phototransformations

This brought back some memories. My first "serious" camera (after a series of box cameras) was a Yashica 44, a TLR that took 127 film. I still remember walking into Jim Tuttle's camera shop and...

It seems to be using a rather simple algorithm, but in my case it was somewhat accurate. When I selected for Panasonic, it chose a GH3 (I use a G85), 45 1.8 olympus lens (which I own and like but...

I started using this technique several years ago and never looked back. It's by far the easiest I know of, and with m4/3 lenses, you can even hold the rear lens cap in the hand that's holding the ...

I'm a fan of this technique, too. The actual lens change takes about ten seconds, and the sensor is exposed for even less time than that! Practice over a bed or other soft surface first, but it ...

Wow. The next big thing in photography is turning a DSLR into a box camera?

Glad to hear of your positive Panasonic experience. Gives hope to the rest of us! I've been a big fan of their cameras since the G1, but my G3 service experience and two broken-out-of-the-box ...

Also FWIW, in the interest of "fair play" as noted a couple of posts back, I had a great experience with Canon service in the U.S. a few years ago.

If it's any consolation (and it probably won't be!), I don't think Panasonic in the U.S.A. is any better. I had a lovely six-week struggle with a G3 five or six years ago. It had dust stuck below ...

Agreed. My G85 was "discontinued" when I called them up to replace one they'd sold me that had a defect, but magically they were able to replace it anyway.

Surprising response. I get one very soft click. It's the least loud mechanical shutter I've used on an interchangeable lens camera. Makes the electronic shutter almost redundant.

I love this idea, though using water as a lens is a very old concept. For instance, there's the water-drop microscope which, as this post (and my memories of being a cub scout) shows, can be...

So far, I also have had no problems with Panasonic upgrades to bodies or lenses, beginning with the G1 and continuing to the G85. On the other hand, I've had mechanical problems with 3 out of the ...

I don't know yet. So far, I've just been shooting stills of mostly still subjects and have only used AFC and AFF. As I branch out, which I intend to do now that I have a camera I really enjoy...

Having just bought one a month ago, I have to admit I'm pleased to see the G85 as the recommended camera, if only to validate my sense that this is the best-handling camera I have owned. Except for...

I second this choice. It's the best kit lens I've personally ever owned, and I haven't had any desire to replace it, even though it won't do Dual IS on my G85. David

My G85 came with quite a bit of dust on the SSWF. I tried the built-in cleaning routine about 10 times and there was very little change in the dust, so I used a Rocket blower. It removed all but ...

I don't have a long Olympus lens to compare IBIS vs "Dual IS," but I can say that most of the time I'm able to get sharp shots at 1/20 with my Panasonic 45-175 extended to 175mm. That's about 4 ...

Like several others, I'm very fond of the Panasonic 45-175, both with and without the Raynox adapter for macro shooting. It's light and sharp the internal zoom is great. It had some sensitivity to ...

Although I agree with you about the shortcomings of a small-sensor camera like this, I still carry my ZS40 with me in a belt pouch everywhere I go. My phone is faster, but I'm stuck with 28mm and...

Would the reporters who photographed the carnage (if any survived) need to get releases from the laser sharks? Or the victims? If so, difficult, but it's an incredible story, so this could go on in...