aspect ratio for the panasonic Lumix Dmc-G1 this camera is really amazing! Take it from a Canon 40D owner. However, i'm finding out that you can only achieve the advertized 12 million megapixel if the aspect ratio is 4:3. If i use my favorite 16:9 aspect ratio, the resolution is way less. Does anyone know if I can print wide format 16x24 with the aspect ratio 4:3? aspect ratio for the panasonic Lumix Dmc-G1 this camera is really amazing! Take it from a Canon 40D owner. However, i'm finding out that you can only achieve the advertized 12 million megapixel... » Read More aspect ratio for the panasonic Lumix Dmc-G1 this camera is really amazing! Take it from a Canon 40D owner. However, i'm finding out that you can only achieve the advertized 12 million megapixel if the aspect ratio is 4:3. If i use my favorite 16:9 aspect ratio, the resolution is way less. Does anyone know if I can print wide format 16x24 with the aspect ratio 4:3? « Show Less
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Oh dear. Apologies to all. I just realized that this is a conversation for a different camera. I have a Lumix DMC LX5. Can anyone answer my basic question anyway? thanks so much / j
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Sorry to be asking such basic, ignorant questions about aspect ratio, but someone was messing with my camera and changed all the settings -- and now the pictures all look as if they were taken in the fog. Both the light and images are off. Can someone tell me what the basic aspect ratio setting is? Also, I'm using this camera as a point and shoot and never using the manual settings -- which I know is a waste of a nice camera. Anyone know a good online tutorial? The instruction manual literally puts me to sleep, and confuses me. I am really a novice here, and the manual seems to make assumptions about F stop, aspect ratio etc.thanks so much / Sorry to be asking such basic, ignorant questions about aspect ratio, but someone was messing with my camera and changed all the settings -- and now the pictures all look as if they were taken in the fog. Both the light and images are off. Can someone tell me what the basic aspect ratio setting is? Also, I'm using this camera as a point and shoot and never using the manual settings -- which I know is a waste of a nice camera. Anyone know a good online tutorial? The instruction manual literally puts me to sleep, and confuses me. I am really a novice here, and the manual seems to... » Read More Sorry to be asking such basic, ignorant questions about aspect ratio, but someone was messing with my camera and changed all the settings -- and now the pictures all look as if they were taken in the fog. Both the light and images are off. Can someone tell me what the basic aspect ratio setting is? Also, I'm using this camera as a point and shoot and never using the manual settings -- which I know is a waste of a nice camera. Anyone know a good online tutorial? The instruction manual literally puts me to sleep, and confuses me. I am really a novice here, and the manual seems to make assumptions about F stop, aspect ratio etc.thanks so much / « Show Less
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You will only get the advertised resolution at the native aspect ratio. Unfortunately I am not sure what ratio is native to the 40D, but it may also have had a reduced resolution for the 16:9 aspect.The difference in 12 to 10 megapixels should not have a big effect on your prints, you can also crop from the 4:3 images to get what you would like - with of course the the same loss of pixels, but you may feel more in control of what you lose this way.
