Street Photography Camera
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Fooler, thanks for the info. So you rate the usability and the output quality of the FujiX10 then?
It is a larger camera than my GX100 and even if I can put a wide angle lens on the end (which i've read is possible) it'd be just as big n bulky as the GX with lens. So, opting for this camera would just be more of a megapixel and quality upgrade from the GX rather than a downsizing plus it'd be nice to have a change.
Without a lens attachment however, when the lens is "in" when camera is off it's still pocketable, isn't it? (how have you found it?)
I will admit to giving a "wow" to the salesman when I held the X10, it just felt RIGHT! Cracking screen too - very sharp and crisp and I do like the twist-lens-to-turn-on as it quickens the process of taking shots.A thing I love about the Q is the dial (4 quick settings) on the front to quickly change modes - a lot of other cameras only offer two or to change effect modes you need to start venturing into the menu system. I could see me using this a lot.
I think these two (the Q moreso) being much more "fun" cameras (but still with great output quality) than the other choices and for that reason are what i'm drawn more towards as that's what I find yields my most creativity when shooting.
The GX1 is a lot more of a "serious" camera and with a couple of good lenses would be a setup that i'd maybe be apprehensive about taking with me everywhere - plus a lot more bulk too.
This serious camera comes with much higher resolution than the others, much more professional results - which is attractive but not a MUST as I would rarely be blowing stuff up huge.
Anyway most cameras on the market these days even down at compact level should still wield good enough results when blowing up to A4 and if you are lucky A3.The GF3 kind of sits between being both a "fun" and "serious" camera. It looks curvy like a point and shoot but im not shallow or vain enough to be concerned about that. A lot of reviews have said this is an enjoyable camera to shoot with. Its got a lot more control over the camera than compacts which means you can get into lenses and get that bit more serious about things.
The down point of this camera for me is that it wont take the X series 14-42 so when switched off is still a bulk with camera width and lens length. Although i'd maybe get a pancake wide and that'd be on the camera most of the time whilst the 14-42 would be in my pocket for long distance/zoom stuff.Sorry if thats been a bit of a rant and it might not interest you but its been a good therapy session for me getting those views down.
I think im going to do some research into the comparison of the X10 with the GF3 with regards to image quality and look into lens options for the latter to make it pocketable with a wide lens on.