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p.3 #1 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

If you have the CQ FD mount adaptor you can use all FD lenses, and if you get the correct Canon Mount Adaptor (IIRC it's the T) you will be able to also use most M42 lenses with the two adaptors stacked.

Mar 24, 2009 at 01:46 AM

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p.3 #2 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Hansen covered your questions quite well. Do remember what he's said about FOV--the 50 will be like 100mm. I have the old FD 50 f/1.8--quite nice and very light/small. I added the 24 f/2.8 for a FOV closer to standard or 45-50 and also the 35 f/2.8.

There are a lot of lenses in the 50 f/1.4 range, but be sure that's what you really need. You might want to do a bit of research on the Panasonic/leica 24 f/1.4. People are lovoing it on the G1. If you search on dpreview for Vittorio Fracassi you will find a good sampling from that lens and it will give you a better idea of something in the 25 range that will likely suit your needs better.

He's probably right also that you may fare better with your NIkon for bar shooting. I shoot mainly with a 5D---and I don't mind the G1 up to ISO800 for a very well exposed (to the right) shot and shot in RAW. But in very dark circumstances--esp. if you are thinking of MF--the Nikon may be the better choice.

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Mar 24, 2009 at 01:48 AM

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p.3 #3 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Thank you Diane
To use my Nikkor lenses on the G1 what kind of adapter would I need?
This is getting exiting....

I do most of my shooting from the waist, but people do hear the mirror and shatter
But with the G-1 there is no mirror....

Mar 24, 2009 at 02:46 AM

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p.3 #4 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

I check with B&H and nobody has the G-1 black in stock...!

Mar 24, 2009 at 02:51 AM

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p.3 #5 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

I am not aware of a Nikkor adapter yet available, I use the CameraQuest FD mount stacked with a Nikon F to FD adapter (made by Canon) stacked together. I just modified one of my other Nikon F to FD adapters so I can use the Nikon G lens also and control the aperture setting.

Mar 24, 2009 at 03:01 AM

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p.3 #6 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

I have put together a site with pictures I have taken with the G1. Some you've seen others are new. I have also modified one of my Nikon to FD adapters so I can change the aperture on the Nikon G lens.

Lens represented

Canon FD 7.5,20-35L,24L,50L,80-200L,100 F4 macro,150-600L,400 F4.5
Nikon 14-24, Nikon 28mm F1.4
Zeiss ZF 25mm
Leica 180mm F2.8

http://www.robert-chisholm.com/Panasonic/index.htm

Mar 24, 2009 at 06:18 AM

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p.3 #7 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

This is the most up to date adaptor list I know of. It will tell you what single adaptors are out there, what ones have to be stacked and has links to the mfgs.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dx428wg_10fdvsmtd7

Diane

Mar 24, 2009 at 12:03 PM

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p.3 #8 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Adapting Nikkor lens is pretty easy. Just use a adapter to mate the Nikkor lens to an Olympus/Panasonic 4/3 mount. Then use the Panasonic 4/3 lens to micro 4/3 body mount. If you wait a mont or so you will probably find 2 to 3 adapters that will take a Nikkor lens directly to the micro 4/3 mount. Novoflex, Rong Jin, Ciecio7 and Camera Quest are all slated to be making Nikkor to micro 4/3 mounts.

As far as the G1 shutter noise, you will be surprised how loud that sucker can get. There is no mirror but they did not get rid of the noise. I turned off all the beeps on mine and the shutter still makes a loud noise.

Mar 24, 2009 at 07:07 PM

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p.3 #9 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

HansenTsang wrote:

As far as the G1 shutter noise, you will be surprised how loud that sucker can get. There is no mirror but they did not get rid of the noise. I turned off all the beeps on mine and the shutter still makes a loud noise.

The shutter essentially fires twice, making it noisy. It has to close, fire normally then open again. And without the mirror noise to cover it you will notice. I wouldn't call it loud (it's reasonably quiet compared to many similar DSLR's, much quieter than say an A900) but don't expect Leica M noiselevels.

Mar 24, 2009 at 07:17 PM

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p.3 #10 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Yes and the vibration level from the shutter is also a lot lower than the DSLR.

Mar 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM

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p.3 #11 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

HansenTsang wrote:
Yes and the vibration level from the shutter is also a lot lower than the DSLR.

Vibration level from the shutter should be similar. The reduced overall vibrations come from the lack of a mirror (always the major source of vibration in an SLR).

