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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Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera is the best bargain I've ever seen Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera... » Read More Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera is the best bargain I've ever seen « 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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It looks like it is proprietary for LUMIX, although you can probably buy an extension USB for it...not sure if you can find 6" with the right camera connection on it. Good luck. Very good camera for the money.
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The number o megapixals is only part of the what makes a good camera.This camera supports 24p in the video. records at 240fps in video. has panorama built into camera, is a CMOS vs most cheaper being CCD, It has a higher resolution screen at 461 dots , 20x Zoom, The light sensitivity is 3,200ISO vs others at 800 ISO, It shoots more pictures faster than less expensive cameras 3.2 Photos ps. I frequently shoot photos while Horse Riding, This camera gives me much crisper photos. Other cameras I've owned always seemed to be slightly blurred because the horse just won't hold totally still. Because of this cameras faster speed, my photos turn out much better than most 16m cameras. The number o megapixals is only part of the what makes a good camera.This camera supports 24p in the video. records at 240fps in video. has panorama built into camera, is a CMOS vs most cheaper being CCD, It has a higher resolution screen at 461 dots , 20x Zoom, The light sensitivity is 3,200ISO vs others at 800 ISO, It shoots more pictures faster than less expensive cameras 3.2 Photos ps. I frequently shoot photos while Horse Riding, This camera gives me much crisper photos. Other cameras I've owned always seemed to be slightly blurred because the horse just won't hold totally still.... » Read More The number o megapixals is only part of the what makes a good camera.This camera supports 24p in the video. records at 240fps in video. has panorama built into camera, is a CMOS vs most cheaper being CCD, It has a higher resolution screen at 461 dots , 20x Zoom, The light sensitivity is 3,200ISO vs others at 800 ISO, It shoots more pictures faster than less expensive cameras 3.2 Photos ps. I frequently shoot photos while Horse Riding, This camera gives me much crisper photos. Other cameras I've owned always seemed to be slightly blurred because the horse just won't hold totally still. Because of this cameras faster speed, my photos turn out much better than most 16m cameras. « Show Less
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The G15 is a discontinued and replaced by the G16. I bough the G16 for its small size with robust features to compliment my Canon 5D. The SX260 is much larger than the G16 and didn't fit my needs. As for the G16 performance, spectacular! the large sensor captures large amounts of RAW data for great pictures. On board star trail processing feature has produced some DLSR quality shots. My biggest dilemma is the confusion going from 5D controls to the completely different G16 control. I still give it a 5 star rating!
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Late to respond, but my previous camera was a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18, a point and shoot camera which I thought took outstanding pictures...until I bought the DMC-FZ150. Holy cow! What a jump in performance that even an unsavvy enthusiast like myself can actually use. I am, however, shocked by the price increase. I had to buy it online because it wasn't available locally but with the reviews and my past experience with Panasonic, I took a deep breath and did it, purchasing it through Amazon for $439 in early April 2012. I consider it top echelon of the "amateur" use cameras.
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I have the Lumix 12-35mm for my GH3. It's a great lens. But I would also like the Olympus 12-40mm for my OM-D E-M1. It's also a great lens. The Lumix 12-35mm has Optical Image Stabilization. The Olympus does not. It requires Image Stabilization in the camera body. If you have Panasonic stick with Panasonic. It you have Olympus stick with Olympus. If you have both get the Panasonic. You can turn off Image Stabilization when on the Olympus camera.
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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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I have had several G series (G7 and G9) and am now working with the s90. Although these are earlier models of the ones you are looking at, the general pros/cons remain the same. The positive for the S90 is that it is great for low light (F 2.0 and in-between ISOs of 125 and 160).The bad news is that the image quality of the s90 is just not the same as the G series. Prints that are crops or over 24x30 inches have too much pixellation to be exhibited professionally. However, if you print at 8x10 inches or smaller, the s95 should be fine for you.As for me, I'm planning on returning to the G series with my next camera purchase. I have had several G series (G7 and G9) and am now working with the s90. Although these are earlier models of the ones you are looking at, the general pros/cons remain the same. The positive for the S90 is that it is great for low light (F 2.0 and in-between ISOs of 125 and 160).The bad news is that the image quality of the s90 is just not the same as the G series. Prints that are crops or over 24x30 inches have too much pixellation to be exhibited professionally. However, if you print at 8x10 inches or smaller, the s95 should be fine for you.As for me,... » Read More I have had several G series (G7 and G9) and am now working with the s90. Although these are earlier models of the ones you are looking at, the general pros/cons remain the same. The positive for the S90 is that it is great for low light (F 2.0 and in-between ISOs of 125 and 160).The bad news is that the image quality of the s90 is just not the same as the G series. Prints that are crops or over 24x30 inches have too much pixellation to be exhibited professionally. However, if you print at 8x10 inches or smaller, the s95 should be fine for you.As for me, I'm planning on returning to the G series with my next camera purchase. « Show Less
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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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Quick question for all of you who know a little bit more. This is mostly aimed at the guy who used WMM. " Did you lose any quality converting it? " Obviously we all bought this camera b/c it has decent quality but if you lose it what the point. Thanks for the help, Cheers!
