I noticed you said earlier (on the other thread you made, I believe) that you always shoot wide-open. As a suggestion I would advise to stop down to the f2.8 range or beyond. I like to shoot wide-open in some situations but the lens sharpness really starts shining at f2.8.

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Yes... I can't understand why anyone would want to always shoot any lens wide open, unless indicated for situation at hand.

Certainly there will be situations where you would want to shoot wide open (very low light situations and images where you want minimum DOF). But for the majority of image making situations, shooting the 25/1.4 wide open is not doing yourself any favors.

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Bhupinder, my friend,

Perhaps OT: I am so sorry I probably can't help you. I only have another camera, an Olympus... much thanks to you.

And, of course, my wife's G3, but that is not a GX1 either. Good luck with your new camera! I am really happy with mine!

If I could, I would help you more.

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I beg to differ. Let's just say it's my style. I want maximum subject isolation, more than I worry about sharpness, and the PL25 is very sharp at all apertures anyway. I understand this is not for everybody, but m4/3 extended DOF is a major pain for me (FF shooter to start with), and the PL25 is the only lens that keeps me in the format, otherwise I would have moved on long ago (ok, I'm also madly in love with the GX-1, I admit). Of course I do stop down as needed on FF, or even a bit on APS-C, but m4/3, no way, I'm trying to squeeze every little bit of shallow DOF that I can.
I'm also aware most folks do find DOF control quite satisfactory on m4/3, but personaly I don't, I'm always yearning for me, that's just me.
And yes, I did try the Oly 45 but didn't bond with it, and I don't like what I see coming out of the 75 either... I know, I'm weird.

Nianys... You know what you want, why you do it, and how to get it. Many newbies don't... they may read this and think that because it's a fast lens that that's how it should be used. Sometimes this is the case and other times, stopping down is the best thing to do for various reasons.

As I said, situations where you want minimum DOF or need the speed in dim lighting, shoot wide open. But other than those reasons, no reason to always shoot wide open. So, if all you ever want is minimum DOF, shoot wide open... for most people, however, that certainly precludes many other styles of imaging. And for many beginning photographers, following such a practice because that's what some experienced shooters say they do is folly.

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Yes Don, I see what you mean. In fact, I did follow this advice from a pro photog' (photojournalist, successful and affluent one) friend years ago, and I guess it did influence my style to this day.
One can always stop down and get more DOF on demand, of course. I just like to advice shooting the PL25 wide open at first because that's where it shows its beautiful character and wonderful background blurring capabilities. Once they've seen that, they can stop down accordingly to their tastes/needs.

Thanks Johny
I think disabling touch screen is a must as it misses focus quite often than pressing the shutter urself.
Cheers
Bhupinder

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Congrats! Love the silver. Is it just me, or does it seem like there is a lot of GX1 love around here lately?

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I think everyone got bored with too many OMD threads , so we decided to be different and GX1 was obvious choice ..hahaahh. Anyway jokes apart , its a nice camera and I like it . I need two bodies and I am experimenting if I can like Panny GX1 . I was thinking of settling on NEX 5N with only 16 mm lens and OMD but I think GX1 will make more sense as I can use my lenses on both bodies .BUt yes u are right , GX1 is getting much deserved attention and price is perfect to pick up GX1 .

Cheers

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Olympus 45mm 1.8
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Olympus 4/314-54mm MrkII,
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I finally broke down and "graduated" from my GF2 + 14/20/45 kit to a new GX1 (black) + 14-42. Will be putting the zoom on the GF2 and passing it on to my sig-other as soon as I take delivery this coming weekend.

Can't wait to see what the GX1 is capable of!