Thanks Louis, I'm finding that the GH2 and 100-300 gives great results in ETC mode, presumably because you don't have to use the lens at full stretch where it gets softer.
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Fun with Panasonic 100-300
- Thread starter biglouis
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Apperloo
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Couple of little finches I snagged a couple of days ago.
About 290mm
About 290mm
biglouis
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Glen
I know I should RTFM but I really can't work out how to turn on ETC mode. Does it work with RAW?
Louis
Matix
Member
Ah, I had the same problem.. seems you can only get this to show if using less than full resolution in image size. It is inactive when the Large is selected, Medium and Small sizes will allow the selection. Not sure if it will work in RAW, have only played with it in JPG.
Phil
Hi Louis
ETC only works on jpg. In the Q Menu, select jpg, then go to Menu Set and in the REC sub menu, go to page 4 and select ETC on, then go back to Q Menu, go to the aspect ratio selection and scroll down, there you will see some extra selections prefixed EX and at the bottom of the screen there is a description of the aspect ratio and the megapixel count.
RonSmith
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RonSmith
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Another day, another egret.
20110807 153a by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110807 147a by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110807 153a by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110807 147a by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
RonSmith
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Excellent shots, Louis!
Here are some more Great Egret shots I took today ...
20110910 a043 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110910 a053 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110910 a016 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110910 a029 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
Here are some more Great Egret shots I took today ...
20110910 a043 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110910 a053 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110910 a016 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
20110910 a029 by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr
Knorp
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Great shots every one (Glenn, Ron, Louis) :thumbup:
A couple of weeks ago I've lent my G1 and 100-300 to my brother.
Still waiting to get it back
Now I'm thinking of upgrading my 100-300 ... :toocool:
What would be a good option: G3 or GH2 ? Or wait a little for a future GH3 ?
Thanks and all the very best.
A couple of weeks ago I've lent my G1 and 100-300 to my brother.
Still waiting to get it back
Now I'm thinking of upgrading my 100-300 ... :toocool:
What would be a good option: G3 or GH2 ? Or wait a little for a future GH3 ?
Thanks and all the very best.
RonSmith
Member
Thanks Bart!
If you absolutely have to go with just one ... I'd say the GH2 is better for shooting with the 100-300, but I like using the G3 too.
Yes.
If you absolutely have to go with just one ... I'd say the GH2 is better for shooting with the 100-300, but I like using the G3 too.
Knorp
Well-known member
Hey Ron,
LOL - so you're suggesting I should get both ? Mmm, don't know about that.
Terry - just back from safari - had the 100-300 mounted to her GH2, because she found the G3 not providing a firm grip and frankly, I can see her point here.
But what about IQ ?
Kind regards.
RonSmith
Member
It's always good to have a back-up or to have different lenses at the ready.
The GH2 definitely affords a better grip and is also quicker to make changes in focusing mode, etc. The IQ actually seems pretty comparable, though I haven't done any objective testing. Both are better than my other bodies (G1 and GF1).
When I'm walking through a park, I might have my 100-300 on the GH2 and either the 45 Macro or the 7-14 on the G3. Inevitably, when I'm walking around with anything other than the 100-300 mounted, I run into something that demands it immediately.
The GH2 definitely affords a better grip and is also quicker to make changes in focusing mode, etc. The IQ actually seems pretty comparable, though I haven't done any objective testing. Both are better than my other bodies (G1 and GF1).
When I'm walking through a park, I might have my 100-300 on the GH2 and either the 45 Macro or the 7-14 on the G3. Inevitably, when I'm walking around with anything other than the 100-300 mounted, I run into something that demands it immediately.
Knorp
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Thank you Ron, while biding my time for the GH3, for now I'll have a look at the G3
Kind regards.
Knorp
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Though both shots are lovely, that female blackbird (?) holding a berry is a real cracker, well done Louis :salute:Backyard bird shots with the 100-300
Kind regards.