it well". Thus, the G10 should hold me over at least until Canon rolls out the G12 at PMA 2010. Heck, it might be 2010 before I learn to make a good photo with the G10!
Thanks to all in the forum for their input and advice.
Pulled the trigger today
After weeks of hemming and hawing over the various premium compacts I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a G10. What finally pushed me over was the price drop to under $400 at Amazon.
I had been strongly considering the Canon A590IS and the SD 880IS but in the end I decided on the G10 not for its technical qualities but because:
1. In the back of my mind I knew if I bought anything else I would probably wonder "what could have been" if I'd bought the G10; and
2. It's a pretty cool camera. Sometimes, cool is enough.
My wife has a saying: 'buy it once and buy it well". Thus, the G10 should hold me over at least until Canon rolls out the G12 at PMA 2010
. Heck, it might be 2010 before I learn to make a good photo with the G10!Thanks to all in the forum for their input and advice.
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
After weeks of hemming and hawing over the various premium compacts I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a G10. What finally pushed me over was the price drop to under $400 at Amazon.
I had been strongly considering the Canon A590IS and the SD 880IS but in the end I decided on the G10 not for its technical qualities but because:
1. In the back of my mind I knew if I bought anything else I would probably wonder "what could have been" if I'd bought the G10; and
2. It's a pretty cool camera. Sometimes, cool is enough.
My wife has a saying: 'buy it once and buy it well". Thus, the G10 should hold me over at least until Canon rolls out the G12 at PMA 2010
Thanks to all in the forum for their input and advice.
Congrats! Let us know what you think. I have shooting with the G10 and love the RF-like feel and controls. It has frustrated me a couple of times, but I think I just need to spend more time with the camera. I think the LX3 is a better choice, but like you said "sometimes cool is enough".
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