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Just about to pull the trigger - GX7, 20mm, 45mm

Started Jan 20, 2014 | Discussions thread
brentbrent Veteran Member • Posts: 5,768
Re: Just about to pull the trigger - GX7, 20mm, 45mm

jeffharris wrote:

The only real problem with the electronic shutter can be with artificial lights like fluorescents and some LEDs which will show some pretty severe banding. If you're not sure about the type of light source, switch to mechanical shutter..

I haven't used the e-shutter extensively, only when I really want to be quiet.  My understanding is that its weaknesses include:

1.  banding under artificial lights;

2.  slow readout/exposure down the sensor (I think 1/10 second on the GX7?  I don't know if the GM1 is faster), so if you shoot a moving subject (under any lighting) it can be wavy/distorted;

3.  ISO limit;

4.  flash sync limit;

5.  long exposure limit.

I'm not sure if there are others.  Benefits are silence and it eliminates any "shutter shock."

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