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This camera uses a series of coordinated images made in "panorama mode" and 'stitches' them together to form the "pano". Once the separate images have been assembled they will be in one file that then may be printed through other software such as PhotoShop. At that point the print size is flexable. I have printed complete 'panos' on 8/5x11 to 14x17 paper. You should, with a little playing with it, be printing your panoramas relatively quickly.Stoney Truett
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I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital... » Read More I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). « Show Less
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Hi do not have Lumix GH-4. I have a Canon EOS 6D, which is a larger camera due to a larger sensor. It does have a raised lip on the back. The little raised lip help keeps the base plate aligned with the base of my Canon 6D. So for me it is a plus. If your Lumix is bigger or smaller than my Canon it may misalign the base plate to the bottom of your camera. Even so I do find the strap more helpful than wrapping my Canon neck strap around my hand and wrist. As one Amazon reviewer indicated "it is not uncomfortable." I have a small hand and the Movo strap is not a perfect fit, but it is better than anything else I have used. I will continue using it. It may help you. Good luck. Hi do not have Lumix GH-4. I have a Canon EOS 6D, which is a larger camera due to a larger sensor. It does have a raised lip on the back. The little raised lip help keeps the base plate aligned with the base of my Canon 6D. So for me it is a plus. If your Lumix is bigger or smaller than my Canon it may misalign the base plate to the bottom of your camera. Even so I do find the strap more helpful than wrapping my Canon neck strap around my hand and wrist. As one Amazon reviewer indicated "it is not uncomfortable." I have a small hand and the Movo strap is not a perfect fit, but it... » Read More Hi do not have Lumix GH-4. I have a Canon EOS 6D, which is a larger camera due to a larger sensor. It does have a raised lip on the back. The little raised lip help keeps the base plate aligned with the base of my Canon 6D. So for me it is a plus. If your Lumix is bigger or smaller than my Canon it may misalign the base plate to the bottom of your camera. Even so I do find the strap more helpful than wrapping my Canon neck strap around my hand and wrist. As one Amazon reviewer indicated "it is not uncomfortable." I have a small hand and the Movo strap is not a perfect fit, but it is better than anything else I have used. I will continue using it. It may help you. Good luck. « Show Less
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Don't be obsessed over pixel counts, consider the larges print you will be making. 12 mp can easily be printed at 12 x 18 and will be not see any differences had it been a 16 or 18 mp file. The quality of the picture, tonal range, color rendering etc, is excellent on the P7700. I have gotten very good prints at 14.5 X 11 from my old 4 mp camera. One advantage of higher mp counts it the ability to crop the picture and still be able to make a large print, or corp small areas for good smaller prints. I love my P7700 and am very satisfied with 12mp pictures. FYI, I also shoot 36mp pictures from my D800 which I print up to 40 x 60. Bottom line consider you you really need, and quality pictures should be a big priority over un-needed pixel counts.
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From the lens Manual:¡Ý The Optical Image Stabilizer function of this lensonly works correctly with supported cameras.> When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMCGF1,DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used,[STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu cannot beset to [OFF]. It is recommended to update thefirmware of the digital camera at the followingwebsite.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/> When using this lens with another make of digitalcameras, the Optical Image Stabilizer function willnot work. (As of March 2010)For details, contact the respective company.Troubleshooting From the lens Manual:¡Ý The Optical Image Stabilizer function of this lensonly works correctly with supported cameras.> When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMCGF1,DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used,[STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu cannot beset to [OFF]. It is recommended to update thefirmware of the digital camera at the followingwebsite.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/> When using this lens with another make of digitalcameras, the Optical Image Stabilizer function willnot work. (As... » Read More From the lens Manual:¡Ý The Optical Image Stabilizer function of this lensonly works correctly with supported cameras.> When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMCGF1,DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used,[STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu cannot beset to [OFF]. It is recommended to update thefirmware of the digital camera at the followingwebsite.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/> When using this lens with another make of digitalcameras, the Optical Image Stabilizer function willnot work. (As of March 2010)For details, contact the respective company.Troubleshooting « Show Less