"Panasonic G series" Owners Thread

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GM5 with 20mm f1.7.

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Some more pictures from yesterday.

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I like the GM5. It's so small and yet the image quality is good. I've had the 20mm f1.7 on it since I got it. I've always wanted a camera this size with this sort of lens, It's such a shame they've discontinued it, if they did a new one I'd buy one :D
 
I'd buy one if it had a less awful viewfinder. I looked at the GM5 as a replacement for my Fuji X30 and the viewfinder was so bad in comparison it was a deal-killer.
 
Snapsh0t said:
I'd buy one if it had a less awful viewfinder. I looked at the GM5 as a replacement for my Fuji X30 and the viewfinder was so bad in comparison it was a deal-killer.
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I agree that the viewfinder in a GM5 fares badly compared to other cameras.

However, I'm prepared to put up with that for its size.
 
Snapsh0t said:
I'd buy one if it had a less awful viewfinder. I looked at the GM5 as a replacement for my Fuji X30 and the viewfinder was so bad in comparison it was a deal-killer.
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All things are relative. I find the GM5 evf useable and I think it may be better than the ones fitted to my GX80 and GX9. They have EVF's that are IMO just poor, they're useable but imo poor, but having said that it may not be the actual EVF and may be whatever crappy optic Panasonic has put in front of it. The GM5 set up may be better or at least it doesn't scream crappy as loudly every time I look at it. I also prefer the EVF on my TZ100 to those two GX cameras.
 
On account of me being bored, I processed this shot from 11 years ago taken with a GH2 and the Panasonic 45-200 Mk1. Co-incidentally I've just ordered the Mk2 version to go on my G9 for the rare occasions I need a longer focal length.

Falcon by Stephen Lee, on Flickr
 
woof woof said:
All things are relative. I find the GM5 evf useable and I think it may be better than the ones fitted to my GX80 and GX9. They have EVF's that are IMO just poor, they're useable but imo poor, but having said that it may not be the actual EVF and may be whatever crappy optic Panasonic has put in front of it. The GM5 set up may be better or at least it doesn't scream crappy as loudly every time I look at it. I also prefer the EVF on my TZ100 to those two GX cameras.
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I agree the GX9's EVF isn't great but I don't find it objectionable the way I did the GM5's. Perhaps if I tried a GM5 now, after a couple of years with the GX9, I'd find it acceptable.
 
I think that the reason I prefer the GM5 to the GX80 and GX9 could be because the GX cameras have a bigger EVF and I find that if I don't look exactly through the middle it looks as if the dioptre needs adjusting. It could be that because the GM5's evf is smaller and it may be therefore easier to look exactly through the middle that I don't see this.
 
I set up my G80 to take, delayed time lapse sunset shots from my balcony while I went out for dinner.
Cool function, first time I've played with it.
 
I've had my G80 for a few years and only recently have tried tracking, burst mode, linking to the Panasonic app., using custom modes, silent mode, and even electronic shutter... All of these (except the app) have proved very useful. I remember when I bought it I was very excited about the 4k modes, and yet I've never used them. On my GX85, which I've had even longer than the G80, I've just set it up on a monochrome style so I see everything in B&W. That's really cool, too. I must delve deeper sooner, in future!
 
I read that when using the electronic shutter on the G9, the colour depth is reduced from 14 bits to 12 bits, and I think the G80 has a similar reduction too, but I can't find any mention of it now!

Any one know, or know where to find it?
 
Sangoma said:
I read that when using the electronic shutter on the G9, the colour depth is reduced from 14 bits to 12 bits, and I think the G80 has a similar reduction too, but I can't find any mention of it now!

Any one know, or know where to find it?
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I may be talking out of my other end, but is this not when video shooting?
 
I believe for stills the G9 maintains 12 bit.

GX9 I have read drops to 10 bit on bracketing sequences.
 
I have also read that using the electronic shutter on the GX80, GH4 & GH5 results in 10 bit images. The files are still either 12 or 14 bit but the extra data is missing. I don't think any Panasonic micro four thirds cameras produce 14 bit images regardless of the shutter type, they're all 12 bit IIRC.
 
delb0y said:
I've had my G80 for a few years and only recently have tried tracking, burst mode, linking to the Panasonic app., using custom modes, silent mode, and even electronic shutter... All of these (except the app) have proved very useful. I remember when I bought it I was very excited about the 4k modes, and yet I've never used them. On my GX85, which I've had even longer than the G80, I've just set it up on a monochrome style so I see everything in B&W. That's really cool, too. I must delve deeper sooner, in future!
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I use the 4k pre burst mode for football shots. Works really well but you need spare batteries.
 
