4:3 or 3:2 on G1?

[wolverine]

Using the G1. What is the advantage of one over other? I mainly print. Thanks, Frank

 

[nei1]

The problem,as I see it,is that to get 3x2 from 4x3 you have to lose about a million pixels whereas from a cmos sensor you have to lose about a million pixels to get 4x3.I like 3x2 so my camera is yet to arrive.

 

[mazor]

I think use what you want for depending on the scenario. Its all about framing and what you are used to. the extra 1MP from using 4:3 is small, especially if it affects your composition.

MAzor

 

[innerimager]

the only time this has meant a lot to me was shooting weddings for a group that only delivered 8X12 prints. Having to shoot loose and crop from a 4X3 took time, and I wished those cameras had a setting for 3X2. The Nikon D3 has this, I'm sure for just this reason. best...Peter

 

[kiloran]

4:3 just looks weird to me so I shoot 3:2 or 16:9

 

[mazor]

Some may beg to differ, 4:3 for some is closer to 1:1 square framing, but again, that would require further cropping to get 1:1 but for someone used to framing with square medium format, this may be preferable.

Mazor

 

[innerimager]

I'd like a square option. btw, I assume that the EVF shows the image in the ratio selected? best......Peter

 

[Lupo]

One can argue about the Landscape and different opinion...

However, in the portrait looks 2:3 or 9:16 pretty stupid

 

[barjohn]

Yes, the EVF show the image in the ratio selected.

 

[innerimager]

cool, thanks

 

[scho]

I'd like a square option. btw, I assume that the EVF shows the image in the ratio selected? best......Peter

Another vote here for 1:1 format option. I really want to see something like a G1 with a true square format hi res sensor.

 

[Brian Mosley]

I'd like a square sensor too - no need to spin the camera to take portraits

4:3 is reasonably close though... I like the format. Shooting RAW means that you get the whole sensor and can crop if necessary.

Kind Regards

Brian