Panasonic G1 is out

[eow]

It been out since yesterday, so far any buyer of this u 4/3 system yet?
try it out at ms color earlier...i like the size and 1st impression..colour tone for skin flesh is very nice.
but the shot was taken in preview mode...didn't bring my card with me. Tmr will go down again to test it out.

[beavc]

what is the price?

[eow]

1199 RRP
it really a lovely little camera...but the price

[beavc]

yup....i am seriously considering a LX3....hmmm seems like this one is out of my budget...

[blurboiboi]

its amazingly small manz...
check out a post from someone in dpreview..



am wondering why pana dun build in IS into their sensors?...

[Goh Leonard]

more comparison shots here http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digital...2047725,00.htm

seems like they have a comprehensive coverage of the micro four thirds standard also http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2008/10/2...t-the-review-/

[Anson]

Originally Posted by blurboiboi its amazingly small manz... check out a post from someone in dpreview.. am wondering why pana dun build in IS into their sensors?...

It is because they got built-up their lens tech from Leica, and "MOIS" is a lens shift technology & not a sensor shift technology...

[kennmail]

hi, just to ask is G1 using lens for DSLRs or other lens? frankly,the price of G1 can buy a budget DSLR alrd

[drakon09]

Originally Posted by kennmail hi, just to ask is G1 using lens for DSLRs or other lens? frankly,the price of G1 can buy a budget DSLR alrd

The G1 uses 4/3-standard lenses, and are interchangeable just like SLRs.

The reason why it is not an classified as an SLR is because it doesn't have a mirror box and prism setup allowing you to see through the lens. The G1 employs an electronic viewfinder - essentially a mini-LCD screen displaying what the sensor "sees".

[Bridgerock]

Not sure if this version will have firmware to upgrade it so that it can take video. Now currently its not able to right?

[egnaro]

do hey provide normal adapter for normal 4/3 lense?

[marky]

Originally Posted by eow 1199 RRP it really a lovely little camera...but the price

The price is a little on the high side.. lets wait for it to drop a little.

[DiGdUb]

i think the price is quite ok for something quite new. just waiting for the 14-140 lens to come out.

[eow]

going down again to try again with card and wireless rf trigger..to assess is this the ultimate dslr/pns hybrid camera i been searching for

[Anson]

Originally Posted by eow going down again to try again with card and wireless rf trigger..to assess is this the ultimate dslr/pns hybrid camera i been searching for

Curious... what is the advantage of the G1 compared to a typical dslr?

[hansia]

Originally Posted by Anson Curious... what is the advantage of the G1 compared to a typical dslr?

Smaller, lighter...

[pisduck]

Originally Posted by Anson Curious... what is the advantage of the G1 compared to a typical dslr?

I think it is quite different.

From the reviews, it uses a contrast based AF which is supposedly leaps and bounds better than the older contrast based AF.

Using the image sensor info for AF allows u a lot of flexibilty I think as u can placed the points anywhere and theoretically track much better. real life dunno lah but it is very interesting.

The Electronic viewfinder is supposedly very big and bright too.

[BigHeadDog]

is it for entry-level or u must be a pro to use this camera?

[surefire]

The version coming out next year will support full HD video. Better wait if you can otherwise you may kick yourself when the new model comes out and the price of this tumbles!

[surefire]

Originally Posted by eow going down again to try again with card and wireless rf trigger..to assess is this the ultimate dslr/pns hybrid camera i been searching for

since i would treat this as a light, travel camera, it won't be my ultimate hybrid until it can do video - that's for the next model! akan datang!