It was interesting until I realized that the 50mm (equivalent) lens unit
was over $800.
Chuck Norcutt
Dawid Loubser wrote:
> http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09111001ricohgxr.asp
>
> Now this is interesting. The Ricoh GXR features 'interchangeable lens
> units' -
> a sealed unit containing both sensor and lens. I *have* to ask - what
> is the point?
>
> Every lens is intrinsically coupled to a sensor unit - and these come
> in various
> sizes and capabilities. Why on earth bother with having a separate
> camera body then?
> It basically just contains the buttons and LCD screen?
>
> In my opinion, this is seriously misguided, and everything *but* a
> 'system camera' as
> they market it. No matter how good the lens, it'll never be an
> investment, it's always
> hard-wired to some or other outdated sensor, a couple of years down
> the line.
>
> Sheesh - what do you guys think?
>
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