Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?
Thank you, Steve, Bruce and Darren for the recommendations! I passed these suggestions to my friend. He is thinking now. I suspect that the major advantage of 4/3 system compared to Pentax-Q is a larger variety of lenses available. However, I didn't do a thorough comparison, - so I might be wrong here. Igor Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:55:47 -0400 (EDT) From: Igor Roshchin Subject: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder? Hi All: A very good friend of mine asked for an [urgent] advice on photo cameras. A portion of that includes a recommendation for non-SLR (aka mirrorless) digital cameras with changeable lenses for an enthusiast at early stages. The camera is to be small (mobile, take-anywhere), easy to use in both automatic and semi-automatic/manual modes, able to handle reasonably low light, and not to have long shutter lag. Most frequent use: shooting while travelling (landscapes, urban views), shooting people/friends non-very-intrusively. It would be a step-up alternative to something like Lumix LX-7 or Samsung ex2f that allows interchangeable lenses (for growing needs). The question is not about fancy Leica cameras or X100, or rather, it is about mid-level cameras (with a budget of within $1K or less for the body and one-two lenses). I haven't been following this segment of the market as closely. I think that some of the Panasonic/Olympus/..? micro-4/3 cameras fall into this category, Nikon 1, etc. I am not sure if K-01 or Q10 would be reasonable here, - they seem to me too much of a specialty, and not as mainstream cameras... I'd appreciate if you can mention a few models that you'd recommend. If you can point out the strong points of the model, - that would also be great. Thank you, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?
I have both a Q and and E-PM1. No question that the noise is better with the larger sensor, especially at higher iso. OTOH, the Q does remarkably well for a 1/2.3 sensor, and I enjoyed using the Q very much while street shooting in Philly. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Thank you, Steve, Bruce and Darren for the recommendations! I passed these suggestions to my friend. He is thinking now. I suspect that the major advantage of 4/3 system compared to Pentax-Q is a larger variety of lenses available. However, I didn't do a thorough comparison, - so I might be wrong here. Igor Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:55:47 -0400 (EDT) From: Igor Roshchin Subject: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder? Hi All: A very good friend of mine asked for an [urgent] advice on photo cameras. A portion of that includes a recommendation for non-SLR (aka mirrorless) digital cameras with changeable lenses for an enthusiast at early stages. The camera is to be small (mobile, take-anywhere), easy to use in both automatic and semi-automatic/manual modes, able to handle reasonably low light, and not to have long shutter lag. Most frequent use: shooting while travelling (landscapes, urban views), shooting people/friends non-very-intrusively. It would be a step-up alternative to something like Lumix LX-7 or Samsung ex2f that allows interchangeable lenses (for growing needs). The question is not about fancy Leica cameras or X100, or rather, it is about mid-level cameras (with a budget of within $1K or less for the body and one-two lenses). I haven't been following this segment of the market as closely. I think that some of the Panasonic/Olympus/..? micro-4/3 cameras fall into this category, Nikon 1, etc. I am not sure if K-01 or Q10 would be reasonable here, - they seem to me too much of a specialty, and not as mainstream cameras... I'd appreciate if you can mention a few models that you'd recommend. If you can point out the strong points of the model, - that would also be great. Thank you, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?
Just to add, a used Q is an even better deal. It's a fun camera and I think Pentax really nailed the ergonomics on this one for such a small body. The biggest problem with it was the initial $800 price tag. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 11:21 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I have both a Q and and E-PM1. No question that the noise is better with the larger sensor, especially at higher iso. OTOH, the Q does remarkably well for a 1/2.3 sensor, and I enjoyed using the Q very much while street shooting in Philly. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Thank you, Steve, Bruce and Darren for the recommendations! I passed these suggestions to my friend. He is thinking now. I suspect that the major advantage of 4/3 system compared to Pentax-Q is a larger variety of lenses available. However, I didn't do a thorough comparison, - so I might be wrong here. Igor Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:55:47 -0400 (EDT) From: Igor Roshchin Subject: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder? Hi All: A very good friend of mine asked for an [urgent] advice on photo cameras. A portion of that includes a recommendation for non-SLR (aka mirrorless) digital cameras with changeable lenses for an enthusiast at early stages. The camera is to be small (mobile, take-anywhere), easy to use in both automatic and semi-automatic/manual modes, able to handle reasonably low light, and not to have long shutter lag. Most frequent use: shooting while travelling (landscapes, urban views), shooting people/friends non-very-intrusively. It would be a step-up alternative to something like Lumix LX-7 or Samsung ex2f that allows interchangeable lenses (for growing needs). The question is not about fancy Leica cameras or X100, or rather, it is about mid-level cameras (with a budget of within $1K or less for the body and one-two lenses). I haven't been following this segment of the market as closely. I think that some of the Panasonic/Olympus/..? micro-4/3 cameras fall into this category, Nikon 1, etc. I am not sure if K-01 or Q10 would be reasonable here, - they seem to me too much of a specialty, and not as mainstream cameras... I'd appreciate if you can mention a few models that you'd recommend. If you can point out the strong points of the model, - that would also be great. Thank you, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?
