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The M-lens camera module will open up the system to a much greater range of lens options. Of course, it's going to be expensive and then there are the lenses too. I'm trying to keep the GXR kit minimalistic ... !Me neither.can't wait for the M module from Ricoh.
Questions:
- what sensor size?
- Dust removal?
The rest should be fine because we know the body.
I don't find anything wrong with 1.5x crop. A compact, fast 40-50 mm lens would fall into the 60-75mm EFL range at a reasonable price, which is exactly what I want beyond the A12 28 and 50 field of view range.That is what I would hope for. A 1.5x multiplier would no be so great.but an 18x27 (1.3x crop) sensor might be doable.
Found this announcement:>but an 18x27 (1.3x crop) sensor might be doable.
That is what I would hope for. A 1.5x multiplier would no be so great.
>An Olympus/Panasonic ultrasonic sensor cleaning unit would be great.
I think it is essential.
Ricoh announces development of expansion unit for the
GXR interchangeable unit camera system
Tokyo, Japan, February 1, 2011—Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the development of expansion unit for the GXR interchangeable unit camera system, which went on sale on December 18, 2009.
The GXR is a revolutionary new interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses can be changed by mounting camera units that integrate lens, image sensor, and image processing engine into a single unit. In addition, fully utilizing its unique capabilities, the GXR line will expand to include a variety of devices through the addition of interchangeable units other than camera units.
The GXR line now includes four camera units, but the newly developed unit being announced here is an expansion unit.
Development model name: GXR Lens Mount Unit
With this lens mount unit, photographers can mount lenses such as Leica M lenses and use them for shooting with the GXR.
The lens mount unit is being designed to make the best use of the optical characteristics of the lenses mounted. It will have as its image sensor a 23.6 mm × 15.7 mm (APS-C size; total pixels: approx. 12.90 million) CMOS sensor, and it will also feature a newly developed focal plane shutter.
Release is planned for the autumn of 2011.
There are plans to display a design mock-up of the GXR lens mount unit at the CP+ CAMERA & PHOTO IMAGING SHOW to be held from February 9 (Wed.) to 12 (Sat.) at Pacifico Yokohama.
Probably a matter of expected sales and cost of development for the focal plane shutter, etc. Cost of an APS-C sensor (and all the supporting image processor subsystem) is still non-trivial too.If the sensor is APS-C then I don't see why it should be pricy.
- No lens
- Shutter
- Dust removal unit
Yes very nice. The problem with the 50mm Macro is that AF is so slow. I often photograph live flowers that move in wind.I know, not to everyone's taste, but this was originally done for the bokeh thread, where "out of focus" is goooood. Shows the narrow depth of field of the A12 50mm module at f2.8 (1/100s,iso400)
Keith
Love them both. But #2 stands out for me.