Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 12 MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch Touch-Screen LCD and 14-42mm Lens (Black)
- 12.1-megapixel multi-aspect Live MOS Sensor; Micro Four Thirds format camera
- Kit includes 14-42mm lens; capture high-quality photos in 3D with optional lens
- Full HD video capability; Venus Engine FHD enables Intelligent Resolution technology
- 3-inch free-angle touch-screen LCD; newly-designed Touch Q-menu allows focus to be set, or shutter released, with just a touch
- Built-in flash; compact, lightweight design for ease of use and portability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 12.1MP Micro 4/3 DSLR Camera With 14-42MM Lens Black – Panasonic DMC-GF2.
List Price: $ 599.99
Price: $ 329.00
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Takes Amazing Shots + Clear HD Video,
This camera is exactly what I have been looking for. The size of the camera is pocket-able (without the lens, but the lens can go in another pocket) and the image quality of the shots is certainly on par with mid level DSLR cameras in my opinion. I am not a very savvy photographer and am still learning about the many features and modes that professional digital cameras offer. I like this camera because out of the box it takes great shots and its lens is super fast. It is smaller than my old Olympus and around the same price of what I paid for it but the image quality, low light ability and HD recording is leaps and bounds above it. Plus it has a “one-button” recording button so you can quickly create a video.
Overall the 14-42 Leica lens set does its job and its a great starter lens kit. The only downside is that is is very big and the camera is not pocket-able with it on but as I stated you can separately take them in your jacket or pants/cargo pocket. I look forward to continue capturing the great moments with the quick lens and knowing the photos are much better than my old Kodak P&S and my Olympus EPL-1 which is still a great camera.
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|Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2,
Pros:
– LCD has great color and viewing angles
– Light
– Stereo video
– Hotshoe
– Responsive touchscreen
– Snappy startup
– Dedicated movie button
– Automatic image rotate
– Flash is mechanically released; you can tilt it up for ceiling flash shots, which is nice
– Surprisingly easy to grip (not great, but better than expected for the slim body)
Cons:
– Menus a bit confusing
– Lens is huge (this is excusable)
– Thumbwheel is a bit stiff
– Flash does not extend high enough to avoid 14-42mm lens; ergo, some shadow appears from the lens
– Flash power is okay
– Camera strap is generic and uncomfortable; plan on getting a better one
– Some special color effects inhibit speed (only the really fancy ones, though)
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|Fun little camera with big-camera punch,
Having used different 35mm film camera from Leicaflex and R4, to Contax G2, to Canon EOS DSLR, this is a nice comfortable small camera with almost all the features of the aforementioned cameras. I can use almost ALL my Leica lenses, as there are practically adapters for all the popular mounts (in manual modes only, of course). I don’t miss my SLR anymore (okay, i still like my Leica!). In fact, with a full-size SLR lens, it actually feels comfortable with a hefty lens and the light camera body.
The 12MP imager is much sharper than the 8MP in the EOS I was used to; and i always like the warm and vibrant color balance/tone of the Lumix processor. The pop-up flash is neat, and you can tug it to point it upward with you finger for bounce-flash (actually I learned this from an Olympus tech at a demonstration of the EPL2!) The 3-inch LCD is big and bright but if you have vision issue, manual focusing can still be a problem (same with any camera without a diopter-corrected viewfinder); but the Lumix electronic viewfinder may be helpful. The touch-screen is sensitive and menu selections are fairly intuitive (but i think the Sony NEX is even better in that department). The mechanical button to the right of the screen is well laid out and back up almost all the touch screen functions. There is, however, a tendency (especially when holding the camera with a heavier lens) to unintentionally press some of the buttons with your palm and pull up menus which then you have to get rid off before shooting – maybe a “lock-out” option to disable the mechanical buttons would be helpful (there is one to disable the touch screen, I think – but the manual is pretty skimpy on the options (i haven’t checked the CDs that came with the kit to see if there is a more detailed digital version yet).
The camera is solidly built and the battery life is good (so far). The kit zoom is decent and versatile. All-in-all, the camera kit is a solid buy, especially @$499!
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