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Wow! That would drive me crazy. I've always been a one system guy. Now with the GR I need another. But four.... Although you've got very good focal length coverage.It's worse than that! I also have to decide between the RX1, GR, DP2M and DP3M. Owning four compacts is what comes of not having a camera system, especially now I have sold my Hasselblad (film) and most of my Panasonic m43ds gear.
If I am going to work, then it is a no-brainer at present: the GR because it fits snugly into my pocket.
If am going out photographing then I will take a combination of all cameras depending on how may I can fit into my small Crumpler camera bag. I can get the RX1, one of the Sigma's (often the DP3M) and since purchasing it recently I can normally slip the GR into the front pocket of the camera bag.
The RX1 is my 100% dependable camera. If the lighting conditions are in any way in doubt, that is what I will use because up to 6400 you really do not even have to worry about what iso you select.
If I am doing landscape then it is hard to choose between the RX1 and DP2M - both produce excellent results.
I must say I am to some extent following John's advice which is to wait and see - the only thing I have against four compacts (well three, as the Sigma's have the same file format) is the processing chain. A single camera system makes that a lot easier.
LouisB
Hey, Maggie. I had to google that one. "Rehydrated cod soaked in lye and served the consistency of jello."
The 850 is an interesting thought. I've got a bunch of Maxxum lenses that have not been used in years.A cheap experiment would be to get a GXR with M-Mount, if you don't have one already.
The way I resisted all this hoopla about the A7 and Nikon retro was to go out and buy a used Sony a850. It works - haven't got it yet but I'm already excited. I get to see all my Minolta glass just the way it should look. And the A900/850 are partially "genuine" retro.
Keith
Yes Keith, less can often be more!(and remembering Godfrey's Oly E-1 Pictures)Thorkil, yes the A850 isn't much good above iso 800, but my lightroom stats say I rarely go up there. But my "collector" side says that this is the last true DSLR from Sony and the viewfinder is awesome.
But I also have a Leica Digilux 1 arriving soon and will get a kick out of trying to do something with just 4 MP. To me digital cameras are getting a bit like lenses, they all have distinct signatures. I think constraint from the camera itself extracts more out of the photographer.
Doesn't alter the fact that either the GR or the GRiv are always with me when I'm out taking pictures. Hey that's a segue back to the GR
Keith
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But what did you do with your D600?, sended it back?, and if so, why?
(I think I'm allowed to non-GR talk for a moment, buying me time with those GR-shots Upstairs )
nice capture, even though I'll have to look away, from what a dirty mind could misinterpret as dog-pornrepeat offenders
nice Pictures John!, it looks like you have been setting it all up by yourself in a "we are all waiting for Godot"-manner
It's nice to hear that you still like it, Keith, and yes one just have to (just like too good red wine) be modest with this solid easy-shooting ability (and isn't right that matrix meetering is just wonderful spot on every time?).I'm keeping the D600, Thorkil - I like it a lot. But, as you say, it is more "automatic" to get pictures from it. Keith
Swedes are wonderful, but I have to wonder what they were thinking with Lutefisk.Hey, Maggie. I had to google that one. "Rehydrated cod soaked in lye and served the consistency of jello."
My vegan sensibilities are running for the door.
John