SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS: Few hours ago the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic G10 images and specs have been found on the official Panasonic website. We have taken screenshot of it and you can read specs and see the images inside this post. Anyway it seems that this was just a “work in progress” article. So specs are partially incorrect! This has been confirmed by our sources. The Panasonic website has now been removed. As soon as we can we will give you the correct specs!
Anyway the pictures are REAL!
P.S. Expected announcement on Sunday 9am London time
UPDATE 6: Touchscreen is something you see in most digital backs of medium format cameras.
UPDATE 5: One of my best sources has a message for you: “PS: And tell your visitors the Touchscreen is cool 😉”
UPDATE 4:
(FT5) from our sources ->THE SPECS ARE WRONG IN SOME PARTS!!
UPDATED 3: Panasonic has already compact cameras with touchscreen. The new DMC-FP3 is an example!
UPDATED 2: Panasonic has shown us a work in progress page. Maybe the specs are not 100% correct?
UPDATED – > Source (website now offline): Panasonic
Here the specs Panasonic leaked on their own homepage!
Main Features:
– Both have a 12 megapixel sensor
– They both have a new Touchscreen
– Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist (5x, 10x)
– ISO 100-6.200
– The G2 records in AVCHD 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30fps)
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| See Dealer for Price | See Dealer for Price | |||
| Camera Type | Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera | Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera | ||
| Camera Effective Pixels | 12.1 Mega Pixels | 12.1 Mega Pixels | ||
| Image Sensor | N/A | Type:Live MOS Sensor Total pixels:13.1 Megapixels Color filter:Primary color filter |
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| Image Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) | ||
| Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter | Supersonic wave filter | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | ||
| Focus | Type: Contrast AF system / Focus mode:AFS/AFC/MF AF mode:Face detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/1-area-focusing /Touch(1area-focusing in Face detection/AF Tracking/Multi-area-focusing/1area-focusing) |
Type: Contrast AF system / Focus mode:AFS/AFC/MF AF mode:Face detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/1-area-focusing /Touch(1area-focusing in Face detection/AF Tracking/Multi-area-focusing/1area-focusing) |
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| AF detective range | EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100) | ||
| Focus Others | Touch shutter, Pre AF (Quick AF/Continuous AF), Touch MF Assist (5x, 10x) | Touch shutter, Pre AF (Quick AF/Continuous AF), Touch MF Assist (5x, 10x) | ||
| AF/AE Lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode) | Yes (AE: AFL/AEL Button or Shutter button halfway pressed) | ||
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes | Yes | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / Intelligent ISO | Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / Intelligent ISO | ||
| White Balance | Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Flash/White Set 1,2/Color temperature setting | Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Flash/White Set 1,2/Color temperature setting | ||
| White Balance Adjustment | Blue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias |
Blue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias |
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| Color Temperature Setting | 2500-10000K in 100K | 2500-10000K in 100K | ||
| White Balance Bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis | ||
| Exposure | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | ||
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV Step, ± 3 EV | 1/3 EV Step, ± 3 EV | ||
| Auto Bracketing (AE) | 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV | 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV | ||
| Light Metering System | 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system | 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system | ||
| Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot | Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot | ||
| Metering Range | EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100) | ||
| Still Image Scene Mode | N/A | Portrait(Normal/SoftSkin/Out-Indoor/Creative)/Scenery(Norm./Nature/Arch./Creative)/Sports(Norm./Out-Indoor/Creative)/Closeup(Flower/Food/Object/Creative)/NightPort.(NightPort./NightScene./Illum./Creative)/SCN(Sunset/Party/Baby1/2/Pet/Periph.Defocus) | ||
| Movie Scene Mode | N/A | Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / Low-light / SCN (Sunset/Party/Portrait) | ||
| Shutter Speed/Shutter System | Type:Focal-plane shutter Shutter speed:Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4minutes) |
Type: Focal-plane shutter, Speed: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4 minutes) | ||
| Self Timer | 2 seconds / 10 seconds / 10 seconds / 3 images | 2 seconds / 10 seconds / 10 seconds / 3 images | ||
| Recording Format | N/A | Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible Still Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.21) + QuickTime Motion Image: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime Motion JPEG Motion Image: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
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| Image Quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard | ||
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | sRGB, Adobe RGB | ||
| 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) | 4000 x 3000(L), 2816 x 2112(M), 2048 x 1536(S) | 4000 x 3000(L), 2816 x 2112(M), 2048 x 1536(S) | ||
