:)

http://reviews.davidleetong.com/wp-content/gallery/panasonic_gf1_hop/gf1_012.jpg

>> http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=1275 <<

:Grin:

So release time is nearing!

"Video
Like my Olympus E-P1 review, I really don’t know how to shoot video well, so all I can say is that the AF works wonderfully (and silently, even with the kit lens) and is a big relief over manual focus-only or pre-focus-only options from most other cameras."

Yahoo!!!

The iso performance looks good too! Argghhh... technology is really improving fast! Nikon where's yours!

David, based on the very short time you played with it. What's your initial verdict? EP-1 or GF-1 ? :)

Got this from dpreview forum thread discussion, not sure if they're talking about the E-P1 or GF1

Amateur Photographer UK Review/Test

Their Lab results:

Features: 9/10
Noise/Res: 28/30
Dynamic Range: 8/10
LCD/video: 7/10
Build/handling: 9/10
Autofocus: 8/10
Metering: 9/10
AWB/colour: 9/10
An overall score of 87%

Against EP-1:
Amatuer Photography UK says: "when images are put under close scrutiny it seems Olympus can't quite match the detail resolution of its R&D partner's cameras."...

Good lookin!!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/09/pan-gf1top-13.jpg

I heart the all black :)

I heart the all black :)

Black is beautiful

http://bigmacky.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/lumix-gf1.jpg

The flash popped out looks weird. Its like r2d2's probe that sticks out on top of his head.

Ryan, It's ok, I rarely if ever use a flash :)

I heart the all black :)

Me too, me too!

what's the estimated selling price of the kit? TIA

@Lauren: http://www.radiantlite.com/2009/08/panasonic-gf1-price-revealed.html :)

Kit pancakes $899
Kit zoom $899
EVF - $199

wow! that's half the price of the X1!! thanks, David! :)

wow! that's half the price of the X1!! thanks, David! :)

Same price as a D90 body if converted to pesoses :Grin:

Same price as a D90 body if converted to pesoses :Grin:

ryan, you're paying for miniaturization :D

Just a bit curious... does the GF1 have a mechanical shutter? is the shutter response as fast as DSLRs?

Just read in dpreview that Novoflex now has adapters for the micro-4/3 mount so we can mount our favorite Nikon, Canon, and other name it lenses... :D

David, it is out in Singapore already?

Daniel: No it's not available yet.
Carlo: Shutter and focus lag is very minimal, quite the same as most entry level DSLR, there's no mechanical shutter.

I wish to get one but its Too expensive for me.

cute toy!!!

cute toy!!!

If it is a toy, a powerful one.. hahah

it's out... Infomax Megamall sells it for 47k with 14-45 kit lens

so tempting...

Sherwin: Chicken feed for you!

sending my email to santa now :Grin:

To the gurus: Is it a worthy replacement for a DSLR? image quality, speed, etc.

Sherwin: Chicken feed for you!

rili?? time to cash out your 1st adsense check for the gf1 dabid :Dum:

Haha, barely enough for an OEM Panasonic battery!!!!

Temptation!!!!!!!!!!

To the gurus: Is it a worthy replacement for a DSLR? image quality, speed, etc.

Waiting for the gurus' replies... :Grin:

Speed - It won't be and will never be as fast as a dslr. Remember, it uses the slower contrast based AF system compared to the almost instantaneous phase detection based AF system of a dslr. Image Quality in lower to mid level ISO will be /might be comparable. Size wise - it is much smaller and portable.

for work, this or the EP1 still won't replace the DSLR, but for travel this is PERFECT

My wife and kids surprised me with an super early bday gift :D
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wow! congratulations! happy birthday! hope you can post a review.

Jet, thanks, my birthday is still almost a month away :) I haven't had a chance to shoot with it yet. Battery is still charging. One thing is sure, I wish I had a faster lens so I am saving up for the pancake lens. I keep wanting to bring this thing up to my eye level, I haven't used a dslr for a long time but played with film cams all these time and find it really wierd to be shooting something that allows me to twist the lens without peering through a view finder. The built is quite solid in my hands. So I guess that's all for now, I'll post more once I actually get to shoot with it :)

@daniel, very nice surprise!! congrats and advance happy birthday!! :)

Dan: HAHAH "SURPRISE" daw o! :P :P

I'm sure you've been dropping hints and all :D

Nice nice nice... can't wait for your pics... please do provide your feedback/review as well.