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I'm very new to this, but 4:3 would convert to 18x24, so that would need to be cropped.16x24 would be 3:2 ratio, which the G1 has.The 16:9 is just a crop at the sensor. @2mp off the top and 2mp off the bottom to make it appear wider. Overall, it should be about the same, but the advantage is in the composure itself.The 40D specs show the native ratio at 3:2. That would be at 10mp. The specs I found didn't show other aspect ratios available.The G1 at 3:2 ratio is 10.4mp by my calculations. vs: 12mp at full 4:3. At 16:9 it is @ 8.9mp. If the 40D could shoot at 16:9 it would likely be less.I'm pretty new to this, so I could be mistaken. But I think that's how it works. I'm very new to this, but 4:3 would convert to 18x24, so that would need to be cropped.16x24 would be 3:2 ratio, which the G1 has.The 16:9 is just a crop at the sensor. @2mp off the top and 2mp off the bottom to make it appear wider. Overall, it should be about the same, but the advantage is in the composure itself.The 40D specs show the native ratio at 3:2. That would be at 10mp. The specs I found didn't show other aspect ratios available.The G1 at 3:2 ratio is 10.4mp by my calculations. vs: 12mp at full 4:3. At 16:9 it is @ 8.9mp. If the 40D... » Read More I'm very new to this, but 4:3 would convert to 18x24, so that would need to be cropped.16x24 would be 3:2 ratio, which the G1 has.The 16:9 is just a crop at the sensor. @2mp off the top and 2mp off the bottom to make it appear wider. Overall, it should be about the same, but the advantage is in the composure itself.The 40D specs show the native ratio at 3:2. That would be at 10mp. The specs I found didn't show other aspect ratios available.The G1 at 3:2 ratio is 10.4mp by my calculations. vs: 12mp at full 4:3. At 16:9 it is @ 8.9mp. If the 40D could shoot at 16:9 it would likely be less.I'm pretty new to this, so I could be mistaken. But I think that's how it works. « Show Less
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Thanks, Tech. Funny that teleconverters are available for so many other size lenses but not this one. I could have lived with a 1.4x. Like you said, I'll have to live with what I've got... until I can pony up $1500+ for Canon's 100-400mm zoom.I guess I'd better plan on having a good number of 8mb and 16mb cards with me and shoot JPEG and RAW so I can seriously crop and/or enlarge the best shots (which will be many if the weather is good). I want some 20" x 30" or 24" x 36" posters from what I'm shooting. A telecoverter would have helped.
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No, you cannot have a 20 inch x 30 inch photo with excellent quality. Photo print quality requires at least 300 ppi (pixel per inch). For 16 MP camera, the photo print quality is around 16 inch x 11 inch photo size. You can print larger than this, but it is not excellent photo print quality. :-)
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That guy at Best Buy is clueless. Wide Angle has nothing to do with the size of the print OR the aspect ratio. I do a lot of landscape photography an a wide angle makes all the difference in the world. I can often times get an entire mountain in the shot whereas, I can only get a part of it with a non-wide angle lens.
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I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur photographer who likes taking good/great pictures and the G15 does that for me. I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur... » Read More I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur photographer who likes taking good/great pictures and the G15 does that for me. « Show Less
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I love how this always works out for me. I wanted this camera for my cruise on the 18th, but went ahead and got the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Red) last week because I didn't think the Nikon would be here in time. Now that it's here, what should I do? I like the GPS on the Panasonic, but it takes HORRIBLE low light pics. Any help would be appreciated!
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Thank you for your comment. I found it very helpful. I naturally prefer Canon but really want the wide-angle offered in this Sony camcorder. Canon missed the boat on wide angle in my view.
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This isn't a full-frame camera. It's aps-h, 1.3x crop. And if you're shooting astro photography you should be looking into a Nikon d800 or a 5dmkii. This is a camera with 11-year old sensor technology. I bought one to shoot surfers with here in Hawaii broad daylight and I get noise (by modern standards) past about ISO400-500. This camera is great if you're looking for a cheaper 7d and you don't want video capabilities or a screen you can actually see. Don't get me wrong, it's a great camera, but its age definitely shows. I bought one in perfect shape with 42k actuations for $430 and not 3 months later I bought a 7d for $530. The extra money spent on a more modern camera is well-worth it. This isn't a full-frame camera. It's aps-h, 1.3x crop. And if you're shooting astro photography you should be looking into a Nikon d800 or a 5dmkii. This is a camera with 11-year old sensor technology. I bought one to shoot surfers with here in Hawaii broad daylight and I get noise (by modern standards) past about ISO400-500. This camera is great if you're looking for a cheaper 7d and you don't want video capabilities or a screen you can actually see. Don't get me wrong, it's a great camera, but its age definitely shows. I bought one in perfect shape with 42k actuations for $430 and not 3... » Read More This isn't a full-frame camera. It's aps-h, 1.3x crop. And if you're shooting astro photography you should be looking into a Nikon d800 or a 5dmkii. This is a camera with 11-year old sensor technology. I bought one to shoot surfers with here in Hawaii broad daylight and I get noise (by modern standards) past about ISO400-500. This camera is great if you're looking for a cheaper 7d and you don't want video capabilities or a screen you can actually see. Don't get me wrong, it's a great camera, but its age definitely shows. I bought one in perfect shape with 42k actuations for $430 and not 3 months later I bought a 7d for $530. The extra money spent on a more modern camera is well-worth it. « Show Less
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I see the Lumix is the same shape as my Canon. I did a slight modification for my long Lens and instead of going with the way it is Stock(up and down) can only be accessed my fully unzipping the Back. I put one of the Dividers on the Left Side sideways therefore I can access it from the Quick Access panel and I get additional 4" length If I had a longer Lens. If you would like a photograph of how I did it send me your Email.