These were taken on a very sunny thursday this week on our village beck. As you will see some 'operator error' on the 'blown out' highlights on the yellow duckling. :headbang:


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Shot this image back in early May, when the Common Blues were just starting to emerge. (1st brood of the season/year). Tough going, dull for most of the day, an only 2 males sighted!

G80/45-150mm/Canon 500D close up filter attached(as always). Minimal editing. Image is not cropped.
Manual mode - f/16, 1/250, ISO 640, Auto focus(every time!!) Jpeg, Handheld, Lens zoomed to 84mm(35mm focal length 168mm).

Male Common Blue Butterfly (1st brood). No cropping. by Tort Man (out of hibernation!), on Flickr
 
Does anybody have experience of the 14-140 Mk2, Preferably with the GX80. TIA.
 
Cockney said:
I use the 4k pre burst mode for football shots. Works really well but you need spare batteries.
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Where's the best place to get a spare battery for my G80 please? (I want to avoid nasty copies or poor quality)
 
Testudo Man said:
Shot this image back in early May, when the Common Blues were just starting to emerge. (1st brood of the season/year). Tough going, dull for most of the day, an only 2 males sighted!

G80/45-150mm/Canon 500D close up filter attached(as always). Minimal editing. Image is not cropped.
Manual mode - f/16, 1/250, ISO 640, Auto focus(every time!!) Jpeg, Handheld, Lens zoomed to 84mm(35mm focal length 168mm).

Male Common Blue Butterfly (1st brood). No cropping. by Tort Man (out of hibernation!), on Flickr
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Superb picture.I have the 12-60 lens on the G80, is there any attachment you would recommend for close-ups, or should I save my pennies for a macro lens?
 
Crotal Bell said:
Where's the best place to get a spare battery for my G80 please? (I want to avoid nasty copies or poor quality)
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I'm very wary of 3 rd party batteries so I always go for a "known," name. Mine are Duracell.
Others, more experienced, on here will have other recommendations.
 
Really enjoyed my first afternoon with the 12-60mm lens on the G80, I love the range for general work and scenic shots. The only ting I really want now is something to give me detailed close ups on insects and flowers etc. I prefer something that fits on the end of the 12-60 lens and Alan (woof woof) has given me some good suggestions.
 
Crotal Bell said:
Really enjoyed my first afternoon with the 12-60mm lens on the G80, I love the range for general work and scenic shots. The only ting I really want now is something to give me detailed close ups on insects and flowers etc. I prefer something that fits on the end of the 12-60 lens and Alan (woof woof) has given me some good suggestions.
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Did I? Oh dear sorry about that :D Spending your money and all :D
 
Crotal Bell said:
Really enjoyed my first afternoon with the 12-60mm lens on the G80, I love the range for general work and scenic shots. The only ting I really want now is something to give me detailed close ups on insects and flowers etc. I prefer something that fits on the end of the 12-60 lens and Alan (woof woof) has given me some good suggestions.
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Go onto eBay now and buy https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265744112024?hash=item3ddf955998:g:ArgAAOSwlBFh-F3o as it's the right size for your lens, good quality and a very good price.
 
Crotal Bell said:
Where's the best place to get a spare battery for my G80 please? (I want to avoid nasty copies or poor quality)
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I have used non genuine batteries for dSLRs for at least 14 years now, and never had a problem.
I avoid the ones that claim to be a higher capacity than the original.

The ones I have been using for a while now are branded vhbw from a seller in Germany on ebay.

They are a lower capacity than the original, but they are the capacity claimed (I always test them)

They are correctly chipped to work in the camera (some will not give the correct battery level indication) and they charge correctly on the Panasonic charger (some need a different charger) so if they are claimed to be 100% compatible they should be.
They also retain their charge well when not used (ie when putting them on charge have not been used for s few weeks, they are fully charged within minutes)

Most of the "branded" batteries seem to be made in China, so I don't see being made there is a negative point.

