Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
My first SLR was a “Pentax ME super” (1980), my first good digital camera “Canon G10″ (2008) and my first digital SLR, the “Pentax K20D” (2009). Now I am satisfied and proud owner of the “Lumix GF1″ (2009). Caveat: the camera is so good that it is addictive. And not just because it is so small () matches with the 14-45mm zoom into the pocket. But she is not exactly a bargain 
We know that the sensor size of the “displacement” of a camera. Where a lot of power under the hood, there are plenty in reserve. The Canon G10 “had already impressed me, however, the tiny sensor size of a compact camera of course has its limits in terms of light sensitivity, noise performance and depth. At ISO 200) should be slowly closing in the “Canon G10 ‘(ISO 400 at the” G11 “…
The sensor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is 5 times greater than that of the” Canon G10/G11 and slightly smaller than that of the DSLR ‘K20D Pentax (APS-C). As expected, one can make quite relaxed up to ISO 800 virtually noise-free pictures, only from ISO 1600, image noise (so that one begins to notice it). And depth is also not a problem, such as portraits with blurred background are, of course (with an open aperture, of course, is best). The SLR is feeling!
The speed of the autofocus is very good as opposed to “Olympus Pen”, which indeed is also available in the MFT (Micro Four Thirds) sector. Measured by the shutter lag is about 0.4 seconds including autofocus without AF even only 0.05 seconds (insanely fast) even for DSLR conditions. With three frames per second, it is as fast as the “Pentax K20D, but quietly charming. In the midst of a crowd, it all falls on not if you flash a picture series “fires”.
The picture quality is simply stunning: super-sharp, natural colors with rather less saturation, virtually no image noise until ISO 800 Demo images on richy Schley de. The guide number of 6 rather puny-sized pop-up flash goes through as a fill-in any event and makes absolutely no red eyes. Assembled “to correct” flashes on the hot shoe (for example, Metz, LZ 48) and work via the TTL (through the lens), together with the best GF1. The viewfinder (which I have not) might be of interest in strong sunlight, although the brilliant 3-inch display permits (460,000 pixels) very good image control. In manual focus the camera automatically switches to the lens, so you can see the finest details.
The operation is intuitive and easy OPERATIONS WERE CARRIED (unlike the maze-down menu of “Olympus PEN”). Beginners can turn on the “iA” mode and all settings (including ISO, leaving Weissabglich) the camera’s computer. With the uppermost rotary switch to switch to continuous shooting, exposure bracketing, and self-timer. With the “ISO button to quickly switch between different sensitivities to and fro. The Quick menu you can quickly select JPG, RAW or RAW + JPG and more.
For the manipulation of images in RAW format, the extensive and send software “SILKYPIX Developer SE” is available. It optimizes the picture, either automatically or manually. The results are convincing.
And then the HD videos! Simply great. On Youtube you will find so many demos … The mono microphone reminds you that you have a camera in hand and no camcorder. But the quality is also in full screen (1440 x 900 with me one way) to kneel down. You can zoom during filming, and either manually or via auto focus (works great!). For editing and cutting, I suppose, “Pinnacle Studio HD.
A special feature is the interchangeable lenses. You can use not only the MFT lenses from Olympus and Panasonic, but with adapters for many camera models and old treasures, even Zeiss lenses. So you can make on a camera market is a bargain and that Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 mount (of course) without autofocus and image stabilizer. The built-in kit zoom lens image stabilization allows for sharp handheld photos even at 1 / 5 seconds, not only at 28mm wide angle, but also in 90mm telephoto.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (makes me at least) addictive because they’re so small, is so quiet and so powerful. An SLR camera in the format! For people who have the money remains absolutely recommended and a guarantor of happiness for demanding photographers who appreciate the compact size of a “Canon G10″ with the picture quality of an SLR.
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