My question about Canon g12 is a bit long, thank you.

Hello poster, I would like to correct you first. The name of "gdr3" in the question should be "Ricoh GRD III". Secondly, I am a user of Canon G12 and Nikon D7000, I think I can answer your questions.

1. The quality of grd3 is not bad. The problem with reputation is just because it does not cater to the appetite of most people (high price, fixed focus, no anti-shake, etc.). These aspects are fatal to ordinary consumers. . For photography enthusiasts who are determined to find the perfect SLR camera, this camera's distortion-free wide-angle effect, ultra-large aperture, etc. are so legendary. Therefore, it is not surprising that one piece of equipment, two groups of people, two voices.

2. In daily use of the G12, there is no accident in which the lens cover scratches the mirror surface. However, please note that when the lens becomes dirty, it must be wiped with a special lens cloth, otherwise the lens will be seriously damaged. Ugly.

3. The image quality of a camera of this level can be described in four words: "half a catty." No one will magnify your work to 100% to appreciate it, so you can basically assume that the two are on the same level. But in terms of high sensitivity, due to the addition of the latest HS System, the G12's handheld night photography will be better than the LX5.

4. From my personal experience, when G12 uses LiveView, the focusing speed is not fast enough, so I am not very satisfied.

5. The picture quality of G12 is better than that of P7000. After all, the G series is Canon’s old trump card. It has been tested by the market for many years and recognized by many professional photographers.

According to you, you don’t need to carry a huge SLR, but you want to put a portable camera in your pocket and shoot casually. There are two categories of cameras that meet your requirements: high-end/flagship DC cameras and mirrorless cameras.

The more popular ones on the market:

High-end/flagship DC: Samsung EX-1, Canon S95, Canon G12, Panasonic LX5, Nikon P7000, Olympus XZ1 ( Not yet on the market)

Among them, the Canon G12 is considered a mid-range model. It has excellent manual functions and is basically designed based on the EOS model; the S95 has a large aperture (F2.0) and manual The focus ring is more fun, HS System; LX5 is a model that can compete with the G12, and its absolute advantage is portability; Samsung EX1 wins in large aperture (F1.8) and cost-effectiveness (parallel import 2,400 yuan); the advantage of P7000 is that it can be used with The D80 only uses accessories and has a large zoom factor (7.1); the XZ1 has a large aperture, and the others will not be evaluated.

Single-camera/Micro-camera: SONY NEX5c, Olympus EPL2, Panasonic GF2

Needless to say much about this type of machine, the super killer feature is entry-level SLR-level image quality and The combination of ultra-portable size and reasonable price will definitely replace the flagship DC in the future.

My recommendation: Panasonic LX5/S95 (suitable size, high-end image quality, comprehensive functions, retro appearance, can be carried anywhere)

Panasonic GF2+ wide-angle biscuit (most of the reasons are the same as LX5 , super picture quality, supported by M43 lens group)

NEX5+ wide-angle biscuit head (retro body, delicate workmanship)

The reason why I don’t recommend you choose G12 in the end: too conservative , and the size is too large for you to carry around. I usually have to carry a special small package when I go out to play. It is too heavy to hang on my chest and might get bumped.

Finally, your casual photography style is very similar to the temperament of a machine: Leica M9. . . Fresh and casual, hazy and elegant.

The price is another matter, you can go to 7D+15-85