Is this GF3 model ready to use as is or do you have to get a lens attachment up front?
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The GF3 can be purchased as a body only OR with a standard kit lens. If you bought the body only, you'd then have to purchase a micro 4/3 lens (either from panasonic or olympus). If you bought the body + standard kit lens, it's ready to use as is.
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You need the body and at least one lens. Some merchants sell only the body, so make sure the listing is very clear on what your get, or communicate with the merchant. BTW, this is a fun little camera, I routinely carry two of them to minimize lens swapping in the field.
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This model does not come with a lens. You will need to buy a lens to take photos with this camera. It is a great camera and strongly suggested purchase, unless you are looking for a cheap camera. The lenses are not cheap.
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That part of the model number tells you about the lens. The lens with the GF5X is an upgraded model.
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The lens comes with a lens mount attachment that is separate to the lens. Please make sure with the seller beforehand that you require an EF-S mount.
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Hi TonyThe lens does not attach directly to body.it attaches onto the front of lens.Regards Don
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The flash unit comes with a bracket you can attach to the bottom of the camera (where you would attach a tripod) and that holds the flash unit off to one side. Remember to set the flash on 2 (i.e. skip the first camera flash) unless you are using red eye reduction - then you go higher. I have been very satisfied with this flash and would recommend it to anyone with a wimpy built in flash (like the GF3)
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Yep! It's visible on the front, horizontal above the lens... Worked fine for our photos!
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Yes , it will work, but Panasonic released new firmware to optimize the use of these lenses starting with the camera body GF2 and there on but not for GF1. This does not mean that it can not be used. To see the functions that You will be missing read this article of DPreviews on this link http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/8/29/panasonicfirmware . I have this lens on a G3 and hardly ever pay attention to these functions so I would not mind if I did not have them.
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I am not sure. Unaware of the lens mount style on the GF1. Sorry that I couldn't be of better help.
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Hi Rich, The best thing to do would be to wait for the P3 filters to come out, they are going to be out soon. This lens is going to be too heavy for the gimbal. -PolarPro
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Great! Thanks for replying and letting me know. Enjoying your G2? I just got mine this weekend and love it. Turned around and dropped another $700 on lenses and filters; nothing I already had would fit.
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The lens is includes and permanently attached to the camera. It's a great camera!
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Many thanks for replying. Have just ordered an adapter ( cheaply), as I only wanted the lens to play around with. Lesson learnt ; Hubby cannot buy lenses without me knowing what he's paying out for !!
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You can hold one in front of the lens but not screw anything on it. Don't forget it opens at F8 that's not so clear.
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The answer is no. There is no provision for a remote shutter release on the GF3
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I was able to attach it to the front of the lens that comes with the camera. It just screws on.
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It's not really necessary because the D3 has AF Tune, you can adjust the focusing directly on the body btw you will love the 35mm 1.4 it is one of my favorite lenses
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No, the lens come with a protective front element and there is no possibility to attach any additional front protection.