Re: Reidreviews.com on G1
Interesting article and interesting timing for me as I just sent my G1 off to a new owner. I was interested in trying both Leica and Nikon lenses with it, and definitely was considering it a "2XTC" for my longer lenses. But I couldn't get past what Sean rightly gives as the 1st question- do you like working with an EVF? I don't. Not only do I get that "looking through a tunnel at a TV", I also get a sense that I'm watching myself take take the image. The experience derealizes my connection with the subject. Added to that, I really can't abide the blackout. So I gave up before getting the adapters. Now we see there is a degradation of RF lenses in the corners, so I am less frustrated by not getting the chance to try it myself. My lesson from a few days with the G1 is that I want a more traditional experience, a natural view of the subject, with no interruptions. The fact that I took the money from the G1 and put it toward a second M7 with a 0.85 finder sort of says it all for me. best....Peter
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