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megatron · 05-14-2010, 08:46 AM

I currently have a Canon SD850IS which is great, but my fiancée and I are going on a couple of big trips this year and I would like to move up to a better camera to capture all the memories.

I am an amateur photographer, so I'm not looking for anything complex, but something would allow me to grow/try different things. The main features I'm looking for are:

- portability (I know that's the antithesis of most DSLRs, but that's why I'm looking at the GF1. I probably wouldn't use the camera if it was massive.)
- HD video (This won't be the main focus, but I'd like the feature if it was there)
- Easy of Use (As I said, I'm an amatuer, but I'm looking to explore)

So far, I've read a lot of good things on the GF1, including:

http://craigmod.com/journal/gf1-fieldtest/
http://craigmod.com/journal/gf1-fieldtest-video/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicGF1/
http://gizmodo.com/5382689/panasonic-gf1-review-i-

I took a look at the Olympus EP-1, but I didn't like the styling. Does anyone have any experience with the GF1? Are you satisfied with it? Does it sound like it would meet my needs?

The 20mm f1.7 (pancake lens) kit is $958 at the Camera Store and $999 at Vistek. Is there anywhere else is Calgary that sells this camera? Is this good value?

Thanks.

EDIT: If there's a better camera you think I should be looking at, please let me know.

05-14-2010, 08:46 AM	#1
megatron First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Exp:	Panasonic GF1 I currently have a Canon SD850IS which is great, but my fiancée and I are going on a couple of big trips this year and I would like to move up to a better camera to capture all the memories. I am an amateur photographer, so I'm not looking for anything complex, but something would allow me to grow/try different things. The main features I'm looking for are: - portability (I know that's the antithesis of most DSLRs, but that's why I'm looking at the GF1. I probably wouldn't use the camera if it was massive.) - HD video (This won't be the main focus, but I'd like the feature if it was there) - Easy of Use (As I said, I'm an amatuer, but I'm looking to explore) So far, I've read a lot of good things on the GF1, including: http://craigmod.com/journal/gf1-fieldtest/ http://craigmod.com/journal/gf1-fieldtest-video/ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicGF1/ http://gizmodo.com/5382689/panasonic-gf1-review-i- I took a look at the Olympus EP-1, but I didn't like the styling. Does anyone have any experience with the GF1? Are you satisfied with it? Does it sound like it would meet my needs? The 20mm f1.7 (pancake lens) kit is $958 at the Camera Store and $999 at Vistek. Is there anywhere else is Calgary that sells this camera? Is this good value? Thanks. EDIT: If there's a better camera you think I should be looking at, please let me know. __________________ Last edited by megatron; 05-14-2010 at 08:59 AM.