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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-45mm Lens
- 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor; clear images even when taken at high ISO sensitivity
- Elegant, compact design; includes Lumix G Vario 14 - 45 mm F3.5 - F5.6 ASPH.Mega OIS lens
- Capture 1280 x 720 HD video in AVCHD Lite format for longer recording time
- Full-time Live View; new My Color mode
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
The GF1 adopts the micro four thirds system standard, which was developed as an extended version of the four thirds system standard for digital camera systems. By using this standard and developing a camera body that eliminates the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit, Lumix was able to achieve a dramatic reduction in both size and weight compared with conventional digital SLR cameras, to create a new-generation system camera that features full-time live view, hig... More >>
December 8th, 2009 - 19:07
i got this camera about two weeks ago and i was playing with it every day trying to convins my self that i am wrong if i would return it.i was so excited when i received it.but i was very disapointed after the first shot.but here they are…do not know where to start first.i own a canon sd 550 is a nice piece of work for more than four years.Very NICE LOOKING CAMERA beautiful still pictures and outstanding video.I use my camera more for shuting small videos if i am on a trip,or party etc.The only complaint i have is that in night time if i try to take a picture of a building everything is very dark…#2 very often red eye when using the flash…#3 sometimes bluered picture…other than that my camera is very good.So i am looking for a new camera to replace my old one.I decided to try the GF1 after reading the above reviews.FIRST THE PICTURE QUALITY IS POOR COMPARING WITH MY CANON.(I AM USING THE AUTO SETTING TO COMPARE THE TWO CAMERAS)PICTURES LOOK UNDER EXPOSED THEY ARE DARKER THAN CANON, NO SHARPNESS THEY DO NOT LOOK NATURAL.I CAN SAY IF YOU REED THE REVIEWS FOR PANASONIC ZS3 IS THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PICTURE.SECOND THERE ARE NOT ANY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE LCD SCREEN SO THERE IS NOT CONTROL OVER YOUR SCREEN.IN BRITE SUN IS HARD TO SEE WHAT YOU SHOOTING.MORE,CAMERA IS HEVY, MANUAL ZOOMING IS RETARDED.IN NIGHT TIME IF YOU TAKE PICTURES INSIDE A BIG ROOM IF YOU USE THE FLASH PICTURES ARE DARKER WITH A TINT OF ORANGE PURPULISH.TURN OFF THE FLASH AND THEY COME OUT GOOD BUT AGAIN UNDER EXPOSED.ALSO PROBLEMS WITH BLUERED PICTURES.I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT I AM NOT A PERSON THAT LIKES TO TRASH PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET I NEVER WROTE A REVIEW IN MY LIFE BUT,I DO NOT WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO MAKE AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER I AM JUST A REGULAR GUY LOOKING FOR NORMAL PICTURES AND MOVIE.NOW THE VIDEO HAS ITS PROBLEMS TO…HD GOOD FOR YOU TUBE…AGAIN NO SHARPNESS AND DARK…USLESS.SO I AM GIVING IT ONE STAR AFTER PLAING WITH IT OR BETTER SAYING AFTER CAREFOOL TESTING IT JUST BECAUSE LOOKS LIKE GOOD QUALITY AND GOOD LOOKING.BUT I AM TRYING TO BUY A CAMERA NOT A GOOD LOOKING TOY.MY OLD CANON GOT LUKY AGAIN.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 8th, 2009 - 20:13
Nice Camera. I love it. you will not regret buying this but you can get this camera at Panasonic website for $899 with FREE Shipping!
Rating: 4 / 5
December 8th, 2009 - 21:36
Excellent, highly functional camera and easy to use. Amazing colors! It seems to me it is close to, if not, professional quality while not too complicated for beginners. I have yet to use the HD video option and this is one reason I chose to purchase this camera.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 8th, 2009 - 21:41
It is just great!
Everybody wants to take a picture with it.
Just perfect for a beginner or anyone.
Though a little expensive yet.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 8th, 2009 - 22:11
I am an active dad that was fed up with spending $300-$500 on point and shoot cameras and getting blurry or dark photos. Panasonic finally produced a camera that is compact, easy to use, has 720p HD video, and takes great photos in low light.
I used my GF1 with the 14-45 lens this weekend to shoot photos and videos of a rock climbing competition. There were a lot of tough areas to shoot because of the high contrast between the dark overhangs and bright sun light. The GF1 performed extremely well.
I had some problems focusing when going from extremely bright areas to extremely dark areas but that was due more to my lack of experience with this type of camera as opposed to poor focusing speed in the camera.
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Rating: 5 / 5