After being underwhelmed by the iphone update my gadget obsession has gone in another direction, photo and film. I think I have found a digital SLR made for me, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1.
I have loved taking photos all of my life but lately out of what can only be described as camera envy, my shot taking has been on dramatic decline. As the picture taking public moved to Digital SLRs I was left behind with a point and shoot the Lumix LX2, a great camera but sadly out matched when it comes to taking shots of people and intimate shots. In the meantime I have invested in video, enjoying the editing and the end product more than my pictures. I use a Sony HDR-SR8, it shoots wide angle 1080i HD, has 100gb of memory, records 5.1 digital sound, and takes 6 megapixel pictures, I love it.
Now, with the advent of DSLRs that captured video it appeared that my worlds were about to collide in a magnificent way. However, I have always had a problem with DSLRs they are big, really big, and most times when I want to carry a camera I am walking through some village where the idea of running water is a laughable concept. I just can't handle dragging a big lowepro bag filled with lenses for convenience and security reasons. Another problem is video on DSLRs is usually just a novelty, there is no autofocus and the frame rates on many of them are too slow, until now.
The Lumix GH1 is very compact so are the lenses, more importantly it has continuous auto focus and records in stereo. The lens that it ship with is fantastic from 28mm very wide angle to 280mm 10x optical zoom. So I don't need to carry around many lenses, I might want the super wide angle lens that goes from 14m to 28mm so I can do those fish eye shots. So its convenient camera and it is smart on its own so it will make my shots look good.
Apparently it will begin selling in Canada this month, expect it in my home shortly there after. Now I can stop borrowing my dads Nikon D200.
Ahmeda asked if my getting a new camera means I will give her my point and shoot (Lumix LX2), considering I will have 3 cameras at that point. The answer, no. I don't love my point and shoot any less. Its pocket size, takes great pics and I use it for my timelapse stuff. Hopefully, she'll be happy with the camera on the iphone.
Meanwhile, our new arrival will be centre stage for a whole new level of Daddy's photo and film.
Example of what the Lumix GH1 can do:
Product hands on video:
Jed's Time lapse from Brasil travels February 2009, shot with my Lumix FX2 point and shoot.
Now I just need to find the money for it.
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lol, cant wait to see it bro. three cameras? thats nice.
ReplyDeleteby the way prepare to lose at least one when the new arrival comes. I lost my last two digital cameras which were seen as frivilous wastes of money when i bought then once jr arrived. thats what made me go big with the nikon d60. aint no way anyone wants to take that from me lol.
I went by Henry's to see if they had it. They say there is a waiting list. They don't even have a store demo, they sell them as they arrive. I was advise to put my name on the waiting list if i want to ever see one in the store.
ReplyDeleteTry Downtown camera next door, they are usually cheaper and just as good.
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