Lauren, Thanks :)

David, Surprise yan, syempre she asked me what I want and saw me looking up the GF-1 reviews and asked me if I want one, I said yes, and she told me to go out and get one if available na daw. Gift daw nila ng mga anak ko for me. Dang I knew I should have been looking at a D300s or 7D hahahahaha. I leave the reviews to you man, since I am sure sooner rather than later you will be holding one yourself. BTW please pm me if the 20mm f/1.7 is available there already :)

Some non artistic test shots. bad weather outside so no chance to shoot much. Pasencya na po. Shots ranges from ISO 400 -ISO 800, all done with the 14-45mm kit lens and no post processing to show how images look out of the camera.

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@ Daniel ... Nice nice ...

Clem. Thanks po Doc :)

My wife and kids surprised me with an super early bday gift :D
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congrats sir daniel, hehe was just drooling over this a couple of days ago when i saw it at the mall hehehe.. :Grin:

Chard, thanks bro :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3976678908_f5d9f0cbf6.jpg

So, how do you like it so far? :D

David, obvious ba? hahahaha, I love it. But I can say it is not a complete dslr replacement, nt unless they come out with fast lenses for it and can match the speed and HIGH ISO cleaness of a dslr but it is a very very good alternative for those who want dslr quality image but not the dslr bulk :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3979751172_facdbbdbf4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3978992037_77f6f4a3cb.jpg

Nothing an NR software can't handle, though. I think the noise is pretty respectable as it's still a standard 4/3 sensor, and not that far off from entry level DSLRs...

Time to buy an adapter so you can use your Voigtlander lenses on it :)

David, my next "Save up for" target is the pancake first then a M mount adapter and maybe go for the Voitlander 50mm f/1.1

Screw the "maybe" part :D

Screw the "maybe" part :D

Dsvid, hahaha you know me so well but I am still saving up for a "proper" dslr next year so the maybe part remains true and accurate. This year has just been a crazy expensive year what with our family's medical sitation and all that is why I feel so blessed my wife would give me this :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3982462152_0ecca032a6.jpg

Wow congratulations sir daniel. I actually had cash on my pocket that i was supposed to deposit to my account when i saw the unit at infomax... temptation didn't beat me though :)

all the best :)

Carlo, Thanks!! Please drop the sir :)

Guys, any idea how much would this GF1 cost? I would think that the 20mm pancake lens is more suited to the GF1 in terms of size proportions. :)

Daniel - Any video clips? I just want to see the vid quality.

P47T at infomax? So this might be cheaper once it hits hidalgo

Carlo, Thanks!! Please drop the sir :)

Looking forward to another round of marvelous photos! Does this mean we will miss you in the LX3 thread? :(

Victor, Infomax sells it for 47K but I was able to get it from then for 45K plus some freebies. :)

Ryan, Try ko lang, I rarely shoot videos kasi :)

Carlo, thanks man :) I have to admit the LX3 is in my cabinet right now, you know how it is with new toys getting all the attention :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/3985859548_2f8894d313.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/3985859548_2f8894d313.jpg


beautiful! but then again, in Daniel's hands, any camera is THE camera you'll wanna get :)

beautiful! but then again, in Daniel's hands, any camera is THE camera you'll wanna get :)


there's no doubt about that lauren.



@daniel… very nice! can i make pabili? hehe :)

Lauren, Bing, Nambola naraman kayo ( you guys are pulling my legs ) :D

@ Daniel: thanks for the info, sir.... perhaps it'll cost lower over @ hidalgo... :)

Victor, hopefully Hidlago stores will carry it also coz Hidalgo stores are not carrying the EP-1 :(

i'm looking forward to see sample shots of the 20mm(?) pancake!!

my boss actually has one (20/1.7)... crazy bokeh! a world apart from the 14-45 IMO in terms of bokeh and sharpness :) im just not sure if i can borrow his shots haha

The Panasonic will launch here in Melbourne on 08 Oct. The GF1 with the 20 f/1.7 Pancake will go for around 1400AUD++ (around 57KPhp.)

HK prices:
GF1 kit = HK$7500 (14-45 or 20/1.7)
14-45 = HK$3000
20/1.7 = HK$4000

Victor, Infomax sells it for 47K but I was able to get it from then for 45K plus some freebies. :)

Ryan, Try ko lang, I rarely shoot videos kasi :)

Carlo, thanks man :) I have to admit the LX3 is in my cabinet right now, you know how it is with new toys getting all the attention :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/3985859548_2f8894d313.jpg

infomax megamall? hehe :)

Randy, That's kinda expensive.

Carlo, I need the 20mm!!!!!!!

