Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ Micro 4/3 cameras made by Panasonic en Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mu-43.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ Macro on G2 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/macro-g2-46588/ Tue, 21 May 2013 19:55:58 GMT Hi first post.

I own a G2, fairly new to photography and want to have a try at macro stuff. I own the kit lens 14 42 Mm

I have bought a raynox 250, while its OK I am not getting as good magnification as I thought. Just reversing the lens seemed to get magnification. I then reversed using the raynox attached and got the level I would like.

The question is there an attachment I can buy which will connect the raynox&lens combo to the body? ]]> Panasonic Cameras aces_1504 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/macro-g2-46588/ <![CDATA[DMC-G6 Does NYC's Times Square]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f43/dmc-g6-does-nyc-s-times-square-46531/ Mon, 20 May 2013 23:41:16 GMT Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 - a set on Flickr

Guys
I recently had the opportunity to try out a pre-production G6 with the new 14-140 lens. I just received permission to share the photos. Just posted them, and got a surprise with Flickr's new look. The slide show, especially, really displays the photos in a very attractive way.

Most of the night shots in NYS were shot at ISO 1600 & ISO 3200. Overall I was very happy with the end result. ]]> Panasonic Cameras Wasabi Bob http://www.mu-43.com/f43/dmc-g6-does-nyc-s-times-square-46531/ G5 very slow processing and recording to SD card http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-very-slow-processing-recording-sd-card-46491/ Mon, 20 May 2013 12:54:40 GMT Hello,

I'm a user of the G system for about 2 years by now.
I've started back in 2011 with a G1 that I still keep as a back up camera.
I've always shoot using RAW+Fine JPG setting with my G1 and now with the G5.
Now with the G5 the time the camera take to record the pictures to the SD card is annoying me.
If I shoot about 4 or 5 consecutive pictures the camera blocks me from shooting for about at least 20 seconds. No matter I press the shutter button it wont allow me to take any more pictures until it processes and saves the pictures to the SD card.
This makes me lose a lot of picture opportunities.
It happens on single shoot mode, so you can imagine if you set to burst mode it could get even worst. I take a series of 5 or 6 photos and better wish I got one of them good enough because I may not have the chance to try shooting again right after that burst shoot.
Mainly I do bird photography and it is very frustrating when I take 4 or 5 pictures and then the bird stands right the way I want... but pressing the shutter button one more time will do nothing!

It happens that even about 15 to 20 seconds or more after taking some photos when I switch to Play mode the camera is still processing the images and does not allow me to review the pictures.
My G1 camera also have some limitation regarding the process and recording of information to the card due to the buffer of the camera, but not this way. It rarely let them down.

I've gave up using a Class 10 - 20MB/s SD card and start using a Class 10 - 45MB/s SanDisk Extreme SD card but the results are the same. I don't see any difference...

Did Panasonic increased the pixel count of the sensor (and consecutively the file size) but not increased the buffer processing power?

I'm considering change to a Olympus OM D because of this limitation.
Are any other G5 users experiencing the same, or this could be a malfunction of my camera? ]]> Panasonic Cameras jrsilva http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-very-slow-processing-recording-sd-card-46491/ Adapters for G5 for use of 43 and OM lenses? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/adapters-g5-use-43-om-lenses-46460/ Sun, 19 May 2013 22:47:28 GMT Just purchased a G5 2 lens kit,interested in adapters a)to try a few of my 43 Oly lenses on the G5 b)to try a few of my OM lenses for MF I am inclined to buy the Panny adapter for the 43 lenses,but wonder if anyone has ideas about the better eBay sellers for adapters for the OM lenses. TIA I find this forum very useful and look forward to sharing some of my pics here. Just purchased a G5 2 lens kit,interested in adapters
a)to try a few of my 43 Oly lenses on the G5
b)to try a few of my OM lenses for MF
I am inclined to buy the Panny adapter for the 43 lenses,but wonder if anyone has ideas about the better eBay sellers for adapters for the OM lenses.
TIA
I find this forum very useful and look forward to sharing some of my pics here. ]]> Panasonic Cameras dukiebluedoc http://www.mu-43.com/f43/adapters-g5-use-43-om-lenses-46460/ Why is the GH3 rarely mentioned when talking about high end m4/3s? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/why-gh3-rarely-mentioned-when-talking-about-high-end-m4-3s-46449/ Sun, 19 May 2013 20:24:11 GMT I listen to a lot of photography podcasts, and the latest trend seems to be everyone talking about moving to mirror less, be it m 4/3s, NEX, or Fuji. But nine times out of ten, when the talk revolves around m4/3s, its the Olympus OM-D everyone raves about. Sorry for the short rant, but it really bugs me to no end, and I wonder if there is really any justification for it, other than the obvious similarity of the Oly to an earlier body style. I listen to a lot of photography podcasts, and the latest trend seems to be everyone talking about moving to mirror less, be it m 4/3s, NEX, or Fuji. But nine times out of ten, when the talk revolves around m4/3s, its the Olympus OM-D everyone raves about.

