For motorcycle touring the G9 is still a better option with the zoom. Lately I have been just throwing my 30D in the tank bag with my 17-55 F/2.8 on it.:D
I have yet to read a bad review of the G9. They're hard to find in stock anywhere.
I've been shooting an S80 for the 28mm. I'm going to miss it, but there are so many other, worthwhile features on this camera. Besides, I think I'm going to dig having a 200mm equivalent focal length on a walkaround camera. . . .
The Sigma broke the big sensor market, but a friend who knows says the Foveon sensor image quality is so-so and it will be a year or two before we see a sensor like that in a Canon or other mainstream brand.
I got tired of waiting for an APS-C in a compact body. It'll come, but I'll take a few thousand images in the mean time.
"Press the shutter when you are sure of success." —Kim Jong-il
Indeed, it does sound like a very nice camera. The most critical review I've read is by Sean Reid at www.reidreviews.com (a subscription site). Even when he is critical of some aspects of the camera (controls, manual focus, optical viewfinder), he still enjoys many others. Have fun with your new camera!
Thanks! Been a long time fan of Baldy's other site and Smugmug.
just found out about this site, and I haven't ridden for ever, I might as well pick up photography again. Just so much to learn all over again.
It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
Oh, Ian, you KNOW I did. It's a long haul for fish and chips, but it's worth it. There were 11 of us, up and back on the 58. I have to attend a retreat in Lake Arrowhead next weekend (22-24). I'm really hoping this weather holds out so I can ride.
How's that KTM treating you?
P.S. thanks for the encouragement on the G9. It was a really good decision.
RedJ: We want to see some pics!
"Press the shutter when you are sure of success." —Kim Jong-il
Oh, Ian, you KNOW I did. It's a long haul for fish and chips, but it's worth it. There were 11 of us, up and back on the 58. I have to attend a retreat in Lake Arrowhead next weekend (22-24). I'm really hoping this weather holds out so I can ride.
How's that KTM treating you?
P.S. thanks for the encouragement on the G9. It was a really good decision.
RedJ: We want to see some pics!
I took the KTM out for a flog the other day. If you are familiar, headed up to
Alice's, down 35 to Black Road (ends at 17) then back over the hill to Santa
Cruz, North on 1 to Hwy 9 and back home. In all, 140 or so miles...not like
riding the GS. 140 is like all day on the GS. But it's a LOT of fun
I like the lunch ride idea. My friends all giggle when I tell them I rode 600
miles for a burger
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Sorry to have missed you in Florida! Where are your pic's from the trip?
Z
It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
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Just thought I should declare publicly that I have, in fact, pulled the trigger. Expecting a UPS delivery tomorrow. . . .
NEW Smugmug Site
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/G9-Japan.shtml
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08013108sigmadp1.asp
Big sensor, sharp 28mm lens. Sounds like it will be a good one.
For motorcycle touring the G9 is still a better option with the zoom. Lately I have been just throwing my 30D in the tank bag with my 17-55 F/2.8 on it.:D
I've been shooting an S80 for the 28mm. I'm going to miss it, but there are so many other, worthwhile features on this camera. Besides, I think I'm going to dig having a 200mm equivalent focal length on a walkaround camera. . . .
The Sigma broke the big sensor market, but a friend who knows says the Foveon sensor image quality is so-so and it will be a year or two before we see a sensor like that in a Canon or other mainstream brand.
I got tired of waiting for an APS-C in a compact body. It'll come, but I'll take a few thousand images in the mean time.
NEW Smugmug Site
Indeed, it does sound like a very nice camera. The most critical review I've read is by Sean Reid at www.reidreviews.com (a subscription site). Even when he is critical of some aspects of the camera (controls, manual focus, optical viewfinder), he still enjoys many others. Have fun with your new camera!
And just for fun!
Welcome.
just found out about this site, and I haven't ridden for ever, I might as well pick up photography again. Just so much to learn all over again.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/G9-Japan.shtml
Z
http://kleptography.com/rf/
Here's a few first images from my G9. So far, I'm pretty impressed.
Atascadero gas station
Garlic fries.
Morro Bay resident
Morro Bay resident II
The fleet is in.
NEW Smugmug Site
Hope you took the bike.
Oh, Ian, you KNOW I did. It's a long haul for fish and chips, but it's worth it. There were 11 of us, up and back on the 58. I have to attend a retreat in Lake Arrowhead next weekend (22-24). I'm really hoping this weather holds out so I can ride.
How's that KTM treating you?
P.S. thanks for the encouragement on the G9. It was a really good decision.
RedJ: We want to see some pics!
NEW Smugmug Site
Alice's, down 35 to Black Road (ends at 17) then back over the hill to Santa
Cruz, North on 1 to Hwy 9 and back home. In all, 140 or so miles...not like
riding the GS. 140 is like all day on the GS. But it's a LOT of fun
I like the lunch ride idea. My friends all giggle when I tell them I rode 600
miles for a burger
The cable release adapter looks rather interesting I will say
The G9 does rather nice macros/close ups
How many anhinga close ups with a G9 have you seen?
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Sorry to have missed you in Florida! Where are your pic's from the trip?
Z
Sorry you couldn't attend - my gallery is here - http://Pathfinder.smugmug.com/gallery/4314514_pXzjj#254318454
My only post so far is here http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=84552
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