Chard, yup but I had it transfered to the theater mall branch :)

So you got the exact unit I was looking at last Wednesday :D

The 20mm is wicked!:Evil:

I have funds for a second D90 body but I am curious on this little thing. If the video capabilities is better than that of the D90 then I might have a reason to get it :-> (sooo please give me a reason! hehehe)

Ryan, to confuse you more(from dpreview)
D90
• File format AVI (Motion-JPEG)
• Image size (pixels) 640 x 424; 24 fps 320 x 216; 24 fps 1280 x 720; 24 fps
• Compression: Motion-JPEG Audio Monaural on/off selection
• Exposure: Determined with matrix metering utilizing output from the image sensor
• Exposure lock available
• Exposure compensation available in P, S, A, M modes
• Maximum single clip length: 1280x720/ 5 minutes, others 20 minutes

GF1

Movie mode • AVCHD lite (three quality levels)
• Motion JPEG
• Mono sound
• AVCDHD: 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30fps) 9-17 Mbps
• MJPEG: 320x240, 640x480, 848x480, 1280x720 (all at 30fps)

Seems to me the GF1 is the winner in this category :D

Ryan, to confuse you more(from dpreview)
D90
• File format AVI (Motion-JPEG)
• Image size (pixels) 640 x 424; 24 fps 320 x 216; 24 fps 1280 x 720; 24 fps
• Compression: Motion-JPEG Audio Monaural on/off selection
• Exposure: Determined with matrix metering utilizing output from the image sensor
• Exposure lock available
• Exposure compensation available in P, S, A, M modes
• Maximum single clip length: 1280x720/ 5 minutes, others 20 minutes

GF1

Movie mode • AVCHD lite (three quality levels)
• Motion JPEG
• Mono sound
• AVCDHD: 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30fps) 9-17 Mbps
• MJPEG: 320x240, 640x480, 848x480, 1280x720 (all at 30fps)

Seems to me the GF1 is the winner in this category :D


Looks yummy! I'll try a unit! :Grin:

Randy, That's kinda expensive.

Carlo, I need the 20mm!!!!!!!

Chard, yup but I had it transfered to the theater mall branch :)

same as carlo i was looking at that unit last i week, went back last sunday and someone bought it na daw.. :Grin:

saw a cool vid sample but w/ f/1.0 lens

http://www.vimeo.com/6664924

saw a cool vid sample but w/ f/1.0 lens

http://www.vimeo.com/6664924


holy cow! that's one sweet lens!

Lauren, Know what? if you buy a M4/3s unit you can buy an optional M (Leica mount) Mount lens adapter and use any Leica M mount lens with the unit, Manual focusing only though. There is a yummy Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 lens you can buy for around 40K. with that lens your camera can see at night hahaha :)

@daniel, almost all camera gear here are expensive. to put it into more perspective:

5DMkII = 3900AUD or 161KPhp
70-200L 2.8 IS = 2700AUD or 111KPhp
70-200L 4.0 = 1100AUD or 45KPhp
70-200L 4.0 IS = 1800AUD or 74KPhp
580EXII = 667AUD or 27KPhp

Randy, Oh my gulay!! And here I was thinking of calling up my wife's cousin in Perth to check out the 20mm for me. :( Thanks for the heads up.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3988085633_2f7541367e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3988095705_82bac81f79.jpg

Nice images, Daniel. Back in the LX3, I tried avoiding that thread and here comes another one to avoid! :)

Congrats and continue to post more. Christmas is around the corner anyway. :)

Lauren, Know what? if you buy a M4/3s unit you can buy an optional M (Leica mount) Mount lens adapter and use any Leica M mount lens with the unit, Manual focusing only though. There is a yummy Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 lens you can buy for around 40K. with that lens your camera can see at night hahaha :)



nice! thanks for the tip, Daniel! i don't really mind manual focusing... in fact i do it a lot with my cz 100 f2 on the d700. of course, the viewfinder of the d700 is big and bright but the GF1 has an even bigger LCD liveview so hmmmm... :)

demonyong thread to! (trans: daniel is eveeel!) :D

nice! thanks for the tip, Daniel! i don't really mind manual focusing... in fact i do it a lot with my cz 100 f2 on the d700. of course, the viewfinder of the d700 is big and bright but the GF1 has an even bigger LCD liveview so hmmmm... :)


Buy one then let me try it out Lauren :Grin:

Cocoy, Buy one already bro. I just heard that Infomax will be bringing it new units but... ( big BUT) they must have gotten over the post-Ondoy charitable stage coz the new units are rumoured to cost around P57,500.. Yikes!! They might justify it if the kit comes with the 20mm pancake lens.

