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I've found nice instructions by Patric David on how to do image stacking with free software : Hugin (align_image_stack to auto-align the images), and Enfuse with various parameters for focus...

In fact, one can use 4 Cursor buttons around "Menu/Set" on the back of the GX7 to power-zoom the lens that supports electrically operated zoom (see page 209 of the GX7 Operation Instructions...

Magic is a science :-) In case of focus stacking, in-focus regions of each image may be detected automatically, by means of localizing areas with highest microcontrast, for example via edge...

Thank you for the detailed answer! I am wondering how the auto-blend in PS masks out the out-of-focus objects before stacking layers to achieve a composite image with an extended depth of field?...

Wonderful work! It would be interesting to know the details about your stacking technique.

You have forgotten Panasonic GF6, which is smaller (no EVF) and also has an electronic (rolling) shutter.

You probably should think about the most convenient for you stabilization system. I'd suggest some small support rig (hand, shoulder, etc.) and/or either the monopod and/or steadycam. I suggest to...

Yes, and much more. Panasonic Image App, when used for Panasonic GF6, G6, and GX7, allows to set: the Aperture and Shutter Speed, Exposure compensation, Single, Burst, Auto Bracket and Self-timer,...

Sure, and it says another time after the end of this short article "Mark Toal works for Panasonic as a training representative in Portland, Oregon. His views on this blog are his own and do not...

I noticed this in other reviews about the GX7. Photographers, who are used to a bigger cameras at first assume GX7 is a downsized and dumber version of a larger camera, then after using it for...

As I understand, GX7 is also available as in Calgary. Panasonic GX7 Hands-On Field Test by Chris Niccolls fromThe Camera Store TV

I've used 9-18mm with various Panasonic cameras, and even though its my least favorite lens among all I've ever used, the lack of in-camera lens correction was seldom a problem. Watch for the...

Which version of firmware your GF6 has? In the end of August Panasonic has posted a firmware update for its Lumix GF6 camera. Version 1.1 fixes a Wi-Fi connection issue with Apple Macintosh...

Panasonic GH3, GX7, G6, GF6 and G5 have both, the intervalometer and the electronic (rolling) shutter.

Thank you!

Congrats! Check the latest GX7 firmware update from Panasonic to Ver.1.1: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index.html

Surprisingly, it is on the same Panasonic web-site: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/13044327/index.html Besides, here is Youtube: The Lumix GX7 - Ian Berry in Rome - A Tale of Two Cities...

Interesting reading and wonderful camera! It's valuable to see not just the praise for the camera, but also constructive critics. I agree that the major difference among all the recent cameras is...

How about to buy a cheaper camera, such as Panasonic G5 or GX1, but high quality lenses?

For portraits from standard to short-tele, I'd also recommend Leica 25mm f/1.4, SLR Magic 35mm T0.95, and Voigtlaender 42.5mm f/0.95 and Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8.