bradhusick
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That noctilux video is stunning. Totally new use for the nocti.
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My 25mm lenses are the Olympus ZD 25/2.8 and the Summilux-D 25/1.4 ASPH. Both wear hoods all the time. The only lens I have that I do not use a hood with is the Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.4 ... haven't found a hood that fits it yet.... FWIW, On none of the 25mm lenses that I use (Computar-TV 25/1.3, Fujinon-TV 25/1.4, Angenieux 25/0.95, Senko/Navitar 25/0.95, Som-Berthiot 25/0.95,.....) I use a hood because it is impossible (vignette, etc).
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Only the 25/2.8 Pen F lens allows for a hood and it does help with the image clarity there.
Monza,
Curious what you have on your small cams. I have at least 3 wrist straps (of this type) around plus I use the E-1 or whatever it is on the 5D--and I have an old Camdaptor with wrist strap (these last 2 are really hand/wrist straps) that I like for one of the other Canon bodies. Sometimes I think I'd like something more similar to these on the G1 when carrying it in hand, but maybe its overkill for the G1--esp. for GF1 I guess LOL.
Diane
The only problem is I'm not having fun with the GF1.
Then there are those buying them as a smaller compliment to the G1/GH1 that they already own. Especially those who may prefer the Panasonic variants to the Olympus ones...I too would be interested in some comparison between the GF1 and the LX3, for example. I'm still not sure where this camera ends up in terms of usability. Here are my thoughts:
1. For people buying the GF1 as a compact, they'll probably end up keeping the 20/1.7 lens on it permanently. In that case, is it worth paying twice the price for a GF1 over an LX3?
2. I can certainly see the case for people buying it as a compact camera, but use it with other compact lenses if they have those available, although from the reviews it seems the 20/1.7 is an excellent lens. I just wonder how many people with available compact lenses will end up keeping those in the GF1 instead of the kit lens, in which case we're back to scenario 1.
3. For people buying the GF1 to be used with a whole range of lenses of all sizes, it begs the question of why buy the GF1 when a G1 can be had for less and with more features (albeit without the video). When coupling the GF1 with non-compact lenses, any size advantage goes away, in which case personally I'd rather have the G1 EVF and tilt LCD.
Guess I'm just thinking out loud trying to convince myself one way or another on buying the GF1 to have along with my G1, or just buying a GH1 and keeping the G1 as a backup.
Robert, the spec is 7.8" but it seemed more like 6" to me. I like this lens a lot. It will be a good compliment to my Pen-F 40 f/1.4 on the GF1. I'm mostly a manual focus shooter, but it was really fun to be able to point and shoot with the fast AF. I did put it onto single focus point AF. I don't like the camera picking the focus point.:ROTFL:Nice shots Cindy, how close does the 20mm focus?
That is my situation. I'm still a big G1 fan. The G1 can't be beat in a lot of situations. I had an LX-3 at one point. I don't think that there is any comparison between a p+s sensor and the micro-4/3 sensor.Then there are those buying them as a smaller compliment to the G1/GH1 that they already own. Especially those who may prefer the Panasonic variants to the Olympus ones...
There are quite a lot of people that have gotten the GH1 recently. In fact--Monza has them available at Precision Camera for one. On dpreview a number of people suddenly had their orders filled and are shooting happily with the GH1. I don't know about the LX3.0ther than the privileged ... has any one been able to receive the GH1, or LX3 in the USA?
I'm confused, introduce new cameras, when they can't even deliver existing models... what kind of business model is that?
Well the LX3 was introduced last year and I don't think they expected it to have the cult success it has. I think more are trickling in again since their was a shortage since early summer. As for the GH1 I've seen them sporadically on the net here and there but I don't really NEED the video features personally.0ther than the privileged ... has any one been able to receive the GH1, or LX3 in the USA?
I'm confused, introduce new cameras, when they can't even deliver existing models... what kind of business model is that?
There are quite a lot of people that have gotten the GH1 recently. In fact--Monza has them available at Precision Camera for one. On dpreview a number of people suddenly had their orders filled and are shooting happily with the GH1. I don't know about the LX3.
Diane
Y.B., you must carry a smaller purse than I do.:ROTFL:yehh... stiLL waiting... I think, the fast & wide...LX3 will just fit in my purse