[dave]

twin 3D m4/3 lens anyone?

[Johnny Brown]

Call me a cynic, but that looks shit. Depth perception in 3D is related to how far apart the lenses are - the further apart, the stronger the effect. Two lenses 20mm apart will give you the depth perception of a mouse.

[dave]

I didn't say it would be any good..... I'd just get 2 cameras. Preferably D3s.

[cofe]

S95 replaces S90. Looks like rear dial has been stiffened up = good thing.

[Paul B]

S95 replaces S90. Looks like rear dial has been stiffened up = good thing.

Feels like Canon have lubricated the mode dial with loctite. Seriously this isn't a fix they've just gone the other way. I had to get my nails (or what remains of them) into the knurl. 

Forgot to say Jacobs digital in Sheffield have these in stock (£399) and have the LX3 as well if anyone (Dobbin) is looking for a comparison.

[dave]

Fuji dropping what could be a true banger:

http://dpreview.com/news/1009/10091910fujifilmx100.asp

Quick rundown:
12mp - check
DX sensor - check
Fast fixed prime (23mm f/2) - check
manual shutter speed dial - check
manual aperture dial - check
Optical viewfinder combined with electronic finder - check (i.e. liveview, or shooting data overlaid on optical - crazy)
Hotshoe - check
compact - check

Can't tell if its actually rangerfinder, probably not since there's and AF button. A lot to like in that package though. I bet I won't like the pricetag though.....

[Johnny Brown]

Looks great - like an actual camera. Window above lens could be the 2nd one for RF, but focussing ring looks fly-by-wire sadly. Maybe focus info, DoF etc will be in-finder.

[dave]

Looking at the photo its odd that the speed dial only goes down to 1/4th, even though there's room there for at least down to a second.

Is good that fuji are coming back to the table with some thinking that s well outside the fucking box. They recently announced this too.

[slackline]

[dave]

Looks like the Leica S2 is finally hitting the streets. Yours for a meagre 16 thousand bananas. But don't forget you'll probably want a lens for it too.

[tomtom]

Looks like the Leica S2 is finally hitting the streets. Yours for a meagre 16 thousand bananas. But don't forget you'll probably want a lens for it too.

Only a mere 37.5million pixels.. That's 2500 per bannana to be precise.
I'll have two please...

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

What? You would get the budget one without the 'sapphire glass', purrlease, S2-P all the way http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Leica_S2-P_Digital_SLR Only ANOTHER 3000 'nana's on top.

[cofe]

doesn't the Fuji have a fixed 35mm equiv lens though? That's a good reason not to buy it. Shame, looks good otherwise.

[lagerstarfish]

Looks like the Leica S2 is finally hitting the streets. Yours for a meagre 16 thousand bananas. But don't forget you'll probably want a lens for it too.

There are no accessories

Not even a stylish leatherette case ?

What about a wrist strap? No?

[tomtom]

Red camo lens cap?

[lagerstarfish]

Red camo lens cap?

You need to buy the lens separately, so of course it doesn't come with a lens cap   

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Leica are running a deal at the mo where you buy the S2 body with a lens and they throw in a small family hatchback for free.

[Yossarian]

Ordered one of these LX5 things.  I will report back...

[Paul B]

Ordered one of these LX5 things.  I will report back...

Noticed today that the LX3's used prices have started to become stable at around 200 used now (Nat is after one), should have dived in earlier when the LX5 was announced as they dropped quite a bit. 

[Johnny Brown]

Harrison's second-hand cabinet is full of Lx-3s, D-lux4s and G9s at the mo. Prices reasonable - LX-3 £225, gets you a guarantee and no ebay hassle...

When I'm rich next year I might look at an LX-5. Definitely best option at the mo.

[Paul B]

I keep telling her she needs to wait for the D800/D4 instead but she's having none of it.

[Tris]

I keep telling her she needs to wait for the D800/D4 instead but she's having none of it.

I've been waiting for the D800 to be released for what feels like ages now. Looks like it will be around spring 2011 going on what Nikonrumours have been saying

[Johnny Brown]

I wouldn't hold your breath. What isn't good enough about the D700?

[Paul B]

I was taking the piss.

(why wouldn't you hold your breath, NR were spot on Re: D7000 and SB700?)

[Johnny Brown]

Not looked at NR for a while, but I'd expect a D700s first, followed by D4 & 400 well into next year, D800 later, probably at least a year off. If it has the same sensor as the D4 they'll want to goive that a clear run for at least a year I'd think.