Panasonic DMC - G1

[CYRN]

Very interesting

But how come..

• 60 -1/4000 sec
• Bulb (up to 8 mins)
• Flash X-sync 1/160 sec

A little let down.

[dRebelXT]

Originally Posted by CYRN Very interesting But how come.. • 60 -1/4000 sec • Bulb (up to 8 mins) • Flash X-sync 1/160 sec A little let down.

Beats Canon G9 or not?

[ExplorerZ]

now we have a PnS with changeable lens system.
no more oily screen from nose.

[azul123]

Originally Posted by ExplorerZ now we have a PnS with changeable lens system. no more oily screen from nose.

But this model doesn't look like a PnS at all more like mini-DSLR. Was hoping more like a slightly thicker LX3.

../azul123

[CYRN]

Originally Posted by dRebelXT Beats Canon G9 or not?

Originally Posted by dpreview And our initial tests would suggest that they have solved at least one of the technological problems mentioned earlier (the contrast-detect autofocus is easily as fast as any other entry-level DSLR).

Sure...

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by azul123 But this model doesn't look like a PnS at all more like mini-DSLR. Was hoping more like a slightly thicker LX3. ../azul123

i think it still not quite possible for sensor of that size... the lens will still need to be huge enough to cover the image circle. at least its getting close to the size of fz28.

[CYRN]

Originally Posted by azul123 But this model doesn't look like a PnS at all more like mini-DSLR. Was hoping more like a slightly thicker LX3. ../azul123

Originally Posted by dpreview From the outside it looks for all the world like a conventional SLR (albeit a very small one) - we're told that the design (complete with faux prism 'hump') is deliberately conservative; Panasonic's research has shown that its target market (particularly in Japan) still prefers a camera that looks like a camera is supposed to, and wasn't going to risk falling at the first hurdle by producing something too radical.

Slowly first...

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

EVF, sian...

[azul123]

Originally Posted by ExplorerZ i think it still not quite possible for sensor of that size... the lens will still need to be huge enough to cover the image circle. at least its getting close to the size of fz28.

If you look at the present design remove the grip and EVF you pretty much have a slightly thicker PnS, of course discounting the lens lah.

../azul123

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

anyway, no leica lenses, think hard to kick off... nobody will buy panasonic lenses.

[grantyale]

Perhaps it won't play well with other existing 4/3 lenses... We'll see

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by azul123 If you look at the present design remove the grip and EVF you pretty much have a slightly thicker PnS, of course discounting the lens lah. ../azul123

so u are looking for a L1 in micro 4/3 size?

[zcf]

they should do more pancake lenses to match the body

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by grantyale Perhaps it won't play well with other existing 4/3 lenses... We'll see

can use the adaptor... but still why bother getting a adaptor and mount it there when the overall size is going to be same as the 4/3 size and now with a PNS grip.

[Evilmerlin]

Plus no guarantee that you'll get AF....

[CYRN]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt EVF, sian...

Checkout dpreview's "what's new" on the EVF.. seems promising.

[Parchiao]

These people don't get it, Micro 4/3 is great for fixed focal length lenses, and a small body like PnS or rangefinders. It should never be seen to competee with DSLRs but as a more competent big brother to PnS.

[CYRN]

Originally Posted by Parchiao These people don't get it, Micro 4/3 is great for fixed focal length lenses, and a small body like PnS or rangefinders. It should never be seen to competee with DSLRs but as a more competent big brother to PnS.

their current target market are P&S users... so zoom is a must.

[eosdigital]

Does it have movie recording functions?

[CYRN]

Prices in Japan
80,000 yen for body only
90,000 yen for one-lens kit (with 14-45)
125,00 yen for 2-lens kit