"Panasonic G series" Owners Thread

chrism_scotland said:
Panasonic 25mm does look a cracker, I'm quite tempted with the current cashback offer, I was using a Canon FD 24mm which was the perfect FL for me so I think the 25mm would be excellent too.
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Is there 50 quid off lenses as well?

I'm thinking I should get 300 for my 14mm and 20mm so an extra 100 buys me into the wonderful world of creamy bokeh.
 
Steelfish said:
Is there 50 quid off lenses as well?

I'm thinking I should get 300 for my 14mm and 20mm so an extra 100 buys me into the wonderful world of creamy bokeh.
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Yeah £50 off most of them (including the 25mm) might lower the price you'll get for your 20mm though as its £50 off as well just now.
 
Oh Great!

Yodel advised Tesco this morning that that cannot locate the parcel. The one that should have been delivered on Friday. And now the G2 is out of stock again.

How does that thieving scum stay in business?
 
2blue4u said:
Oh Great!

Yodel advised Tesco this morning that that cannot locate the parcel. The one that should have been delivered on Friday. And now the G2 is out of stock again.

How does that thieving scum stay in business?
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Picked up my 2nd one today at Tesco for my relative. I dont like Yodel either
 
Damn!, was planning to sell all my canon Kit but with £90 cashback on a Canon 24-105L it looks like I will be keeping that for the time being until the offer is finished.
 
samems said:
This must be one of the most active threads on these fine forums?
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active and informative too.ive just dipped into micro 4/3 with my G2 and have to say i would be lost without this thread.it shows that there is a lot of interest in this format

keep it up guys...........and guyess's;)



peter
 
My line up, at the moment:)

G3/ Olympus 45mm 2.8

G1 Panasonic 100-300

G1 IR converted 720nm Panasonic 20mm pancake

G2 Panasonic 14-45.

Panasonic14mm pancake in one of the front pockets

And for a quick grab shot and carry around at all times combo a GF1 LVF1 14-42X power Zoom.

Edit..forgot I had the Samyang 7.5mm fisheye:)

With the 100-300 arriving I am undecided as to where the 45-200 fits in, if it does.
 
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My line up is the G1 with 45-200 and G2 with 14-45. I'm selling on the G1 though as I have no need for 2 bodies.
 
I've not contributed much to this thread despite reading it most days. Went out and about with the GX1 the other day. Really struggled with the screen in bright sunlight. :(

Got a couple of decent snaps though.


Newcastle Co-Op Art Deco by gf3tog, on Flickr
 
Loving the GX1 - I really missed my GF1 and this is definitely a step up.


Quick question - will the Oly 9-18mm autofocus on the Panasonic bodies? And has anyone chosen one of these over the 7-14? From what I can see it is almost half the price and accepts filters on the front.

Seems like a no brainer?
 
I went for a new 7-14 from kerso (£675). Wanted as wide as possible. Unfortunately since getting all my new gear the weather has been shocking so not used it at all :(
 
bl0at3r said:
Loving the GX1 - I really missed my GF1 and this is definitely a step up.

Quick question - will the Oly 9-18mm autofocus on the Panasonic bodies? And has anyone chosen one of these over the 7-14? From what I can see it is almost half the price and accepts filters on the front.

Seems like a no brainer?
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Agree there the GX1 is a superb piece of kit and very well built, in my opinion! Used with the Leica 25mm it turns out some high quality shots :)
 
bl0at3r said:
Loving the GX1 - I really missed my GF1 and this is definitely a step up.


Quick question - will the Oly 9-18mm autofocus on the Panasonic bodies? And has anyone chosen one of these over the 7-14? From what I can see it is almost half the price and accepts filters on the front.

Seems like a no brainer?
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My 9-18 works perfectly on Panasonic bodies. It's my favourite lens.
 
samems said:
What do you lot keep your 'G' cameras in when out and about?
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Kata DR466i, two bodies, four lenses, flash, filters and gorillapod and there's still room left over. The Kata is a half n half bag, so just the lower section is for gear, there's a large top section for sticking jacket/sangers/more gear in, and a laptop section which I tend to use for kindle/books :thumbs:

I've also got the official panny leather ever-ready case for my GF2, which I take if I'm going to family/work do's or just want to travel very light. It takes the body with either the 20mm or 14mm mounted :)
 
samems said:
What do you lot keep your 'G' cameras in when out and about?
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I bought a G2 for my wife who is using it as a 'point and shoot' on full auto every time :lol:

So she has no intention of getting any extras, lens, flash, etc so we bought a Lowepro Rezo 110 AW bag which is a good, snug fit but apart from spare batteries and cards you ain't gonna get a lot more in. Oh perhaps the odd lipstick :clap:
 
ShrubMonkey said:
I went for a new 7-14 from kerso (£675). Wanted as wide as possible. Unfortunately since getting all my new gear the weather has been shocking so not used it at all :(
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Always fancied the 7-14 as it seems very close to the Sigma 10-20 I've had for other systems!
 
Has anyone had any luck with an ND filter for their 20mm pancake lens? I'm trying to locate a UK stockist of the B&W 110 46mm which does not charge the earth.

Any other advice regarding ND filters on the G series in general appreciated.
 
OrangeCanon said:
Has anyone had any luck with an ND filter for their 20mm pancake lens? I'm trying to locate a UK stockist of the B&W 110 46mm which does not charge the earth.

