[ Community ] The Panasonic G3 Users Thread

[rocketatw]

actually few weeks ago i was planning to buy a G3, but now i think i will wait for the new arrival of this camera.

 

[MichaelLee]

i am also waiting for this, look really good.

 

[Ouverture]

Actually that I don't care too much. I got K5 w/ fast prime lenses for high iso if really need, but I seldom take high ISO photos anyway. To me GF1 is good enough for kids and family photos, that's what I take mostly nowadays. The only thing I like on G3 over GF1 is the EVF, but I still prefer the size and look of GF1, and it seems to be better built too.

I was one of them who got the GF1 when it was first avail in sgp as well. yes i was too crazy over it but eventually sold it after using for a year when nex5 came out.

Imo, build quality is similar for both GF1 and G3. Size wise, G3 is like a GF1 with a EVF on top, which is good for outdoors when LCD can be hard to use. In fact many has named G3 to be the real successor of GF1, with improvements on all fronts of stills and videos while not actually larger or heavier.

 

[Ouverture]

actually few weeks ago i was planning to buy a G3, but now i think i will wait for the new arrival of this camera.

Nothing concrete yet and that picture is LC1.

It should be a nex7 competitor and is going to make lots of people sleepless again over it, including me.

The only launch that is exciting like GF1.

For now, my G3 will serve me well till then.

 

[fengwei]

I was one of them who got the GF1 when it was first avail in sgp as well. yes i was too crazy over it but eventually sold it after using for a year when nex5 came out.

Imo, build quality is similar for both GF1 and G3. Size wise, G3 is like a GF1 with a EVF on top, which is good for outdoors when LCD can be hard to use. In fact many has named G3 to be the real successor of GF1, with improvements on all fronts of stills and videos while not actually larger or heavier.

Thanks for the input. I think I'll hold on w the upgrading for now. Got enough gadgets to play already...

 

[s598719]

i am also waiting for this, look really good.

Wah, nice cam. Wonder when GFX1 coming out? Are the specs out already?

 

[Ouverture]

Wah, nice cam. Wonder when GFX1 coming out? Are the specs out already?

It is called GX1 according to 43rumors.com

 

[Atarandas]

i am also waiting for this, look really good.

This is a photoshop rendered picture is it ?

 

[Alex Lim Wei Leong]

I think so O.O

 

[s598719]

Anyone uses Canon EOS to M4/3 adaptor on G3, or Nikon to M4/3 adaptor, or Leica to M4/3 adaptor. Is it easy to do manual focus......how is result? Can aperture settings be changed?

 

[Agrivar]

Anyone uses Canon EOS to M4/3 adaptor on G3, or Nikon to M4/3 adaptor, or Leica to M4/3 adaptor. Is it easy to do manual focus......how is result? Can aperture settings be changed?

depends on adapter.. many on ebay. Try a search for Kipon for EOS and rainbowimaging for the rest..

 

[pinholecam]

Cannot resist the poison.
Just got a G3 yesterday.

Initial impression from its handling and physical aspects is that this is the actual successor to GF1 rather than the "dumb and dumber" GF2, GF3.

Will post more once I have time to run it through its paces.

 

[MichaelLee]

Cannot resist the poison.
Just got a G3 yesterday.

great, enjoy your new toy.

 

[Ouverture]

Cannot resist the poison.
Just got a G3 yesterday.

Initial impression from its handling and physical aspects is that this is the actual successor to GF1 rather than the "dumb and dumber" GF2, GF3.

Will post more once I have time to run it through its paces.

Bro, congrats and I hope I am not the one who spread the poison to you.

Use it and you will know the G3 is a gem undiscovered by many as they are overly smitten by the gorgeous looks of EP3 while not noticing this dark horse G3 is performing at APSC sensor level.

I tried pairing it with my favourite Panny 14-45mm and now this pair works like a charm for me. Great versatility, great AF speed, great sharpness and great ISO performance even up till ISO3200. Truthfully, for the past 3 years, I have not enjoyed using a camera with such great functionality and Image quality yet (at this pricepoint)...

 

[pinholecam]

great, enjoy your new toy.

Bro, congrats and I hope I am not the one who spread the poison to you.

Use it and you will know the G3 is a gem undiscovered by many as they are overly smitten by the gorgeous looks of EP3 while not noticing this dark horse G3 is performing at APSC sensor level.

I tried pairing it with my favourite Panny 14-45mm and now this pair works like a charm for me. Great versatility, great AF speed, great sharpness and great ISO performance even up till ISO3200. Truthfully, for the past 3 years, I have not enjoyed using a camera with such great functionality and Image quality yet (at this pricepoint)...

Thanks guys
I still have to take more photos with this camera, but loving its "GF1+" features already. ;p
I had initially thought touch screen was a gimmick, but the touch screen focus point selection makes so much sense, now that I've tried it.

 

[pinholecam]

Oh yeah, 1 question.

What screen protector do you guys put on the rear LCD, and where to get one?
Its a touch screen, so I don't suppose the normal ones would work?


Thx

 

[s598719]

Oh yeah, 1 question.

What screen protector do you guys put on the rear LCD, and where to get one?
Its a touch screen, so I don't suppose the normal ones would work?


Thx

Good question. Searching for one but none avail. Handphone shop said they can custom cut one for me at $6.

 

[moonsymph]

I bought my screen protector when I purchase my camera @ Alan photo funan.. Paid 10buck for it.. The size fit perfectly on the LCD..

 

[Alex Lim Wei Leong]

Hi Moon ~ You bought your G3 what price ? and how long for the warranty ? any international warranty cover ?

 

[moonsymph]

1 year local warranty.. I register my camera on the web and got 3 month extension.. So total 15months warranty..