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My Little History of Digital Compacts

Maoby
March 28, 2023
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    Maoby
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    Aug. 6, 2023, 2:30 a.m. Aug. 6, 2023, 2:30 a.m.
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    @JimStirling has written:

    Given your epic collection of cameras are there still any you would like to get your hands on ๐Ÿ˜€

    Yes of course, Unfortunately for me, the vast majority remain unaffordable. ๐Ÿ˜ข

    Some example:

    Contax Digital N (2002)
    Epson R-D1 (2004)
    Hasselblad H1D (2005)
    Leica R8 Digital (2005)
    Leica M8 (2006)
    Mamiya ZD 22MP (2006)
    Olympus OM-D E-M1X (2019)
    Nikon Z9 (2021)
    Hasselblad X2D (2022)
    ...

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    JimStirling
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    Aug. 6, 2023, 2:37 p.m. Aug. 6, 2023, 2:37 p.m.
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    @Maoby has written:
    @JimStirling has written:

    Given your epic collection of cameras are there still any you would like to get your hands on ๐Ÿ˜€

    Yes of course, Unfortunately for me, the vast majority remain unaffordable. ๐Ÿ˜ข

    Some example:

    Contax Digital N (2002)
    Epson R-D1 (2004)
    Hasselblad H1D (2005)
    Leica R8 Digital (2005)
    Leica M8 (2006)
    Mamiya ZD 22MP (2006)
    Olympus OM-D E-M1X (2019)
    Nikon Z9 (2021)
    Hasselblad X2D (2022)
    ...

    A few interesting options there the Contax N was an interesting camera first one with a full size 35mm sensor I think. The ZD still holds quite high prices. Something that always tickled my fancy were those rather ugly Hasselblad clones of Sony cameras that launched at crazy prices before tanking in the market. I was having a discussion in the other place ๐Ÿ˜€ About the E-M1X funny in the used market it and the E-M5 III are at about the same price despite its plastic bottom and the E-M1X being nearly 3x the price at launch
    www.mpb.com/en-uk/category/used-cameras/mirrorless-cameras/olympus-om-system-mirrorless-cameras

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    Maoby
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    Aug. 6, 2023, 4:24 p.m. Aug. 6, 2023, 4:24 p.m.
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    @JimStirling has written:

    few interesting options there the Contax N was an interesting camera first one with a full size 35mm sensor I think. The ZD still holds quite high prices. Something that always tickled my fancy were those rather ugly Hasselblad clones of Sony cameras that launched at crazy prices before tanking in the market. I was having a discussion in the other place ๐Ÿ˜€ About the E-M1X funny in the used market it and the E-M5 III are at about the same price despite its plastic bottom and the E-M1X being nearly 3x the price at launch

    Indeed, the first digital FF, with a sensor manufactured by Philips. The criticisms are quite strong on the presence of noise from 100 iso. A superb camera, delivering poor-quality photos. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

    The Mamiya ZD 22MP is the one that interests me the most, another camera with mediocre results. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    And the famous Olympus OM-D E-M1X, another completely illogical camera, the primary purpose of the micro 4/3 is the miniaturization of the whole and not to create a camera as bulky as an FF. ๐Ÿคก

    I would have a lot of fun making comparisons with these three cameras ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

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    JimStirling
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    Aug. 6, 2023, 4:51 p.m. Aug. 6, 2023, 4:51 p.m.
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    @Maoby has written:
    @JimStirling has written:

    few interesting options there the Contax N was an interesting camera first one with a full size 35mm sensor I think. The ZD still holds quite high prices. Something that always tickled my fancy were those rather ugly Hasselblad clones of Sony cameras that launched at crazy prices before tanking in the market. I was having a discussion in the other place ๐Ÿ˜€ About the E-M1X funny in the used market it and the E-M5 III are at about the same price despite its plastic bottom and the E-M1X being nearly 3x the price at launch

    Indeed, the first digital FF, with a sensor manufactured by Philips. The criticisms are quite strong on the presence of noise from 100 iso. A superb camera, delivering poor-quality photos. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

    The Mamiya ZD 22MP is the one that interests me the most, another camera with mediocre results. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    And the famous Olympus OM-D E-M1X, another completely illogical camera, the primary purpose of the micro 4/3 is the miniaturization of the whole and not to create a camera as bulky as an FF. ๐Ÿคก

    I would have a lot of fun making comparisons with these three cameras ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

    I was just reading a review of the Contax and as you say the noise above 100 ISO seems to have been a let down imagine what a 6mp FF sensor with todays tech would be capable. Better not let the E-M1x fans see your post , they take offence when I have pointed out the exact same ๐Ÿ˜€ For me it was a not so tiny camera in a relatively niche format with niche appeal even within the format. The used value I think reflects this and I suspect that quite a few E-M1x bodies were traded towards OM-1's . Even though I will only ever use a fraction of what it is capable of I am having some fun with the computational stuff

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    Maoby
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    Aug. 10, 2023, 6:48 p.m. Aug. 10, 2023, 6:48 p.m.
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    I had forgotten the most important, for compacts, I am looking for a single camera!
    The little Chinon ES-1000 (1996)
    Here it's not about price, but the difficulty of finding one. ๐Ÿ˜

