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Subject: [Leica] GF1 vs Canon S90
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:37:48 +0100
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Nice test shots, Rob! Cute dogs are so much nicer than newspaper on a wall...

Cheers,
Nathan

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On Feb 14, 2010, at 1:11 AM, rob mcclure wrote:

> After looking at all the 4/3 cameras, I got a G1 yesterday and am really 
> enjoying it.  The controls are very intuitive, even compared to my Canon 
> DSLR.  Have not had to open the owner's manual to figure it out (yet).  I 
> chose the G! over the more compact models because I would have had to add 
> an eyepiece anyway -- hate composing with the LCD screen.  Also its 
> balance and grip seem better suited for using my heavier Canon FD lenses.  
> I also ordered a used Olympus 17mm 2.8 pancake for more compact carry. 
> That package will be about the size of my old Panasonic LC-5 Likea Leica, 
> which I still use occasionally and fits in a coat pocket. Can't wait to 
> snap on an FD 200 2.8 or 50 1.4 once the adapter arrives.
> 
> First shots I took were (naturally) of one of our dogs. I got down on the 
> floor, braced my elbows and shot away.  The only light was from a table 
> lamp. Below is a link to a couple of the shots.  The first one was at ASA 
> 1600 or 800 (forget which) and the second at 800 (and converted to b&w).  
> I had the stability turned on and was using the standard zoom lens on 
> manual focus.  I like how the image blows up for fine focus. I shot jpeg 
> and tweaked it a little in iPhoto.  There is some noise, but doesn't 
> appear any worse than on my 20D and acceptable for my less-than 
> discriminating tastes.  I know these aren't great photos, but they were 
> quick and dirty test shots.  A faster lens and something more than 
> available darkness should yield better results.
> 
> http://gallery.me.com/remphoto#100875
> 
> Rob McClure
> 
> 
> 
> 
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In reply to: Message from s.dimitrov at charter.net (slobodan Dimitrov) ([Leica] GF1 vs Canon S90)
Message from rmcclure2 at woh.rr.com (rob mcclure) ([Leica] GF1 vs Canon S90)