Correct me if im wrong...

[JJJRRR768]

Thanks Carlos, no the P10 would not be for me at all...

Joel

...the name (untill now) of the upcoming 28-300mm module for the GXR Joel...how about wait a little and buy the 28mm module? or do you prefer the GRD3 smaller size?

P10, what did I miss?

I may have to scrimp and save to get a GRDlll, but that is indeed redundant, but maybe I don't care.

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[Tom Caldwell]

Problem as I see it is that the GXR is a great camera but although I try hard I cannot see a place for it on my camera shelf.

Is it supposed to be a big-sensor (sometimes) replacement for their compact camera line - therefore gradually superseding these models? If so it is too large for me and I am happier with (say) a GRDIII for utmost finesse and the CX for zoom - I kind of like multiple cameras in the small size format.

On the other hand is it Ricoh's entry into the sub-dslr mirrorless replaceable lens format? If so I and many others have maintained a substantial pre-existing dslr kit. Once you have to take out a gadget bag for your bits the actual size of the gadget bag is less relevant. It is fair comment that a lighter bag is always an asset.

The final possible scenario is that the GXR is not a camera - it is merely a camera back. Each lens/sensor module is the camera. Madmen might buy a separate back for each module rather then have swappable modules - this fares more like my first proposition but is unlikely to be adopted by many. If the back is updated at some date then perhaps an owner will adopt this principle by keeping their old back. dpreview take this approach and list the current two-module range as separate cameras - I wonder if this will continue to be the case once Ricoh has many sensor/lens modules on the market?

This last thought is perhaps the true genius of Ricoh's approach - each module is a new camera and those that think they will buy multiple modules are in the grip of the old slr lens-swapping mentality (I admit it is hard to shake off). Ideally you work out which one sensor/lens module most closely fulfils your needs and then buy it as a camera. If you cannot make up your mind then you might have to buy more than one module - but that is not the point as I see it.

The problem with this approach is that the format size of the back is predicted by the size necessary to fit the largest sensor it can accommodate. Consequently the GX replacement (the S10) is probably a larger overall size than it really needed to be.

As yet none of the offerings lights my particular fire but I keep an open mind. Big difficulty is that it is not going to be stocked except in a few specialist city stores (if at all). When you have to hunt for it then this is not a good beginning.

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[carlos roncatti]

Problem as I see it is that the GXR is a great camera but although I try hard I cannot see a place for it on my camera shelf.

I have a G1, so i would much prefer ricohs UI than m4/3(but the AF is a turn off)

Is it supposed to be a big-sensor (sometimes) replacement for their compact camera line - therefore gradually superseding these models? If so it is too large for me and I am happier with (say) a GRDIII for utmost finesse and the CX for zoom - I kind of like multiple cameras in the small size format.

I think it is as i suggested at first...

On the other hand is it Ricoh's entry into the sub-dslr mirrorless replaceable lens format? If so I and many others have maintained a substantial pre-existing dslr kit. Once you have to take out a gadget bag for your bits the actual size of the gadget bag is less relevant. It is fair comment that a lighter bag is always an asset.

Dont know about that Tom...for me its somehow relevant....

The final possible scenario is that the GXR is not a camera - it is merely a camera back. Each lens/sensor module is the camera. Madmen might buy a separate back for each module rather then have swappable modules - this fares more like my first proposition but is unlikely to be adopted by many. If the back is updated at some date then perhaps an owner will adopt this principle by keeping their old back. dpreview take this approach and list the current two-module range as separate cameras - I wonder if this will continue to be the case once Ricoh has many sensor/lens modules on the market?

Madmen...i agree.........

This last thought is perhaps the true genius of Ricoh's approach - each module is a new camera and those that think they will buy multiple modules are in the grip of the old slr lens-swapping mentality (I admit it is hard to shake off). Ideally you work out which one sensor/lens module most closely fulfils your needs and then buy it as a camera. If you cannot make up your mind then you might have to buy more than one module - but that is not the point as I see it.

Totally agree again....

As yet none of the offerings lights my particular fire but I keep an open mind. Big difficulty is that it is not going to be stocked except in a few specialist city stores (if at all). When you have to hunt for it then this is not a good beginning.

Big problem...i only can buy from US at BH...thers no Ricoh camera there....bought my GX200 from Englands Ebay

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Tom Caldwell
I am always trying ...

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self portrait:



I love taking pictures and sonner or later i will learn how to take good ones.......
Slide geral:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25417226@N06/sets/72157622934247861/
BRASIL ALBUM:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25417226@N06/sets/72157622653898091/show/
Carlos Roncatti Bomfim