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Subject: [Leica] Advice from G1 users on LUG...
From: r.s.taylor at comcast.net (Richard Taylor)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:51:26 -0400
References: <SNT117-W4D3B978F2F4C7BEEC061CC6370@phx.gbl> <c7c8cf880906241310o37a54f6csf06976b1b90b998b@mail.gmail.com> <062520091734.3852.4A43B50D0004600200000F0C223245003003010CD2079C080C03BF970A9D9F9A0B9D09@mchsi.com>

Gene - I've seen them as low as $699.  I find mine fits in my hands  
about the same as a Leica M.

Regards,

Dick



On Jun 25, 2009, at 1:34 PM, grduprey at mchsi.com wrote:

> Ritz has them for $799.  Did not know they came in colors, the one I  
> looked at yesterday was black.  Nice camera but tiny, almost to tiny  
> for my hands.
>
> Gene
> -------------- Original message from Pasvorn Boonmark <pasvorn at 
> boonmark.net 
> >: --------------
>
>
>> Hi Gary,
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 12:53 PM, Gary Dalton wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm about ready to buy a new Panasonic G1...
>>>
>>> Would B&H or Amazon be my best sources?
>>>
>>
>> B&H, Amazon is as good as any.
>>
>>> Whose the best source for quality Leica or Canon lens adapters?
>>> Should I expect to pay around $175 for a good one?
>>
>> I have 2 adapters for M-lens:
>> - Cameraquest
>> - Jinfinance from ebay
>>
>> They are both works fine. The second one is a bit cheaper. The
>> differences are fitting, and some detail.
>> The Cameraquest adapter that I have, is very tight. When using it
>> with M-LTM adapter, I can not remove the LTM adapter by hand. I
>> needed to use a tools to remove it.
>>
>> The jinfinance has some play, but does not seem to effect the picture
>> quality (not that I can see)
>>
>> The Cameraquest also has a light baffle which should cut down the
>> internal light refection (bouncing off from the focus cam).
>>
>> I can take picture of the two adapters tonight and post it for you.
>>
>>>
>>> What kind of picture storage comes with it?
>>> Is it a good idea to buy additional storage up front?
>>
>> It uses SD card. There is none included. You would need to get some.
>>
>>>
>>> I want a back-up battery. Do I need a charger?
>>
>> The camera comes with external charger. You don't need another one,
>> unless you want to be able to charge two batteries at the same time.
>>
>>>
>>> Why would I want to concern myself with the color of the camera  
>>> body?
>>
>> Some likes it blue, and some likes it red. :)
>>
>>>
>>> Is anyone out there a fan of service agreements for these things?
>>>
>>
>> I think it is not a bad idea. I don't have one for mine, yet. Still
>> thinking about it.
>>
>> Hope this help.
>>
>> -Pasvorn
>>
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In reply to: Message from grdalton at hotmail.com (Gary Dalton) ([Leica] Advice from G1 users on LUG...)
Message from pasvorn at boonmark.net (Pasvorn Boonmark) ([Leica] Advice from G1 users on LUG...)
Message from grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey at mchsi.com) ([Leica] Advice from G1 users on LUG...)