Lauren, I hope to save up for the adapter and CV Nokton 50mm f/1.1 after I save up for the 20mm first :)

Bing, Mea culpa, mea culpa hahaha :D

Ryan, bili na :D

@ Daniel ... How's the macro function compare to LX-3 and the focusing speed ?

Doc Clemm, The macro for the GF-1 is dependent on the lens so right now the LX3 will whip the GF-1 in terms of macro. As for overall speed, well the LX3 is fast for a P&S and the GF-1 is almost as fast as a entry to mid level dslr so GF-1 is a bit faster here. For focusing speed slight edge to the GF-1 also :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3991763620_5012a5f7ab.jpg

You'd have to consider the lenses for AF speed as well. The kit lens of the GF1 is much slower than the fixed lens on the LX3, if you stash the 20mm (or other wide aperture lens) on the GF1, the AF improves even more.

hey Daniel, just curious, do you shoot in b/w or color then convert to b/w? your b/w shots are truly inspiring btw :)

Lauren, Nope, straight B/W . One of the reason why I went with Panasonic was because I love the LX3's dynamic b/w which is carried over to the GF-1. The Gf-1 even added a vintage looking subtle sepia tinted monochrome mode. Thanks Lauren!!! Me, I am envious of your D700 shots :)

Daniel: Set the cam to ISO 800 for B&W... The chroma noise is wonderful.

David, that was ISO 800 :) I need to shoot it in lower light :)

No, I mean ISO 800 even in bright daylight....

Nice BIRTHDAY GF1T idol Dan! :)

David, it was shot in a slightly cloudy condition @ ISO 800 :)

Walter, hahaha, GFIT nga :)

just got my GF1 as well this lunch time... hard to find but i eventually found one.

just got my GF1 as well this lunch time... hard to find but i eventually found one.


Congrats! How much was it?

Any handheld vid samples? Thanks

thanks ryan... still charging the battery.

will take some vids for ya. meeting up with nino later.

thanks ryan... still charging the battery.

will take some vids for ya. meeting up with nino later.

Thanks! Would like to see how the video hold up to those DSLRs. BTW, the sensor doesn't overheat like that of dslrs? When using video I mean.

just got my GF1 as well this lunch time... hard to find but i eventually found one.


@ John .. where did you get one in hkg ?

Doc Clemm, The macro for the GF-1 is dependent on the lens so right now the LX3 will whip the GF-1 in terms of macro. As for overall speed, well the LX3 is fast for a P&S and the GF-1 is almost as fast as a entry to mid level dslr so GF-1 is a bit faster here. For focusing speed slight edge to the GF-1 also :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3991763620_5012a5f7ab.jpg


Thanks Daniel ..... It's your fault again . BI ........... Just like the last time LX3. ha ha ha. :D

John, congrats, now we both need to look for the 20mm!!

Doc Clem, hahahaha

@ John .. where did you get one in hkg ?

doc... i found it in TST. Fortress branch on peking road. last unit they had.

a friend of mine says he saw a bunch at Times Square.

doc... i found it in TST. Fortress branch on peking road. last unit they had.

a friend of mine says he saw a bunch at Times Square.

Thanks John

Attention Fortress staff, Doc Clem is on his way, please reserve a unit for him :D

Man, I hope we can find a 20mm lens !!!!!

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@ Daniel ............... He He He

Doc, Did you try New Sanyo?

Doc, Did you try New Sanyo?

Going to Malaysia pa. Back in few days to check it. B.I. ....:)

Who Me? B.I.? Hahahaha

Panasonic PIMP

Master BI, congrats again Dan.

David, HAH! It was you who's preview made me drool man! You're the Master PIMP :D

Patrick, hahaha Thanks man :)

My sister with her D90
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will you guys also opt to buy its electronic viewfinder?i've been eyeing this cam ever since it was released.

I want to but from the reviews I've read, it's low res lcd makes it a bit difficult to check focus if you use MF a lot plus the fact that it is expensive so I think I'll take a pass for the EVF :)

Dan, where in Manila can i get this? infomaxx told me you got their last unit. lol

Patrick, they only have one unit lang :D But I heard Charlie of Digital Walker will have stock next week daw. :)

I miss shooting film, I might load up the camera and start again next week

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Daniel: I do the pimping behind the scenes, you're the front-man haha.

Speaking of film, I want to buy a roll of Ektar or Provia as well, I just spent the weekend shooting with my Altix, the fact that I finally got a replacement incident meter made me willing to shoot manual flash with film again haha.

