Ricoh/Canon/Nikon/Leica

[mypatshop]

Hi CSians,

Which one would you buy if you are given the 4 choices?

1. Canon G9
2. Ricoh Caplio GX100
3. Nikon P5100
4. Leica D-Lux 3


These cameras have their own niche and characteristics!

[flipfreak]

G9 and not because i am a canon user. i have the P5000. AF is too slow.

[psychobiologist]

leica dlux 3

[Randius]

Originally Posted by psychobiologist leica dlux 3

Yes, I will also choose the Leica D-Lux3 over the rest.

[jfoo]

i would go for the gx100 but i must add it's not a camera for everyone. and it's not a fair vote since i own one.

you can see some of the photos taken with the gx here. don't expect too much as there are only a few photos as i have yet to process the rest.

[Manda]

I was thinking of buying a similar camera.

Can any one tell me - can you selective focus with these cameras, or is it automated by the camera's programmes?

I've asked the shop keepers, but they keep pointing me to the manual focus mode (which is not quite the same).

thanks in advance, Mandy

[mypatshop]

Originally Posted by Manda I was thinking of buying a similar camera. Can any one tell me - can you selective focus with these cameras, or is it automated by the camera's programmes? I've asked the shop keepers, but they keep pointing me to the manual focus mode (which is not quite the same). thanks in advance, Mandy

Hi Mandy,

I think they refer to manual settings... such as Aperture or Shutter priority. These cameras do not have a lens whereby we can turn and focus. Probably you may point to a subject and depress the shutter halfway, just like any ordinary digital camera.

Correct me if I am wrong

[zjpmario]

Get No.4. Leica D-Lux 3

[Leong23]

#4 for me too

[oTaRu]

I prefer GX100 and D-Lux 3....

[jfoo]

Originally Posted by Manda I was thinking of buying a similar camera. Can any one tell me - can you selective focus with these cameras, or is it automated by the camera's programmes? I've asked the shop keepers, but they keep pointing me to the manual focus mode (which is not quite the same). thanks in advance, Mandy

with gx100, you can set a selective focal point in macro mode to aid your off-centre composition. this is very useful as you would have probably used a tripod for macro shots and you don't have to re-compose the image to focus since you can shift the focal point to anywhere you want on the LCD screen.

in normal mode, you can lock focus by half-press of the shutter release. i believe all the other compacts would be the same.

[Manda]

Thanks so much for your help, it makes more sense now

[offspring]

gx100

[berry]

After playing/feel/try out with Leica & ricoh, I bought the Ricoh.

GX100 +1

[Xiao_shin]

GX100 got my choice due to price and performance.

If Dlux3 is cheaper, I will recommend that as I am using Panasonic Lx2.

[calebk]

GX-100.

I believe the Leica and the Panasonic are actualy pretty similar, except for the Leica having the branding.

[dinobros]

-leicca - ot a little ard h much is e damage 4 e leica?

[kuppakofi]

How is the quality of the Ricoh actually? Heard it is a mainland China production.

[Parchiao]

Originally Posted by kuppakofi How is the quality of the Ricoh actually? Heard it is a mainland China production.

I like Made In China, the girls are prettier and the guys are smart and hardworking too, so what is your point about "mainland China production" again?

[calebk]

Originally Posted by kuppakofi How is the quality of the Ricoh actually? Heard it is a mainland China production.

Nikon D200 and D300 are both made in Thailand. So what? Quality lousier?