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I would expect the DR to outclass the Olympus 4/3rds sensor, match or exceed the Panasonic better sensor. But yes, at 6 MP. At full 12 MP I would expect some nice DR, perhaps close to Olympus 4/3rds (given the LX5 at the lowest ISO actually has about that).
I really think the X10 lens may be a nice surprise. Looks like Fuji went all out on it which is good because lens matters. But to use the X10 best on that end (the DR) you probably need to get used to the idea of 6 MP shots. As a test I printed in 13x13 inch an LX5 portrait shot I made at ISO 800 and I was surprised how well it came out. A Sigma I know looks superb (dp1/dp2), but that's because the Foveon has richer data per pixel, though you may still get jaggies on some subjects. Also Epson's driver rocks
where are you doing that, Keith—I want to order one too. Cheers, KL
No luck at finding anywhere yet, Kit. Seems that the pricing has not been locked. I've tried Canadian and US suppliers. Should be possible soon though.
I think I can live with 6MP images - knowing how E-1 images would print at up to 16"x13" using Qimage for scaling, and the fact that most images will be presented/viewed on a screen.I really think the X10 lens may be a nice surprise. Looks like Fuji went all out on it which is good because lens matters. But to use the X10 best on that end (the DR) you probably need to get used to the idea of 6 MP shots. As a test I printed in 13x13 inch an LX5 portrait shot I made at ISO 800 and I was surprised how well it came out. A Sigma I know looks superb (dp1/dp2), but that's because the Foveon has richer data per pixel, though you may still get jaggies on some subjects. Also Epson's driver rocks
So given that, I could easily see 8x10 prints out of 6 MP with a high quality lens and DR. And ditto for the web. Now, if you do cropping, then yeah, better learn to frame better (I need to watch a bit there lately). But good prints at 8x10 I think are pretty good, and on a push you could still get 12 MP shots out of the X10 in many situations that still have all you need.
- Raist
Hmmm - I'd like the sensor of the NEX7 . . but not the lenses as it stands right now.
The thing it has going for it is a quality optical zoom viewfinder. That's why it is a little big. I have a couple of cameras that use EVFs and while I'm OK with that, it would be refreshing to use this X10 with it's normal rangefinder style footprint.
Hi Keith
