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Sam Bennett wrote:
The CV 40mm is pretty funky wide-open with pretty busy bokeh, so be sure to check out some samples to see if it's your kind of thing.

Yeah, I've seen examples from Jordan and you. The Nikkor can show some gnarly bokeh with busy backgrounds as well, though it's not quite as pronounced as with the Nokton.

I guess we still need to wait for a small, affordable, high-speed ~40mm with buttery smooth bokeh.

Nov 07, 2009 at 09:09 PM

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I think it's just a matter if taste. I'm sort of becoming a convert towards the more "interesting" types of bokeh. It works for some things, doesn't for other. Thankfully stopping down even to f/2 helps quite a bit. If panasonic does do a more refined 40-ish fast prime I'll probably keep the Nokton for when I want to bring the funk. As great as the 20mm is, it's so smooth and clear that it can be boring for some work.

Here's a teaser for my groundbreaking review:

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Nov 07, 2009 at 09:55 PM

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The best GF-1's attribute, as compares to my previous Canon G9, is the IQ and the flexibility, which I can add an EOS/FD adapter and use the avail. lens. Below is the sample images.

#1 with 20/1.7
#2 with 50mm f/1.8 II & adapter

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DMC-GF1 20 mm f/2.0 1/250 sec 100 ISO 0.0 EV

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2012 © Sam tran

Nov 07, 2009 at 09:59 PM

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Unfortunately I haven't had time to put together my "review", but here's some more impromptu shots from today...

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Nov 11, 2009 at 01:02 AM

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Zara wrote:
Sam Bennett wrote:
The CV 40mm is pretty funky wide-open with pretty busy bokeh, so be sure to check out some samples to see if it's your kind of thing.

Yeah, I've seen examples from Jordan and you. The Nikkor can show some gnarly bokeh with busy backgrounds as well, though it's not quite as pronounced as with the Nokton.

I guess we still need to wait for a small, affordable, high-speed ~40mm with buttery smooth bokeh.

40 Summicron-C, runs about the same money as the 40 Nokton.

It's not as affordable, but the Pentax 43mm f1.9 Special is a very nice piece of glass in LTM mount. Bit rare though, so the price is much higher than its FA-Limited sibling.

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:26 AM

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40 Summicron-C, runs about the same money as the 40 Nokton.

Thanks! I've actually been thinking of a summicron but would prefer f/1.4 due to DoF and high ISO shooting. A 50's 'lux may be the answer, but getting a bit too rich for my wallet. Ah well, can't have it all

I think for now I'll sit tight with my Nikkor and Zeiss 50's and see what happens in the next few months.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:59 AM

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These represent another one of the things I love about the GF1. Its Face Detection algorithm and decent focus speed means I can do a lot of shooting at arm's length or other positions where it would normally be difficult or impossible with the D700. These were all shot at my neice's daughter's birthday yesterday...

This shot was taken from the floor, very close to Al and myself. Relying on the Face Detection AF mode here, and could /just/ see framing from the position I was at.

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This shot was taken at arm's length, stretching across the table, using Face Detection mode to nail focus. This was a fleeting moment which I probably would have missed if I attempted it with the D700.

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This shot was taken when Ella started squealing behind me as I was photographing her sister opening presents. To get this shot, I reached over my shoulder with the camera at arm's length, relying on the camera's Face Detection AF mode, and viewing the LCD at an off-axis angle, adjusting to get the sun right behind her head. I wouldn't have been able to focus with the D700.

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One of the things that became clear shooting yesterday is the limitation of the AE algorithms. In some of the heavily-backlit situations I was in, the AE was underexposing heavily. I could overcome this using Spot Metering, but my subjects were typically off-center, making this awkward (needing to use AE lock, etc.). I would love it if you could optionally have Sport Metering fixed to the AF point determined by Face Detect mode, using the "primary" as the metering point.

Nov 15, 2009 at 03:02 PM

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GF_1 No longer available at B&H

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/648494-REG/Panasonic_DMC_GF1C_K_Lumix_DMC_GF1_Digital_Camera.html

Nov 16, 2009 at 02:15 PM

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Yes, B&H and Adorama have both pulled the 20mm kits out of their system since Panasonic has told them they won't be receiving any. You can only buy the 14-45mm kits:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/648490-REG/Panasonic_DMC_GF1K_K_Lumix_DMC_GF1_Digital_Camera.html

Nov 16, 2009 at 02:16 PM

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Any ideas why these kits have been pulled

Great kiddy shots, too, btw.

Sam wrote:

I would love it if you could optionally have Sport Metering fixed to the AF point determined by Face Detect mode, using the "primary" as the metering point.

110% agreement, and this could be done via a firmware update, too, I would think.

Nov 16, 2009 at 02:32 PM


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