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Ever "rediscover" a gem that still defies the odds?

Started Jul 25, 2018 | Discussions thread
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Re: Ever "rediscover" a gem that still defies the odds?

GeraldW wrote:

The Pro 1 started at ISO 50 and went to ISO 400; but compared to other cameras, or a good light meter, it was really ISO 100 to ISO 800. The noise levels were more appropriate if considered in light of the true ISO.

I thought the ISO was limited. Yes..for it's time, it was good, Jerry.

I was commenting on compared to todays 1" type sensor. Technology does move on..sensors are better today...but old cameras still give their special 'look' to images.

that's why I still have a few of the 1.1/7" type sensors

Canon S30,S60 (IR modified)...Canon S90....Ricoh GX100...Panasonic LX3.

Would be cool If I did a test between S90, GX100 and LX3. Same sensor, 2 of 3 same lens reach.

I remember my S30...it went to ISO 800 (2003), where the S40 and G2 (or G3) had ISO 400 max.

Some say due to lower pixel count on same sensor...but that was unique at that time...a camera with ISO 50 to 800.

Yes, I recall Canon's ISO was 2/3 to one stop off when Phil Esky (or was it Lesky?) was reviewing back in the day.

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