P&S with DX override

puketronic · Jun 30, 2014

Do the following cameras have DX override?

Contax T2
Nikon 35Ti
Contax G1/G2

More specifically, I'm looking for a compact P&S in the 35mm-50mm focal length range that I can shoot in low-light via pushing ISO 400 film to ISO 1600. The above cameras come to mind (although the G1 isn't really "compact" by P&S standards).

darkosaric · Jun 30, 2014

you just called G1/G2 P&S ... just wait to see replays from owners

Jesper · Jun 30, 2014

If you don't have to have DX I would recommend Olympus XA.

darkosaric · Jun 30, 2014

puketronic said:
Do the following cameras have DX override?

Contax T2
Nikon 35Ti
Contax G1/G2

More specifically, I'm looking for a compact P&S in the 35mm-50mm focal length range that I can shoot in low-light via pushing ISO 400 film to ISO 1600. The above cameras come to mind (although the G1 isn't really "compact" by P&S standards).

T2 and 35Ti:
Exposure Compensation +/-2 EV
So it is possible to shoot iso 400 @1600.

Alex Muir · Jun 30, 2014

The Leica Minilux has a 40 mm lens. It has DX, but exposure compensation of +/-2 stops, if I recall correctly, so film can be 'pushed' to an extent for low light work, assuming you don't also require a minus compensation for the shooting situation. I have used it this way with some success. Exposure can be fully auto (program), or aperture priority. It has autofocus with a manual option. The image quality is superb. I have seen some for sale, however, which have developed a fault which shows as an error code on the display. I don't think this can be repaired, but I'm sure I'll be corrected if that's wrong.
Alex

puketronic · Jun 30, 2014

The minilux sounds like a sweet camera but I worry about the error code fault.

I actually use a Contax T for my pocket camera but focusing it in low-light is a little tricky. I doubt that the XA is any better. I feel that an AF camera would be easier to manage, unless the viewfinder/rangefinder is superb (like a Leica M).

About the G1/G2. I guess "P&S" is the wrong label, lol. "Autofocus" is better. I generally prefer something that is pocket compact, but I would make an exception for the G1/G2 because I've always wanted one. Hexar AF too, maybe, (I used to own one). I know that camera has DX override.

BetterSense · Jun 30, 2014

My XA4 has both DX and manual film-speed setting. I taped a strip of copy paper so that it lies over top the DX contacts, so that it does not read. If I want to use the DX contacts for some reason, I can flip the paper the other way.

ambaker · Jun 30, 2014

The Contax G2 has an override for the DX value. However, I do not have a lense for mine. So it is point but no shoot.

I need to sell somethng, or find a wicked good deal on a lens.

P&S with DX override

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