16 Sep 2008 Panasonic G1 – Revolution since the invention of DSLR
Update on Nov 23
Add review link to dcresource.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_g1-review/index.shtml
Update on Sep 17
Am I missing something? Reading thru the detail specification of the G1 and I cannot find the movie recording mode! When the movie taking capability is becoming standard on DSLR (we see this feature in both Nikon’s D90 and Canon’s 5D Mark II), we missed this in the G1. What’s in the mind of our Pansonic engineers and product designers?
Finaly, we see something more creative in product design other than the mega pixel race. The first micro 4/3 system camera is announced. From an operation view point, it is a true alternative choice other than the bulkier and noiser DSLR design. Of course, we have to wait till how these class of camera really perform in the real world. But sure, there is something to be expected there than the next DSLR camera comming from Nikon, Canon or whatever. They are so so boring.
The only down size I could guess from the use of EVF only design is that this G1 will not perform well at low light. In some really dark situation, picture composition is not possible as the EVF will be just dark. Other than that it would be really good choice for street and news photos where is lighter, smaller and quieter camera is important. You could find some more information about the Panasonic G1 in imaging resource:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/DMCG1/DMCG1A.HTM
