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hand, is provided by the Lumix LX2. However, my LX2 does
not even come close to the Ixus as far as image sharpness is
concerned. I hope that Canon will possibly add the missing
features to the Ixus starting with the next version 2008/9,
possibly even an initial focal length of 28 mm. The greatest
hope, however, is for such a camera with a full format chip.
But who knows, perhaps the 5D will not sell as well then?
We will have to wait and see.
2010
Hasselblad CFV-39 body
System Saved
If one wants to have the advantages of the Hasselblad sy-
stem with its incomparable Zeiss lenses, but in the meanti-
me has mastered the entire range of digital photography,
then it makes sense to have this digital camera body. The
sensor’s dimensions are 36.7 x 49 mm, and it has a resoluti-
on of 39 megapixels. For most tasks of artistic photography
such equipment is not absolutely essential, but for large-
format prints of highest resolution, this camera represents
a special class. Moreover, it is unsurpassed as far as retro-
chic is concerned.
2010
Sony NEX-5
Use for Grandpa’s
High-End Lenses
This new mirrorless digital mini-system camera, released
in 2010 – with 14.2 megapixels, APS-C type sensor ( 15.6 x
23.4 mm) and E- mount bayonet lens, with a camera body
weight of only 280g (without lenses), has nearly all of the
makings of my “dream camera”. Live-viewfinder image, ad-
apter for interchangeable lenses, focusing magnifier (for
top-quality lenses with no aperture priority) and in additi-
on a sweep panorama of 7 frames/s, 3 HDR, DRO shadow
adjustment and full HD film. Whoever finds the right Zeiss
or Leica lens for this camera (here the 3- mm Contarex-
Distagon), can hope for dream results.
2011
Fujifilm FinePix X100
Object of Desire
This high-quality APS-C camera is equipped with a 35 mm
(KB) fixed focal length and a super-bright, intelligent
bright-line viewfinder. The optical quality of the lens can
hardly be surpassed. However, the camera does not have
interchangeable lenses. Moreover, the fact that the sun vi-
sor (75 euros!) is not included in the price of 1000 euros
does not give the buyer the satisfaction that he/she has
made a good choice.
