Well, you make it sound like it was all user error. It wasn't. You have a
fine sample. Some G2s worked fine, many others hunted focus A LOT. Even
after being sent in for service, they still had wonky AF. Mostly with the 90mm
lens mounted. And the systems can be had for absurdly low prices because
once the camera breaks, there's no place to get it serviced. Not so with
Leicas.
George
>Bill, that is simply untrue. The focus on the G2 is extremely reliable,
and
>operation is intuitive. The trick is to use the focus lock button on the
>back, which can be operated with the thumb on the right hand while the
>forefinger operates the shutter release. Also remember that it is a
single
>AF point in the middle, and to keep it in S-AF so that the lens does not
>"hunt". I can use the G2 one-handed and never miss focus. In fact, my
E-P2
>operates much the same way (single AF point, always in S-AF). The Contax
>G1, on the other hand, is unreliable as there is no way to reliably lock
>focus (I think you can do it with the shutter release, but it's unstable
at
>best).
>I love the Contax G series form and function, and the lenses are
>outstanding. What I really love though is how you can get this world
class
>kit for absurdly low prices now. Equivalent Leica lenses are 3 times the
>price (or more).
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