David, hahaha, I miss shooting film. I got to break out my glam/pimp outfit hahaha

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handheld test shot
ISO 800
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wow nice shots guys.

couple more

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John, nice! Give us your impressions naman :)

My 20mm f/1.7 is finally here!!!!! Thanks Angie and Loko Loko ( Dan). Happy Happy Joy Joy!!!!!!! :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/4007445602_a059f895b4.jpg

Test shots ( sorry for the poor subjects. I am in the office)
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/4006686349_0b1fc22b22.jpg

Daniel: I told you, you would love this lens :D isn't it lovely?

Carlo, Lovely barely describes it!! I am estatic!! :D

and the pimping continues! :D congrats daniel… i'm hoping santa still reads mail form overgrown children hehe

Bing, but...but.... I am not a PIMP. David is :)

more 20mm pancake bokeh pleeeeze :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4006986733_f03a6bf05b.jpg

@Daniel, is that the closest focusing distance? how does the 20 compare to the LX3 for macro? TIA :)

Lauren, according to dpreview, closest focusing distance is 20cm/0.66 ft. Our LX3s wins in the macro category with 1cm closest focusing distance :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4006986733_f03a6bf05b.jpg

Nice :) I hope december bonus is still substantial considering we are affected by typhoon ondoy (too many AOG :( )

Lauren, according to dpreview, closest focusing distance is 20cm/0.66 ft. Our LX3s wins in the macro category with 1cm closest focusing distance :)


not bad... if i'm not mistaken, that's even closer than that of a nikkor 35 f2. thanks for the info, Carlo! :)

not bad... if i'm not mistaken, that's even closer than that of a nikkor 35 f2. thanks for the info, Carlo! :)



or for true macro performance, you can get this for 900 buckaroos:

http://a.img-dpreview.com/news/0909/Panasonic/45mm/H_ES045slant_001.jpg

or for true macro performance, you can get this for 900 buckaroos:

http://a.img-dpreview.com/news/0909/Panasonic/45mm/H_ES045slant_001.jpg


OMG! :Shock: granted it's a Leica, it's more expensive than a nikkor FF macro lens!!

Some people are dismissing the 14-45mm kit lens out right when in fact in places with ample light it works very well plus the fact that it has a more versatile focal length than the pancake makes it very nice for a daytime walkabout lens.

This one was shot late afternoon in gloomy weather jut before it started raining yesterday.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4009377459_1d68f3f9e3.jpg

BTW for those who have the Panasonic wide angle lens for the LX3, youcan use it with the pancake lens as it also has a 46mm filter thread size. It will give you a 30mm focal length in 35mm terms.

just got the pancake lens at a much cheaper price.

trying it out with an sb800 connected via PW Plus II's and it's working like a charm.

Congrats John :)

Read up guys, DPR's review is out - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicGF1/

The last part of the conclusion says " Overall though - and I guess you probably already know this - I really loved the GF1, and will find it very hard to return it when this review is finished, meaning that I may have to wipe the dust and cobwebs off my wallet and actually hand over my own hard earned cash for one. The Olympus E-P1 now has some very, very strong competition in the form of possibly the most engaging and enjoyable camera on the market today. A compromise, for sure, but a surprisingly happy one."



Just like what Digital Camera Resource Page ( http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_gf1-review) said, "It's safe to say that you can't get a better endorsement than having a reviewer buying the camera they are writing about." nuff' said :)

@daniel


and you say you're not a pimp… pure EVIL… E.V.I.L. pimp (pun intended) :D

Told you guys it's worth the wait ;)

I'm sure die-hard E-P1 fanboys will still not accept statements like these:

Focus speed is determined by a combination of the performance of both camera and lens, and the GF1 is fastest when used with one of the two kit lenses Panasonic currently sells for its Micro Four Thirds system (the 14-45 and 14-140mm); with the 20mm F1.7 it's a touch slower (there's a lot more glass to move). That said, comparing the GF1 with the 20mm to the E-P1 with the 17mm pancake is like chalk and cheese; the Panasonic combo feels easily twice as fast.

On average it takes around 0.25 seconds to focus with the 14-45mm zoom (compare this to the Olympus E-P1, which can take up to four times longer).

i expect the GF1 will be another hit for Panasonic :)



@Daniel, i, for one, am more interested in the pancake prime because i want a really compact package... a camera that i can easily slip inside my bag like the LX3. would you believe that i hardly use the zoom of the LX3! i tend to use zoom lenses only at both ends - go figure! hehe! :D

Bing, That's the role reserved solely for David :D

David, I am sure!!! hahaha I am hoping that when Panasonic comes out with a firmware update for the GF-1, it will correct some of the minor niggles like the JPEG renderings of Blue and Green but honestly I don't see anything wrong with it :)

Lauren, haha I think we both use the LX3 the same way :)

20mm f/1.7
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4012209957_4a6308e9dd.jpg

Panasonic JPEGs have long been pretty inconsistent regardless of product line. I noticed this since the FZ3 that I used quite a bit before. However, you can tweak it enough via parameters to get it right, but I'm a RAW shooter for the most part which pretty much negates the JPEG processing issue of most cameras.