| 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) | 4000 x 2672(L) / 2816 x 1880 (M) / 2048 x 1360 (S) | 4000 x 2672(L) / 2816 x 1880 (M) / 2048 x 1360 (S) | ||
| 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) | 4000 x 2248 (L) / 2816 x 1584 (M) / 1920 x 1080 (S) | 4000 x 2248 (L) / 2816 x 1584 (M) / 1920 x 1080 (S) | ||
| 1:1 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) | 2992 x 2992(L), 2112 x 2112(M), 1504 x 1504(S) | 2992 x 2992(L), 2112 x 2112(M), 1504 x 1504(S) | ||
| Motion Picture Recording 4:3 | VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
N/A | ||
| Motion Picture Recording 16:9 | WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) | N/A | ||
| Motion Picture Recording HD Movie | 1280×720 pixels 30fps (Motion JPEG) | N/A | ||
| Auto eye sensor | Yes | No | ||
| Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio) | N/A | VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
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| Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio) | N/A | WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps | ||
| Motion Image (HD Movie) | N/A | 1280 x 720, 30fps | ||
| Motion Image (AVCHD Lite) | NTSC: [HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30fps)(SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps) | N/A | ||
| Aspect Ratio | N/A | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 | ||
| Protection/Erase | Protection: Single / Multi or Cancel Erase: Single / Multi / All / Except FAVORITE |
Protection: Single / Multi or Cancel Erase: Single / Multi / All / Except FAVORITE |
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| Flash Synchronization | 1st. Curtain Sync. , 2nd Curtain Sync. | 1st. Curtain Sync. , 2nd Curtain Sync. | ||
| Viewfinder | N/A | Live View Finder(202,000 dots equivalent) Magnification: Approx. 1.04x / 0.52x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 Field of view: approx. 100% Eye point: approx. 17.5mm Diopiter Adjust: -4.0 ~ +4.0 [m-1] |
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| LCD Monitor | Type:Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD with Touch panel Monitor size:Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle Pixels:460K dots Field of view:Approx.100% Monitor Adjust.:Brightness(7 levels),Color (7 levels) |
Type:Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD with Touch panel Monitor size:Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle Pixels:460K dots Field of view:Approx.100% Monitor Adjust.:Brightness(7 levels),Color (7 levels) |
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| LCD mode | Off / Auto Power LCD / Power LCD | Off / Auto Power LCD / Power LCD | ||
| Live View | Digital Zoom: 2x, 4x Extra Optical Zoom: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) Other Functions: Guide Lines (3 patterns), Real-time Histogram |
Digital Zoom: 2x, 4x Extra Optical Zoom: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) Other Functions: Guide Lines (3 patterns), Real-time Histogram |
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| Film Mode | Color: Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Nostalgic / Vibrant Black and white: Standard / Dynamic / Smooth Others: My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film |
Color: Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Nostalgic / Vibrant Black and white: Standard / Dynamic / Smooth Others: My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film |
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| Playback Mode | Normal playback 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display Zoomed playback (16x Max.) Slide show Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/AVCHD Lite/Motion JPEG/Category/Favorite), Face recognition Edit | Normal playback 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display Zoomed playback (16x Max.) Slide show Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/AVCHD Lite/Motion JPEG/Category/Favorite), Face recognition Edit | ||
| OSD Language | English, French, Spanish, Portuguese | English, Spanish | ||
| Recording Media | N/A | SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card | ||
| Microphone | Monaural, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High | Monaural, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High | ||
| Speaker | Yes | Yes | ||
| HDMI Output | N/A | miniHDMI TypeC Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system) Audio: Dolby® Digital Creator |
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| Direct Print | PictBridge compatible (Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable) | PictBridge compatible (Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable) | ||
| Power Supply | N/A | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh) (Included) Battery Charger/AC Adapter (Input: 110-240V AC, DC Cable is required) |
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| Battery Life 6 | N/A | CIPA standard:Approx. 380 images (LCD), Approx. 410 images (LVF) with H-FS014042 Approx. 350 images (LCD), Approx. 380 images (LVF) with H-FS045200 |
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| Operating Humidity | 10% to 80% | 10% to 80% | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | ||
| Flash Output Adjustment | 1/3EV Step ±2EV | 1/3EV Step ±2EV | ||
| Included Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE QuickTime™ USB Driver |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE QuickTime™ USB Driver |
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| Standard Accessories | Battery Charger / AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Body Cap,AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus pen, CD-ROM | Battery Charger / AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Body Cap,AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus pen, CD-ROM | ||