Sorry for the short rant, but it really bugs me to no end, and I wonder if there is really any justification for it, other than the obvious similarity of the Oly to an earlier body style. ]]> Panasonic Cameras arg245 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/why-gh3-rarely-mentioned-when-talking-about-high-end-m4-3s-46449/ GH3 Studio strobes http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh3-studio-strobes-46363/ Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:24 GMT Help ! My studio strobe lights (I'm using Elinchrom D-Lite 4 Kit) are out of sync with shutter on my GH3. It fires way before the shutter.

Flash setting on camera is set to wireless
Shutter speed is below 160th

With sync cable, it only fires 2 times out of 10. (Brand new cable & is plugged in firmly)

What am I missing ?

Charl ]]> Panasonic Cameras Charl F http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh3-studio-strobes-46363/ GF3 settings questions http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf3-settings-questions-46353/ Fri, 17 May 2013 07:13:25 GMT I'm new(ish) to the 4/3 format and to the panasonic interface. I usually can figure things out on my own with some time but there are a few on my gf-3 I can't seem to sort out since buying it three weeks ago.





First, regarding drive modes, I can manually choose between single, bracketing and timer. Is there a way I can use both countdown timer and bracketing together?



Second, as far as custom function go, I've been able to use them in the PASM modes but it seems that as soon as I switch from one mode to another, the custom function turns off and I have to manually go into the menu again to activate it. Is this normal or is there a way I can keep the custom settings on while switching from one shooting mode to another?

There was another question I had but I seem to have forgotten it for now.... ]]> Panasonic Cameras je83 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf3-settings-questions-46353/ G5 Battery Power Meter? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-battery-power-meter-46339/ Fri, 17 May 2013 00:26:26 GMT I'm curious to know if there is a way to find out more details about the battery of the G5. All I can find so far is the small battery icon on the top right hand corner of the LCD screen, but it doesn't give a detailed description of the percentage left on the battery. I checked the menu, owner's manual and PDF manual, but I can't find a way to see a detailed power meter. Is there a way to see more details, or is the little battery icon the only info that the camera provides? When my battery was about to go dead, the icon lit up and began to blink. ]]> Panasonic Cameras snegron http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-battery-power-meter-46339/ GF5 for £100 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf5-100-a-46275/ Wed, 15 May 2013 23:07:20 GMT Yes for £100 deliverd... body only brand spanking new! What a deal from Wilkinsons cameras No excuse for a second or even third body Yes for £100 deliverd... body only brand spanking new!
What a deal from Wilkinsons cameras
No excuse for a second or even third body ]]> Panasonic Cameras Loonylumix http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf5-100-a-46275/ how to get shutter count on G5 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/how-get-shutter-count-g5-46267/ Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:13 GMT I just bought refurbished G5. Please let me know how to read the shutter count on Lumix G5 or how to access hidden menu? Thanks I just bought refurbished G5.
Please let me know how to read the shutter count on Lumix G5 or how to access hidden menu?
Thanks ]]> Panasonic Cameras ConChuot http://www.mu-43.com/f43/how-get-shutter-count-g5-46267/ GH2 Microphone Port for Flash http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh2-microphone-port-flash-46255/ Wed, 15 May 2013 17:44:10 GMT Does anyone know if the microphone port on the GH2 can be used as an external flash port? The user's manual implies that you can use the port for this purpose, but does not specifically state so. Other than an external hot-shoe adapter, is there any way to cable an external flash to the camera? ]]> Panasonic Cameras Boatman http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh2-microphone-port-flash-46255/ GF5 RAW image size http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf5-raw-image-size-46219/ Wed, 15 May 2013 05:12:29 GMT Okay, I've had my GF5 for a couple of months now, and been shooting in RAW. The specs say the image size is 4000x3000, and so far iPhoto has stated the images as such. I've started messing with HDR, using Luminance HDR to create the images I overlay to get the effect I like. In it you can select the size of the image, so I of course want the largest to work with, which is 4016x3016. When I pull up my finished HDR and compare it to the RAW in iPhoto, they are different sizes, and you see more in the image from the HDR photos. Does this mean that the sensor actually grabs a bigger image then Panasonic states, and they crop it in the metadata so that image apps, like iPhoto, only use the cropped image? See below.


RAW image as iPhoto sees it.


