Can anyone recommend another compact high-end / professional camera similar to the Ricoh GR Digital?
This camera has been around for just over a year now and i especially like the build quality of this product.
Answers:
Sigma have a similar camera coming out soon.
From their press release:
Sigma DP1 high-end compact digital camera equipped with 14 megapixel, large direct image sensor.
14 megapixel direct image sensor as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR.
Featuring Sigma’s new, unique ‘True’ image processing engine.
16.6 mm F4 lens (28mm equivalent).
You will go a long way to try to beat Olympus or Cannon if you really want a top of the range camera.
I researched digital cameras for months and the only site I ever go to now is www.dpreview.com
I would recommend Cannon for anything over $800.
For under 400 you can get a 6.1 megapixel Panasonic with digital image stabilization, which works all the way out to a 42x zoom (12 optical!! + digital). Costco.com has it with a case and some memory if you have a membership.
Hope this helps
Canon Rebel XTi (new model) + EF 17-85 IS USM lens
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