True, but then again many cameras, such as Sonys, can easily detect when the cap is in place and they simply cancel the lens extension and display a warning message until you remove the cap.
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G3 - What do you think you do not like most
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JJ Levay
Well-known member
Yes, the Miami would look terrific with the G2/3. But I live in NY so maybe I should get the NY to hide the dirt and blend in with the rest of my attire. I have to remain de-spiffed to remain mug-free.
The Texas is kind of cool too for that earthy cowboy look.
About the gray shoulder strap - ditto - has anyone seen one?
The Texas is kind of cool too for that earthy cowboy look.
About the gray shoulder strap - ditto - has anyone seen one?
Kenya
Active member
There is one grey shoulder strap that seems to be somewhat popular, the link is as follows:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh4.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=ProductActivator__Aproductlist_html___118288___OPSPLST___REG___CatID=0___SID=F315FE65230
hope it helps...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh4.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=ProductActivator__Aproductlist_html___118288___OPSPLST___REG___CatID=0___SID=F315FE65230
hope it helps...
Todd Walker
Veteran Member
I have that strap in black for my Oly E20 and I love it. I can carry it around all day long with virtually no fatigue.
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Canon: G2, Vivitar 285HV
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That strap is too thick and will constantly be in the way of the G3's LCD monitor.
About the battery gauge:
I haven't let my battery discharge all the way yet, so I have not discovered this problem. Is this true? Does the battery die soon after the first chunk on the battery display is gone? How soon after?
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I haven't let my battery discharge all the way yet, so I have not discovered this problem. Is this true? Does the battery die soon after the first chunk on the battery display is gone? How soon after?
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Jorge Alban
Forum Enthusiast
Just read all 45 replies to this thread and am pretty suprised no one mentioned the ISO 400 noise issue. Everyone agrees the G3 produces great image quality at ISO 50, but I for one would love to shoot ISO 400 with an usable noise level. No external flash to carry and a lot more character and spontanaiety in available light pics.
Both G2 and G3 also suffer from acute bit level reduction at ISO 400 (from 9.3 to 6.7 at ISO 50). This reduced dynamic range means they dont capture the full 256 tones required to simulate continuous tone, in other words, ISO 400 jpg images easily look posterized and fake after even minor white balance or exposure corrections.
IMHO these two things alone have kept the G3 from becoming the "digital Leica M" so many pros and advanced amateurs want for candids and available light work. Now lets go back to talking about camera strap colors...
Jorge Alban
Costa Rica
Both G2 and G3 also suffer from acute bit level reduction at ISO 400 (from 9.3 to 6.7 at ISO 50). This reduced dynamic range means they dont capture the full 256 tones required to simulate continuous tone, in other words, ISO 400 jpg images easily look posterized and fake after even minor white balance or exposure corrections.
IMHO these two things alone have kept the G3 from becoming the "digital Leica M" so many pros and advanced amateurs want for candids and available light work. Now lets go back to talking about camera strap colors...
Jorge Alban
Costa Rica
Lyall Pearce
Well-known member
I hate the strap for the reason that it obstructs the usb/power/video door.
I have to re-arrange the strap almost every time I want to open the door.
The plastic door is so flimsy that strap feels like it is liable to break it.
So, upon reflection, maybe it's the flimsy door I do not like.
...Lyall
I have to re-arrange the strap almost every time I want to open the door.
The plastic door is so flimsy that strap feels like it is liable to break it.
So, upon reflection, maybe it's the flimsy door I do not like.
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...Lyall
Kenya
Active member
I myself have not tried it, but yes, I assume almost any strap will be in the way of the lcd. I think thats why we have such overwhelming support of the wrist strap.
Calvin Chann
Senior Member
Hehe, obviously you haven't tried to download pics from an Ixus!
I used S-300 for a year before getting a G3 and this G3's plastic
door is a godsend compared to the awful Ixus' rubber..er, whatever
they call it (not a "door" for sure!
thing about it that I never get tired to enjoy in this camera.
What non-SLR digital camera delivers noise free images at ISO 400?
Jorge Alban
Forum Enthusiast
None. Thats why I lug my D60 and 28-70 L around and crave after a compact camera with a larger sensor. The question was what I didnt like the most about the G3, not what was available in the market. Then PMA is just around the corner...
Jorge Alban
Costa Rica
Please post an example. It would be quite remarkable if the S30 delivred better quality images than a G3 at any setting, especially using a high ISO.
Unless they come up with some new noise reduction methods, I wouldn't expect any dramatic improvements in this area in compact cameras in the near future. The only reason that SLRs have little or no noise is because their imaging chips are much larger relative to their resolution.
To include such a large chip on a G3-type camera would require a new, larger lens assembly, probably a larger overall body, and much higher price - so high,in fact, that it wouldn't make any sense to buy it.
Jorge Alban
Forum Enthusiast
The D60 sensor has the surface area of NINE G3 sensors. What makes you so sure Canon lacks the engineering or marketing muscle to produce and sell a sensor at least four times as large as the one in the G3?
A minimally equipped Contax G3, Konica Hexar RF (leaving Leica M aside for a second) runs around US $2000. People who buy these cameras will definitely be willing to pay half as much for a rangefinder digital with USABLE ISO 400.
Jorge Alban
"I wish to impress with my photos, not bench-press with my camera"
jason Langadakis
Active member
Great sugestions mike
How about dispaying focal length and distance when you shoot.
Mike,
I'll have to see if I can find something. I am not sure at all the S30 delivers less noisy pictures than the G3, but a lot of people call it the least noisy Canon digicam.
Gowan
I'll have to see if I can find something. I am not sure at all the S30 delivers less noisy pictures than the G3, but a lot of people call it the least noisy Canon digicam.
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Gowan
Well, if we're talking about noise, the S30 is only a 3 megapixel camera using the same size CCD as the G3. The fewer pixels you squeeze into a given area the less noise you will get...
Dan Nutu
Member
I agree with previous posts.
Here you have some more ideas of my own:
I would really like something like an SLR instant-on. Having to wait for your camera to become "available" can make you miss some opportunities. I also think a fixed lens (not the extensible type) would help a lot. Maybe even an LCD viewfinder? ;-)
Other wishes:
Dan Nutu
Here you have some more ideas of my own:
I would really like something like an SLR instant-on. Having to wait for your camera to become "available" can make you miss some opportunities. I also think a fixed lens (not the extensible type) would help a lot. Maybe even an LCD viewfinder? ;-)
Other wishes:
- centered tripod mounting
- full metal body
- environmentally sealed?
- better AF capabilities in the dark (esp. at full tele end of the zoom)
Dan Nutu
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