#Contax G2 Vs G1 Upgrade To An#

Contax G2 Vs G1 Upgrade To An

Starting with the body, the Contax is a winner. TRADEMARK FREE ZONE - Network Solutions has no knowledge of whether any content on this page violates any.My Contax G2 kit. Good luck with the quest - never been a better time to get a good deal on a G2, though - even new.Nagaikan.asia/contax-g2-vs-g1 Network Solutions. Not sure if the L has an integrated finder, but I'd upgrade to an R or R2 if it didn't (unless, like you, I had a preference for external finders, I guess). Personally, if I had already jumped into the Bessa range, I might grab a 35/1.7 and the 75mm lens and be done with it on the rangefinder side of things.

I have owned a Nikon FM2, a Minilux, and recently purchased the G2 with 28/45/90 lenses specifically to tour Europe for two months. Below, I have summarized the major differences between the two cameras:I can give you another perspective. Otherwise, the Contax G2 which the company released in 1996 is capable successor to the G1. I got the Contax G1 for me as it was a great fit for my budget. Built-in motor drive, AF and a small LCD on the top panel round out the features list.Contax G1 vs G2. Very little on this camera is superfluous, and all the switch-gear has a perfect amount of feedback in operation.

I also liked taking the Minilux with me because I could keep it in my pocket when not wanting to tote around a camera. I shot 45 rolls of film on the trip and I can say that it is a rock solid camera and produces high quality slides. After a while, it became second nature to make sure it was on autofocus for ex&le before I shot.

It makes more noise than the CLE (or an M6) but not as much as the Bessa. This is the fastest camera I have ever used. I use the G2 when I need to be very fast. I must point out that when I use my glasses, the image in the VF is not clear, but I can easily see the rangefinder patch and can achieve critical focus easily.I use the CLE when I need to be more quiet and unobtrusive. I can see the 40mm frameline without having to move my head around to peer at the edges of the image. To me it's very much like using an M6, except it's smaller and lighter.

You can see lots of info about it at cameraquest.com if you are interested.A long discussion about a long debated question. If you are thinking of manual focus, I would recommend you check out the Minolta CLE. I thought it was a great camera, and wish I hadn't sold it.

It's perfect for available light and composition shooting (you are never fooled by the autofocus). And it induces you to think and fell before shooting.(same applies for minolta cle of course). M6 + voigtlander lenses (why pay for leitz if you don't see the difference) is perfect for silence, composition. Also the zoom viewfinder is not as large as needed (I like to see a little more around my composition.). G2 + lenses is perfect with flash and the lenses are the sharpest, but the autofocus is to my taste obtrusive. All systems have qualities.

My om3 (grid ground glass) works perfect too.So I would like a G2 with a manual superposition range finder. For macro and architecture (wide angle and shift). For parties (flash system with G40) and easy wildlife shooting (with B300 extender) I use an old olympus IS 3000. Bessa R2C allows me to use my old contaxs lenses and the much beloved (the best portrait lens ever.) sonnar 85/2 other alternatives. Sometimes a lot more fun than new ones.

Luckily, I am able to use the diopter. It is = clearly far too small. I must say that the only problem I have with the G2 which feels and = operates beautifully is the size of the external viewfinder. Recently I purchased a Bessa R 2 , = and a number of lens as they are such good value. But as the olympus om4 ad said 'think before you shoot.'I own a Nikon F100 a Leica M6 and R8 and 2 G2 bodies with a variety of = lens except the pricey ultra wide. Rolleiflex ('bow before you shoot'), robot.

And Contax customer service never did inform G1 user when problems with AF exists and lenses wantet to be exchanged from a G2 you need to get lenses and camera adapted. Hope this is of assistance, Robert Cudlipp Melbourne AustraliaI am realy diaspointet about the G equipment I got new for around US$4000.Some lenses you cant exchange from the G2 to G1 and lenses focus different when using with 2 cameras.Gues there was no standard adjusment in the production.Lenscap faling apart, glue is not holding toghether.Cheap material gets corroded from sweat from your hand, bolts, screws,battery compartment.Data Back magnet of the controllpanel door is faling out.New buyer get resale value like for recycling glas from emty beer bottles.If you look around you can get a realy cheap Contax G1 & G2 equipment, sometimes over 50% less than Contax RR price new and much cheaper used.This cameraeqipment i did buy new was never worth the Price i did pay for. The Bessa R2 and its lens range is certainly worth a look as some its = features squarely meet your needs. In your case, the viewfinder is far larger than than the G2 and if you = need it, you can purchase a range of diopter for about US$18.00 or a = little more it also accepts Leica M and Hexar rangefinder lens with the = $39.00 adapter. However, I have been delighted with the Bessa R2,the body is cheap,is = more functional than an M6, M7 etc and has a host of leading edge lens = at outstanding value.