Ben Rubinstein
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3 shot raw buffer? Not seen that since the original 1Ds...
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Yes it's one of the negatives of the GXR. They could improve that by coming out with an updated body as it is part of the body's IO system, not a part of the camera unit.3 shot raw buffer? Not seen that since the original 1Ds...
Optical viewfinders work very nicely. With the other A12 camera units (50 and 28 mm EFL, respectively 33.5 and 18 mm optical focal length) ...Godfrey - I'm curious how you are using your GXR - are you using a viewfinder? If so, optical or the VF2? I think I saw you mention the VF2 in another thread - if you've used it, how do you find it?
I'm really interested in the GXR with this M-module but need a VF - I just can't get into composing on an LCD.
Most likely the battery. I would charge it and try again - if still bad, reformat the card in the camera. If that doesn't work try a different newly formatted card. Remember, act like a research physicist, don't try two different possible fixes at the same time.And there were 34 other files that Lightroom says were damaged and couldn't be imported. Have any of you run across the like before? Have I pointed too close to the sun? The battery was close to empty, could it have been something like that? Is there a quick fix or must it go back to Ricoh? Is there anywhere else that'd be better to send it to?
Objective inquiring minds want to know.
(Which is to say, I'm on the second day of my vacation and would appreciate any help you all could offer....):banghead:
Yes, this should be located into a new thread dedicated to it.And there were 34 other files that Lightroom says were damaged and couldn't be imported. Have any of you run across the like before? Have I pointed too close to the sun? The battery was close to empty, could it have been something like that? Is there a quick fix or must it go back to Ricoh? Is there anywhere else that'd be better to send it to?
Objective inquiring minds want to know.
(Which is to say, I'm on the second day of my vacation and would appreciate any help you all could offer....)
Probably better to think of it in the opposite order with the A12 autofocus camera units ... I use AF (or Snap focus) to focus the lens, which is reflected on the LCD and in the illuminated focus confirmation signal on the body (to the bottom/left of the hotshot). It's easy to see out of the corner of the eye when you're using an optical finder and operates nicely even when you're toggled the LCD off for use with an optical finder. After that, I frame with the optical viewfinder ... It sounds like two operations, but the way i have the camera set up, I normally just put the OVF to my eye, center the AF area on what I have in mind, half press the shutter release until I hear or see it lock focus, then reframe and press the release the rest of the way in one motion.Godfrey - thanks for the very helpful response. So when you use an optical viewfinder, you compose in the viewfinder and you focus on the LCD - is there an auditory focus confirmation on the GXR (not that I'm fond of using this)?
I'm in full agreement on this: when you want to work with longer focal lengths or wider apertures, with an eye-level viewfinder, the EVF is the best tool for the job. The neat part about the GXR is that the LCD, the EVF and optical viewfinders are all peer tools with their niche of best applicability, to use as your particular desires and needs find best advantage.... I'm comfortable using zone focus but was more concerned about situations when I am shooting with narrow dof - where as you describe the best approach is probably to compose and focus on LCD. Unfortunately it is this scenario (narrow dof) where I like holding the camera to my eye for stability and keeping the subject in focus.
Seems like the EVF is the way to go for MF lenses - at least for my preferred style of shooting.
Thanks for the info, Godfrey. I think I just died and went to heaven :bugeyes::bugeyes::bugeyes:One of the DPR folks had a hands on with the GXR and wrote up his quick impressions:
http://ricoh-gr-diary.blogspot.com/2011/08/gxr-mount-a12-first-impressions.html
Also, two Japanese sites discuss it in more depth now:
http://www.grblog.jp/2011/08/gxr-mount-unit-1st-hands-on.php
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/newproduct/20110808_465663.html
It's looking very nice. Just a few more weeks to fly by ...
Sorry I couldn't help you find a UK vendor. ;-)Answering my own question above :roll eyes:
Park Camera are accepting pre orders (no UK price yet).
Question for you GXR aficionados, should I buy the GXR camera and an A12 50 or 28 now to play with until the M module is available?
I'm leaning towards the A12 50mm for its macro capabilities.
I plan to use my existing Voigtlander, Zeiss and Leica M lenses on the GXR M when I can get hold of it. I currently have an M8u and plan to keep it as well.
I might do that Godfrey, thanks. It would be so annoying to have the camera body and no sensor/lens while I wait for the M module.Sorry I couldn't help you find a UK vendor. ;-)
Sure, why not get a body and camera unit to learn with while you wait for the A12 Camera Mount to become available? Both the A12 camera units do a great job, and Keith has posted some excellent with with even the inexpensive P10 ultra-zoom camera unit. The GXR with either the P10 or S10 becomes a very handy zoom point and shoot type of camera.
I have both of the A12 camera units. They've made an awful lot of excellent photos for me.
Thanks Keith, I just noticed that my favourite RAW program - Aperture - doesn't support the RicohI believe that Ricoh has priced the GXR/P10 package for an attractive entry level option. Last time I looked the price was lower than a Canon G11. The raw files from this lens work well for post processing and it makes a great travel camera.
Keith