1.1 1.2 1.3 Photographic Equipment

Panasonic Lumix DMC G1

This is my first Digital SLR camera, it is my choice since it has all the features of more expensive DSLR's whilst, with its innovative design, it is lightweight and unobtrusive.  I can carry it with me comfortably and use it to take quick pictures of family, friends and things I find interesting as well as more serious studies without having too much kit.

Lumix G Micro System Digital Camera G1 - Ultra compact digital interchangeable lens camera with live view

The Micro 4/3 (four thirds) mount allows the LumixG1 to be both compact and light. These qualities allow the camera to be very portable making it an ideal travelling companion.

TYPE
Camera Type - Digital interchangeable lens system camera
Recording media - SD memory card, SDHC memory card, Multimedia card
Image sensor size - 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Mount - Micro Four Thirds mount

IMAGE SENSOR
Type - Live Mos Sensor
Total pixels - 13.1 megapixels
Camera effective pixels - 12.1 megapixels
Aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal : vertical)
Colour filter - Primary colour filter
Dust reduction system - Supersonic wave filter

RECORDING SYSTEM
Recording file format - JPEG/DPOF corresponding/RAW
Image quality - RAW/Raw+Fine/RAW+Standard/Fine/Standard
Colour space - sRGB,Adobe RGB

VIEWFINDER
Type- Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent)
Field of view - Approx 100%
Magnification - Approx 1.4x/0.7x(35mm film camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity;-1.0m-1
Eye point - Approx 17.5mm
Diopter adjustment - -4.0 +4.0(m-1)

AUTO FOCUS
Type - Contrast AF system
Focusing mode - AFs/AFc/MF
AF mode - Face detection/AF tracking/23-area-focusing/1-area-focusing
AF detective range - EV 0-18 (F3.5lens,ISO 100)
AF assist lamp - yes
AF lock - AF/AE LOCK button or shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode
Light metering system - 144-zone multi pattern sensing system
Light metering mode - Intelligent multiple/centre weighted/spot
Metering range - EV 0-18 (F2 0 lens,ios 100)
Exposure mode - Program AE, Aperture PriorityAE, Shutter priorityAE, Manual
ISO sensitivity - Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/Intelligent iso
White Balance - Auto/daylight/cloudy/shade/halogen/flash/White set 1,2/Colour temp setting

SHUTTER SYSTEM
Type - Focal plane shutter
Shutter speed - 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx 4 mns)
Self timer - 2sec/10sec/10sec, 3 images
Remote control - Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (optional)

The specification also includes ; Scene mode, Burst shooting, Built-in-flash, LCD monitor, Live ViewLive View, Film mode, Playback, and Protection/Erase.

LENSES

14-45mm

This is the standard lens supplied with the G1 camera, and gives me the flexibility of a wide angle to normal
view.

Lens Construction              12 elements in 9 groups
Mount                                 Micro  Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer      Yes
Focal Length                       f=14mm to 45mm (35mm film camera equivalent 28mm to 90mm)
Aperture Type                     7 diaphragm blades/Circular aperture diaphragm
Minimum Aperture              F22
Closest Focusing Distance   0.30m at all focal lengths

Maximum magnification     Approx 0.17x/0.34x(35mm camera equivalent)

Weight                             195g

45-200mm

Lens Construction              16  elements in 13 groups

Mount                                Micro four thirds mount

Optical image stabilizer        Yes

Focal length                         f=45mm to 200mm (35mm film camera

                                            equiv 90mm-400mm)

Aperture type                       7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diap.

Apeture range                      f4.0(Wide) - f5.6(Tele)

Minimum aperture                F22

Closest focusing dist.           1.0m at all focal lengths

Max magnification                Approx 0.19x / 0.38x (35mm film camera equiv)

 Weight                                380g

This is a zoom lens which allows me to magnify a small part of the field of view to fill the frame  and still has the optical image stabilizer  and a light weight giving me the flexibility to use it without a tripod for support.
                                                                                    

FILTERS

I also have a number of coloured Cokin filters, as well as a polarising filter and a graduated filter, however these were bought some years ago and do not fit my Panasonic G1,  but I have ordered an adaptor ring which should enable me to fit them to the camera I am using.

Many coloured filters are no longer used with DSLR cameras since enhancements can now be made through one of the many computer programmes available.  However Panasonic recommend that a UV filter be permanently fixed to its lenses to protect them from damage.

Landscape photographers however, make use of polarising filters since these cut down on reflections when photographing water and can darken skies, in addition graduated filters can add colour and contrast to a dull sky.

COKIN FILTERS

What are Cokin filters made from? CR-39 Organic Glass: All Cokin filters are manufactured from CR-39 organic glass - originally launched for the vision lens industry, CR-39 organic glass boasts several major features: Extra lightweight Highly resistant to shocks, meaning that photographers, videographers and cameramen can handle the filters in complete confidence and safety Excellent optical transmission and high compatibility to colouring, making Cokin filters the proven choice of photographers worldwide.

How the Cokin System works The Cokin Creative Filter System consists of three main components: A filter holder / Adapter ring and a Filter. Screw the adapter ring onto your lens. Slide the filter holder on the adapter ring until it snaps in place. The filter holder is now solidly attached to the lens, yet it can rotate both left and right. Slide the filter into one of the filter holder slots. The one closest to the filter holder housing is the narrowest; it allows the use of round filters with notched edges (polarizer, star filters..). The two central slots are intended for square filters. The outer slot can be used either for an additional filter or for a coupling ring.

Most popular filters - There are over 140 filters to choose from in the range. The most popular are: Polarizers - Designed to eliminate unwanted reflections and darken skies. Graduated - Add colour to a scene by using a Cokin graduated filter to enhance a dull sky, or use a Sunset filter to add warmth. Pastels and Diffusers - Ideal for portraits, still life and landscapes, to create a moody atmosphere and a softer effect. Warm-up Filters - Add warmth to a portrait shot, giving improved skin tones. Colour Filters - Colour correction filters are available, as are Neutral Density filters and filters specifically designed for use with black and white film. Optical effects - There is a wide range of filters available to add special effects to photographs, such as Starbursts, Multi-image, close-up, Rainbow, Double exposure etc.

	COLOURED FILTERS		DIFFRACTERS - STARS
	POLARIZERS		PASTELS - DIFFUSERS
	GRADUATED & ND FILTERS		OPTICAL EFFECTS
	CENTRE SPOTS		SPECIAL EFFECTS

TRIPODS

This is my tripod which I purchased second hand a number of years ago.  It is a Kenlock 2000 SQ, alluminium and very durable.  It extends from 0.5m up to 1.5m and has a  pan and tilt head.  A tripod is essential to keep the camera steady at long exposures.