anyone interested in Canon G1X Mark II?

[jyc860923]

read about the specs, I like that Canon's offering a great overall update built around the original sensor, handled at the store too, everything looks fine including AF speed, but I haven't got a chance to pixel peep. with the 24-120 equiv. f/2.0-3.9 lens the G1X Mark II is only for the price of an Oly 12 f2.0, what do you guys think? nothing in this price range seems to outperform IMHO

 

[GFFPhoto]

They removed the viewfinder and added a $299 accessory EVF, so if you want a VF you are looking at $1100, but at least its smaller.

 

[pdk42]

If I were going to buy a super zoom, I'd go for the Stylus 1.

 

[TheRenaissanceMan]

If I were going to buy a super zoom, I'd go for the Stylus 1.

The G1X isn't a super zoom...

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[Luckypenguin]

I was interested but despite some nice new and improved features they made a couple of fundamental changes that I wasn't keen on and I couldn't bear to part with my MkI G1X anyhow.

 

[BeyondTheLines]

I have to admit Canon caught my interest with this camera but then I realized that what I'm really interested in is a similarly sized m43 collapsible zoom with that range and max apertures that I can use with my E-M5

 

[jyc860923]

I have to admit Canon caught my interest with this camera but then I realized that what I'm really interested in is a similarly sized m43 collapsible zoom with that range and max apertures that I can use with my E-M5

I have to admit I want that too, probably we all do, I mean the sensor size is actually very close to m43, and if Canon can make a lens like that for such sized sensor, no way we can't have it. I see this camera as Canon's fixed lens m43:tongue: (am I stupid to think that?)

 

[jyc860923]

I was interested but despite some nice new and improved features they made a couple of fundamental changes that I wasn't keen on and I couldn't bear to part with my MkI G1X anyhow.

Hi Nic so glad you like the G1X, and I did noticed your G1X shots on Flickr and that's why I appreciate the "upgrade" Canon has made around the same 1.5 inch sensor. The most obvious change would be the view finder however having a Fujifilm X10 and an E-PL5 with VF-4, I think there are a lot to like about the EVF, as opposed to the OVF on the Fuji, is that the change you find difficult to accept? I still need to see some wide open full res sample to convince me purchasing the Canon though.

 

[Steven]

Sounds like a great camera for someone who does not want to start a lens collection . Canon is the only company besides Leica who seems to be developing this type of model because they don't need to worry about undermining a mirror less business he he.

 

[BeyondTheLines]

I see this camera as Canon's fixed lens m43:tongue: (am I stupid to think that?)

That's basically how I see it as well.

I still need to see some wide open full res sample to convince me purchasing the Canon though.

Here's a set with full res samples comparing G1X Mk. I & II and a 6D with 24L 1.4.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jpderuiter/sets/72157642992889504/

 

[Ulfric M Douglas]

I see this camera as Canon's fixed lens m43

It IS. Definitely.
The bad thing is the lenses can't make use of the large-sensor goodness like our 45, 75 F1.8 etc etc.

And now without the dinky OVF its just another ... err ... well, the Leica X-Vario springs to mind.

 

[jyc860923]

It IS. Definitely.
The bad thing is the lenses can't make use of the large-sensor goodness like our 45, 75 F1.8 etc etc.

And now without the dinky OVF its just another ... err ... well, the Leica X-Vario springs to mind.

yes good news is it's cheaper than the x vario, i love the leica but can't justify buying it for the f/3.5-6.3

 

[Luckypenguin]

Hi Nic so glad you like the G1X, and I did noticed your G1X shots on Flickr and that's why I appreciate the "upgrade" Canon has made around the same 1.5 inch sensor. The most obvious change would be the view finder however having a Fujifilm X10 and an E-PL5 with VF-4, I think there are a lot to like about the EVF, as opposed to the OVF on the Fuji, is that the change you find difficult to accept? I still need to see some wide open full res sample to convince me purchasing the Canon though.

No, I don't regret the removal of the OVF at all. Tunnel OVFs like those in the G-series Canons with less than 90% coverage and the lens visible in the frame belong in the past. The changes that I didn't like in the MkII is the tilt-only screen instead of the fully articulated screen, and the loss of the front multi-function dial (replaced with a lens ring dial).