Hi All: A very good friend of mine asked for an [urgent] advice on photo cameras. A portion of that includes a recommendation for non-SLR (aka mirrorless) digital cameras with changeable lenses for an enthusiast at early stages. The camera is to be small (mobile, take-anywhere), easy to use in both automatic and semi-automatic/manual modes, able to handle reasonably low light, and not to have long shutter lag. Most frequent use: shooting while travelling (landscapes, urban views), shooting people/friends non-very-intrusively. It would be a step-up alternative to something like Lumix LX-7 or Samsung ex2f that allows interchangeable lenses (for growing needs). The question is not about fancy Leica cameras or X100, or rather, it is about mid-level cameras (with a budget of within $1K or less for the body and one-two lenses). I haven't been following this segment of the market as closely. I think that some of the Panasonic/Olympus/..? micro-4/3 cameras fall into this category, Nikon 1, etc. I am not sure if K-01 or Q10 would be reasonable here, - they seem to me too much of a specialty, and not as mainstream cameras... I'd appreciate if you can mention a few models that you'd recommend. If you can point out the strong points of the model, - that would also be great. Thank you, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?
I've had a few of the Olympus PEN series and currently have an E-PM1. The E-PM1 can now be had for under $400 with a lens, cheaper ont he used market It's a pretty good 12 MP sensor good up until 800 normally or 1600 with some heavy (and non-adjustable) NR. This would leave 6-700 for lenses. I'd suggest the Lumix 14 2.5 ($250) and the Olympus 45 1.8 ($400), both of which are sharp and pretty fast. The E-Pl1, an older body with a similar sensor but slower AF, is also out then for $189, body only. IQ is not as good as the Pentax DSLRs, but perfectly fine as long as you're not printing really big (16 x20) prints. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Hi All: A very good friend of mine asked for an [urgent] advice on photo cameras. A portion of that includes a recommendation for non-SLR (aka mirrorless) digital cameras with changeable lenses for an enthusiast at early stages. The camera is to be small (mobile, take-anywhere), easy to use in both automatic and semi-automatic/manual modes, able to handle reasonably low light, and not to have long shutter lag. Most frequent use: shooting while travelling (landscapes, urban views), shooting people/friends non-very-intrusively. It would be a step-up alternative to something like Lumix LX-7 or Samsung ex2f that allows interchangeable lenses (for growing needs). The question is not about fancy Leica cameras or X100, or rather, it is about mid-level cameras (with a budget of within $1K or less for the body and one-two lenses). I haven't been following this segment of the market as closely. I think that some of the Panasonic/Olympus/..? micro-4/3 cameras fall into this category, Nikon 1, etc. I am not sure if K-01 or Q10 would be reasonable here, - they seem to me too much of a specialty, and not as mainstream cameras... I'd appreciate if you can mention a few models that you'd recommend. If you can point out the strong points of the model, - that would also be great. Thank you, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?
With your stated spec, I'd most definitely be looking at the Q10 as a very close fit. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: The camera is to be small (mobile, take-anywhere), easy to use in both automatic and semi-automatic/manual modes, able to handle reasonably low light, and not to have long shutter lag. Most frequent use: shooting while travelling (landscapes, urban views), shooting people/friends non-very-intrusively. It would be a step-up alternative to something like Lumix LX-7 or Samsung ex2f that allows interchangeable lenses (for growing needs). The question is not about fancy Leica cameras or X100, or rather, it is about mid-level cameras (with a budget of within $1K or less for the body and one-two lenses). -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?
On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: With your stated spec, I'd most definitely be looking at the Q10 as a very close fit. I agree with Bruce. Given that the recent firmware update brings focus peaking to the ORIGINAL Q, I'd think that model would be highly attractive as well. Advantages? Significant savings over the Q10 Focus Peaking RAW or JPEG (or both) Unobtrusive with a capital U (if opting for black) Lots of fun with in-camera filters (if you want) Small light lenses. IQ that will surprise you. Lots of Pentax features we know and love on the bigger bodies: SR, multiple-exposure, intervalometer functions, video, etc. You could get an original Q kit with the 8.5mm f1.9 (normal lens for low light), the new telephoto zoom, AND the fun fisheye lens and still be well under $1K. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