Oh man, looks like its time to save up for this. A good vid. quality would be icing on the cake! Any vid samples here?

Ryan, I know this ain't much but it shows how nice a bokeh the 20mm f/1.7 lens can make in a video. The video in this link was shot by someone in Japan. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sotome/4013571762/in/pool-lumix-gf1

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now i don't know if i'll get a DSLR, or the GF1.. hahaha!

Wow! I want one of these! :p

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Daniel - Thanks for sharing the vid. Looks good since there was a lot of movement and the bokeh was --> wow. You also unconsciously (or consciously) directed me to the pool of GF1 samples. Now I know what I want for christmas (or new year hehe). BTW, your monochromes are very appealing.

Ryan, Bili na :D

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now i don't know if i'll get a DSLR, or the GF1.. hahaha!

hahaha.me too! now i can't decide if i will buy a pentax k-7 or this GF1.:Grin:
wah! ang gulo!:Grin:

those monochrome shots of sir daniel are-wow, one of the traits i like on this cam, also its portability and the photo is of DSLR quality, now i wish that some next version of this GF1 is weatherproof.hehehe

now i don't know if i'll get a DSLR, or the GF1.. hahaha!

hahaha.me too! now i can't decide if i will buy a pentax k-7 or this GF1.:Grin:
wah! ang gulo!:Grin:

those monochrome shots of sir daniel are-wow, one of the traits i like on this cam, also its portability and the photo is of DSLR quality, now i wish that some next version of this GF1 is weatherproof.hehehe


guys, DSLR or GF1 really depends on your budget and preference. check out the review at dpreview... http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicGF1/page33.asp


The market for a camera like the GF1 falls into three broad groups; those wanting a better quality alternative to a high end compact (such as the Canon G10), those wanting a more portable alternative to an entry-level SLR and those bitten so hard by the camera bug that they want something to fill the gap between their compact and SLR systems. Of the three it's the latter who will be most satisfied by the GF1, since they understand completely the compromises faced by anyone in the other two groups; the GF1 is larger and more expensive than any compact, and it can't match the speed or feature set of a similarly-priced SLR.


hth

temptation...waaaahhhh

lauren - its appeal is really for those w/ dslrs already and just needs a small capable camera. Now the want is here but I have think if there is a "need" and a "budget" bwehehe

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guys, DSLR or GF1 really depends on your budget and preference. check out the review at dpreview... http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicGF1/page33.asp


The market for a camera like the GF1 falls into three broad groups; those wanting a better quality alternative to a high end compact (such as the Canon G10), those wanting a more portable alternative to an entry-level SLR and those bitten so hard by the camera bug that they want something to fill the gap between their compact and SLR systems. Of the three it's the latter who will be most satisfied by the GF1, since they understand completely the compromises faced by anyone in the other two groups; the GF1 is larger and more expensive than any compact, and it can't match the speed or feature set of a similarly-priced SLR.


hth
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lauren the 20mm pancake looks nice diba???? :)

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lauren the 20mm pancake looks nice diba???? :)



mwehehe! the BI doctor strikes again!!! :D


yup, doc! looks really small and cute... very compact package :)

Doc Carlo, Congrats !!! :)

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@Daniel

Panasonic should reward you with all the "BI's" and the "pimpings" you did way back LX3!!! :D :D

I said that in the nicest metaphorical reservation :D

Cocoy, hahaha, I doubt if Panasonic Philippines is even aware that I exist :) Heck, they didn't even officially release the LX3 here :)

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very nice, daniel! :) ambient light, handheld?

Lauren, Yup :) thanks!!

Dan would you have links where I can check test shots of GF-1 using Leica M lens? Or review? I ordered mine already so I can try my Leica Lens on the GF-1.

Dan would you have links where I can check test shots of GF-1 using Leica M lens? Or review? I ordered mine already so I can try my Leica Lens on the GF-1.


you might find this pool on flickr interesting… http://www.flickr.com/groups/lumixg1m/pool/

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:D

(not mine)

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:D

(not mine)

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such a sweet lens!

you might find this pool on flickr interesting… http://www.flickr.com/groups/lumixg1m/pool/

Thanks bing. :)

David, somehow that photo you posted got me all hot and bothered! hahaha :D

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:D

(not mine)

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Pretty camera! :)

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dpreview has posted their review of the panasonic leica 45mm macro lens...

