Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter I'm neither a Canon dslr nor a DMR user (still shooting film with a M6) so my loyalty problem is zero. But to compare the Canon with the DMR sensor, I prefer 1:1 comparison shots - made on a tripod, with the same lens, object and lightning, same procedure in the computer. And I had seen such shots (dprev and other sites). It could not be said the Canon 20d had a more plastic look. Certainly your DMR shots look nice, but they're more for comparing different DNG converters with the same file. Didier >Didier, > >> On comparison shots found in the web, it seemed to me that the >> colortones of the DMR looked a bit "warmer" than those of >> the Canon 20d, but that was just my personal impression. >> It could have to do with the R lenses' coating >> more than with the sensor. > >May I disagree. For a certain time I had the 20d, the Fuji S2 Pro >with Nikon glass and the DMR and I could compare myself. >These are supposed to be good DLSR cameras. > >The differences are there and they are not minor. Not only as far >as skin tones are concerned, but also for dynamic range and color >fidelity. > >Before deciding to buy the DMR, I could test it for a week in Germany >last May, still with a beta firmware. I was convinced by comparing >the results I was getting from the three cameras (in the case of >the 20D by using the same lenses as on the DMR). > >One of my most critical tests is the capture of orchids. >The color of dark red orchids is very difficult to catch >realistically. The results with both the Fuji S2 Pro and the 20D >were unsatisfactory; the results with the DMR were excellent. > >You do not have do believe my words. > >I have posted some orchid photos (Canon and Fuji) on > >http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00BflF > >and some Leica ones on > >http://www.leica-camera.com/discus_e/messages/3/180750.html?1132869128 >and >http://www.leica-camera.com/discus/messages/23/108215.html?1132871072 > >Look at the differences yourself. > >I know it is hopeless to convince most typical Canon owners, they >are loyal to their brand (after all, who want to admit he has spent >a lot of money for an inferior product?), but these pictures might >be helpful for people who have not yet made up their minds. > >Cheers, >Peter > >PS: more Leica orchid photos on www.orchids.mu > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information