Comments on: New Contender For A Canon G9 Pole Camera http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/ Helping Real Estate Photographers Be Successful Fri, 25 May 2012 01:11:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Cris http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-13974 Cris Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:45:40 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-13974 I have recently adapted a Panasonic LX3 to take photographs from a handheld 10-meter pole using a home built interval timer that repeats every 10 seconds. I really like the camera and its performance from the pole. You can find details at: http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=1841&page=1#Item_7 I have recently adapted a Panasonic LX3 to take photographs from a handheld 10-meter pole using a home built interval timer that repeats every 10 seconds. I really like the camera and its performance from the pole.

You can find details at:

http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=1841&page=1#Item_7

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-11279 larry Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:02:33 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-11279 Mike- Yes it does. I have the manual sitting in front of me (pg 76) delay timer is 10, 15, 20, 30 sec. Mike- Yes it does. I have the manual sitting in front of me (pg 76) delay timer is 10, 15, 20, 30 sec.

]]> By: Mike Martin http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-11277 Mike Martin Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:47:43 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-11277 Larry, The biggest flaw is that it doesn't have an up to 30 second delay timer. I can't get my pole up in less than that. Larry,
The biggest flaw is that it doesn’t have an up to 30 second delay timer. I can’t get my pole up in less than that.

]]> By: Lee http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-11170 Lee Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:42:22 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-11170 Do you think the micro four thirds technology will work well for PAP? I thought so when micro four thirds was announced, but now seeing the Lumix G1, it might be the best option for PAP. Do you think the micro four thirds technology will work well for PAP? I thought so when micro four thirds was announced, but now seeing the Lumix G1, it might be the best option for PAP.

]]> By: Mike http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-11123 Mike Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:37:04 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-11123 The problem with the Lumix is the same problem with the majority of the new P&S...no flipping viewfinder. granted the G9's is not accurate but it is there to use. i had a nikon 8400..bought in brand new in a wolf camera store..they apologized because it was "old technology" and sold it to me for $285.00..took perfect pictures but i dropped it and the AF is trashed and nobody to fix it. so for now, i will stick with the canon G9 (aka Leica light) and old fashioned side grip for my travel camera and a sony DSC R! (10.2 mb with Zeiss 24-120mm for my large landscape pictures while my 20D sits in my bag losing value each day. The problem with the Lumix is the same problem with the majority of the new P&S…no flipping viewfinder. granted the G9′s is not accurate but it is there to use. i had a nikon 8400..bought in brand new in a wolf camera store..they apologized because it was “old technology” and sold it to me for $285.00..took perfect pictures but i dropped it and the AF is trashed and nobody to fix it.

so for now, i will stick with the canon G9 (aka Leica light) and old fashioned side grip for my travel camera and a sony DSC R! (10.2 mb with Zeiss 24-120mm for my large landscape pictures while my 20D sits in my bag losing value each day.

]]> By: Mike Cole http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-8083 Mike Cole Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:00:01 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-8083 I've seen several articles that say it also has an 18mm converter for it as well. But I have no idea how good that lens is. Here's a couple articles I've seen on it.... http://panasonic.net/pavc/lumix/lx3/index.html http://www.i4u.com/article19155.html http://gizmodo.com/5027211/panasonic-lumix-lx3-high+end-point+and+shoot-dumps-pixels-to-stay-sensitive I’ve seen several articles that say it also has an 18mm converter for it as well. But I have no idea how good that lens is.

Here’s a couple articles I’ve seen on it….

http://panasonic.net/pavc/lumix/lx3/index.html
http://www.i4u.com/article19155.html
http://gizmodo.com/5027211/panasonic-lumix-lx3-high+end-point+and+shoot-dumps-pixels-to-stay-sensitive

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-8051 larry Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:48:09 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-8051 Mike- Only info I have is from dpreview.com it's not even on the market until sometime in Sept. Bruce- Yes, I've heard about the Ricoh GX100, that's one of the point and shoots that Sabrina Huang has in her list that I referred to in my last point-and-shoot post: http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/07/18/what-about-using-compact-cameras-for-real-estate-photography/ Mike- Only info I have is from dpreview.com it’s not even on the market until sometime in Sept.

Bruce- Yes, I’ve heard about the Ricoh GX100, that’s one of the point and shoots that Sabrina Huang has in her list that I referred to in my last point-and-shoot post:

http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/07/18/what-about-using-compact-cameras-for-real-estate-photography/

]]> By: Bruce http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-8040 Bruce Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:29:07 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-8040 Excuse spelling mistakes above- the intervalometer on the GX100 allows the camera to take a series of shots as close as five seconds apart- set it going, hoist the pole up, wave it around for a minute or so in the general direction - you soon get the hang of it- , pull it down, and you'll have at least one great shot! Couple with the 19 mm equiv adapter, and it's a no-brainer. Beautifully made, high quality images, RAW availability, and I don't work for Ricoh!! Excuse spelling mistakes above- the intervalometer on the GX100 allows the camera to take a series of shots as close as five seconds apart- set it going, hoist the pole up, wave it around for a minute or so in the general direction – you soon get the hang of it- , pull it down, and you’ll have at least one great shot! Couple with the 19 mm equiv adapter, and it’s a no-brainer. Beautifully made, high quality images, RAW availability, and I don’t work for Ricoh!!

]]> By: Bruce http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-8038 Bruce Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:20:53 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-8038 My Ricoh GX100 has intervalometer, shoots RAW, has 10mpixel and has 24mm equiv, and a 19 mm adapter. The new GX200 is an upgrade, but I find the 100 a fantastic pole cam. It's small and light, and fits in a pocket. A totally underrated camrea, although I believe Ricohs are not popular in the USA. ( I'm downunedr in Oz) My Ricoh GX100 has intervalometer, shoots RAW, has 10mpixel and has 24mm equiv, and a 19 mm adapter. The new GX200 is an upgrade, but I find the 100 a fantastic pole cam. It’s small and light, and fits in a pocket. A totally underrated camrea, although I believe Ricohs are not popular in the USA. ( I’m downunedr in Oz)

]]> By: Mike Martin http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-8037 Mike Martin Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:11:22 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/08/13/new-contender-for-a-canon-g9-pole-camera/#comment-8037 Larry, I can't find an on-line manual for this camera. Does it give me up to 30 seconds delay time to get my pole up before it trips? Once up, does it take a burst of at least 5 shots? Does it do all this with very loud sound effects (i.e., so I don't have to guess when things are complete)? My little Canon does all this but not RAW and not 24mm. Larry,
I can’t find an on-line manual for this camera. Does it give me up to 30 seconds delay time to get my pole up before it trips? Once up, does it take a burst of at least 5 shots? Does it do all this with very loud sound effects (i.e., so I don’t have to guess when things are complete)? My little Canon does all this but not RAW and not 24mm.

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