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/panasonic_45_2p8_o20/

We were mightily impressed by Panasonic's 20mm F1.7 ASPH, which delivers excellent image quality and a large aperture in a miniature package, and seems to have become an instant cult classic. Unfortunately though, we can't summon up quite the same enthusiasm for the 45mm F2.8 macro. It's not a bad lens in any way (in fact it's a very good macro), just one which doesn't seem (to us at least) to offer a sufficiently compelling blend of features to fully justify the significant price tag.

GF-1 right now is HK$7800 in HK. This comes with 14-45mm or the 20mm lens, and 4GB memory card.

Still thinking If I should get one. Hmm..

Lauren: But I'm sure a lot will be willing to look over the facts just to get a "Leica" hehe...

David, When are you getting your unit? :D

Lauren, How about you? hehehe :)

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David, When are you getting your unit? :D

When you send me one for Xmas :D

Since the GF1 is already been released, shouldn't the thread be renamed? just wondering

No as the thread's main topic is still the link to my preview article. Besides, what's the big deal? There isn't another GF1 thread to confuse the discussion anyway.

Lauren, How about you? hehehe :)




still sitting on the fence right now :) i'm kind of leaning towards an aps-c sensor compact but still waiting to see a review and more samples.

Lauren, As of the moment the only other APS-C sized compacts are the Sigma branded models (DP1, DP2). You planning to get one? :)


David, nyek! hahaha I am saving up for a 7-14mm :)

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@Daniel, no not the sigmas. but the GF1 is in my shortlist. a 7-14mm?? that's 14-28mm EFL right? nice! will be watching out for your samples :)

Lauren, yup 14-28mm :) The LX3 has developed my taste for wide lenses :)

holy cow! that UWA costs around USD1100.00! :Shock:

smaller definitely ain't cheaper :)

Lauren, you got that right! But it's a great lens :)

which is the better lens for the GF1, if you will just be getting and using one.. 20mm or the 14-55mm..

Nikko, Depends on what your shooting style is. If it's low light and street then 20mm is the lens to get. The 14-45mm is the more versatile among the 2 for its focal length but the 20mm is universally acclaimed as the current must have lens for the m4/3s system :)
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@ Daniel ... I'm getting there ... Little push. he he he.

Doc. Clem, Contact Angie/Fidji asap na :D hahaha

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[QUOTE=daniel go;812080]Doc. Clem, Contact Angie/Fidji asap na :D hahaha

OT: @ Daniel.........Played with it this afternoon but I have no drive to pull my wallet. he he he. Utra wide is the best pair.

Dr. Clem, it doesn't appeal to you? :)

Thanks for the input Daniel.

But which lens is better for moving subjects?

Dr. Clem, it doesn't appeal to you? :)

It does Daniel ... Just waiting for the availability of 12-14 lens. I will try it in few days. :)

Doc Clem, we are waiting hehehe

Nikko, I think the 20mm will do better for moving subjects indoors/lowlight

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@ Daniel ... Can you do long exposure with GF1 ? If yes what's the max time ? As far I can remember LX3 max is up to 60 secs only ... does it have a multi-exposure function like LX3 ?

Thanks ...

Doc, Clem, the maximum long shutter exposure for the GF-1 is 4 minutes in Bulb mode and I don't think it has the multiexposure function of the LX3 ( i could be wrong though- I need to check the manual for this ) :)

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@ Daniel ......... 4 minutes is more than enough. Thank you very much

Trying Dynamic B/W:

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John, WOW!

M-mount lenses with adapter would work on the GF1 right? here's a yummy prospect :) - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/637538-REG/Voigtlander_BA247A_Voigtlander_Nokton_50mm_f_1_1.h tml (Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1 Lens)

M-mount lenses with adapter would work on the GF1 right? here's a yummy prospect :) - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/637538-REG/Voigtlander_BA247A_Voigtlander_Nokton_50mm_f_1_1.h tml (Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1 Lens)

Yeah. It works. Got myself a Voigtlander 4/3 M lens adapter for HKD 1,300.

Dynamic B/W:

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Dynamic Mode:

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Lauren, that will be a yummy combination :)

John, hay.... drool drool drool.... :)

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Here's my try on the "My color" setting using elegant mode:

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Calling all expert...Yes, that's you David and Daniel :)... can you please please help me on my GF1 problem? I got a Voightlander M4/3 adaptor to be used for Leica M lens on GF1, a guy from Tin Cheung told me that this is better than Panasonic. I believed him without testing it. My fault...:(

Here is my problem, all my M lenses cannot be used on GF1, every time i will try to use the lens, it will give me a message of "Please check that the lens is properly inserted". I tried so many times but still the same message. Even my 15mm Voightlander is not working. Please help! TIA.