Really up to you to decide, I feel sure batteries are a case of paying for the name :)
 
Crotal Bell said:
Really enjoyed my first afternoon with the 12-60mm lens on the G80, I love the range for general work and scenic shots. The only ting I really want now is something to give me detailed close ups on insects and flowers etc. I prefer something that fits on the end of the 12-60 lens and Alan (woof woof) has given me some good suggestions.
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I have a set of Polaroid close up lenses, were not expensive, and work well for me.
I also have a set of no-name ones from ebay, and they work well.
They are not optically perfect, but most things I use them for are in the centre of the frame, and I think I mentioned before, I don't find many bugs sitting on graph paper, so don't notice slight distortion (which you might well get anyway with a non Panasonic close up lens)

If it becomes a serious part of your photography, maybe then is the time to look at spending many times as much on a macro lens :)
 
Crotal Bell said:
Thanks Jonathan, got it ! Much appreciated mate.
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Note that it's not the most powerful of close-up lenses but the 12-60mm focuses fairly close anyway so it should be a good starting point for you to learn whether it's a rabbit hole you want to go down......
 
Snapsh0t said:
Note that it's not the most powerful of close-up lenses but the 12-60mm focuses fairly close anyway so it should be a good starting point for you to learn whether it's a rabbit hole you want to go down......
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For £20 it's a good place to start, looking forward to trying it.
 
Crotal Bell said:
Superb picture.I have the 12-60 lens on the G80, is there any attachment you would recommend for close-ups, or should I save my pennies for a macro lens?
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Thanks for that.
If your just starting out with close up/macro shots, then close up filters are a cheap effective way of seeing if macro is for you, if you get right into this type of photography, then you might want to think about buying a much more "expensive" dedicated macro lens. I dont rate single element "cheap" close up filters, its best to get double element close up filters. The "doublets/achromats" may cost more, but its worth it in the end. "Fleabay" is a good place to look, an bargains can be had...A couple of years ago i bagged both the Canon 500D an 250D close up filters for appox £50, an ive been using those extensively ever since. I also have a Polaroid 500D, which is virtually the same as the Canon 500D.
I have the 500D mounted to the Panny 45-150mm, and to answer your question...I have the 250D mounted to the Panny 12-60mm. I believe the 500D is +2, an the 250D is +4 diopter.
For my style of close up/macro, im looking for uncluttered/creamy backgrounds (mainly UK wild Butterflies) so im trying to find a good balance between the right diopter strength, which still allows for optimum focus on the whole of the butterfly (without the need to crop my images).

Note- i see you bought that Sigma off of Fleabay?...it looks to be 1.6 Diopter? Its a doublet, so the quality should be good. Will it give you enough magnification on your 12-60mm lens? I guess it depends what subjects you will be shooting. If i was you(after some practice) i would mount that Sigma to a longer zoom range/lens, then possibly look for a stronger magnification/higher diopter close up filter, to mount to your 12-60mm..................But im not you, an we all have different needs/goals, in the type of subjects/images we are chasing to produce.
Cheers Paul.
 
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I miss the Sigma 150mm f2.8 I used on my Canon DSLR's. I now have a film era 50mm f1.8 and it's a good lens but even though it looks like 100mm on MFT you don't get the perspective of that 150mm on Canon APS-C, 240mm. I suppose I don't really need a macro as I mostly take pictures of flowers with macro lenses, a close focusing longer lens would do me nicely.
 
Testudo Man said:
Note- i see you bought that Sigma off of Fleabay?...it looks to be 1.6 Diopter? Its a doublet, so the quality should be good. Will it give you enough magnification on your 12-60mm lens? I guess it depends what subjects you will be shooting. If i was you(after some practice) i would mount that Sigma to a longer zoom range/lens, then possibly look for a stronger magnification/higher diopter close up filter, to mount to your 12-60mm..................But im not you, an we all have different needs/goals, in the type of subjects/images we are chasing to produce.
Cheers Paul.
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I have a similar Sigma lens in 72mm so I was happy to recommend it to Keith. No, it won't have a huge effect on the 12-60mm but it's more a matter of guiding him through the early stages without him getting something with a savage learning curve like a Raynox 250 and being disappointed with the results. My personal preference with something like the 12-60mm would be extension tubes but Keith said he wanted a front element add-on.
 
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