Comments on: Half broken

By: Jeff Chane-Mouye

Jeff Chane-Mouye — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:09:46 +0000

Frankly, I was thinking of buying a new one… Several annoying dust spots appeared. The camera is often in my pocket and it’s a dust magnet. The problem is that I ‘m no more able to clean the sensor. But the good thing is that the GR IV is out of stock in Singapore. So the problem is solved. I have to deal with what I have…

By: John Harper

John Harper — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:23:42 +0000

In reply to Jeff Chane-Mouye. I would have raised both eyebrows if you’d actually bought one! Maybe get a new Ricoh. They must be better now.

By: Jeff Chane-Mouye

Jeff Chane-Mouye — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:21:29 +0000

In reply to John Harper. Gwen raised an eyebrow when I told her about your message about the Leica! You know that I'm doomed to use ricoh gear even if I can be harsh on them. I just want a pocketable 28/35 mm camera. If Leica can give me that, I will switch . The only one I could think about is the Q3. Love the fact that it has so many MP that you can use the 28/35/50 and even the 75mm with a viewfinder! But not pocketable... Make it smaller Leica!

By: John Harper

John Harper — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:56:26 +0000

Well, well, well. You’ve essentially got a Leica without a focus ring. The good news is it isn’t out of the question – Gwen has given you her blessing and Leica has a store in Kuala Lumpur. Just go and get one. Add it to your collection – don’t break it!
Seriously (though I do think you should get a Leica) you did very well. The photos are as usual are excellent. The out of focus opener is brilliant, though I think it’s AI because the photographer looks as though he has a six pack!