Its finally here the bikers camera
 

Panasonic DMC-GF1 Hands on Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

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Firstly I dont sell nor do i represent any camera company, and I am a Canon user and I do not like the smaller sensors...

This new camera rocks my boat! I was really impressed with the Olympus when launched, but this is done well.
Its an amazing combination and a representative of the original rangefinder type of cameras... but you can add on long lenses as well.
It offers everything that an SLR user would want, and in a much smaller package.
Obviously I dont know what the results are, but has to be very similar to the GH1, which is actually very suitable. Plus major bonus it is useable with a helmet on (even with a flip up my EOS isnt) Has a much better control than any Compact and bridge camera.

The 14-150 lens would suit me just fine

Very interesting review.

The only thing's that I question are;

1, what's the shutter lag like?

2, how do you go on with dust contamination when changing lenses, due to the type of construction?

The Shutter lag is about as good as an SLR its been highly praised for the response.
Again I have not used the camera, but merely am bringing to the attention a great idea for motorcyclists.
Dust is still an issue as with an SLR, but has a good dust reduction system. Going with the one (large) lens will reduce it.

The quality is leaps and bounds better than a compact/bridge camera, and most importantly you dont bring it up to your eye to shoot.

Hello again,

it would be interesting to have a play with one.

Wow, it looks massive on my screen :-) Looks similar to the Canon G cameras or the Olympus Pen digital. The latest DSLR's like the Nikon D60, Sony A230 are pretty small and cheaper.

Wow, it looks massive on my screen :-) Looks similar to the Canon G cameras or the Olympus Pen digital. The latest DSLR's like the Nikon D60, Sony A230 are pretty small and cheaper.

I think that's actual size!!:eek3::eek3::eek3:

errr get a smaller computer screen?

The 20mm f1.7 lens is a beauty too. I was looking at the High ISO shot and am really impressed with the noise control from this camera.
It really is head and shoulders above the quality of a compact camera, and challenging of any pre 2006 SLR's.

Given my fondness of Fuji's compacts (and compact prices) I am drawn to the Latest F70 as an alternative camera.
Honestly I would be hard pushed to choose between the Panasonic LX3, Fuji F70 and the Panasonic GF1 with the pancake lens and that 14-140 zoom. Other than price.

My probably choice would be the Fuji as the quickie compact and an SLR system for more serious shots. But then why not just go down the Panasonic GF1 route...

In 35mm terms the 20 becomes a 40mm f1.7 and the zoom becomes 28-300. more than sufficient for any opportunity. Keep the pancake on the front and in a hip pocket / tank bag for rapid draw shots. Then the zoom elsewhere.

Awesome G

Hi Doc,

only you!