HDR image created with the RAW. Notice how there is actually more to the image then I'd see in other apps. ]]> Panasonic Cameras sinclair http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf5-raw-image-size-46219/ Intervalometer for G5 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/intervalometer-g5-46200/ Tue, 14 May 2013 21:22:44 GMT Hello, Just got a Lumix G5. I like time lapse photography. I have searched on Amazon but I could not find anything G5. Please recommend if you know an intervalometer that works for G5. Thanks, Conchuot Hello,
Just got a Lumix G5. I like time lapse photography. I have searched on Amazon but I could not find anything G5. Please recommend if you know an intervalometer that works for G5.

Thanks,
Conchuot ]]> Panasonic Cameras ConChuot http://www.mu-43.com/f43/intervalometer-g5-46200/ <![CDATA[Any alternative GH3 Battery Grip's out there?]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f43/any-alternative-gh3-battery-grip-s-out-there-46199/ Tue, 14 May 2013 20:29:48 GMT Im wondering if there are any other alternative battery grip's in the market for the Panasonic GH3? Something similar to what's out there for Oly OMD would be fantastic that adds that extra bit of ergonomic holding area without the big ticket price tag. The panasonic OEM grip for the GH3 at $200 is at a steep price albeit functional and Im sure of great quality (it does however have a huge flaw for video folks who will mount it on rigs and other such things, as the tripod screw on the grip isnt in the centre!!!!).

I have looked around and came up with nothing to my disappointment. ]]> Panasonic Cameras Jay86 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/any-alternative-gh3-battery-grip-s-out-there-46199/ What lens next? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/what-lens-next-46191/ Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:55 GMT Hi,

So I have the 2 kit lenses, 45-150 and 14-24. What lens do you think would be my next logical choice?
I am quite amateur so does not need to be a pro lens, i'd be mainly doing landscapes as everyone I know hates having their photo taken :mad: Maybe wouldn't mind trying some macro.

Thanks,

Kam ]]> Panasonic Cameras Kamerynn http://www.mu-43.com/f43/what-lens-next-46191/ Firmware Update for 12-35 lens http://www.mu-43.com/f43/firmware-update-12-35-lens-46171/ Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:18 GMT Update Contents for Update Contents for H-HS12035 (http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/hs12035.html) Early this morning Panasonic released new firmware for the 12-35 lens. This update addresses the OIS jitter that some people experienced while shooting video. Update Contents for Update Contents for H-HS12035

Early this morning Panasonic released new firmware for the 12-35 lens. This update addresses the OIS jitter that some people experienced while shooting video. ]]> Panasonic Cameras Wasabi Bob http://www.mu-43.com/f43/firmware-update-12-35-lens-46171/ G3 - P versus A modes http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g3-p-versus-modes-46168/ Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:59 GMT Hi. So the G3 is my first adventure away from compact cameras, so still learning the ropes.

I'm trying to work out the difference between P and A modes. I know that in P you are supposed to be able to adjust both aperture and shutter speed, but when I turn the dial, the aperture changes with it. The system changes the speed to match it... which is the same as what happens in A mode.

Am I missing something?

thanks ]]> Panasonic Cameras tonasc http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g3-p-versus-modes-46168/ Raspberry PI as a Lumix G5 shutter control http://www.mu-43.com/f43/raspberry-pi-lumix-g5-shutter-control-46119/ Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:19 GMT I use a PIR senor to trigger the shutter of G5 via Pi. And then upload the picture to Picasa through Pi as well after the shot. This is meant to take photo of my cat when I am not at home Raspberry PI as a Lumix G5 shutter control - YouTube I use a PIR senor to trigger the shutter of G5 via Pi. And then upload the picture to Picasa through Pi as well after the shot. This is meant to take photo of my cat when I am not at home

]]> Panasonic Cameras ernie http://www.mu-43.com/f43/raspberry-pi-lumix-g5-shutter-control-46119/ G5 Pop Up Flash not Working http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-pop-up-flash-not-working-46112/ Mon, 13 May 2013 14:15:18 GMT I'm not sure what menu button I touched by mistake, but my pop up flash has been disabled. It is even greyed out on the menu screen not letting me access it.

I gave up, restored the camera to factory settings and was able to get the pop up flash to work again. The only changes I made originally were to to the sound/beep function; I placed it in total silent mode. I also switched the function of "use camera without lens" option to "on". However, even when I switched those two items back I was still not able to access the flash in the menu. I even tried accessing the flash menu in different setting (A,P,S,M and even iA) but no flash. It was only when I reset the camera to factory settings that I was able to get the flash to work again.

I read through the PDF manual but it was of no help.

I need help on this. I hope my camera isn't defective as I really like it and would hate to have to return it! :frown: ]]> Panasonic Cameras snegron http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-pop-up-flash-not-working-46112/ Lumix G5 HDR mode http://www.mu-43.com/f43/lumix-g5-hdr-mode-46020/ Sat, 11 May 2013 18:00:24 GMT I just got my new G5 and I can't seem to access HDR mode. No matter what combination of modes I try, the menu selection is greyed out and inaccessible.

