Comments on: High image quality and compact cameras http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/ Photography as I experience it. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:05:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: pentax|digital camera|pentax kx|digital cameras|pentax camera|pentax kx review|pentax dslr|k10d|k20d|digital photography review http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-26219 pentax|digital camera|pentax kx|digital cameras|pentax camera|pentax kx review|pentax dslr|k10d|k20d|digital photography review Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:33:52 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-26219 <strong>pentax|digital camera|pentax kx|digital cameras|pentax camera|pentax kx review|pentax dslr|k10d|k20d|digital photography review...</strong> [...]High image quality and compact cameras | Timothy Armes' Blog[...]... pentax|digital camera|pentax kx|digital cameras|pentax camera|pentax kx review|pentax dslr|k10d|k20d|digital photography review…

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]]> By: eiffair http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-15280 eiffair Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:53:27 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-15280 Tim, Do you think the upcoming Fuji Finepix X100 will make your dreams comme true? It seems to correspond to the description of the perfect compact you do in this post (an X1 with a reasonable price). Frederic Tim,

Do you think the upcoming Fuji Finepix X100 will make your dreams comme true?

It seems to correspond to the description of the perfect compact you do in this post (an X1 with a reasonable price).

Frederic

]]> By: Timothy Armes http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-9335 Timothy Armes Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:34:29 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-9335 Hi, Yes, looks nice. That said, it's not what I was looking for because it's still a lot bigger than the GF1. Tim Hi,

Yes, looks nice. That said, it’s not what I was looking for because it’s still a lot bigger than the GF1.

Tim

]]> By: Imagestreet http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-9319 Imagestreet Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:13:51 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-9319 The Samsung NX10 has just been released and I've got my hot little hands on it. Nearly bought a GF-1 but this is better. Same high quality sensor thats in the Pentax Kx and K20D (AP-C), tiny with a superb pancake lens, better ergonomics than GF-1 / EP-1 and cheaper than all of them. Integrated electronic viewfinder and flash. Converters coming for 12 different camera brands (including Nikon and possibly including Leica) It's an absolute steal at £600 with the 30mm pancake and 18-55mm. I think this is what you might have been waiting for...My other cameras a Nikon D3 so I can sympathise with the weight issues! The Samsung NX10 has just been released and I’ve got my hot little hands on it. Nearly bought a GF-1 but this is better. Same high quality sensor thats in the Pentax Kx and K20D (AP-C), tiny with a superb pancake lens, better ergonomics than GF-1 / EP-1 and cheaper than all of them. Integrated electronic viewfinder and flash. Converters coming for 12 different camera brands (including Nikon and possibly including Leica)

It’s an absolute steal at £600 with the 30mm pancake and 18-55mm. I think this is what you might have been waiting for…My other cameras a Nikon D3 so I can sympathise with the weight issues!

]]> By: Steven James Scott http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-9154 Steven James Scott Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:41:56 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-9154 I've got a Canon S90 and I'm very happy with it. Great camera. Lot's of manual options, including selective focus. I’ve got a Canon S90 and I’m very happy with it. Great camera. Lot’s of manual options, including selective focus.

]]> By: Picounet http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-8462 Picounet Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:03:13 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-8462 Why don't you go for an Olympus E420 + Pancake lens ( nearly the same size and weight than the EP1 ) but to me better ( viewfinder and price )... Best regards PS : I have try to donwload Mogrify for Ligthroom ( I have spend a full afternoon ...) without any succex... Why don’t you go for an Olympus E420 + Pancake lens ( nearly the same size and weight than the EP1 ) but to me better ( viewfinder and price )…

Best regards

PS : I have try to donwload Mogrify for Ligthroom ( I have spend a full afternoon …) without any succex…

]]> By: Trevin http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-5014 Trevin Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:50:26 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-5014 I just got a Panasonic LX3 and it's the closest thing I've come to a point&shoot that I've actually fallen in love with. Sure it's not as fast as my D700, definitely not as good in low light, nor is the sensor huge, but for what it does deliver, I'm very pleased with. I just got a Panasonic LX3 and it’s the closest thing I’ve come to a point&shoot that I’ve actually fallen in love with.

Sure it’s not as fast as my D700, definitely not as good in low light, nor is the sensor huge, but for what it does deliver, I’m very pleased with.

]]> By: Guy http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4851 Guy Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:33:07 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4851 Have a look at the Panasonic LX3 or Leica D-Lux 4. Surprisingly good images. Very small camera as well. Having said that, I am certainly planning on having a look at the GF-1 as well. Have a look at the Panasonic LX3 or Leica D-Lux 4. Surprisingly good images. Very small camera as well.

Having said that, I am certainly planning on having a look at the GF-1 as well.