Any other advice regarding ND filters on the G series in general appreciated.
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As I mentioned earlier you might be cheaper going for a larger size and using a stepping ring, I bought 46-52mm rings for my 14mm and 20mm and leave them on, and as both my other lenses are 52mm I can use any 52mm filter on any lens at any time :thumbs: And the Kenkoya Pro-1 CPL in 52mm was a helluva lot cheaper than in 46mm...
 
ronnus said:
As I mentioned earlier you might be cheaper going for a larger size and using a stepping ring, I bought 46-52mm rings for my 14mm and 20mm and leave them on, and as both my other lenses are 52mm I can use any 52mm filter on any lens at any time :thumbs: And the Kenkoya Pro-1 CPL in 52mm was a helluva lot cheaper than in 46mm...
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Thanks! :) Currently making my way back through the 150+ pages in this thread, lots of good info.

/Trots off to find step up adapter and filter goodies.
 
OrangeCanon said:
Thanks! :) Currently making my way back through the 150+ pages in this thread, lots of good info.

/Trots off to find step up adapter and filter goodies.
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No problem, the thread is becoming a monster!

EBay's a good source, I got some Polaroid branded rings for a fiver each, generic ones will be a few quid at most. Don't forget the 52mm lens caps ;)
 
martsharm said:
That's the claims page, the T&Cs link at the bottom just links back to itself.
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Not when I click it as it comes up with a new page containing this :thinking:





1. Purchase a qualifying Panasonic Lumix G Camera kit (new, not second hand), Lumix G Camera body only (new, not second hand), and /or Lumix G Lens (new, not second hand) in the UK or ROI from a participating retailer to qualify for £50 (€60)Cashback

Qualifying Camera Kit

DMC-GH2HEB DMC-GX1XEB DMC-GX1WEB DMC-GF3CEB DMC-G3WEB DMC-G3EB-K
DMC-GH2KEB DMC-GX1KEB DMC-GX1XVEB DMC-GX1XVEBK DMC-GF3KEB DMC-G3XEB
DMC-G3TWIN-2012 DMC-GH2EB DMC-GX1EB DMC-GF3WEB DMC-GF3XEB DMC-G3KEB

Qualifying Additional Lenses*

H-ES045E H-H020E H-F008E H-FS014042E H-FS014045E H-FS045200E H-VS014140E
H-X025E H-FT012E H-H014E H-F007014E H-PS14042E-K H-PS45175E-K H-FS100300E

*Lenses included as part of the camera kit do not qualify for the additional lens cashback offer. Only lenses purchased separately qualify.

2. Promotion Period: Purchases made between 1st April 2012 and 31st May 2012 will qualify.

3. To claim this promotion for your purchase, please complete the online registration and upload a copy of your full purchase receipt and barcode by 30th June 2012. Please ensure your receipt shows the date of purchase.

4. Customers who are unable to upload the supporting documentation to verify the claim may send their printed claim form along with photocopies of the full purchase receipt (we are unable to return these so please do not send the original) and barcode to the address below, by 30th June 2012.


Lumix cashback promo
HWA
3 Ilex House
94 Holly Road
Twickenham
TW1 4HF
United Kingdom


5. We will not issue cashback unless you are able to provide BOTH a copy of your barcode taken from the side of your Lumix box AND a copy of your receipt. However if you no longer have the box, we will be able to accept a picture of the base of the camera.

6. Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for misdirected, delayed or lost claims, incomplete or illegible claim forms or claims damaged in the post. Claims by fax, telephone or e-mail will not be accepted. Illegible, incomplete or altered claim forms will be deemed void, as will claim forms not completed in accordance with these terms and conditions.

7. Upon submission of your online claim form you will be sent an e-mail to confirm your cashback and next steps of your claim. The cashback amount on this e-mail is an estimate based on the information that you have entered. The amount will be verified and maybe subject to change.

8. We will send your cheque or process payment via PayPal. Please allow 28 days from the date we receive your claim and all supporting documentation to receive your money. Please contact us using the contact details above if you have not received your money after 28 days. Please note PayPal charges may apply.

9. Cheques must be used within 6 months of the date of issue, we are unable to re-issue more than 6 months after sending.

10. Panasonic UK reserves the right to extend or withdraw this promotion at any time. Only one claim per product can be made.

11. Any personal information supplied by you will be used by Panasonic and their contractors HWA, solely for the purpose of this promotion and in accordance with data protection legislation.

12. This promotion is applicable to EU residents only. Promoter: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH.Registered Office: Panasonic House, Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8FP, UK
 
martsharm said:
Unfortunately that's not the current offer, that one expired Oct 2011.
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My post was in answer to Mal's question about a list of qualifying lenses, nothing more.

New list, old list, can you see a difference?

Qualifying Lenses
H-ES045E, H-F007014E, H-F008E, H-H014E, H-H020E, H-FS014042E, H-FS014045E, H-FS045200E, H-FS100300E, H-VS014140E,
H-FT012E, H-X025E, H-PS45175E-K, H-PS14042E-K
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H-ES045E H-H020E H-F008E H-FS014042E H-FS014045E H-FS045200E H-VS014140E H-X025E H-FT012E H-H014E H-F007014E
H-PS14042E-K H-PS45175E-K H-FS100300E
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Dave1 said:
My post was in answer to Mal's question about a list of qualifying lenses, nothing more.

New list, old list, can you see a difference?

Qualifying Lenses
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Your post was about the expired offer, as I correctly pointed out. There was no way of knowing whether both lists were the same until someone posted the new terms and conditions.

No sweat though, thanks to DayDreamer for the current T&Cs.
 
finally got a spare battery for the G1
i got by in malta for 3 weeks charging ever night..
but lattery i got caught out at home with a dead one half way through a sunny day
got a panasonic one on ebay, not a generic...the real deal
cheers
geof
 
mrtoad said:
finally got a spare battery for the G1
i got by in malta for 3 weeks charging ever night..
but lattery i got caught out at home with a dead one half way through a sunny day
got a panasonic one on ebay, not a generic...the real deal
cheers
geof
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How much did it cost you?
 
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