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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:05 pm    Post subject: This can be really interesting... Reply with quote
It's in German, but you will find similar sites in English...

http://www.dkamera.de/news/neuvorstellung-panasonic-lumix-dmc-g1
http://www.dkamera.de/datenblatt/584/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g1/

"Micro Four Thirds" Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Small cam with exchangable lenses. Perhaps a chance to mount almost any manual lens!
They say register distance is only 20mm. That would include a possibilty to use rangefinder lenses!


PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Carsten, I am very interested in the micro-4/3rds system! I'm waiting to
see Olympus's version and hope they stick to the proposed style that looks
like a Japanese rangefinder (but isn't, of course).

I'm hoping that the system will support the old OM lenses and I can perhaps
use Konica's Hexanon lenses on it as well.


PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Katastrofo wrote:
Carsten, I am very interested in the micro-4/3rds system! I'm waiting to
see Olympus's version and hope they stick to the proposed style that looks
like a Japanese rangefinder (but isn't, of course).

I'm hoping that the system will support the old OM lenses and I can perhaps
use Konica's Hexanon lenses on it as well.


I just hope the image quality is good.

Jules


PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Willoiam, you don't happen to have any spy photos of that camera.
I would love to see them.


PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Willoiam, you don't happen to have any spy photos of that camera.
I would love to see them.


oversized picture taken down, is erroneous, anyway.

There's some others, still haven't found them.

Last edited by Katastrofo on Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:10 am; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Super groovey Surprised
Perfect match for the tiny OM lenses.
I can see why you like it Bill firshir. Cool

I hope it's priced nice.


PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It will probably be a little less than nice being the first run of
a new design. But coolness factor definitely trumps Panasonic's G1 if this is
indeed the design Olympus will do for the body. The other pics I'm looking
for have the Oly version looking something like a Trip 35. Wink


PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I believe Samsung is also developing a micro four/third's camera. this technology could put rangefinders back on the map and give Leica a run for its 5,000 price tag.


PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I wonder if Samsung's design will have the register distance at 20mm, too.
The Oly/Panasonic design will allow virtually any lens including rangefinder
lenses to be used via adapter. The versatility will be incredible.


PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
cant say, it isnt slated to be released until 2010. I wouldnt expect the samsung camera to be too much like a rangefinder, as it is supposed to feature a live view LCD and an EVF but it will have a larger sensor than the others, well see I guess.


PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks to Cosmin for correcting me, here's what the Oly M4/3rds version
looks like, a rather anorexic Trip 35:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08092208olympus_micro_four_thirds.asp

I wonder if that is real pigskin on the camera...

Really love this retro look!

Bill


PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
No viewfinder. *shiver*


PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
zewrak wrote:
No viewfinder. *shiver*


Yep, I noticed that, too, but am used to using only the LCD with my Canon
Powershots, it's doable. Besides, I thought they might be offering shoe
mount VFs for this.


PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pansonic G1 is priced around US$800 in Japan,
it includes a normal range zoom lens. 20mmF1.7 is an extra!

I am expecting Leica-M to m4/3 (micro four thirds) adapter,
Panasonic announced they will make one q while ago. Oly will
do the same, I hope.


PostPosted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:44 am    Post subject: Optical Reflex Viewfinder for Micro 4/3 ! Reply with quote
Micro 4/3 is supposed to have only a digital viewfinder.

If these things ever come out with a Leica Screw mount adapter, I have the solution !

The return of the Visoflex !

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800543101-USE/Kilfitt__Reflex_Housing_45_Degree_.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ACCURA-REFLEX-HOUSING-FOR-LEICA-OR-CANON-ORIGINAL-BOX_W0QQitemZ330276353700QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330276353700&_trkparms=72%3A1419%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Man, I'm so far behind, I'm ahead !
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