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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Q: Will Kipon Canon to M 4/3 Adapter Fit G85? Metabones? Commlite? | |
I have a Kipon Canon EF to M 4/3 adapter that I have used in the past on Panasonic G7, GX8, and GX85 cameras.
I just received a new G85 today, and the adapter hits the "pentaprism" overhang (pop up flash) when I try to mount it on the body! It left a very small mark when I tried to mount it. I am afraid to "force" it on, I'm not sure how deep of a gouge it might make in the overhang.
I just ordered a Canon 400 mm 5.6 today that I had intended to use on the G85.
Has anyone successfully mounted the Kipon adapter on the G85?
There is a small "ear" that protrudes on all 4 corners, where the 2 parts of the adapter are secured by a screw. But there isn't much room to remove material, and I don't have any tools at my condo here.
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Otherwise, which Canon EF to M 4/3 adapters have folks successfully used on the G85? The Metabones? What about the Fotodiox?
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I plan to do a lot of 4K video, and only the G85 and GX85 have 5 Axis stabilization right now. That is pretty critical when working with long effective focal length lenses for wildlife video. Plus the upcoming G5, but I don't want to spend $2K on a M 4/3 body.
Otherwise I might need to go back to a GX85 for now?
Thanks for the help.
Best,
Michael
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Stock images added below! You can see the small "ears" on the Kipon adapter where they bolt together. Those are hitting the flash overhang.
The Metabones and Commlite adapters are round, so I assume that they will both mount okay. Of course, I can buy a used GX85 body to use with my Kipon adapter for about the same $399 cost as the Metabones adapter. That may be the better option!
Dose anyone have experience with the Commlite adapter? There are no reviews on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Commlite-Updated-Electronic-Auto-Focus-Panasonic/dp/B01M7R92SD
Kipon Adapter
Metabones Adapter
Commlite Adapter
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