[LRflex] Re: Panasonic g1
- From: <philippe.amard@xxxxxx>
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- Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:48:26 +0100 (CET)
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Message du 29/11/09 14:59
De : "Axel Collier"
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Objet : [LRflex] Re: Panasonic g1
Thank you Philippe
How would you guys compare the focussing of a leica lens on the D300 or D700
with the manual focussing on the G1? Easier or not ?
I think there are two other main issues : 1) how does image quality compare
between the nikon solution and the G1,
Howard has both and could let you know more about this.
I know Peter Werner in Switzerland said the G1 colours compared favourably with
even the DMR ... (look at the archive, it was about orchids, and posted in the
last month or so)
and 2) I contacted Leitax and it is not sure that my angenieux can be
transformed.
Same answer here - but I've seen they now offer the , is it 45-90 conversion
(not mine but might be yours)
The cams may not be removable without machinery, and to be honest, I do not
think I feel happy with that solution. I have to remove the bayonet before we
can judge that. What do you think ?
I think that if and when I finally take the Nikon route, I'll sell my R angies,
and buy them in Nikon mount from the bay, if I miss them too much.
I'm still keeping my R mounted glass - maybe Leica will come up with a
compromiseless slution for us R eyes people, who know?
Best from Stras
Philippe
greetings Axel
----- Original Message -----
From: philippe.amard@xxxxxx
To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:57 PM
Subject: [LRflex] Re: Panasonic g1
Hi G1 guys
As stated the Leitax option is effective - Steve and Howard are using it - you
probably retrieve links to their posts/pictures in the archives - but it will
impair using the lenses again on an R body with ease.
Also the crop factor of any other solution must be taken into account - works
for long shots (Doug will confirm) not so with WA.
Except for the Canons, but issues have been reported concerning light
measurment which seems unreliable when you close down.
The G1 has an EVF, which in my opinion is fine for some circumstances -
magnification in the EVF for highly accurate manual focus is a real asset -
also works surprisingly well when light is poor - but it remains an EVF ...
More when I can
Bien cordialement de Strasbourg
Philippe
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Message du 29/11/09 10:09
De : "Axel Collier"
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Objet : [LRflex] Re: Panasonic g1
Hi Walter
thank you very much for your fast response.
I want to think this through; The G1 or ...
Could this be a (better ???) alternative ?
http://www.leitax.com/leica-lens-for-nikon-cameras.html
Any experiences ?
I am not going to start with Canon , no ;-) My wife would not survive that
solution !
Thank you for reading
Axel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter Kramer"
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Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:31 PM
Subject: [LRflex] Re: Panasonic g1
> Axel,
>
> I mount both Nikon AI-s and Lieca R glass on my G1 as well as other
> lenses, Konica etc. I am quite happy with the results. Here are some
> samples using various glass:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25126059@N02/3931325320/sizes/l/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25126059@N02/3896368402/sizes/l/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25126059@N02/3892415300/sizes/l/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25126059@N02/4016667454/sizes/l/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25126059@N02/3940899954/sizes/l/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25126059@N02/3940109261/sizes/l/
>
> Things to be mindful of:
>
> 1) The four thirds systems including Micro four thirds will double the
> focal length of your glass, ie 50mm will effectively become 100mm. Wide
> angle shooting is quite limited unless you are happy to supplement with
> new micro 4/3 wide angle glass.
>
> 2) The G1 utilises an electronic viewfinder and this may or may not be a
> problem for you. I find the VF very good in normal light however the
> image in the finder becomes noisier and slower as light deteriorates.
>
> 3) There are still some issues with image noise which is inherent to the
> 4/3rds sensor due to its size when compared to bigger sensored cameras,
> however each generation of 4/3rds camera has incorporated improvements in
> dealing with this issue. Again, I personally don't find it a problem.
>
> This might be useful:
>
> http://www.outbackphoto.com/CONTENT_2007_01/section_gear_cameras/20081119_Panasonic_G1/index.html
>
> Walter
>
> Axel Collier wrote:
>> Hi all
>> I am sure this must be discussed before, but i don't seem to find the
>> answers i need. How do you guys think about the G1 as an alternative for
>> Leica R glass ? How is the image quality ? It would make no sense to buy
>> a body for Leica glass if the body does not deliver ... I have two
>> R-lenses and a R3, and some nice Ais Nikon glass. Maybee a G1 could be an
>> alternative for both. I have a D40, so for me, a G1 could be an
>> alternative for the Nikon too. To have metering on the Nikon body's I
>> would need to buy a expensive Nikon body, and that would not solve my
>> Leica problem. Also there is the problem of focussing. Do I make sense to
>> you ? Sorry for the noob question, and if there are good threads about
>> this, a few links would be fine for me. Thank you all for your time.
>> Greetings, Axel
>
>
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