GXR P10: HK Promotion plus High ISO Shots

Ricoh's P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for the GXR is launched on the official website. It will be available in Hong Kong this month. Now there is a chance to get it cheaper in Hong Kong. The P10 and GXR body set will cost HK$1,000 less if you buy it at the Hong Kong International Travel Expo at kiosk D128 from 12 to 13 June. Laikok, the dealer, will be selling the set at HK$4,500 at the kiosk.

The P10 features a 1/2.3" back-illuminated CMOS which is designed for, among other things, better high ISO performance. It can takes HD video too, if that suits you.

The P10 is thought to be the GXR version of Ricoh's CX3. Does it deliver in respect of the claimed improvement to ISO performance?

ISO	P10	CX3	s10 (1/1.7" CCD)
400	f 7	1/10s f3.7	1/10s f2.5
800	f 7	1/17s f3.7	1/25s f2.5
1600	f 7	1/90s f3.7	1/50s f2.5
3200	f 7	1/189s f3.7	1/100s f2.5

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