Sold my E-PI, G1 as second body?

Hello Folks,

I had purchased both an Oly - E-P1, and a Panasonic GF1.

As i've already acquired the EVF for the Panny, as well as the 20mm, and kit zoom, spare batteries et al. I decided to stick with one body style.

The easier to become familiar with controls and settings et.

Nothing against the Oly... great out of the camera JPEGS! (It sold on eBay in about 14 hours....)

The G1 bodies are selling for peanuts on eBay.

What do you folks think of a G1 as a second body for my growing Mu43 kit?

 

Hello,

Yes. That sounds about right. There are several on eBay right now. $259. includes shipping for example.

My other Panasonic body is a GF1, so the G1 would be dissimilar in many ways, and it would be used to prevent my having to change lenses when the occasion presents itself, as well as to allow my wife, who seems to enjoy photography more and more, to have her own kit.

I'm just curious about peoples satisfaction with the G1.

 

Botom line is, since I got the GF1, my Canon 10D hasn't left its bag. That's exactly what I hoped would happen.

So I'm going all in on the M43 format. I believe in having a second body, always have.

I'm thinking the G1 will be a perfect way to use the kit zoom, and allow my wife to shoot away while I obsess over the 20mm on the Gf1.

 

I think you guys have confirmed my opinion. I really have no interest in video, and if I do the Gf1 will handle the chore.

I'm interested in having the same control software on both bodies, getting so that it's second nature to pick it up, set up, shoot. Having both the same will be perfect.

I just wondered how well the G1 was liked by those using it.

I enjoyed my E-P1, but ultimately one has to decide, and the GF1 had a better feel to MY hands and sensibilities.

This in no way reflects my having a low opinion of the Oly... I liked it. Not being able to use an EVF with any lens other than the 17mm was a bit of a decision maker for me though...

 

PS. I wasn't sure you guys were ever going to chime in....

I'm off the the Patriots - Jets AFC divisional game.. I've been considering trying to jam the Panny in a pocket to get a few shots of the stadium for those who've never seen it.

I'm thinking it might be more than I want to concern myself with today..

 

Right on the money, and follows my thinking to a T.

 

Thanks for the thoughtful input.. It's appreciated.

 

Bought a G1. This AM.

With the helpful input from from mu-43 I decided adding the G1 to my kit was in fact the way to go.

Bought one this morning from Peach Photo in NY. $249. free shipping, brand new.

I'm exited to get my hands on the new toy....

 

Hi Zach,

Thanks for the input. I can't say I had any trouble getting used to the GF1 even though I moved there from a full sized DSLR.

There's a certain something about the GF1 with the 20mm, it's just one of those combos you run into over the years that just works.

I'm not sure I'd be overly happy with a body sans the top dial, but then, I've only tried that when using a small point and shoot.

I'm getting ready to sell of a little DSLR stuff in fact.. I think I'm going to be a full time convert to MU43.

Thanks again for the thoughtful comments!