Mar 24, 2009 at 10:57 PM

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p.3 #12 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Low noise is one of the reasons why I want to get the G1
I like to shoot people at very close range and most of the time I am just guessing as to the distance and exposure, that is why I need AF
But with the flip back I could now see what I am looking at....

and I may get away with manual focus lenses.....!
Just waiting for B&H to have a black G1 in stock....!

Mar 24, 2009 at 11:22 PM

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p.3 #13 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Mawz, that's what I meant. The vibration on the G1 is lower because it has no mirror.

Mar 25, 2009 at 12:13 AM

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p.3 #14 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

r.gil wrote:
Just waiting for B&H to have a black G1 in stock....!

I favor B&H also, but through Amazon.com I found a seller called AllAboutElectronics, and purchased a black G1 through them. I ordered it on Monday and it arrived on Tuesday. (AAE is in NYC, I'm in CT.)

Mar 25, 2009 at 01:15 PM

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p.3 #15 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Still considering getting a G1 for FD glass...

Are you still loving your set up Robert?

Sep 16, 2009 at 02:49 PM

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p.3 #16 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Here are a couple of shots from Burning man two weeks ago. Both shot with the G1 and an FD 50 1.8 SSC.

To be honest, the combo works great, but after using the G1 for the first time as a main camera, I find it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of IQ. Overall its good, but there is not much headroom for PP compared to a CMOS sensor.
Hopefully there are improvements on the way in newer cameras, as I do like the format.

2012 © dasrocket

Sep 16, 2009 at 04:40 PM

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p.3 #17 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

...one more with the FD 58 1.2...

The hardest thing was that the lens at 1.2 drove the s.speed above 1/4000sec (max for the G1) and I could not use too many filters because of this tanacious dust everywhere which illed the lens contrast due to it sticking to the lens surfaces.

2012 © dasrocket

Sep 16, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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p.3 #18 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Mr.Lindy wrote:
Still considering getting a G1 for FD glass...

Are you still loving your set up Robert?

Yes I am. Its taking time to decide on my kit but this is the latest version of my favs

Canon FD 7.5mm
Canon FD 14L
Canon FD 17
Canon FD 24L
Canon FD 50L
Canon FD 80-200L
Canon FD 85L
Canon FD 100 macro
Canon FD 150-600L

Canon EF 15mm Fisheye
Canon EF 50 F1.0
Nikon 14-24
Nikon 28 F1.4
Zeiss ZF 21
Zeiss ZF 35
Zeiss ZF 100 Makro
Leica R 90 APO
Coastal Optics 60 APO
Voigtlander SLII 40

I have the kit lens that came with the camera but I prefer manual focusing and the colors the these lens give me. I have toyed with the idea of adding one of Rokkor 58mm F1.2, Hexanon 57mm F1.2, FD 15mm, FD 20mm, Oly 21mm, or FD 35mm but for the time being concentrating on analyzing what lens I use for each camera system and selling off those that don't fit into my current uses.

DASROCKET is that the rocketman on the butterfly wing. I like the shot.

Canon FD 85L

This image is copyrighted by the owner

Sep 17, 2009 at 12:25 AM

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p.3 #19 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

thanks burningheart, it was just a guy with a large camelback

Sep 17, 2009 at 01:29 AM

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p.3 #20 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

I thought I'd bump this thread back up to top and point out GH1 has been in stock at B&H for about a week now. It would seem the supply lines are filled now:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/608940-REG/Panasonic_DMC_GH1K_Lumix_DMC_GH1_Digital_Camera.html

Nov 06, 2009 at 01:30 PM

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p.3 #21 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Just purchased a G1 body from Ebay and I'm waiting for some
FD lenses.......
50mm 1.4
35-70mm f3.5/4.5
200mm f4 macro
Can't wait to try some of the MF's out!

Nov 14, 2009 at 04:18 AM

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p.3 #22 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Bumpity Bump for a valuable picture filled thread

Feb 09, 2010 at 03:27 AM

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p.3 #23 · Panasonic G1 - Canon FD/Leica/Nikon

Mr.Lindy wrote:
Bumpity Bump for a valuable picture filled thread

Lindy

We all know you want a G1/GH1 or the rumored G2, you should really take the plunge, then you too can enjoy a m43. You know you really want to.

Feb 09, 2010 at 07:10 PM


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