What am I doing wrong??

Thanks! ]]> Panasonic Cameras JeffG1 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/lumix-g5-hdr-mode-46020/ Anyone with experience using Leica adapter on Panasonic? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/anyone-experience-using-leica-adapter-panasonic-45973/ Fri, 10 May 2013 16:23:38 GMT I have been using with success the DMW-MA2M adapter on my DMC-G3 if I use my 90mm TeleElmarit 90/2.8 M lens but not with the Summilux-M 35/1.4. The former focuses to infiinty but the latter doesn't.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks. ]]> Panasonic Cameras AppianWay http://www.mu-43.com/f43/anyone-experience-using-leica-adapter-panasonic-45973/ Flash (not small) for GX1 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/flash-not-small-gx1-45970/ Fri, 10 May 2013 15:34:31 GMT Unlike the other active GX1 flash thread where the OP wants something small, that's not a primary focus for me.

While I don't necessarily want a huge flash, I realize the GX1 is a small camera and many flashes will appear big on the sexy GX1. I also realize the GX1 is not a fantastic body for flash use, at least not while also trying to use a LVF2, though the GX1 will be my chosen body for a while (I have 3). I'm also not much of a flash user, however there are times when I need or want something more than the little on camera unit (I used a Canon 430EX on dSLRs before selling that kit recently).

I'm leaning toward the Olympus FL600, seems like a decent flash for the $300? Ideally I can pick a good, reasonably priced flash that will work with the GX1s I have now and still work well with other Panasonic or Olympus bodies in the future, probably the GH3 when they are about 1/2 their current price.

With these parameters in mind is the FL-600R a top contender, am I missing others that will work well now and with other m4/3 cameras? Bounce and swivel are important and I have 7-14, 12-35, and 35-100 lenses.

Thanks

James ]]> Panasonic Cameras RoadTraveler http://www.mu-43.com/f43/flash-not-small-gx1-45970/ Is a timed autobracket on a GF5 possible? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/timed-autobracket-gf5-possible-45924/ Thu, 09 May 2013 21:28:31 GMT Okay, Saturday I'm going to be out taking a lot of photos for National Train Day. I want to be able to do some HDR work too. I've figured out how to get my camera to do the exposure bracket. But I'm not very steady to hold the button down and keep the camera still while it shoots the 5 bracketed shots. So I'll put it on a tripod, but as far as I can tell, I'll still have to hold the button while it takes the shots. I haven't been able to figure out how to get the 2 sec delay from button press to get it to take the bracketed shots. Is the reason I can't figure it out because it can't do it? I can select either a 2 sec shutter delay, or a bracket. If there is a setting I'm missing, I'd be grateful to have it pointed out. Thanks. ]]> Panasonic Cameras sinclair http://www.mu-43.com/f43/timed-autobracket-gf5-possible-45924/ So now I have a GX1...Arrived today http://www.mu-43.com/f43/so-now-i-have-gx1-arrived-today-45922/ Thu, 09 May 2013 20:43:02 GMT I have a GH2, that I love and bought for video projects. But it turns out that stills are fun too...:biggrin:

So, I started looking for something a little smaller, and more expendable than the GH, to take on my motorcycle trips.

Since I have a few µ4/3 lenses, and with the GX1 bodies selling at the $250 mark, how could I not pick that?

Leaving on a four day trip next week...can't wait to give it a workout.:smile: ]]> Panasonic Cameras Bob T http://www.mu-43.com/f43/so-now-i-have-gx1-arrived-today-45922/ Question about G5 focusing http://www.mu-43.com/f43/question-about-g5-focusing-45908/ Thu, 09 May 2013 17:24:59 GMT A couple days ago I was outside and taking some pictures of the kids in the yard. My boys were running around doing something, and I had the camera on one of them with the shutter half pressed to focus. I was keeping it there for a few moments waiting to take the picture as I followed his movement, and I noticed the camera would seemingly lose focus for a very quick fraction of a second. I didn't time it, but it was a repetitive thing happening about every 3-4 seconds. I didn't notice it affect any pictures, but it was very noticeable before taking a picture. Now usually I use the LCD, but this time I was actually playing around with the EVF. I'll have to try it again and see if I notice it on the LCD, or if I can time it to take a picture right when it happens; but I wondered if anyone else has noticed this and if it's normal. I'll have to check, but I think it's set to AFF. ]]> Panasonic Cameras dhewie84 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/question-about-g5-focusing-45908/ Lumix LF-1 Verrrry Interesting... http://www.mu-43.com/f43/lumix-lf-1-verrrry-interesting-45869/ Wed, 08 May 2013 22:57:22 GMT I have my EM-5 14-150 for most shooting but need a 'pocket camera', this one seems to have quite a bit going for it. I used to love my LX-3, it took the greatest 'pinhole' photos, that Leica lens is so very good. Is this replacing the LX-7? ]]> Panasonic Cameras Reflex http://www.mu-43.com/f43/lumix-lf-1-verrrry-interesting-45869/ Panasonic Lumix G6 wait club http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-lumix-g6-wait-club-45838/ Wed, 08 May 2013 11:52:09 GMT In one of the Fuji X forums (Fujix-forum.com) a "wait club" thread for the X100s was created. I was one of the "wait club members". The purpose was to make the wait time for our X100s:s more bearable. A club for early adopters, we who preordered fast, a long time before the camera actually hit the store shelves.

