Ricoh GXR!
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wstam
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Hi, do you already have the GXR? Sound like you have. What other manual lens have you tried on 5N and GXR?
wstam
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I was asking to see if you have already tried manual focus on 5N. Then can take reference from there. I came from 5N. When first switch over, I was struggling with the manual focusing on GXR. Better now. Personally still think that it's easier with 5N. Firstly Sony EVF is way better. Secondly, you can choose white, red and yellow for the peak focusing. Only white on GXR. It's almost useless on white walls
There is another mode of focus assist on GXR (mode 2, search some videos on internet). I am using it most of the time now. Hit rate is better.
This is just my personal experience. There are people on other forums like the GXR focus assist more than Sony.
Still, it's the GXR's color and the body that draw me over
I was asking to see if you have already tried manual focus on 5N. Then can take reference from there. I came from 5N. When first switch over, I was struggling with the manual focusing on GXR. Better now. Personally still think that it's easier with 5N. Firstly Sony EVF is way better. Secondly, you can choose white, red and yellow for the peak focusing. Only white on GXR. It's almost useless on white walls
There is another mode of focus assist on GXR (mode 2, search some videos on internet). I am using it most of the time now. Hit rate is better.
This is just my personal experience. There are people on other forums like the GXR focus assist more than Sony.
Still, it's the GXR's color and the body that draw me over
I have a 5N, so I think I can visualize what you are talking about. Have you tried your M mount lenses on the 5N? Is the sharpness acceptable? The GXR does not have AA filter so I guess it will always be sharper.
Second wstam experience, similar to him have both. 5N is the best manual focus mirrorless body now imo, sunny weather LCD, high res evf, better focus peaking than gxr, and one touch spot magnify. Though, some things work for me better on gxr: skintone colors, vivid colors and no color shift with uwa lens. There's still slight color shift when using voigtlander 15mm on 5N. Surely u can pp, but I'm too lousy at that
wstam
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Sorry for not checking back. Yes, I have tried some of the M mount lenses on 5N. The sharpness is definitely acceptable. I didn't pay much attention to compare the two in term of sharpness, I don't think there is much difference between 5N and GXR. 5N will make up with it's good 16M pixels. 5N definitely has it advantages. The photo is "cleaner". The details in the shadow is very good and the dynamic range is wider. I found that I can pull out a lot of details from the shadow. But somehow I like the "richer" color that the GXR produces. While I often tweak a bit the 5N photos in PP, I hardly do that on GXR photos. They look just right to me. Well, this is just me. Others may have different opinions.
NazgulKing
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Oh Lord... It's 16MP... Why couldn't they... sigh.. I guess we now know there will likely be an update in the near future.
motionstills
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Yes for Nikon D lenses, just need a Nikon F-mount to Leica M-mount adaptor, not sure if anyone sell adaptor for Canon lenses though.
wstam
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Is it this one:
Kipon Canon FD mount lens to Ricoh GXR A12 Camera Adapter Leica M mount | eBay
More info here:
KIPON begin to sell 9 models for new RICOH GXR lens interchangeable camera-KIPON adapter
Looks like Ricoh GXR has some attractions from 3rd party
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Is it this one:
Kipon Canon FD mount lens to Ricoh GXR A12 Camera Adapter Leica M mount | eBay
More info here:
KIPON begin to sell 9 models for new RICOH GXR lens interchangeable camera-KIPON adapter
Looks like Ricoh GXR has some attractions from 3rd party
Great info, or maybe he's looking for the EOS-M, bought mine from here
motionstills
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Is it this one:
Kipon Canon FD mount lens to Ricoh GXR A12 Camera Adapter Leica M mount | eBay
More info here:
KIPON begin to sell 9 models for new RICOH GXR lens interchangeable camera-KIPON adapter
Looks like Ricoh GXR has some attractions from 3rd party
Yap, if you don't want to wait for delivery, you can get it from Chiif's shop at excelsior.
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motionstills
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beautiful shot :thumbsup:
NazgulKing
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Chiif doesn't have the M mount adapters yet I think. He probably will bring in some, given time.
motionstills
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I bought from him last week, may be the last piece. He said will bring in more after xmas.
GXR + S10 & A12/28. Taken on a trip to Korea Jeju and Seoul.
2011 Korea Jeju Seoul Trip - a set on Flickr
2011 Korea Jeju Seoul Trip - a set on Flickr
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