You may be noticing a lot of posting and buzz on the Internet about the Micro Four Thirds System. There are currently only two systems in production both of which is from Panasonic. Without boring you to death here are some pointers to get your interest going on Panasonic Micro Four Thirds System and why its worth considering. In no particular order:
1. G1 and now the GH1 in 3 months! The frequency in release could mean that they are serious about it. They even added HD recording to it with continuous auto focus.
2. The GH1 comes with a newly designed 14Mp sensor with four different aspect ratios support (4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1) with a similar pixel count and angle of view. The aspect ratio support is very important especially when it comes to prints.
3. Improved signal to noise ratio because of the new circuit structure, which should translate to better noise levels at even high ISO.
4. Access to any four third system lenses via an adapter e.g. Olympus lenses can use on this body. Not forgetting future released
5. The Panasonic / Leica Relationship. Leica makes one of the best lenses in the industry and also expensive. Panasonic cameras have been using Leica lenses for a long time. Via an adapter you can use Leica lenses on your Panasonic Micro Four Thirds body.
6. The size. Have you seen it as compared to the Leica? When use with micro four third lenses e.g. the newly introduced 7-14mm f/4 it makes it the ideal photojournalist / street shooter tool. G1 size comparison samples here. Note that the GH1 should be similar in size.
7. Price. The MSRP price for G1 is around $500 - $800. We can expect the GH1 to be position 30% - 50% higher than the G1 which still makes it affordable to many.
1. G1 and now the GH1 in 3 months! The frequency in release could mean that they are serious about it. They even added HD recording to it with continuous auto focus.
2. The GH1 comes with a newly designed 14Mp sensor with four different aspect ratios support (4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1) with a similar pixel count and angle of view. The aspect ratio support is very important especially when it comes to prints.
3. Improved signal to noise ratio because of the new circuit structure, which should translate to better noise levels at even high ISO.
4. Access to any four third system lenses via an adapter e.g. Olympus lenses can use on this body. Not forgetting future released
5. The Panasonic / Leica Relationship. Leica makes one of the best lenses in the industry and also expensive. Panasonic cameras have been using Leica lenses for a long time. Via an adapter you can use Leica lenses on your Panasonic Micro Four Thirds body.
6. The size. Have you seen it as compared to the Leica? When use with micro four third lenses e.g. the newly introduced 7-14mm f/4 it makes it the ideal photojournalist / street shooter tool. G1 size comparison samples here. Note that the GH1 should be similar in size.
7. Price. The MSRP price for G1 is around $500 - $800. We can expect the GH1 to be position 30% - 50% higher than the G1 which still makes it affordable to many.
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hmm.. the price is quite nice.. with hd capability.. and changeable lenses.. this is good to consider when i wanted to buy a camera for video recording purposes.
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