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g series batteries
- Thread starter pellicle
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Jorgen Udvang
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Do the different Panasonic batteries use the same charger?
Jorgen Udvang
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pellicle
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annoying isn't it!! Canon seem to be doing similar things ... its an epidemic of marketing numbskullsHow stupid is that....
yeah, I'd buy the GH2 and then use the GH1 as the suppliment ... or perhaps even sell it ... if it was worth selling.
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hot
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Batteries are good second incomes ... buying ... and selling for 10x price.
Same like printer inks ... more expensive than 1848 champagner.
My refills of Canon cartdriges (priced € 8.99 - € 12.99): € 0.20 - done within 2 minutes. Swiss ink or Chinese ink - SAME quality like Canon!
Same like printer inks ... more expensive than 1848 champagner.
My refills of Canon cartdriges (priced € 8.99 - € 12.99): € 0.20 - done within 2 minutes. Swiss ink or Chinese ink - SAME quality like Canon!
Jorgen Udvang
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I don't worry too much about the price of batteries, but having to carry different batteries and chargers when travelling is just plain annoying. An extra charger kills the size advantage of the G3. It's as simple as that. I would have loved to buy an E-P3 as my second travel body, but different batteries, different charger and an external viewfinder... forget it.
Yes, G1 and GF1 same batteries. i have 3 I share between them. The G3 has GF2 battery and a different charger. Its one of the direct to wall, prongs fold down which is nice to travel. I had ordered Panasonic battery pre delivery of G3 but would love to add a generic one. i understand it won't be read by camera for amount but that's okay as I have 2 others.
Not sure what camera (likely G1 since G3 is even slightly smaller than my GF1 with EVF) I'll add as second for travel but I'm not going to take second charger, just my 3 charged batteries. IF I decide to carry 5D too----well LOL. Becoming less and less likely though and when I can process some G3 RAWs I'll decide.
Not sure what camera (likely G1 since G3 is even slightly smaller than my GF1 with EVF) I'll add as second for travel but I'm not going to take second charger, just my 3 charged batteries. IF I decide to carry 5D too----well LOL. Becoming less and less likely though and when I can process some G3 RAWs I'll decide.
Terry
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It doesn't matter both use a battery different than the GH1.How stupid is that....
Means that I should buy a GH2 rather than a G3 to supplement my GH1 (or vice versa).
pellicle
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I'm not so worried about the extra charger (its not usually heavy) but the fact that the batteries are not interchangeable is very annoying.
pellicle
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Jorgen Udvang
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Oh noes.... I am doomed
Can it, from a technological viewpoint, really be necessary to introduce a new battery for every new flavour of Panasonic G? Things like that really makes me want to stay with Nikon, or better even; go back to Olympus OM
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Plus the fact that I have to remember to bring different chargers and batteries for each and every camera. I do forget things sometimes (just ask my ex-wife), and this just makes life even more complicated
Anybody who knows if there are still new GH1s available?
pellicle
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been considering selling mine. Very little use since swapping from my G1. PM me if interested