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I bought that for a friend last year in another state, however, I never got any feedback in regards to that camera. I did buy a different camera for another friend - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 16.1 MP Tough Digital Camera with 8x Intelligent Zoom. She told me that she loved it (and it did take great pics and videos). However, the only thing that was missing was a charger for the battery. I guess that had to be purchased separately.
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Cameras that are likely to give good results in these conditions tend to not be very small. The small sensors of compact cameras become noisy when you turn up the ISO to get the shutter speed you need to freeze the action. To have people look like much more than dots on the stage or arena you want a good amount of focal length. The best performers would be DSLR's, but those will not fit in your purse.The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 with 14-140mm lens might be worth looking into. It is bigger and more expensive than what you were probably hoping to get, but it is smaller than most DSLR's. Cameras that are likely to give good results in these conditions tend to not be very small. The small sensors of compact cameras become noisy when you turn up the ISO to get the shutter speed you need to freeze the action. To have people look like much more than dots on the stage or arena you want a good amount of focal length. The best performers would be DSLR's, but those will not fit in your purse.The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 with 14-140mm lens might be worth looking into. It is bigger and more expensive than what you were probably hoping to get, but it is smaller than most DSLR's.
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Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony... » Read More Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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my old canon 6 mega pixel can do a nice 24 x 36.....which by most consensus it shouldn't!a 14 mega pixel can do 11 x 14. I'v no problem doing 16 x 20 with my nikon p500 which should be a 12 mega pixel...it's in another room and I'm feeling lazy. hope that helps you
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I must edit my answer after thinking about it and writing it while mad the first time. I bought this camera from another seller who used this SAME EXACT AD, WORD FOR WORD, CUT AND PASTE. The camera I got is an 808 #3 CLONE. They've offered me my money back and let me keep the cheapo camera but then again, I only paid $12 for it. If you're paying $100 I really hope it's the right one and they just have the wrong pictures in this ad. Do you homework on the 808's, there are many and the higher the number the more option and the more they go for. A #3 does 640x480 and 3megapix photos and is worth about $10. There's the #6,#8, #11, #16, #20......#26. the #26, if real, will do everything this ad says and is worth more than $100. I'd like to give credit to this company for being honest if they are but also call them on it if they are not. Good luck.
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Yes it should. Most Panasonic camera's have a generic remoter port. I have had the G1, and have the G3, and it works fine for both of those. Primarily the DMC series has the same cable configuration. Even down to the Z series. Should not have a problem using this release. Highly recommend. You can even set a timer for when you want to be included in the photograph.
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That is what I needed to hear! I have the Canon EOS 7D and love it, But...as you said by the time you carry around all the gear for "sight seeing", I'm exhausted. I too am looking for that mid level (super zoom) companion to go along with my Canon when called of. I was a little hesitant to go with a Panasonic but everything I have read about this camera has been positive.I have yet to actually find a store who has one on display, looks like I will have to order it blindly and pray!
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Hi Animal Man, Camera can be set to take pictures on 3:2 aspect ratio under Image Size setting. Vincent