Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/02/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I had no idea my GF-1 even had video capabilities...I guess this shows how much I care about video ;-) As for the adapter, I would only consider two sources: Panasonic or Cameraquest (Stephen Gandy), with the latter as the preferred option: http://www.cameraquest.com/adp_micro_43.htm $179--less than the Panasonic one, more than the junk from ebay, and worth it. I have never gone wrong with a product bought from Stephen Gandy. Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:12 PM, Vick Ko wrote: > Hello > > In true Leica fashion, buying a $1000 item may be more appealing than a > $250 "it'll do the job" item. > > After shopping a bit for a budget camcorder, it appears buying a GF1 might > satisfy my curiosity for having a second digital M, as well as hit my > needs for the occasional video capture. > > Is anyone out there using the GF1 for its video capabilities? What do > you think of its video capabilities? > > What's the consensus out there for the Leica M adapter? Is the Panasonic > DMW-MA2M Leica M Adapter the way to go? Or did one of the off-brands do > everything that one needed (the prices on 'bay go from $40 up to the > Panasonic $270) > > > regards > > Vick > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >