Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/02

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Subject: [Leica] Panasonic GF-1 and a 20mm f 1.7 lens .... likea Leica?
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:15:54 -0400

> This is a really interesting little camera.  Assuming it turns out to
> be real and not vaporware like so much of the recent Panasonic
> micro-4/3rds releases (14-140 zoom, 7-14 zoom, GH-1, M&R adapters),
> I'll probably buy one.
> 
> I'd expect to use it with the Panasonic autofocus lenses, though.  I
> don't see any way of focusing an M or R lens except in the now-classic
> P&S framing position.  I suppose the attachable EVF is another
> possible manual focussing solution, but I'd want an optical finder in
> that hot shoe.
> 
> As for the use of R glass on it, I can't help but think the Leitax
> adapter/D700 is a better solution for top image quality.  But, maybe
> 9/9/09 will tell a different tale.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Dick


When they come out with the one with the M mount you'll hit a button and it
will zoom in in the back so you can really see to focus manually. Just like
on that other camera.


Mark William Rabiner





In reply to: Message from r.s.taylor at comcast.net (Richard Taylor) ([Leica] panasonic GF-1 and a 20mm f 1.7 lens .... likea leica?)