I have searched for a "Panasonic Lumix G6 wait club" but I haven't found such a club/thread here; so I've taken the liberty to create the Panasonic Lumix G6 wait club here :)

The "rules" for being "a member" are:

- Write about when you preordered your G6
- Write about why you preordered your G6 (what your expecting of your G6 and how you are going to use it... Video work, photography... Etc)
- Write about where you are from (so we know where on the globe the G6:s hit)

Let the G6 party start! ]]> Panasonic Cameras Ramirez http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-lumix-g6-wait-club-45838/ GF1 video question http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf1-video-question-45829/ Wed, 08 May 2013 08:16:04 GMT Hi

I just got a GF1 and wondered that in an unhacked GF1, is there any significant difference to the P video mode and the "red button" video?

I don't seem to see anything except for the "defocus" idiot mode to select aperture.

or am I missing something.

Thanks ]]> Panasonic Cameras pellicle http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf1-video-question-45829/ Pinpoint AF on G5 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/pinpoint-af-g5-45797/ Tue, 07 May 2013 18:21:04 GMT Hi All,

I've just got a G5 with the twin lens kit, so far very impressed with my first MFT camera.

I have a quick query on the pinpoint AF, is it only available in certain modes? It seems to be greyed out for me in all modes except C1/C2.

It's probably something really simple but the manual doesn't seem to go into this AF mode in any detail.

What am i doing wrong?

Thanks,

Kam ]]> Panasonic Cameras Kamerynn http://www.mu-43.com/f43/pinpoint-af-g5-45797/ It has arrived http://www.mu-43.com/f43/has-arrived-45794/ Tue, 07 May 2013 17:27:25 GMT I got my G5 kit and have been playing around with it. I love it so far. Has more of a DSLR feel, albeit smaller, then the Oly did. I have one question, the lever by the shutter button, I want it to change shutter or aperture values depending on what mode, S/A, but all it does is do an EV adjustment. Is this by design, or am I doing something wrong? I got my G5 kit and have been playing around with it. I love it so far. Has more of a DSLR feel, albeit smaller, then the Oly did.
I have one question, the lever by the shutter button, I want it to change shutter or aperture values depending on what mode, S/A, but all it does is do an EV adjustment. Is this by design, or am I doing something wrong? ]]> Panasonic Cameras swampduck http://www.mu-43.com/f43/has-arrived-45794/ What is there to be gained by moving from a G3 to a GH2? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/what-there-gained-moving-g3-gh2-45771/ Tue, 07 May 2013 04:01:17 GMT I like my G3 but it seems a bit too small for me, for comfortable operation. I've been considering changing to a GH2. I'm attracted primarily to its bigger body and greater number of external controls, but I'm sure there must be other gains to be had and there may even be some pitfalls of which I'm unaware. So, I'd appreciate any advice on this move from people who know both cameras. ]]> Panasonic Cameras LudwigVB http://www.mu-43.com/f43/what-there-gained-moving-g3-gh2-45771/ Panasonic has OIS 5 Axis technology ..Proof is below :) http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-has-ois-5-axis-technology-proof-below-45718/ Mon, 06 May 2013 13:05:17 GMT Hi Guys .. I was just window shopping in one of the camera stores when I came across this camcorder from panasonic and was shocked to see 5Axis OIS . I have no idea why panny wont implement this in MFT cameras? Cheers Bhupinder Image: http://www.mu-43.com/gallery/data/500/photo-52.jpg Hi Guys ..
I was just window shopping in one of the camera stores when I came across this camcorder from panasonic and was shocked to see 5Axis OIS . I have no idea why panny wont implement this in MFT cameras?
Cheers
Bhupinder

]]> Panasonic Cameras Bhupinder2002 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-has-ois-5-axis-technology-proof-below-45718/ G5 and 20mm strange shutter sound http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-20mm-strange-shutter-sound-45649/ Sun, 05 May 2013 09:08:20 GMT Hi guys,

I have noticed recently that when I shoot with my 20mm on my g5, the shutter sound appears different on occasion than with my 14, Oly 45, and my 14-140.

