I wish I have had read it before using it yesterday. I took underwater photos with G10 yesterday and used ISO400, the photos had too much noise. I guess I need to get the lightroom 2.0 to process the RAW files. As of now, I converted to JPEG with Canon software then process them later in PSCS3. It’s kinda pain to convert the files…

Regards,
Regina

I have examined images done with the Panasonic LX3 in great detail. A friend sent me some comparative shots of the same scene done with the LX3 and the G10. Bottom line is that the G10 blew away the LX3 in details, resolution, and exposure.

If you can live with shooting at less than ISO 200, the G10 is for you.

I think the 60mm limit of the LX3 is too restrictive. And, I have found that even when I zoom out to 140mm with the G10 I am getting outstanding results.

Yes, I wish the G10 were 24mm instead of 28mm but I can always move a way back.

In sum, my opinion is, after careful study, is that the G10 is far better than the LX3 across the board.

BTW, I spent six weeks in Slovakia teaching, and I have got to say that folks in your part of the world are fantastic hosts! I must get to Prague.

Best regards,

Bill

Thanks for all the input on the G10. It seems the question is whether there is a very small camera out there, with RAW capability, that is able to deliver first-rate photos, but without the bulk. Such a camera would sell big.

In reading your report, it is implied but not directly stated that if you use the G10 with ISO settings of 80 and 100, there is no noise problem. Is this true?

I’m wanting a small, pocketable camera that can shoot RAW at 80/100 ISO without noise. Is this the camera?

The other camera/lens setup I’m considering is the new Lumix G1 with an Olympus pancake lens. I haven’t seen the Lumix, but from what I read, it will probably be very, very small, especially when used with the pancake. The problem is that the pancacke does not seem to be a superior lens.

Finally, as to the ability to use Photoshop with G10 images, I’ve heard that Photoshop CS4 will do it. True?

Again, thanks for all the good input.

Just one question: is the G10 faster than the G9 ? What about the full-press lag ?

Philippe

Eric Chan of Adobe says:

“G10 support will be available from Adobe starting with the next Camera Raw, Lightroom, and DNG Converter update. . . . You will be able to process G10 raw files in any version of Camera Raw as far back as version 2.4 (with Photoshop CS), version 3.x (with Photoshop CS2), or version 4.x (with Photoshop CS3). However, you will first need to use the forthcoming DNG Converter to convert the G10 .CR2 files to DNG raw files. And there is no extra cost.”

Best regards,

Bill

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/cameraraw.html

But … the Camera Raw Updates also work in Elements 6 and 7 (and Lightroom 2.1) so those more affordable programs will support the G10 as well, eventually. (See info below).

Camera Raw 5.1 update October 22, 2008
This new version of the Camera Raw plug-in replaces the original one that was installed with Adobe® Photoshop® CS4; Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0; and Adobe Premiere® Elements 4.0 software.

Lightroom 2.1 update October 22, 2008
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.1 update includes these enhancements: Additional camera support for the Canon 50D, Canon 1000D(Digital Rebel XS/EOS Kiss F), Nikon D700, Nikon D90, Sony A900 and more … Includes several corrections for issues introduced by the Lightroom 2.0 release.

Kind regards, Peter Burian
(I am still waiting for a test sample of the G10).

No. Adobe Lightroom 2 does not support raw files for the G10.

I am not sure about importing a DNG file and then using CS3.

Adobe wants you to buy CS4 in order to convert G10 files. CS3 is not supported.

Best regards,

Bill

Thanks

Bill W

Thanks. And yes, only show your best.

Best regards,

Bill