The GF1 samples thread...

[jacobsen1]

Between me, Sam, Andy, Tom and everyone else with these things, we should be able to get a good sample thread going right? Post your salesman-esque shots in here guys, I'll start:
















eventually I'll get around to doing a proper review of this little sucker, but I'll say it's been a very fun camera to use. It's IQ/size ratio makes it awesome. I've noticed I've been taking even MORE shots of Elias around the house now only because it's so much easier to do so with the GF1.

[Idjiit]

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[tom@kartboy]

been too lazy to make all them fancy borders.





hopefully next month i can add some of them fancy baby photos like you kids have.

[tom@kartboy]

eventually I'll get around to doing a proper review of this little sucker, but I'll say it's been a very fun camera to use. It's IQ/size ratio makes it awesome. I've noticed I've been taking even MORE shots of Elias around the house now only because it's so much easier to do so with the GF1.

This was my main reason for the purchase. I didnt see myself walking around with Myles and the D700 for day to day shots.

[jacobsen1]

This was my main reason for the purchase. I didnt see myself walking around with Myles and the D700 for day to day shots.

This is where my one fast nice prime is clutch on a DSLR for me. The 5D/24L combo wasn't too terrible. But yeah, there's really NO excuse to ever be w/o a camera now.

[Stime187]

Good idea!

[Idjiit]

This is where my one fast nice prime is clutch on a DSLR for me. The 5D/24L combo wasn't too terrible. But yeah, there's really NO excuse to ever be w/o a camera now.

There's just no way I would walk around with a D700/50mm on my hip while carrying Al around. It just didn't happen. The GF1 is compact enough that when it's on my hip I can actually get into the car and belt up without removing it - that's the thing that makes it "go everywhere" for me. If it was weather sealed, it would barely ever come off my hip.

[jacobsen1]

I could see you in the shower with one!

yeah, that's where we differ, I always had a DSLR with me and just dealt with it (which is part of why I'm so critical on bags). But the GF1 has taken it's place anytime I don't need ISOs or where the lens isn't restrictive (and I'll admit, I don't mind the FL much at all, it's a nice medium between 50 and 24). My issue with the GF1 though is I DON'T have an easy carrying solution for it right now other than in a large jacket pocket. That's great in winter, but I need something come spring that will work then.

But since I bought the GF1, what, 4 weeks ago now? I've shot with the D700 at my parents house more to dodge questions ("another new camera?!") than light. I've pulled the D700 out at work as well and landscaped with it. But for ~4 weeks now almost every single shot is with the GF1. I'm shooting more, and more make it through to the blog as well. So that has to mean something. And that's with the one lens restriction as well.

[minhha2006]

How. These are some awesome shots! They are more expensive than I anticipated, but then again, I didn't really know what it was in the first place

[smizar]

Awesome shots guys!

I am so tempted to pick one up for our upcoming hike up Kili. Will wait for a bit before picking one up I think.

[tbert]

Come on job! I need a GF1!!!

[sevendhappy]

This camera is awesome!



I am biased though.

[jacobsen1]

^ pics!!!

[sevendhappy]

^ pics!!!

Sure. Why not...





















That's all I got.

[Idjiit]

nice shots, man! Really like the tunnel and lighthouse shots...

[sevendhappy]

nice shots, man! Really like the tunnel and lighthouse shots...

Thanks! Both of those shots were taken with the Pana Leica 45mm f/2.8 lens.

[Idjiit]

Thanks! Both of those shots were taken with the Pana Leica 45mm f/2.8 lens.

Cool, how are you liking it?

[sevendhappy]

Cool, how are you liking it?

I'll just reply with my answer to that from another thread.

...I love the 45 as well. I know it's not a lens for everyone, especially given it's price and that it's only a f/2.8. I love it though. AF is all internal, it's focusing is noticeably faster (to me anyway) than the 20mm, and VERY quiet to focus as well. The IS works very well as does the focus limiter to speed up the focusing. Plus, it's light and looks pretty slick with the lens hood. Need to try to use it for more macro and more portrait shots, but so far I'm loving what I'm getting out of it.