I was worried that something was sticking but the exposure seems fine. The shutter sounds like it is taking longer to close than usual.

Is this a known 'issue'? Or nothing to worry about? ]]> Panasonic Cameras Acliff http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-20mm-strange-shutter-sound-45649/ Panasonic Develops Micro Color Splitters http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-develops-micro-color-splitters-45641/ Sun, 05 May 2013 02:13:47 GMT From February of this year, a write up in 'Image Sensor World' features what is termed as a radical development from Panasonic... saying that the company 'announces that it has found the holy grail of color image sensors design - the way to implement the color separation with no losses' by 'unblocking' incoming light and controlling its diffraction at a microscopic level.

I stumbled upon this article as I was searching for discussions online about colour bleed on sensors.. and issue that perplexes me every time I shoot.

I think we are still at the earliest stages of intelligent sensor design and I expect some big leaps forward in the coming decade. I also expect that small camera formats like ours will be the main beneficiary of these advancements.. large camera will disappear like the dinosaurs as technology moves forward.

See: Image Sensors World: Panasonic Develops Micro Color Splitters

and

http://www.43rumors.com/new-panasoni...ined-on-video/ ]]> Panasonic Cameras Bokeh Diem http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-develops-micro-color-splitters-45641/ Panasonic G2 remote problem http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-g2-remote-problem-45627/ Sat, 04 May 2013 20:50:10 GMT I have a Panasonic G2 ...

I have now bought 3 remote controls for my camera.

The first 2 worked at the start but after a while they stopped working, then after a while 1 worked and stopped again. I've check the batteries to make sure they are fresh... it's so frustrating.

So I gave up and bough a third one (each time a different brand) and again, it does not work.

I am thinking now it must be a problem with my camera as it can't be a coincidence that I've bought 3 from 3 different vendors/shops/countries and none of them end up working?

The transmitter and remote can communicate with each other so I'm thinking that there is a problem with the little cable or the port... could the port be blocked or something?

What could be the problem? It's driving me crazy! Many thanks in advance :) ]]> Panasonic Cameras scd http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-g2-remote-problem-45627/ GX1 new user macro setting query http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gx1-new-user-macro-setting-query-45625/ Sat, 04 May 2013 19:56:41 GMT I have joined this forum as I took delivery of a GX1 today and am slightly overwhelmed by the options available. As with most (all?) supplied manuals the GX1 manual is thorough enough in setting out the functions that are available but very weak at explaining how to actually use them.

I purchased the camera and lens (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.) to use attached to a Swarovski spotting scope to digiscope birds.

Often it is recommended that when digiscoping the camera is set to macro mode and to use Aperture priority -the latter to try to get the fastest shutter speed possible.

I've been going through the GX1 maunual but the only ways I can find to get a macro setting is to use the pre-set flower option or intelligent auto - neither of which give me any control over the aperture setting.

Can anyone tell me how I can set the camera to macro mode while retaining control over aperture and ISO or any other parameters?

I also have a Canon Ixus 300HS which can do what I would like to do with GX1.

many thanks in advance
Gordon ]]> Panasonic Cameras Gordon http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gx1-new-user-macro-setting-query-45625/ G5 random noise on low light long exposures http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-random-noise-low-light-long-exposures-45590/ Fri, 03 May 2013 18:09:14 GMT Hello,

Before I purchased my G5, I did lot's of long exposures with my old G1.
As expected there were a little bit of noise, but perfectly acceptable.
Because the G5 deal better with high ISO settings, I thought that on long exposures under low light (before sunrise, for example) I would be presented with more clean photos.
Last weekend I get up earlier and went to a spot to take a few photos of a bridge with the sun rising from behind.
I toke several long exposure photos before the sunrise using ISO 160 and a ND400 filter to smooth the water and found that the resulting photos that I did with 60 seconds or more than 20 seconds have a strange random coloured noise.
It is a different noise from the one we used to see on high ISO settings.
The photos I toke with exposures of 8 or 13 seconds look nice and without any trace of that uggly noise.

I never had this problem with my G1.
I'm a bit shooked and disappointed, because I was expecting to get better results than the ones from my old G1.
Is anyone having this same problem?
Could be caused by any camera setting?
I was using Oly 12-50mm @ 14mm, iDynamic Standard setting, iResolution Standard setting, ISO 160, aperture priority, f/5.6 to f7.1, mechanical shutter with remote shutter. ]]> Panasonic Cameras jrsilva http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g5-random-noise-low-light-long-exposures-45590/ GF1 market value http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf1-market-value-45584/ Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:14 GMT Do yo guys think its a good idea to get a backup camera, and if so worth spending the $$ to get a second M43?

