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More Super G Series Talk
takeapic:
No, not really as I, like many, wouldn't consider it if it gets the same slow lens from the S100 and it's so-so performance.
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NO, our whole world, even the universe is governed by the law of physics. However, we can compromise. What if Canon upsize the S100 to be a 4/3 senor with FAST AF, then most people will be happy.
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Rocky:
--- Quote from: takeapic on December 26, 2011, 04:15:14 PM ---No, not really as I, like many, wouldn't consider it if it gets the same slow lens from the S100 and it's so-so performance.
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NO, our whole world, even the universe is governed by the law of physics. However, we can compromise. What if Canon upsize the S100 to be a 4/3 senor with FAST AF, then most people will be happy.
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That is exacly why I use the term "compromise". Canon can alway make the lens faster and better with a lens bulging out of the body like the LX5 Or the G series or worst. Then it may not be pocketable anymore. If we want everything plus the kitchen sink, then the new "mirroless may be as big as the Rebel. Just look at the NEX 7. It has a thin boy. But is it pocketable with the zoom lens??
dilbert:
So what does Canon need to fix in a G series to compete with a mirrorless NEX-7?
The first thing that comes to my mind is the sensor. It needs to be APS-C. Or does it?
After that comes the lens. The "step zoom" lenses are not worth the trouble.
A couple of questions that need to be answered are...
- which comeras is a Super-G trying to sell against?
- what part of the market segement is the Super-G aimed at?
unfocused:
--- Quote ---In summary, a "Super G" would be great if it had an APS-C sensor with a 24-105mm (equivalent) f/2-2.8 zoom and was no bigger than the current G12, but the laws of physics are probably against this; so interchangeable lenses are the next best thing.
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If you give up the APS-C sensor, then the laws of physics won't get in the way.
Possibly a more realistic option:
* 28-105mm equivalent
* f2-2.8 zoom
* Sensor with same pixel density of the current APS-C but physically shaved down slightly to offer 12-14 mp.
* "Classic" rangefinder styling (Canonet/Leica/Fuji) with eye-level viewfinder
worthmining:
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--- Quote ---In summary, a "Super G" would be great if it had an APS-C sensor with a 24-105mm (equivalent) f/2-2.8 zoom and was no bigger than the current G12, but the laws of physics are probably against this; so interchangeable lenses are the next best thing.
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If you give up the APS-C sensor, then the laws of physics won't get in the way.
Possibly a more realistic option:
* 28-105mm equivalent
* f2-2.8 zoom
* Sensor with same pixel density of the current APS-C but physically shaved down slightly to offer 12-14 mp.
* "Classic" rangefinder styling (Canonet/Leica/Fuji) with eye-level viewfinder
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Just look at Nikon 1, if Canon also uses the CX sensor, and duplicate the fast auto focus Nikon 1 does, then a fast zoom starts at F2 on wide end, the rest can keep G12's design, that'll be a killer.
I recently returned my Nikon 1 and bought s95 only to discover how much I hate its slow focusing (why am I even surprised). While I can tolerate a bit bigger size but not some big lens tubes like those Nikon 1 tried to sell me. The idea of interchanged lens on this type of camera with a small sensor is simply pointless. A super "G" would be my dream P&S or mirrorless whatever people want to call it.
Come on, Canon, no more market researching, this is a a no-brainer. A DSLR like focusing, metering, ISO/sensitivity, fast zoom fix lens are more important than ASP-C, pixel, and worst of all is to bring interchangeable lens into this segment, it defeats the whole point of being compact.
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