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<p>how is the autofocus on the Ricoh GR?</p>

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<p>Don't have any issues when shooting in daylight, and the one time I used it after dark, no trouble either; it always got the job done. Read reports that the GR is faster in daylight but slower and less accurate than the A in low light. Never used the A, so I can't comment. IIRC, there are a couple of direct comparisons available online - I probably read/viewed all of them but can't recall specifics.</p>

<p>Andrew - didn't see your post when I posted mine about the "Q". Grips are something Leica rather likes to sell as an add-on than actually mold into the body - so they can charge some more. Quite surprised that they actually included an EVF and not rely on the add-on wart.</p>

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<p>you can set the front function button to allow instant access to the video option</p>

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<p>Elliot, I also set mine up this way. It really helps for quick access. I am looking forward to shooting more video with the A. </p>

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<p>Agreed about the self-Osborning of the RX100 range.</p>

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<p>Just got worse - Sony just announced the MIV ;-)</p>

<p>Dieter: I'd not read much about the Q when I'd posted, so no offence taken - you added more. But it's really not priced in my market.<br />

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On the other hand, I'd not seen the RX100-IV announcement. I'll keep saving up, although $1000 is a long way from the £250-ish I paid for the refurb mk 1. I'd also not seen the A7RII announcement. The supposed video and low-light behaviour is mildly interesting, though there's the small matter of my 200 f/2 to consider before I switch systems. I wonder if Sony have got the hang of not mangling raw files yet? Suddenly my D810 feels slightly low-res... or will do when this and the 5Ds/r are shipping. Oh well, I'm sure there'll be a D850 at some point, and we can all argue about whether our lenses can resolve for it while hand-held again...</p>

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<p>Suddenly my D810 feels slightly low-res... or will do when this and the 5Ds/r are shipping</p>

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<p>Don't think 42MP vs 36 makes a difference that is visible to many. 50MP vs 36 might. Quite conceivable that the same (or similar) sensor will find its way into a Nikon DSLR before long anyway. I certainly hope that with my D810 purchase I have stepped off the upgrade bandwagon for some time - that's at least the plan. In terms of lenses, I should be all set too. </p>

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<p>Oh well, I'm sure there'll be a D850 at some point, and we can all argue about whether our lenses can resolve for it while hand-held again...</p>

 

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<p>It doesn't have to be that way, Andrew. To quote Sarah Connor, "There's no fate but what we make for ourselves."</p>

<p>'Scuse my facetiousness, everyone. 36MP will keep me happy for a while (12MP actually was restrictive on occasion). Even 50MP doesn't pull me all that much, especially since the dynamic range of the Canon sensor still seems to be behind. My camera before the D700 was a 6MP Eos 300D, so I guess history suggests that I'll start worrying somewhere between 72 and 108MP. That does indeed mean that I might pay attention if someone offered me one of the 80MP medium format cameras at a sufficiently reasonable price, though "sufficiently" would have to be <i>very</i> just now.<br />

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Must...print...wall...sized...poster... (Though there's something to be said for being able to point the camera randomly with a wide-angle, and know your subject is decently captured in there somewhere.)<br />

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So, Nikon, 80MP Coolpix? It would have my attention more than a body that a cynic could describe as "using up the last of the D7000 sensor stock while the D7100 production ramps up"...</p>

<p>The (D7000) 16MP sensor still does a beautiful job, and with the Coolpix A's excellent optic, it sings. I wouldn't be afraid of 24" X 36" prints with it.</p>

<p>Sample from my first Coolpix A, last winter. I just received my second one today, and plan on keeping this one.</p><div></div>

<p>Great shot Howard - very nice color.</p>

<p>Thanks, Chip. Here's one from last Sunday morning on the Chippewa River, in WI</p><div></div>

<p>Just gave in to temptation and ordered the $349 refurb 'A' from Nikon today... first real camera acquisition for me since I rounded out my D600 w/ the 28-50-85 1.8 G lenses and almost simultaneously acquired a bargain basement 1V1 with 10/2.8 and 18.5/1.8. The FX/CX combo along with my AI-s glass has kept me very satisfied for the relatively casual pace of shooting I've been doing the past 2 or so years. Picking up the 'A' is still a bit of a departure for me, I've never gone this small, and I've never gone fixed lens. The main drivers were;</p>

<p>- I like the 28mm focal length... N1 10mm and FX 28mm have both become natural for me<br>

- I like the small size of the N1/10mm, that combo gets out of the house more than any other just based on portability<br>

- My #1 complaint about the N1/10mm is low light performance combined w/ no onboard flash or regular flash compatability. This is compounded by the fact that so many of the social events I want the N1 to record are evening activities.<br>

- My #2 complaint about the N1/10mm is ease/speed of use and ergonomics while shooting. Don't get me wrong, 2 years in I can work the N1 pretty well but it could be so much better. Worst for me is the auto switching between EVF and LCD screen as the sensor gets mucked up way to easy and essentially disables the LCD.<br>

- I'm extremely comfortable with Nikon DSLR controls and menu's, which combined w/ the $ differential pushed me into the 'A' over the Ricoh GR and X100S. (I'm still awfully tempted by the X100S)</p>

<p>My main concerns are;</p>

<p>- Lack of a viewfinder will be an annoyance.<br>

- It might be 'to small' for my meathooks...<br>

- I'll still look wantingly at the Fuji X series</p>

<p>I'm real excited to get my hands on the 'A', I think it'll become my daily companion for bike commuting and I generally intend to always have it on hand. My work travel has evolved to a one bag, carry on only mode of late and while time for photography is pretty minimal now the 'A' will give me the opportunity to push the edges of darkness a bit more than the N1 system permits.</p>

<p>I'm also tantalized by the thought of an ultra compact two camera rig with the 'A' on one side (pocket) and a N1 with the 32/1.2 on the other... maybe see if the 1J5's get a Back Friday or Holiday special then add a used 32/1.2. DX with deadly sharp 28/2.8 equiv on one side and new backlit/no AA filtered CX with deadly fast AF and 85/1.2 equiv on the other. The 32/1.2 is spendy but darn that's a small setup with two useful focal lengths! <a href="/nikon-camera-forum/00cOQX"> Or I could just do as Ralph and pick up a D3x00 to use my existing 85/1.8 with...</a> </p>

<p>I doubt the results will be terribly suprising but I do plan to do a side-by-side-by-side shoot out w/ the 1V1 10mm, 'A' 18.5mm and D600 28mm once I have the A in hand. Should be fun.</p>