[Leica] Ramblings on my Panasonic GF1

Mon May 27 11:59:53 PDT 2019

Thanks, Jim, Jayanand and Philippe. I am very familiar with the Fuji cameras, and I have an X-E2 and X-T2. But for cycling I prefer to stick with the MFT cameras, for the reduced size, and not least because I love the tiny lenses like the 12-32mm.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman

Alicante, Spain
http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/>
http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu
PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/>

Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator>

YNWA

> On 27 May 2019, at 17:03, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
> 
> I was an early purchaser of the X-E1, and still use it frequently, with the 27mm Pancake and the 35mm f/2.  It is great for use as a small carry-everywhere camera, and spends its life in the arm rest compartment of my Volvo.  But, like myself, Nathan wears glasses.  In very bright situations, enough light leaks in between my glasses and the eye cup to cause the finder to go very dark, making it very difficult to frame the desired image.  In such cases, I remove my glasses and take my photos, but this is a nuisance.  This has been discussed on the Fuji Forum, and no one seems to have found a solution.
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> Jayanand says he has not experienced this problem, so perhaps it just occurs with certain types of glasses or facial contours. And, I normally shoot with my left eye.  But, I would suggest one borrow an X-E1 and take it outdoors for a few shots before investing in one.  Just my 2 cents.
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> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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> On 5/27/2019 2:42 AM, Philippe via LUG wrote:
>> My (fond) memory of the X-E1 is accurate colour rendition with a feel of old time cameras when handling it.
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>> Here’s a colour chart shot with it
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/European+Institutions/2014-European+Union+Parliament+-+Strasbourg-5004.jpg.html <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/European+Institutions/2014-European+Union+Parliament+-+Strasbourg-5004.jpg.html>
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>> Of course there are also other cameras to consider, but then they might not take your other fuji lenses ...
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>> However, and since it’s Ted’s BD today, here’s a dear sample of higher ISO indoors rendition ;-)
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Barcelona+Lug+Gathering+2013/DSCF0179.JPG.html <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Barcelona+Lug+Gathering+2013/DSCF0179.JPG.html>
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>> Amities
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>> Philippe who also liked the GF1, a lot, back then.
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>>> Le 27 mai 2019 à 07:56, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a écrit :
>>> 
>>> Fuji X-E1 or Fuji X100S in the used camera market. I still have and use
>>> both and see little reason to change.. My son uses the X-E1 with the 18mm
>>> f2 and 27mm f2.8 pancake lenses while cycling. You can get the screw on
>>> lenses for the X100S to also have 28mm and 50mm, for a bit of flexibility,
>>> if you wish. Both have decent low light capabilities, nothing to complain
>>> about
>>> 
>>> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801932278-USE/fujifilm_16272394_x_e1_mirrorless_digital_camera.html
>>> 
>>> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801936163-USE/fujifilm_16416445_x100s_digital_camera_black.html
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> Jayanand
>>> 
>>> On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 11:09 AM Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Many of the cycling photos I have posted in the past few months are made
>>>> with my10 years old Panasonic GF1 and a newly purchased 12-32mm lens which
>>>> collapses into an extremely compact package.
>>>> 
>>>> I love the handling of the GF1. It was a camera that really delivered on
>>>> the promise of micro 4/3: small cameras with good image quality. It is also
>>>> very solidly built and is made in Japan rather than China, always a plus.
>>>> 
>>>> But there is no denying that the sensor from 2009 is looking a bit long in
>>>> the tooth compared to the newer MFT camera. So from time to time I look at
>>>> the specs of various newer Panasonic and Olympus models, but I continue to
>>>> be frustrated by the evolution—rocker switches instead of menu dials, touch
>>>> screen (great for inadvertently changing settings), various other useless
>>>> features that only seem to drain the battery. Moose recommended the
>>>> Panasonic GM5 a while ago—it does have a newer sensor, and it seems that it
>>>> has a user interface not too far removed from the GF1. But it is
>>>> discontinued and seems difficult to find (I do not shop on eBay). Are there
>>>> are any current models that would satisfy my somewhat old-fashioned user
>>>> interface preferences?
>>>> 
>>>> Oh, and do not recommend stuff that costs in the 4 digits. This is a
>>>> camera for the bicycle handlebar bag. For other uses, I am perfectly well
>>>> served with my Leica and Fuji cameras.
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Nathan
>>>> 
>>>> Nathan Wajsman
>>>> 
>>>> Alicante, Spain
>>>> http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/>
>>>> http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu
>>>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws <
>>>> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ <
>>>> http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/>
>>>> 
>>>> Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator <
>>>> http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator>
>>>> 
>>>> YNWA
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