]]> By: Sean McCormack http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4705 Sean McCormack Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:33:56 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4705 Whatever about the GF-1, the GH-1 is a nice compact. Video included, interchangeable lenses. I've small hands, and it's still small to me! Articulated screen, 4/3 etc. Usual 4/3 noise issue, but seems like a nice camera. Do try and get a go on a G11 though, you shouldn't be discounting it just because of the small sensor. Whatever about the GF-1, the GH-1 is a nice compact. Video included, interchangeable lenses. I’ve small hands, and it’s still small to me! Articulated screen, 4/3 etc. Usual 4/3 noise issue, but seems like a nice camera.

Do try and get a go on a G11 though, you shouldn’t be discounting it just because of the small sensor.

]]> By: Jim http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4689 Jim Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:38:00 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4689 http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/10/micro-canon-cr1/ Nice, if it's true... Jim http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/10/micro-canon-cr1/

Nice, if it’s true…

Jim

]]> By: Jim http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4623 Jim Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:18:32 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4623 Yep, sorry Jeff - it was EOS lens to 4/3rds body. I think they even lack aperture control! I'll see if I can find the link I saw... Jim Yep, sorry Jeff – it was EOS lens to 4/3rds body.

I think they even lack aperture control!

I’ll see if I can find the link I saw…

Jim

]]> By: Timothy Armes http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4620 Timothy Armes Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:13:25 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4620 That doesn't make sense to me. A four-thirds sensor is smaller than an APS sensor, so the image created by a four-thirds lens would be too small for a Canon DSLR. An adapter for the other other way round would be feasible, although such adapters would undoubtedly come at the cost of auto focus etc. That doesn’t make sense to me. A four-thirds sensor is smaller than an APS sensor, so the image created by a four-thirds lens would be too small for a Canon DSLR. An adapter for the other other way round would be feasible, although such adapters would undoubtedly come at the cost of auto focus etc.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4619 Jeff Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:08:59 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4619 Jim, you mentioned a 4/3rds adapter to EOS. Can you tell me where I could find it? I have a couple of 4/3rd lenses that I could use on my EOS Digital... Reply to my email please. Thanks!!! Jim, you mentioned a 4/3rds adapter to EOS. Can you tell me where I could find it? I have a couple of 4/3rd lenses that I could use on my EOS Digital…
Reply to my email please. Thanks!!!

]]> By: Timothy Armes http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4615 Timothy Armes Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:16:09 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4615 Hi Jim, The G11's a nice little camera, but it still has a small sensor and the problems that come with it. I can certainly understand that not everyone wants an interchangeable lens compact. Sadly, there are very few options in that market segment. The X1 meets that criteria, but at the cost of a prime lens.... Hi Jim,

The G11′s a nice little camera, but it still has a small sensor and the problems that come with it.

I can certainly understand that not everyone wants an interchangeable lens compact. Sadly, there are very few options in that market segment. The X1 meets that criteria, but at the cost of a prime lens….

]]> By: Jim http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4614 Jim Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:08:17 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4614 Totally agree on the DP1/DP2. What a waste of an opportunity. Canon is moving in the right direction with the G11 - it has a lower pixel count (and larger pixel size) than the G10. I'd love to see them do a compact with an APS-C sensor. Not sure I'd want a compact with interchangeable lenses - glass is expensive enough without having to buy a whole other set :-) That Panasonic does look pretty good though, and ISTR seeing a 4/3rds to EOS mount adapter recently... Compact cameras aren't a completely lost cause for selective focus - I took this using an Ixus 400! http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DvD_r81nH4c/RQVJ2CenABI/AAAAAAAAAB0/XHYlRI7VW7Y/s640/IMG_2976.JPG (http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DvD_r81nH4c/RQVJ2CenABI/AAAAAAAAAB0/XHYlRI7VW7Y/s640/IMG_2976.JPG in case you've turned off html in comments :-) Jim Totally agree on the DP1/DP2. What a waste of an opportunity.

Canon is moving in the right direction with the G11 – it has a lower pixel count (and larger pixel size) than the G10. I’d love to see them do a compact with an APS-C sensor.

Not sure I’d want a compact with interchangeable lenses – glass is expensive enough without having to buy a whole other set :-) That Panasonic does look pretty good though, and ISTR seeing a 4/3rds to EOS mount adapter recently…

Compact cameras aren’t a completely lost cause for selective focus – I took this using an Ixus 400!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DvD_r81nH4c/RQVJ2CenABI/AAAAAAAAAB0/XHYlRI7VW7Y/s640/IMG_2976.JPG (http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DvD_r81nH4c/RQVJ2CenABI/AAAAAAAAAB0/XHYlRI7VW7Y/s640/IMG_2976.JPG in case you’ve turned off html in comments :-)

Jim

]]> By: analyzediz http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2009/10/high-image-quality-and-compact-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-4609 analyzediz Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:28:07 +0000 http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/?p=908#comment-4609 Thanks for the run down. Please let us know what your thoughts are on the Lumix MNC-GF1 once you get your hands on it. Cheers. Thanks for the run down.

Please let us know what your thoughts are on the Lumix MNC-GF1 once you get your hands on it.

Cheers.

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