I'm just pretending this is an Fmount and it has a Nikon logo :^(
http://photorumors.com/2009/08/06/panasonic-gf1-micro-four-thirds/comment-page-1/#comment-1937
I'm even pretending it's the fifth COOLPIX they forgot to mention on Tuesday :^(
GF1 Vs Nikon Digital SP?
(4 posts) (2 voices)-
Posted 3 years ago #
-
It absolutely can mount Nikkor lenses. There was a 4/3 adaptor from Cosina I think.
And NikoDoby, you really are hoping for a 4/3 from Nikon, right? You seem to be right on top of every bit of news from it.
Posted 3 years ago # -
No not necessarily a fan of m4/3. I just miss my Nikon rangefinder that's all. I really like Panasonic's compact cameras though. They've come along way in features and image quality.
I don't think the adapter from Cosina is out yet and it doesn't work with newer Nikkors. You need to set aperture through the lens :(
These little cameras are getting a lot of attention NSXType-R. I don't think it's just me :^)
Leica M9 with a full frame 5DmkII sensor.
Olympus EP-1 and EP-2
Panasonic GF1, G1, GH1
Samsung NXPosted 3 years ago # -
You had a Nikon rangefinder? I'm intrigued by it. I want to own one too.
The Cosina is a good compromise, but why use a Nikkor lens on anything other than a Nikon body? The only thing that it'll possibly be useful would be if you happen to inherit a large batch of good Nikon glass and happen to not have a camera body to put them on. Other than that, it'll be a massive lens on a small body. Poorly balanced, and most likely still a large package.
To be honest, all the cameras there are not interesting to me. The EP-1 didn't turn out the way I wanted it to be, the EP-2, Samsung NX, and GF1 aren't out yet, and the G1/GH1 are still too large to be considered by me. I mean, the D40 with the 35mm 1.8 is only slightly larger than the Nikon P8000 point and shoot. It is of course much heavier, but the D40 is light enough as it is. I would gladly give up the zoom for wonderful low light characteristics.
And of course, the Leica M9 is WAY too expensive. Wait till you see the cost of the Leica S2, the medium format DSLR.
And because of that, I'd rather get a full point and shoot than what I consider to be a half assed DSLR wannabe. I don't have the money for it of course, so my perfectly functional Coolpix 3700 will continue to be my point and shoot.
And of course, you are entitled to your opinion. :D
Posted 3 years ago #
Reply
You must log in to post.
