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millsart wrote:
Should each and every camera and/or lens that Panasonic chooses to introduce into their lineup interest each and every one of us ?
I just don't get some folks attitudes where if its something they personally don't like, it therefore sucks.
Can a large company not have a wide range of camera models so that everyone can find something at their given price point, feature set requirements and so forth ?
You all do realize that Panasonic is not trying to design a camera model specifically for YOU right ?
You also realize that they aren't putting out something that you don't want just to piss you off and ruin your day as well ? (though given some responses on other forums I've been reading its amazing how upset some people are over this)
I personally think it could be a great little second camera to go along with my GH1 (and on order GH2) if the price is right.
I think the GH series is the most practical overall design, but maybe for just a night on the town that little GF2 with a 14 or 20mm could be pretty handy.
Had a GF1 for a while, it was too big and I always just wanted to carry the GH1 if I was taking anything.
This could be a case where less really is more, if its priced right.
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I find it really annoying whenever the majority of us have a similar distaste for a new camera because it is disappointing in many ways then someone comes along and tries to "put us in our humble little place".
As far as us expecting a camera company designing a camera for us, as a matter of fact, yes, that is exactly what they need to be doing. If we want amateur cameras with amateur features, there are plenty of companies who supply a plethora of these. Just step into any Walmart, Best Buy, Target or corner drug store and you will see dozens of these little gimmicky point and shoot cameras on sale. Panasonic attracted most of us "enthusiasts" with its LX series and its GF1. Panasonic seemed a cut above the rest. Panasonic had potential.
For years all the camera manufacturers have catered to amateurs, including Canon and Nikon. Yes, that's where they make their money. Agreed. But turning a potential rising star like the GF1 into an amateur video camera? That was unnecessary. Have you seen how many different camera models Panasonic currently produces? Why couldn't they have either just added another camera to their line up with the video "features" of the GF2? Why not leave the GF series to those few of us who were willing to invest a bit more to get better image quality? Nikon and Canon have their pro line and their amateur line of camera and lenses and they are much smaller companies than Panasonic.
I am disappointed with Panasonic and I refuse to accept your explanation of why they don't need to cater to us. I don't plan on buying a GF2; that will be my humble way of letting Panasonic know that I am disappointed with their marketing choice.
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