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That the G2 is a thing of beauty is in no doubt. I just want to continue holding it. For it’s size there is some weight and the G2 carries an expectation of performance. Kyocera, creators of the G series, G1 and G2, produced between 1996 and 2005, have created a unique photographic tool which will spark your passion for the art of photography.This expectation can be realised as the photographer learns the G2 ways. Auto or manual control are the first decisions – that is after loading film and mounting the photograoher’s lens choice. The lens choice between 16mm and 90mm Carl Zeiss G-mount prime lenses covers every focal length usually required. These are exceptional lenses and will constantly impress with sharp detail, contrast and color rendition.
Selecting aperture priority auto allows the photographer to select a suitable aperture on the lens and the G2 will then select an appropriate shutter to ensure a correct exposure. In full manual mode the photographer has complete control selecting both aperture and shutter speed. In general photography, for handheld shots shutter speed minimum is 1/60th. Below this a tripod or other firm support is recommended. In AP auto mode the camera selected shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder. To shoot manual mode where the photographer has control, turn the shutter speed dial to the speed required then select the aperture on the lens. In the viewfinder the ‘over – correct – under’ mark will illuminate. Correct the exposure settings until the exposure mark is set at ‘correct’. Manual control has always been my choice except when speed is of the essence and aperture does not need to be changed often. Shooting at F8 – F11 gives very good depth of field and in reasonable light the shutter selected will be above 1/60th. Shooting in auto the G2 can select a shutter of 1/6000 and in manual mode 1/4000 is maximum. Definitely ample scope for most scenarios.
The G2's auto focus system is its secret weapon. There are 2 modes – single auto focus and continuous auto focus. The G2 utilises 2 focus methods in each focus mode – active and passive which substantially improves AF accuracy. Manual focus is also an available option. The viewfinder is not large yet performs its tasks perfectly. One I especially like is the framing function which automatically projects the frame lines of the lens mounted. Although not TTL (through the lens) viewing, the photographer can be confident, due to clever parallax correction, that what is framed by the lens focal length is represented in the viewfinder. As with most auto focus cameras there are some limitations to its capabilities. Low contrast subjects, such as a bland building frontage, a featureless landscape or subjects with a repeated pattern – say a tile roof. In these cases select a focus point within the frame on which focus can be achieved, lock focus, reframe to original and shoot.
A 35mm auto focus rangefinder ‘par excellence’ - The G2 is much more than this short review and thankfully the handbook is

comprehensive - most definitely required reading to get the most out of your G2 which is a camera along with it's Carl Zeiss lens combinations, to be enjoyed, taking your photographic efforts to the next level.