Dan, Go to your menu, under the 5th page of the custom menu there is an option for "shoot without lens" choose that to be able to shoot using legacy lenses :)

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Daniel, I already tried that yesterday turning "ON" the "Shoot without Lens" but still my legacy lenses cannot be used..:) Any other solution? Thanks.

Dan, Baka yun lens mismo hindi compatible. Are you shooting in P or TV mode? I heard that legacy lens will only work with AV or M mode.

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I'm using (Voightlander 4/3 adapter) mine and works perfectly. I tried Summicron 35 and 50mm. :D

can the GF1 do the burst shot (3 shots) with different exposures like the LX3?

can the GF1 do the burst shot (3 shots) with different exposures like the LX3?

The GF1 (and GH1 for that matter) support 7 shot exposure bracketing. :)

Thanks it's working now. ..hay what a relief. It's kinda weird, I don't know what happened but I tried turning on and off and it works :Thinking:. Well, I can use my lens now..:)

The GF1 (and GH1 for that matter) support 7 shot exposure bracketing. :)

nice! perfect for HDR. :D

Dan, That is great to hear :)

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firmware update available for both body and lenses :)

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09112501panasonicgf1lensesfirmware.asp

firmware update available for both body and lenses :)

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09112501panasonicgf1lensesfirmware.asp

Great! Thanks Daniel for the info...:)

Dan :)
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@ Daniel .. Got mine today ! Any idea where to buy a 3rd party remote shutter cable ?

Btw, this is your fault again ! ha ha ha.

Thanks

Doc Clem, Congrats!! hahaha, never used a remote so I really don't have any idea :)

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Dan, love the shots. Specially the last one. :D

John , thanks idol :)
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Excellent camera! Will post shots later, after school :)

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I will receive my new Lumix GF1 on 25th as a Christmas gift. Now please people don't try to wake me up on 26th.

LoL

:D

ian, Congrats!!

Randy, Congrats in advance :)
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wow those are great pictures. I should have gotten one while I was in KL the other week. I would have saved a lot...

Thanks Daniel! I'm loving this camera. :)

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First shot with my new Lumix GF1, taken last November 19.

I love the GF1. It reminds me of the time I bought my first Pentax Spotmatic in 1965. It really feels good in my hands. :)

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Daniel, I think we were in Hongkong at the same time. I just arrived yesterday.

Fredllito, your shot is much clearer and better :)

Nice shots Daniel! You always make amazing shots whatever camera you use. I'm a big fan. :)

Thanks Dennis :)

Handheld shot:

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John, ASTIG!!!

Lone Fisherman at El Nido
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I played with Leica 45mm/2.8 Macro and 7-14mm UW. Wow ! I'm in love with the 45mm Macro .. Fast focusing speed for a Macro and sharp while 7-14mm .... I having doubts .... I find it soft. But I love the focal length.

Lovin' the orbs! :D

Clemn: The 45 2,8 has been getting rather poor reviews (especially for the price) and IIRC, the Panasonic rep told me that it only has focus-by-wire, which is a strange option for a precise MF-required lens.. How well are the output for you?

Thanks David :)

I got myself a nikon lens adapter from Fidji and is trying it out with an old Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Ai-s lens :)

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Gf-1 w/ 20mm pancake
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Lovin' the orbs! :D

Clemn: The 45 2,8 has been getting rather poor reviews (especially for the price) and IIRC, the Panasonic rep told me that it only has focus-by-wire, which is a strange option for a precise MF-required lens.. How well are the output for you?

David,

Sorry for the delayed response. Yes loving the orbs.(7-14). I definitely getting it, but keep it on hold due to my contemplation between TSE-17 mm and EF14 mm II. Plus the rumor of canon 14-24. He he he.

But the 20 mm pancake is a keeper.

With regards to 45 2.8 Macro. I can't comment technically but I find the focusing is fast and sharp.

Thanks,

drboymac

just like to share a shot from my newly acquired GF1

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Using the GF-1 with the Nokton 50, 1.5

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http://www.popphoto.com/Reviews/Cameras/Camera-Test-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF1

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just got my gf1. some of my first shots. still figuring out the camera.

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GIRL FRIEND - ONE
25 sec at f22. iso 100
7mm ( LUMIX G VARIO 7-14/F14 LENS )

Nice Clemm! Tung Chung? ;)