Yes, I agree. What I've found is, despite the obvious high quality of results, the usefulness of the GR is somewhat less than the usefulness of the MX-1 or the WG series.

It's surprising what quality we can pull out of these smaller sensor cameras.

Thanks for the replies, just to round off the thought, do you think the fixed lens compacts are just too restricting, or could you cope with that?

My thought was that they were OK, but fell down on focus not being close enough and not being suitable for that just-in-case-something-happens readiness.

Compact cameras are a bit different to DSLRs in that many controls are in menus or fairly inaccessible without effort.

I was thinking that quite a few people I know with zoom compacts rarely zoom, unless they are concentrating. Most shots might be made just at the widest setting, most subjects being close ones of family, friends, pets, etc.

Is this actually so? Is the initial reaction simply to use the camera as is? If so, then perhaps the fixed lens of the GR and similar is not so limiting for many. The reason for asking is that Sue might take up the GR and I was pondering about the limitations of the fixed lens. I know that depends on her shooting style, but then I wondered about it generally.

Any thoughts?

Great isn't it? But it's still the photographer who makes the images and you've done a great job here.

120 film has a paper backing and a paper leader, enough to ensure you can load it in subdued light without harm. Do keep the roll tight though as you load it, and only wind it as far as the mark on the backing paper.

That is just so beautiful. Amazing skill!

I wonder what the equivalent price would be today Peter. I suspect many of us would be truly shocked at how much colour photography did cost.

No problem Deba. The B+W is a good choice, they are very superior filters.

The total cost is £9 and you have my e-mail with payment details. Please let me have your UK address by e-mail, not here in the forum of course!

Many thanks.

That's a nicer design than the one I managed to find.

It amazes me how low the price is and how quick the delivery from China and Hong Kong.

I thought you wanted a discussion Horst, and I thought we were having one.