Thanks for this, wolfie!
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Review | PhotoRadar (added in a hyperlink) It does seem that a touch screen as opposed to our dials and wheels is gearing this one towards a somewhat different market. Here's a quote from the review by Angela Nicholson
To my mind the simplification of the Panasonic GF2 in comparison with the GF1 is at odds with the fact that the best-selling GF1 kit in the UK had the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH pancake lens, suggesting that this camera was popular with enthusiast rather than novice photographers.
While its image quality appears impressively high, at the moment I am a little disappointed with the handling of the GF2. Perhaps I will learn to love it once a full-production model comes along.
P.S. I see dpreview has their
preview up and I am sure we'll be seeing more coming soon. For people that are really into video, it does now offer full HD mode.
n spec terms, at least, this makes for the most capable interchangeable lens camera movie capability aside from the GH2 (which offers 1080i at 60fps from 60p capture). On the photographic side it inherits the G2's ability to shoot at 2.6 fps while maintaining live view, along with its ISO 6400 maximum sensitivity, improved Auto ISO program and a dedicated iAuto button on the top plate. Meanwhile 3D fans will undoubtedly be delighted by its support for the new H-FT012 lens.
They also mention that it will be sold with either the zoom lens or the 14mm 2.5, or with both.
It will be interesting to see how this all pans out for Panasonic.
wink: Sorry, had to do that) With this camera, they are going to continue their micro four thirds interchangeable series, snag the 3D folks and most likely bring in a slew of new folks who've been considering what to do next...those who want to make a move from their more limited cameras, and will get the HD, the 3D, the interchangeable lenses
and feel, perhaps, more comfortable with this camera's style of controls. I don't know, but that's my impression. Depending upon how it is to use for those with more advanced experience who will need to use the touch screen...well, it will be interesting to see whether or not this smaller package with some new "touches" can win them over.