Here's my situation I'm going on vacation next week - woohoo. I own a Oly OMD EM-5 - love the camera its great. Back in the day I owned a Nikon DLSR which failed on me while on vacation in Aruba. Since then I've included a cheap-ish point and shoot, just in case something similar happens to my main camera.

That back up sits mostly unused, though my kids use it from time to time.

Any ways cutting to the chase, I see a used GF1 body being offered for 150 in another forum, I'm not sure if that's a good price for a discontinued used camera. A quick check on eBay seems to indicate its not a bad price but I can't be sure.

tl;dr
Is it a good idea for a second M43 and is 150 good for a used GF1 body? ]]> Panasonic Cameras maflynn http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gf1-market-value-45584/ G2 Video Hack? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g2-video-hack-45492/ Wed, 01 May 2013 06:21:43 GMT Is there a video hack for the G2? And if there is how hard is it to do? Thanks John Is there a video hack for the G2?
And if there is how hard is it to do?
Thanks
John ]]> Panasonic Cameras mixerman http://www.mu-43.com/f43/g2-video-hack-45492/ <![CDATA[what's up with GH1/GH2 used prices?]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f43/what-s-up-gh1-gh2-used-prices-45416/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:39:51 GMT The GH1 have risen to over $400, while GH2 is around $600, I know GH2 rise in price because it is discontinued, though I think with the release of G6 it might fall, but the GH1 have risen from $200ish to $400ish on the last few auction I saw, which is totally out of blue to me The GH1 have risen to over $400, while GH2 is around $600, I know GH2 rise in price because it is discontinued, though I think with the release of G6 it might fall, but the GH1 have risen from $200ish to $400ish on the last few auction I saw, which is totally out of blue to me ]]> Panasonic Cameras ntblowz http://www.mu-43.com/f43/what-s-up-gh1-gh2-used-prices-45416/ Made the switch http://www.mu-43.com/f43/made-switch-45401/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:13:07 GMT Just ordered the G5 with 14-42 and 45-150. My final decision was made mostly due to the nice write up by entropicremnants post. My reasons for switching is the fact that built in VF and ergonomics. Also the fact that most people feel the IQ is not as good, but pretty close to the more expensive EM-5. Shameless Plug, I currently have my E-PL1 outfit posted for sale http://www.mu-43.com/f17/e-pl1-14-42-location-usa-ships-conus-45399/ Just ordered the G5 with 14-42 and 45-150. My final decision was made mostly due to the nice write up by entropicremnants post. My reasons for switching is the fact that built in VF and ergonomics. Also the fact that most people feel the IQ is not as good, but pretty close to the more expensive EM-5.

Shameless Plug, I currently have my E-PL1 outfit posted for sale

http://www.mu-43.com/f17/e-pl1-14-42...s-conus-45399/ ]]> Panasonic Cameras swampduck http://www.mu-43.com/f43/made-switch-45401/ GH3 as Pro Video camera ? Look at this before you buy it :) http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh3-pro-video-camera-look-before-you-buy-45381/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:55:04 GMT Hi Guys :smile: I came across this interesting review of GH3 . Its a beautifullly built camera and offers a brand new sensor. Now on the paper , it all looks beautiful but how much it translates into real is a question mark from a site which specialises in Panny G series for videos .This reviews compares it with GH2 , Nikon D5200 and Canon 5DMkIII. Cheers Bhupinder The full Panasonic GH3 review | EOSHD.com (http://www.eoshd.com/content/9920/gh3-review) Hi Guys :smile:
I came across this interesting review of GH3 . Its a beautifullly built camera and offers a brand new sensor. Now on the paper , it all looks beautiful but how much it translates into real is a question mark from a site which specialises in Panny G series for videos .This reviews compares it with GH2 , Nikon D5200 and Canon 5DMkIII.
Cheers
Bhupinder
The full Panasonic GH3 review | EOSHD.com ]]> Panasonic Cameras Bhupinder2002 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh3-pro-video-camera-look-before-you-buy-45381/ GX1 vs a $4000 Sony pro camcorder http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gx1-vs-4000-sony-pro-camcorder-45364/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:16:56 GMT I was at a concert a few days ago and noticed a guy in the corner with a big pro looking camera on a monopod. I didn't think much of it as I took a few snaps and clips with my lowly GX1 + 20mm/1.7. Today I came across what must be the footage taken with that pro camera and I have to say the GX1 compares very favorably IMHO. What do you think?

