Links to GXR Review Posts

The review reports on the field evaluation of the GXR body, the A12 50mm, the S10 24-72mm, the VF-2 viewfinder and GF1 flashgun. In the course of the evaluation, the DW-6 wide-converter and the TC-1 tele-converter were also used for some shots.

1. Transformer: Introduction to GXR Field Report
2. Full-Size Files: GXR versus GF-1

3. The GXR Argument: Worth a Buy or...

4. Clearing Doubts Surrounding the GXR

5. GXR and Aesthetics of Japanese Movies

6. Transformer GXR A12 Test Results

7. Hang Gai Gai with GXR A12

8. Yuo Hang Gai Gai with GXR

9. Transformer GXR S10 Test Results

10. Yuo Gai with GXR S10

11. Shooting with GXR S10 plus TC-1 and DW-6

12. GXR: External Flash and Viewfinder

13. Ergonomics of GXR

14. GXR Review: Final Remarks

15. Improved AF of A12 50mm Module with Firmware v1.29 (added on 28 Dec 2010)

(Kudos to Laikok for loaning GX GARNERINGS the GXR system.)

Comments

Unknown said…

Hi,Nevin:
I drop by your blog, reading and enjoying your stunning and impressive photos; ponder your remarks on recent popular so-called "evil" cameras while riding my bicycle from time to time. I have to confess that I am still a beginner in photography . Inevitably, I often let myself be haunted by the capabilities of the cameras. With somewhat feelings of vanity, I always focus on the property of a camera , neglecting as usual the real purposes and the meanings for the photography. Anyway, I am often inspired and touched by your insights reflecting on the street shootings.
Wishing you a happy new year!
Tony Wang

27 December 2010 at 03:42

Nevin said…

Hey Tony,
I must have missed this comment of yours, for a long time. Photography is better fun than cameras for sure.
Have a good day!
Best,
Nevin

30 November 2011 at 12:43

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New Low Prices

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