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    Aug. 10, 2023, 7:22 p.m. Aug. 10, 2023, 7:22 p.m.
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    @Maoby has written:

    I had forgotten the most important, for compacts, I am looking for a single camera!
    The little Chinon ES-1000 (1996)
    Here it's not about price, but the difficulty of finding one. ๐Ÿ˜

    I could not find one of them with the old google . There was some dude on Flickr with the ES-3000 ๐Ÿ˜€

    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/8132115844/in/photolist-fMmjNy-yPtmvN-fHuduC-MoDcXo-wLyuUy-doBdHS-yPV6dG-MoDd2m

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    Maoby
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    Aug. 10, 2023, 10:12 p.m. Aug. 10, 2023, 10:12 p.m.
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    For the story of the Chinon ES-1000, I've only seen it twice on eBay in over 25 years of research.
    The ES-3000 is much easier to find. ๐Ÿ˜Ž I found my copy in 1999 ๐Ÿ˜„

    live.staticflickr.com/695/21545650380_b51fdb33ca_b.jpg
    The quintuplets
    by Marc Aubry, sur Flickr

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    Maoby
    Members 1608 posts
    Dec. 1, 2023, 1:52 p.m. Dec. 1, 2023, 1:52 p.m.
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    The Fujifilm legend

    Fujifilm FinePix X Series X100 (2011)
    Fuji's child prodigy!
    The camera that put Fujifilm back on track
    12 MP sensor (4288 x 2848)
    Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC

    live.staticflickr.com/5737/29939009204_69c711dea2_h.jpg
    Fujifilm FinePix X Series X100 (2011)
    by Marc Aubry, sur Flickr

    For those who might be interested
    I've collected the comparisons I've made over the years with my Fujifilm X100.

    Click here to find out more:

    Fujifilm X100 (2011) / Fujifilm X-Pro1 (2012)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157718412167716

    Fujifilmย  X100 (2011) / Pentax K-01 (2012)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157693260103685

    Fujifilm x100 (2011)ย  /ย  Lumix GX7 (2013)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157674985584970

    Fujifilm x100 (2011)ย  / Nikon D500ย  (2016)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157675280371210

    Fujifilm X100 (2011) / Coolpix AW130 (2015)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157676952032070

    Fujifilm x100 (2011) / Lumix DMC-GF3 (2011)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157679623424445

    Fujifilm X100 (2011) /ย  Yashica Y35 (2018)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157679933446098

    Samsung NX10 (2010) / Fujifilm X100 (2011)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157690120255472

    Fujix DS-300 (1997) / Fujifilm X100 (2011)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157713712845508

    FinePix S2 Pro (2002) /ย  Fujifilm x100 (2011)
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157678237511123

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    Maoby
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    Dec. 23, 2023, 2:53 p.m. Dec. 23, 2023, 2:53 p.m.
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    Happy Holidays time! โ˜ƒ๏ธ

    And maybe Santa will bring you the camera of your dreams if you've been good in 2023. ๐Ÿคฃ

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    Maoby
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    Aug. 10, 2024, 4 p.m. Aug. 10, 2024, 4 p.m.
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    Still looking for the little Chinon ES-1000

    Chinon ES-1000.jpg

    Chinon ES-1000.jpg

    JPG, 37.8ย KB, uploaded by Maoby on Aug. 10, 2024.

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    Maoby
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    May 28, 2025, 12:14 p.m. May 28, 2025, 12:14 p.m.
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    Two iconic legends ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    The legendary Fujifilm X100 from 2011, which represents Fuji's return to the world of big cameras.
    And Apple's iconic iPhone, the magnificent iPhone X from 2017, the symbol of the modern smartphone!

    Each with their own 12MP

    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72177720326386200/

    live.staticflickr.com/65535/54546281456_5cd9b650b0_b.jpg
    Fujifilm X100 (2011) / iPhone X (2017)
    by Marc Aubry, sur Flickr

    Fujifilm FinePix X Series X100 (2011)
    12 MP sensor (4288x2848)
    The camera that put Fujifilm back on track
    Price: $1299.99 US
    Photos taken with the Fujinon 23mm f/2 (34.5mm)
    (1.5x magnification) APS-C
    200-6400 L (100) - H (12800) ISO


    iPhone X (2017)
    12 MP sensor (4032x3024)
    Main camera: 12 MP, ฦ’/1.8 28mm (wide)
    1/3.0" sensor 1.22ยตm
    Telephoto camera: 12 MP, ฦ’/2.4 52mm (telephoto)
    1/3.4" 1.0ยตm sensor
    1x 2x optical zoom
    (with a 7x magnification factor)
    7 MP f/2.2 selfie camera, 32mm (standard)

    The iPhone X has left its mark on its era. It is the most iconic iPhone in history.
    www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72177720326386200/

    live.staticflickr.com/65535/54545543574_4ec757912c_b.jpg
    Fujifilm X100 (2011) / iPhone X (2017)
    by Marc Aubry, sur Flickr

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