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Ooops ! You're totally right, I didn't think of that (shame).
The poor edge performance has been discussed. Sometimes the discussion went a bit strange... as we, as usual, use our cameras for different things and have different demands.
its interesting wording, I expect that it allows nothing more than the camera functions used by existing adaptors do which can also use the moveable MF assist function. I don't think it will activate 'by wire' as do the electronic lenses.
This would be be my preferred option. The film type could be relegated to the main menu, it's not something that needs immediate or frequent access.
Yes, it's curious. I can verify that the Zeiss ZM 25 mm (a "normal" FL on m4:3) does indeed smear the edges, and that's one of the reasons I haven't bothered much with Leica M-lenses on the G1. However, R-lenses with their much longer flange/focal distance might work, for instance my 19mm Elmarit-R (which really isn't that great at the edges at FF), the excellent 28mm Elmarit-R or the 180/2 Apo-Summicron would certainly be worth trying.
Not only that, I'd throw in the 1,4 Apo converter for good measureNow that is something I'd like to see...a G1 mounted on a 180/2 APO-Summicron.
I couldn't quite understand this either. It draws sales away from their micro four thirds lenses which are late in arriving on the market to boot. The 20mm example will have to sell for peanuts if and when they finally release it, as by then supposedly many will have heard of the adapter/second-hand lens route.
It makes perfect sense to me as a way to sell a G1 or GH1 as a supplementary camera to the well-monied gents who already have an extensive M and/or R lens collection. Not everyone is as enthusiastic as we are about reading up on adapters in forums, buying from third-party Chinese vendors, etc; some of those conservative M/R lens owners probably will be more comfortable with a "factory-supported" solution. At any rate, it's easy enough to add the adapters to the product line; if that's all it takes to snag some incremental camera-body sales, why not pick up that extra money?
Don't underestimate the advantage of autofocus for many users. I'll probably want the 20 myself for that specific reason, even though I'm up to the kazoo in adapters.
I think that's a rather long, tenuous bridge of speculation... although it wouldn't surprise me if the GH1 eventually supplants the G1 entirely, especially if manufacturing costs are similar and if the GH1 is such a hit that they need the manufacturing capacity.
I shoot a great deal with MF lenses, but would really like a fast AF lens in this range. MF lenses in 20 f/1.7 range are pretty pricey--and generally bigger than I expect (from pics) this to be (concurring with Ranger's post). I can't afford Leica lenses--and, even so, still not AF, so I think there's lots of room for us others *smile*.
Don't forget Olympus - they certainly show every sign of making a Pen F lookalike, and they're scheduled to bring out 5 lenses as I understand it as well.
yes, this will be the star of the second half year. Video is a must in spec.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/mrma.html