A few more of my thoughts after a weekends use of the G6:-
Ergonomically, I've found the G6 to be just about perfect. The grip is superb and fits my hand really well making it very comfortable to hold for long periods of time. I've nearly memorised the button layout, and can just about adjust everything I need to without diving into the menus. The 'quick menu' is very well thought out in this regard.
I tried a few bursts (never more than 4 or 5 shots) and I had no issues with the buffer even shooting raw. I can't say what would happen if you went longer than that, but inevitably it would slow down at some point.
The EVF is excellent, and it was a pleasure to use making focusing using the magnified view easy. There is a delay or hesitation on the EVF eye sensor that nearly caught me out a couple of times, meaning it takes a second or so to change from the rear screen to the EVF and vice versa. Once I'm used to it it will cease to be an issue but it did feel slower than the GH2. I had no issues whatsoever with tearing or shearing using the EVF to pan race cars, and found it to be extremely stable for that type of application.
Focus peaking . Need I say more? I did find I needed to use the magnified view to be sure I had the critical focus point where I wanted it, but then I was shooting through a heavy catch fence that robs the image of contrast, so that didn't surprise me. Where it does work brilliantly is when tracking a moving subject as the peaking allows you to easily see when your target is in your 'focus zone'. Even if peaking isn't that strong, the improved EVF makes focus much easier to see. Playing about at home with shorter lenses and no catch fences, peaking seemed to work really well, although I'll have to play some more before I am confident to trust it to give me critical focus where I want it.
I shot raw over the weekend, converted to DNG and imported into LR 4.4 for processing. As with every camera I've used, the embedded JPEGS are a bit overly keen on showing blown highlights, as when you get the raw file open you find you don't actually have anything to worry about. Again, I see this as part of the learning curve of a new camera and I will learn how much latitude I have on the in camera histogram with time. The detail, colours and noise are all good at the ISO I've shot at so far, albeit I've not been much above ISO800.
So far I am a very happy bunny. I sold a NEX-7 to move to the G6, and so far I couldn't be happier. Given the reputation the NEX-7 has, that should tell you a lot of what I think of the G6 .
Cheers,
Simon.
Ergonomically, I've found the G6 to be just about perfect. The grip is superb and fits my hand really well making it very comfortable to hold for long periods of time. I've nearly memorised the button layout, and can just about adjust everything I need to without diving into the menus. The 'quick menu' is very well thought out in this regard.
I tried a few bursts (never more than 4 or 5 shots) and I had no issues with the buffer even shooting raw. I can't say what would happen if you went longer than that, but inevitably it would slow down at some point.
The EVF is excellent, and it was a pleasure to use making focusing using the magnified view easy. There is a delay or hesitation on the EVF eye sensor that nearly caught me out a couple of times, meaning it takes a second or so to change from the rear screen to the EVF and vice versa. Once I'm used to it it will cease to be an issue but it did feel slower than the GH2. I had no issues whatsoever with tearing or shearing using the EVF to pan race cars, and found it to be extremely stable for that type of application.
Focus peaking . Need I say more? I did find I needed to use the magnified view to be sure I had the critical focus point where I wanted it, but then I was shooting through a heavy catch fence that robs the image of contrast, so that didn't surprise me. Where it does work brilliantly is when tracking a moving subject as the peaking allows you to easily see when your target is in your 'focus zone'. Even if peaking isn't that strong, the improved EVF makes focus much easier to see. Playing about at home with shorter lenses and no catch fences, peaking seemed to work really well, although I'll have to play some more before I am confident to trust it to give me critical focus where I want it.
I shot raw over the weekend, converted to DNG and imported into LR 4.4 for processing. As with every camera I've used, the embedded JPEGS are a bit overly keen on showing blown highlights, as when you get the raw file open you find you don't actually have anything to worry about. Again, I see this as part of the learning curve of a new camera and I will learn how much latitude I have on the in camera histogram with time. The detail, colours and noise are all good at the ISO I've shot at so far, albeit I've not been much above ISO800.
So far I am a very happy bunny. I sold a NEX-7 to move to the G6, and so far I couldn't be happier. Given the reputation the NEX-7 has, that should tell you a lot of what I think of the G6 .
Cheers,
Simon.