Panasonic Using manual lenses on the Panasonic S1R.

[dougpayne]

Thanks to its large high-resolution EVF, magnified focusing view, and easy-to-implement sensor stabilization, this camera is the best I've tried for adapting vintage lenses. This photo I took with a Nikon 55mm micro. The relative unpopularity of the S1R means you can find bargains on the used market. I got my lightly used camera with original box, 3 Panasonic batteries, and an L-bracket for less than half the new retail price.

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[mike3996]

S1 and S1R, great bodies to be sure. The new S5 is kind of a great option too but darn if they didn't put a low-rez viewfinder on it. I asked around and people have no complaints about it, but if you want to have the best, you go for the S1 or S1R.

 

[pictogramax]

I'm lusting after S5 for the same reasons but smaller form factor.

 

[dougpayne]

The S1R feels big and heavy out of the box, but I got used to the heft after a few days. Years ago I had a Sony A900, which was comparable in size and weight.

 

[Luke]

I'll look for one of those bodies in a year or two.....I like big, heavy digital cameras.

 

[QBI]

Thanks to its large high-resolution EVF, magnified focusing view, and easy-to-implement sensor stabilization, this camera is the best I've tried for adapting vintage lenses. This photo I took with a Nikon 55mm micro. The relative unpopularity of the S1R means you can find bargains on the used market. I got my lightly used camera with original box, 3 Panasonic batteries, and an L-bracket for less than half the new retail price.

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Hi Doug,
Could you tell me what would happen if I paired lenses designed for Leica T/TL/CL ie ASPC sensors with a Panasonic S1R? This L-Mount Alliance doesn't seem to be 100% compatible. But they also don't quite spell it out for simple guys like me.
Cheers

 

[mike3996]

Could you tell me what would happen if I paired lenses designed for Leica T/TL/CL ie ASPC sensors with a Panasonic S1R? This L-Mount Alliance doesn't seem to be 100% compatible. But they also don't quite spell it out for simple guys like me.

There seems to be an "APS-C" crop mode that can be activated. Will this happen automatically, I don't know.

 

[dougpayne]

The crop mode seems to activate automatically. I can't find a setting to turn it off. It doesn't turn off for some of my adapted Canon EF-S lenses, in which case I get a vignette. The S1R's crop mode produces 21MP images. BTW, it goes into crop mode with my adapted Sigma DG 70mm lens, which is a full-frame lens.