I posted some samples and a quick review of the Ricoh GXR + A12 M-mount combo. Anyone using this setup? What are your experiences?
The Ricoh A12 M-mount unit for GXR cameras is now shipping in the US. Popflash currently has few pieces in stock. The Ricoh GXR AF assist shows a high-contrast representation of the scene for better manual focus. There is no focus confirmation:
Thephoblographer published some sample images taken with the new Leica M mount A12 unit for Ricoh GXR during hurricane Irene in Queens, NY. I contacted Thephoblographer and they sent me some pictures of the new A12 GXR unit (they will soon have a detailed review of the combo online):
Detailed specs of the Ricoh GXR Leica M-mount cartridge were published at Fotointern. The release date is September 9th, 2011. The retail price will be $649. More images of the unit can be found here. Technical specs:
Here is a brief video demonstration of the upcoming Ricoh GXR M-mount unit: In January 2011, Ricoh announced their plans to introduce a new M-mount GXR cartridge that will take Leica M lenses without the need of an adapter. The expected specs are: