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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: francois on December 18, 2009, 04:13:14 am

Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: francois on December 18, 2009, 04:13:14 am
Interesting (non technical) article and images by craigmod:  http://craigmod.com/journal/gf1-fieldtest/ (http://craigmod.com/journal/gf1-fieldtest/)
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: Peter Mellis on December 18, 2009, 01:50:18 pm
Excellent article; clear and well done. Hadn't been much interested in this type of camera until I read this. I love the line about taking the trip to use the camera - we all should be able to do that, right?
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: Lisa Nikodym on December 18, 2009, 05:46:53 pm
Great article, Francois.  Thanks very much for the link.

I've been thinking about a GF1 or GH1 as a much smaller and lighter substitute for my larger DSLR under some conditions; I just haven't gotten around to playing with one in a store yet.  One of these days...  The article made it sound very promising.

Lisa
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: francois on December 19, 2009, 04:52:58 am
I'm also thinking of adding a GF1 to my camera bag. I've been toying with a GH1 and found that I'm very satisfied with the image quality and the GF1 seems to offer the same IQ. I tried a Canon G10 and wasn't happy with it.
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: Andy M on December 19, 2009, 11:13:12 am
I bought a GF1 with 20mm f1.7 prime a few weeks ago and have been pleasantly surprised with the camera. A fantastic system which I'm enjoying using while shooting a 'photo a day' 365 project.

Its beauty is its small size and light weight, meaning it can be stored in your pocket with ease ready to be used to take a snap whenever you see a shot.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/4156048104_4f37710775.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4105736579_db70838c59.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4194883901_59344c53e0.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4119596967_4bc2cc2e21.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4125269070_7225abfd6e.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4108104045_448a2f5da3.jpg)
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: francois on December 19, 2009, 11:26:38 am
Quote from: Andy M
I bought a GF1 with 20mm f1.7 prime a few weeks ago and have been pleasantly surprised with the camera. A fantastic system which I'm enjoying using while shooting a 'photo a day' 365 project.

Its beauty is its small size and light weight, meaning it can be stored in your pocket with ease ready to be used to take a snap whenever you see a shot.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/4156048104_4f37710775.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4105736579_db70838c59.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4194883901_59344c53e0.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4119596967_4bc2cc2e21.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4125269070_7225abfd6e.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4108104045_448a2f5da3.jpg)

Andy,
Thanks for sharing your experience. You have some wonderful photos!
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: marcmccalmont on December 24, 2009, 11:10:25 am
Just ordered a GF1 and the kit 14-45
What camera bag/pouch will fit this combo well?
keeping it small but room for an extra battery and memory card.
Thanks
Marc
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: Guillermo Luijk on December 24, 2009, 01:49:23 pm
Quote from: Andy M
I bought a GF1 with 20mm f1.7 prime a few weeks ago and have been pleasantly surprised with the camera. A fantastic system which I'm enjoying using while shooting a 'photo a day' 365 project.

Its beauty is its small size and light weight, meaning it can be stored in your pocket with ease ready to be used to take a snap whenever you see a shot.
Fantastic samples Andy.
Title: Panasonic GF1 field test
Post by: Ken Bennett on December 24, 2009, 03:46:34 pm
The photo of the young child is wonderful. What a great expression.