| Remote Control | Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) | Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) | ||
| Continuous recordable time (Motion images) | AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 180 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 160 min with H-FS045200 Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 180 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 160 min with H-FS045200 |
N/A | ||
| My Color Mode | (Still image & Movie)Expressive/Retro/Pure/Elegant/Monochrome/Dynamic Art/Silhouette/Custom(Color/Brightness/Saturation/ adjustable) | (Still Image only) Expressive/Retro/Pure/Elegant/Monochrome/Dynamic Art/Silhouette/Custom(Color/Brightness/Saturation/ adjustable) | ||
| Burst Speed | N/A | H: 3.2 frames/sec, M: 2.6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) | ||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 124 x 83.6 x 74mm / 4.88 x 3.29 x 2.91 in (excluding protrusions) | 124 x 83.6 x 74mm / 4.88 x 3.29 x 2.91 in (excluding protrusions) | ||
| Weight | Approx. 593g / 20.92 oz ?SD card, Battery, 14-42mm lens included) Approx. 810g / 28.57 oz ?SD card, Battery, 45-200mm lens included) Approx. 371g / 13.09 oz ?Body only |
Approx. 558g / 19.68 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-42mm lens included) Approx. 775g / 27.33 oz (SD card, Battery, 45-200mm lens included) Approx. 336g / 11.85 oz (Body only) |
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| Built-in-Flash | N/A | Type:TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 equivalent (ISO 100-m), Built-in Pop-up Flash mode:Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction,Slow Sync., Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Synchronization speed:Less than 1/160 second |
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| BURST SHOOTING: Number of recordable images | N/A | 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
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| Hot shoe | TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional) | TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional) | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed | ||
| Audio video output | Monaural Type, NTSC | Monaural Type, NTSC | ||
| Remote / External microphone input | ø2.5mm. stereo mini jack | ø2.5mm. stereo mini jack | ||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
N/A | N/A | ||
| Weight | N/A | N/A | ||
18 Responses
Suspected whether G2 and G10 can compete, provided that the appearance is exactly like G1. I would rather keep using my G1 and wait for upgrade to GH2 for more advanced video shooting experience. Just wonder why Panasonic would keep the more conservative approach to new products, again.
boo… seems so conservative, that it’s almost like they did nothing at all.
Well, if the body is built more like the GF-1, and less like the plasticky G-1/GH-1, it will be a worthwhile upgrade.
I suppose the GH-2 will be the same body shell.
Damn, so they look just like the G1/GH1? Sheesh, the design of the GH1 is the main thing people don’t like about it. Who gives a flip about a touch screen…I wan’t a m4/3’s body built like a Zeiss Ikon ZM with a 920k dot LCD and built in EVF….grrrr.
Touch MF assist sounds interesting..I wonder if that means a half shutter press will activate manual focus mode on adapted lenses. I hope so. But man, why stick with such a boring generic design?
Ergonomics improved over G1/GH1 – better placement of controls.
New sensor, much higher ISO, so expect better DR
Given the excellent performance of G1/GH1 vs APS-C dSLR,
these cameras are sure to please. For sure a GF2 will be in
the pipeline – and something perhaps unexpected for GHx.
Interestingly the kit zoom says 14-42mm (not 45), and the
external flash seems to be a new product.
I don’t get the whining about boring generic design – rather
I see it as improvement of really good design – do we want
to make good imagery with a system that bites at the heels
of FF dSLR without all the excess baggage, or do we want a
soon to be dated fashion statement? The G system is great
and getting better.
How do we know if this is a new sensor?
I’m happy Panasonic stay with the current body style for G cameras, though I would be equally happy if one of the new cameras is in the L1 body style. That said, the specs does not seem exciting, and I’m not too hot about the touchscreen for G2.
This is really boring news. I want a camera that is better for taking pictures not one that has a fancy touch screen.
Touch Screen = Epic Fail
I really think that Panasonic should re-think the positioning of the three product series.
Hopefully, G-series shall have all the feature sets for high-end D-SLR and high dynamic range, external battery compartment, etc. to compete in the D-SLR markets.
GH-series shall be designed with video-centric, as a mini-version of professional camcorders, but with advanced video features like Zebra, smooth focus ring video lens (better with zoom servo control), rotary hand grip, etc.
GF-series can still be compact for upgrade of DC users, and third-party lens users, with features like touchscreen.
@pdc
It’s not about a fashion statement, it’s about making a product that people have wanted for as long as I’ve paid attention to digital cameras….an affordable digital rangefinder (or EVIL in the same form factor). The GF1 is close, but without a built in view finder it doesn’t fit the bill. Plus, none of the m4/3’s cameras are anywhere close to the build quality of a Zeiss Ikon ZM or even a Voigtlander Bessa R3A (or a Pentax K7, Canon 50D, or Nikon D300 for that matter). Those camera’s feel like solid chunks of metal when you use them. The plastic conservative faux DSLR design of the G1/G2/GH1/G10 is just extremely frustrating because there is absolutely no reason m4/3’s cameras can’t be built like a Leica M9 for example. It’s just very lazy design. “Ah, just make it look like a Canon Rebel since those sale well”.
