Focus on Imaging 2009

This year the ‘Focus on Imaging’ exhibition celebrated it’s 20th year. It was not quite as glamorous though since there was little new to see from the manufacturers. It was a good opportunity to get some hands-on with some cameras but overall there was nothing very exciting.

Ricoh CX1 announced

Today, Ricoh announced the CX1 compact camera, it is a new consumer camera line for Ricoh but follows the successfull R10.
It has the same features like the R10 but offers a 9.29MP 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor and a new high resolution LCD screen offering 920,000 pixels at VGA resolution (!!) and 4 fps continuous shooting.
You can find the full specs here and the press release here.

The camera should be available by mid March.

Read on for more details and my view on it.

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 8

Conclusion

Read on for the conclusion and to find a link to more sample images.

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 7

Long Exposure Comparison

Let’s see how the GX200, GRD I, GRD II and R10 compare at long exposures.

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 6

High ISO Comparison

This part will compare the GX200 to the GX100, GX, GRD I and GRD II at ISO 400 and 1600. The LC1 only goes up to ISO 400 and has therefore been excluded from this test.

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 5

Part 5 – Image Comparison GX200 vs. LC1, GRD II and GX100

This part focuses on the GX200 and the LC1. I also included the GX100 and the GRD II. The pictures as before are taken at ISO 100 in RAW.

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 4

Part 4 – Image Comparison GX200 vs. GX100, GRD I and GRD II

This part will compare the GX200 with the GX100, GRD I and GRD II in JPG and RAW at ISO 100.

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 3

Image Comparison GX200 vs. GX100, GX and R10

This part will focus on the image quality at ISO 100 between the GX200, GX100, GX and R10.

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 2

Operation and Image Quality

In Part 1 I have looked at the build and controls and found both to be excellent. This is very good indeed but what about the actual picture taking operation. Having great controls is not enough if the camera does not perform otherwise and is slow to respond. So how does the GX200 perform when you’re out taking pictures?

Ricoh GX200 Review – Part 1

If you are looking to purchase a camera that offers you full manual functions, a wide angle zoom lens starting at 24mm, RAW, offers the option to use a removable EVF and allows you to use AAA batteries in emergency situations you will have only two options, the Ricoh GX100 and GX200.
This review will look in-depth at the GX200, it is split in 8 parts and will cover the following:

Part 1 – Introduction, Build, Controls and Accessories
Part 2 – Operation and Picture Quality
Part 3 – Image Comparison GX200 vs. GX100, GX and R10
Part 4 – Image Comparison GX200 vs. GX100, GRD I and GRD II
Part 5 – Image Comparison GX200 vs. GX100, GRD II and Panasonic LC1
Part 6 – High Iso Comparison
Part 7 – Long Exposure Comparison
Part 8 – Conclusion & Samples