Originally posted by Docrwm Chris,I must admit that I have not handled the GR, so could you explain how it is too small and the controls are not in the right place? I've watched several video reviews of it and, of course, I'd like to move a thing or two but I can't say they are in the wrong place so much as not in the place I would prefer. As for size, it looks to be very compact - but isn't that part of the whole gestalt of the camera and part of its reason for existing?
There is such a thing as over-miniaturization. Cameras smaller than the X100 are too small
to be held steadily and operated easily by a humans with average size hands and fingers.
There is little rhyme or reason to control placement on digital cameras.
The Ricoh, like nearly all others, seems to position them wherever they fit.
And the model that replaces it will surely place them somewhere else.
OTOH the X100 aperture and shutter speed dials are ideally positioned in the same place as classic 35mm film cameras.
Further all essential controls can be operated without ever removing your eye from the excellent built-in hybrid viewfinder.
Chris
Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 06-16-2013 at 09:58 AM.