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This is my biggest issue. I am a hobbiest photographer and have virtually not taken a single print of my images beyond 5x7 but that not to say I may not take in future.And of course, if you aren't carrying the camera with you, you won't get the shot.
Given what you just said, perhaps you would also like the new Canon S90 announced this week. It has a fast lens and it also has a decent range on it's zoom. At the wide 28mm end the lens is just about as fast as the GRD. I think it will be a lot cheaper than the GRD III. Don't get me wrong the GRD III should be fantastic, but 28mm might be a bit limiting as your main camera.This is my biggest issue. I am a hobbiest photographer and have virtually not taken a single print of my images beyond 5x7 but that not to say I may not take in future.
I used and loved Canon S50 and Sony V1 which I used to carry with me day and night. Assuming I grew up, I sold them off and bought DSLR which then I did not even used 1/10 of the time I used V1 or S50...just becuase I did not carry it with.
But SLR spoiled me big way, in terms of image quality and responsiveness of SLR and now I want it in smallest possible package.
As you, I had tried the GX100, GRDII, GX200, to sell all after a few months of use because high iso IQ. I have the GRDIII for about 2 weeks now, and find it excellent for a small sensor camera. High iso performance probably is on par with the LX3, which I sold to fund the GRDIII, i.e. good enough for my liking. Enough has been said about Ricoh's UI, simply the gold standard, a joy to use for street shooting, with adtl functionalities added as compared to the GRDII.Thanks, that helps a bit.
To give some more background for my question, I have been using E-P1 for few days (not even week) and pretty happy with it. I bought it because I wanted smallest possible camera which can be a real photographic tool and really prefer GRD/GX series. I did try GRDII /GX100 earlier but sold both due to high ISO image quality (need at least good quality 800 ISO).
After reading threads here and some blogs, I just ordered GRD III but, ie I can keep only one of them So looking for feedback to help me take a decision
I considered that, but when I tried it in the shop when buying the E-420 (with the 25mm pancake, indeed), it wouldn't fit any ouch. I bought myself a Domke 945 pouch, but it looks like I'm about to leave on a day trip through the Sahara, way too big :ROTFL:Another possible option: a pancake lens for your E-420 and a slightly larger belt pouch ?
I definitely have to find a shop where I can fondle all these cameras now !When i read this i feel sometimes i have to reactivate my old GRD.....but no. The E-P1 gives more and yes, i love my little GRD anyhow.