michael_dimarzio Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi Darius, that really is a disappointment. Some really liked the smaller size of the G1. I gave my G2 to my daughter. I have a 16mm stashed as she would have never used it. The G2 really is a decent camera, regardless of what its detractors say. I hope you find one that you can get by the "accountant". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Well, the thing that has me worried is, is the af out of whack? In any case, if that is it, at least I can have the dudes at Kyocera fix it. When do they stop servicing these cameras? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Did you have the camera set to manual focus? It still zooms even though the focus is set at a single point. I have never had any problems with my Focus on the G2's and I have shot some photos with the contax lenses that I am happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Well, it's not a G2, it's a G1. I had a G2 once. Bought the entire set new, back in the States, can't remember if it was 1200 or 1600 bucks. The G2 was great, but could not expose properly.... Of course I sold it. Seriously if I can get this G1 to start taking good pics, I will not sell it. There is simply nothing else in its class, and AF rangefinder with interchangeable lenses. Oh, so today I used it in the park and I am cool with the interface, and at f16 I am sure all the shots will be in focus. It's the wide aperture shots I am curious about, as well as slow shutter speed work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Frank, I think he was just curious for a look at your work. I wouldn't mind a look, if it is possible. No need to be defensive, really. I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on your work. If there was any challenge in Jeff's remarks, it was probably regarding skepticism of the G cameras to produce professional results, not your ability to do so. Cheers, Claude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Anyone who thinks, that the Contax G lenses can not produce professional results only need to ask, here are a few from my Gallery. Many have been published in my paper and others across the US , as well in European photo magazines. http://www.photo.net/photo/4234595 http://www.photo.net/photo/3857922 http://www.photo.net/photo/2517806 http://www.photo.net/photo/2524379 http://www.photo.net/photo/2532742 http://www.photo.net/photo/2534062 http://www.photo.net/photo/3857922 http://www.photo.net/photo/2553246 http://www.photo.net/photo/2723198&size=lg http://www.photo.net/photo/4234595 http://www.photo.net/photo/3714414 http://www.photo.net/photo/3696662 http://www.photo.net/photo/5618590&size=lg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Michael, How about the G1? What's your verdict on the G1? I ask because I can't afford a G2, and want to really make the G1 work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Darius, in your origional post you said your have owned 5 G1, and 2 G2's, and not been able to get good photos off of them and their lenses. I suggest that maybe its not the cameras that are at fault. There is very little difference between the G1 and the G2 as far as how the camera's work, and no differences between the lenses. If you have tried that many cameras, I would suggest that this camera is not for you.If you are looking for a 35mm film camera with a wide angle lens I would suggest the Konica Hexar AF,camera which has a beautiful sharp lens in a quieter body with most features of the Contax G series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Very impressed with your work Mike. As for your suggestion, well, I am actually partial to the 45, over the 35, and I'll just keep plugging away with the G1, until I get the hang of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Again Michael, really excellent portfolio. You really are a master of the craft. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francois_gaboury Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I have used a G2 and a G1 with a 45mm and I had focus issues with both cameras, could be me but since I read it happened to others, well... The G1 also had a problem with the shutter, every 3 or 4 pictures I would have a blank picture. Anyhow, really liked the camera but I don't have them anymore. I guess using it with a wide angle could have solved my focus issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_speirs2 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 G1 for me was a stinker of a camera focus was a real pain the build quality was fabulous and nice lens quality but that inability to focus efficiently finished it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_evidon Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I have a G2 and have used it from time to time over the last 4 years when I wasn't shooting digital SLR's. Auto focus has been spot on and any out of focus shots were my fault. Manual focus is difficult but can be mastered. Frankly I prefer the old fashion twist the lens barrel school of design for manual focusing. I bought the outfit for the auto focus feature because I have always had a problem with manual RF focusing due to my lousy eyesight. A problem, that is until I took the plunge and bought a Leica M8. I am now so hooked on Leica that I have purchased and am waiting for a used M4P-70 Jahre for my film work. For improving your manual focusing, go to http://contaxg.com/ and especially http://www.rangefinderforum.com/ and look for relevant forum topics or start your own thread. Both are very helpful in managing an idiosyncratic but wonderful camera. I will be selling mine soon with three lenses, etc, because I have simply run out of room and it duplicates my Leica stuff. But, the Contax G2 was and is always a wonderful camera to own and use. Happy shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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