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Steve,
I have just moved to the G2 from a Nikon F100. Before buying into the system, I read the same things you've obviously read. In my opinion, these criticisms are EXTREMELY overblown.
Part of this is probably is a natural consequence of what system the new G user is coming from. If you've only had experience with manual focus, the G focusing will take some getting used to due to its lack of visual confirmation. If you'r moving from an FM2n to an F100, you can see if you're in focus in the viewfinder - not the case with a G.
However, if you've had experience with autofocus, you will have no problem whatsoever using a G. Of my first four rolls shot with my G2, three of 144 frames were out of focus. I wouldn't have done much better with my F100.
If, as you say, you are new to photography, the best thing you can do is to READ THE MANUAL. Then go out and shoot a few rolls under varying conditions. It will not take you long at all to get the hang of accurately using the G AF system.
Hope this helps.
DZ
I have just moved to the G2 from a Nikon F100. Before buying into the system, I read the same things you've obviously read. In my opinion, these criticisms are EXTREMELY overblown.
Part of this is probably is a natural consequence of what system the new G user is coming from. If you've only had experience with manual focus, the G focusing will take some getting used to due to its lack of visual confirmation. If you'r moving from an FM2n to an F100, you can see if you're in focus in the viewfinder - not the case with a G.
However, if you've had experience with autofocus, you will have no problem whatsoever using a G. Of my first four rolls shot with my G2, three of 144 frames were out of focus. I wouldn't have done much better with my F100.
If, as you say, you are new to photography, the best thing you can do is to READ THE MANUAL. Then go out and shoot a few rolls under varying conditions. It will not take you long at all to get the hang of accurately using the G AF system.
Hope this helps.
DZ