[Leica] Canon G7; viable choice for a Leica M user?

[vondauster at earthlink.net (Will von Dauster)]

On Nov 5, 2006, at 5:44 PM, Don Dory wrote:

> Jack,
> I was interested in the camera so I ran a few frames through the  
> old memory
> card.  The lens is only OK and the noise at 1600 is totally  
> unacceptable.
> Controls are good,  the shutter lag is quite good, the viewfinder  
> is very
> useable, and the focus accuracy is high.  However, the sharpness or  
> lack of
> it makes this camera a loser for me.  I did want to like it but...

I agree with the lens assessment, which is why I made the  
recommendation for the A640. Better lens, IME. The A640 also has an  
articulated viewing screen, which I like for waist level and over the  
head shots. The G7 does not.

No point and shoot camera has a good ISO 1600, or 800 IME, with the  
exception (I hear) of one of the Fuji models. 400 is as far as I go  
with PS cameras. YMMV.

Will von Dauster