Also, I wouldn’t yet call the G system great. It has the potential to be great, but counting the new 14-42mm zoom 7 out of the 11 currently available lenses all hit f/5.6 on their zoom range and their is only one fast prime under f/2. That simply just doesn’t get the job done. Panasonic and Olympus have a head start on everyone, but really all they’ve done is catered to the mid to low end market. It wouldn’t take Canikon long at all to match the amount of interesting glass the system currently offers (4, maybe 5 lenses by my count). IMHO they have certainly left the door wide open for everyone else to catch up; at least in the enthusiast market.
I’m still a bit sceptical about touch screen. PCs are still faster to manipulate by shortcut keys even if they have touch screens…
I’m still a bit sceptical about touch screen. PCs are still faster to manipulate by shortcut keys even if they have touch screens…
Not to mention I was hoping for some change in design of the bodies.
But I hope the sensors are even better than the ones of older models!
Stupid design. Why stick with a dslr look its soooo cheap and ugly. like one dude said they should make a digital zeiss ikon zm whether it cost’s a lot or not. touch screen’s? seriously?? i think panny is messing with us. we were all expecting a digital rangefinder or dreaming at least and they give us clones with different numbers and a touch screen. LAME. make a digital rangefinder its not that hard, everybody wants one. This is micro four thirds, a completely new system. The cameras design shouldn’t be old.
I have got G1, and use it everyday, It is small enough for me. It has great body design and now I’m happy that Panasonic improves this body design and not changed it in a big way. They improved controls, which they did in fact – especially left wheel controls two functions now (metering and focus). It means faster operation and this is very important for me.
The video capability is also of my interest. I’ve been to glider competition lately and I’ve tried to take photos and making video of that event. It was a big pain using camera and camcorder as separate devices, I’ve ended up with no good video nor good pictures. I wish I have had one hybrid equipment 🙁 So in my case video is becoming more and more important form of expression and I’m glad to have it in one body. It is a trend and in my opinion this is the evolution that can’t be can stopped now. It is the future of consumer cameras to have combined photo and video functionalities.
Touch screen and touch operations… I’ve got Sony HD camcorder and it has this feature implemented. As I touch the screen the focus changes accordingly to the point of the touch on the frame. It is really cool! So don’t be afraid of that 😉 It is really great and as far as I see the way Panasonic implements new features it will be even better than Sony’s solution.
I’m excited of the new cameras of the G-line. And contrary to many others I prefer G1 body design to GF-1a bit smaller but compromised design. I appreciate very much having now about 1 kg less than several months ago in my hand / bag / strap on shoulders. That’s great times I’ve been waiting for since 2001 when I realized the trends and decided not to buy DSLR anymore! I’m very happy with G1 and definitely buy next this type of body gear with video capability but now I wait for global shutter, or whole electronic shutter (this will increase video quality and removes flash sync limitations we have now) that will be in my opinion next huge improvement. Small steps, but Panasonic is going in the direction I desire 🙂
Greetings and have fun!
We are waiting
I have a blue G1 which I am very happy with but like another poster here I do miss the video all in one option. Therefore the G2 maybe the answer. Does anyone know the main differencies between the G2 and G10?
Also is there any news on colours? I love the Blue of the G1 and hope they still offer this with the G2?
Also is that a new 14-42 video lens on the G2? Or ?
I am hoping to go to the Focus Imaging show at the NEC on Tuesday so hope to see the G2 in the flesh as it were.
People,we don’t need to upgrade to new cameras every 6 months! Just be happy using your existing equipment. Manufacturers have to constantly churn out slightly new and different designs to stay afloat! Improve our visual skills rather than change cameras.
I really have to say that I’m disappointed as usual…we, meaning my colleagues and I don’t want another SLR, we are waiting for the rangefinder.
I have owned so many SLR’s and even a smaller one is just not going to do it for me, touch screen, HDV, I don’t care. I want a m4/3 camera that I can take to work, and use for work, and that means street, travel, and yes even possibly conflict photography! And I don’t, and cannot afford to upgrade every 6 months. The EP-1 is good, the GF1 is good, the M9 is good, but where is the Contax style rangefinder? I would bet a lot of money, that the company that comes out with that camera, will win, overall!
Thanks for letting me rant! G2-G10, no difference for me, LX5? Hmm let’s see what comes up.