GX1 + 20mm/1.7 in teleconverter mode (doubling focal length by cropping sensor)
Into Another - Running into Walls, Live in Brooklyn 2013 - YouTube

This is the Sony cam used according to the comments. Sony HVR-Z5U Professional HDV Camcorder Sony HVR-Z5U Professional HDV Camcorder HVR-Z5U B&H Photo Video

Same footage on the Sony:

Into Another - May I / Running Into Walls (Saint Vitus 2013) - YouTube

I think I even prefer the sound out of the GX1's internal mic . ]]> Panasonic Cameras Steven http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gx1-vs-4000-sony-pro-camcorder-45364/ GH3 Help. No Touch Screen in 24p? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh3-help-no-touch-screen-24p-45315/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:46:25 GMT Can any other GH3 owners let me know if their touch screen for focusing works whilst recording in 24p please. In either AVCHD or Mov I have no ability to changing focus during recording. In 50 or 25p its fine. Thanks. Can any other GH3 owners let me know if their touch screen for focusing works whilst recording in 24p please. In either AVCHD or Mov I have no ability to changing focus during recording.
In 50 or 25p its fine. Thanks. ]]> Panasonic Cameras hypnomatt http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gh3-help-no-touch-screen-24p-45315/ Do you feel like your Brand New GH3 might be used? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/do-you-feel-like-your-brand-new-gh3-might-used-45304/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:10 GMT Coming from a GF2, I was very excited that my GH3 finally came in. When I open the box, I noticed that all the plastic bag that holds the manuals, battey, cables are wrinkled. I'd watched couple GH3 unboxing and the first thing I see when the box opened is the manual cd. Mine is in the bag with the manual. I took one picture and the number is P1000012. I hope I am not too paranoid. ]]> Panasonic Cameras wingzero http://www.mu-43.com/f43/do-you-feel-like-your-brand-new-gh3-might-used-45304/ My User Experience Review of the Panasonic DMC-G5 http://www.mu-43.com/f43/my-user-experience-review-panasonic-dmc-g5-45271/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:04:03 GMT My latest blog post is a user-experience type review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The G6 is coming out and the very excellent G5 may be available for much less.

I did a short review here on the site, but the blog post pulls together a lot of my posts on the G5 including talking about the E-M5's "purple blob" problem. There's a lot of image samples sprinkled through it as usual, lol.

BLOG.ENTROPICREMNANTS.COM: Diversity's Real Value: A Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Camera Review ]]> Panasonic Cameras entropicremnants http://www.mu-43.com/f43/my-user-experience-review-panasonic-dmc-g5-45271/ Panasonic G5 and copyright information http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-g5-copyright-information-45259/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:31:15 GMT Is there any way to have copyright information set in the Panasonic G5? Am I missing something in the menus and the manual? Is there any way to have copyright information set in the Panasonic G5? Am I missing something in the menus and the manual? ]]> Panasonic Cameras MacBook http://www.mu-43.com/f43/panasonic-g5-copyright-information-45259/ Help G5 problem! http://www.mu-43.com/f43/help-g5-problem-45231/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:54:02 GMT I just encountered the "turn camera off and turn on again" problem. Already tried resetting it, removing battery, formatting sd and still not working.
Anybody experienced this? Need help badly :( ]]> Panasonic Cameras GeBathan http://www.mu-43.com/f43/help-g5-problem-45231/ Where are the used GH3s? http://www.mu-43.com/f43/where-used-gh3s-45216/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:33:34 GMT I've been looking on this forum awhile for a used GH3 and so far I've only seen one! This is a far cry from the OMD where it seems many people are dumping them on the used market. Can anyone explain this; is this because the camera is that good; or maybe because there's a shortage on the primary market?

Anyway, I'm not opposed to buying new, but I usually like to consider the used option first since I've had such wonderful experiences buying used on here. ]]> Panasonic Cameras crashwins http://www.mu-43.com/f43/where-used-gh3s-45216/ GX1 and 20 1.7 distortion http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gx1-20-1-7-distortion-45134/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:19:01 GMT Hi, I have a GX1 and shoot with the 20mm most of the time. I shoot in Raw and process in LR4. Anything with parallel lines it I really notice the distortion and I spend quite a bit of processing time stretching images back to vertical. Is some software missing, or do I need to put a lens profile into LR4? I know that the camera is supposed o correct the barrel distortion. Thanks Soapy Hi,

I have a GX1 and shoot with the 20mm most of the time. I shoot in Raw and process in LR4. Anything with parallel lines it I really notice the distortion and I spend quite a bit of processing time stretching images back to vertical. Is some software missing, or do I need to put a lens profile into LR4? I know that the camera is supposed o correct the barrel distortion.

Thanks

Soapy ]]> Panasonic Cameras Soapysyrie http://www.mu-43.com/f43/gx1-20-1-7-distortion-45134/