[tom@kartboy]

Took the lil setup with the 20mm walking today.




Throwing it up on the stump for a "family" shot today

[thechickencow]

Almost ready to pop, eh?

[tom@kartboy]

Almost ready to pop, eh?

Due date is March first! that's coming up REAL fast Looks great for that close to a due date i must say.

[jacobsen1]

Looks great for that close to a due date i must say.

yeah, I was actually going to say she doesn't look like she's about to pop. Obviously pregnant, but she's carrying it quite well.

[Mr. Clean]

Goddang with samples like that why have a D700? Shoot! This might make a slick back up camera vs a 2nd D700 !

[jacobsen1]

heeeey, look what the cat dragged in! Finally dude, welcome.

[Idjiit]

This might make a slick back up camera vs a 2nd D700 !

Muuuwahahahahahahahahahaaaa...










But seriously, I can list off a ton of reasons why you'd want a D700 instead of a GF1, but yeah - having both is awesome.

[Mr. Clean]

heeeey, look what the cat dragged in! Finally dude, welcome.

Thanks man! The LX3 is more in my price point though it looks like. Dang 1k will almost get me a used d300s!

[Idjiit]

If you're looking for a "backup", I would definitely go for a D300 or D300s. The GF1 is great, but I have no illusions about it covering my ass if the D700 goes South.

[Mr. Clean]

If you're looking for a "backup", I would definitely go for a D300 or D300s. The GF1 is great, but I have no illusions about it covering my ass if the D700 goes South.

Oh for sure another Nikon is a must - Although it looks pretty capable, that's the only 'true' option.

[The Monster]

[Markitos]

Love that last shot, Will!

[jacobsen1]

I love the first AND third will.

and clean, the s90 trumps the LX3. I'd even go for a G11 over the LX3 personally (having owned the LX3 and currently own a s90).

[Mr. Clean]

I love the first AND third will.

and clean, the s90 trumps the LX3. I'd even go for a G11 over the LX3 personally (having owned the LX3 and currently own a s90).

I'm not sure I'm allowed to own a G11

[jacobsen1]

more samples:
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few more available here:
http://benjacobsenphoto.com/2010/arc...tie-and-matts/

[subimatt]

I never would have guessed these were shot with the GF-1... ugh I really want one..

[Idjiit]

The 7-14mm looks pretty sick. Too bad I'm so effing broke.

[jacobsen1]

I'll be selling it shortly... (the 7-14mm)

[Idjiit]

As soon as you get the 16-35mm f/2.8G?

[tbert]

It looks like GF1 can be used for architectural/real estate images adequately, after all. Hmmm...

[jacobsen1]

2.8?

Sam, the 16-35VR shipped last night, it's here today. The 7-14mm is a rad little lens, don't get me wrong, but I basically used it as a placeholder for the 14-24mm to allow me to sell it to fund the 16-35mm. Now that it's here, provided it's not got any horrid distortion issues (I'm not expecting any) then it's my UWA and the 7-14mm goes. As cool as it is, it's too big for my use with MFT. Basically, my MFT kit will be 2 pancakes. I need a UWA for the D700, so doubling up doesn't make a lot of sense.

This way I had my bases covered and I got to have some first hand experience with the 7-14mm. Had I known the 16-35mm would be in stock already I could have waited but I was figuring Marchish.

[jacobsen1]

It looks like GF1 can be used for architectural/real estate images adequately, after all. Hmmm...

yeah, it's certainly not a BAD setup, but I could see the DR being a problem in some situations. I also know I'd get questions about the camera, and as an unestablished guy trying to get started, I don't want to have to deal with that.

[Idjiit]

Totally understand, Ben - I think we're in the same camp. I think I would be pretty happy with a 14mm f/2.8, 20mm f/1.7 and maybe a 40mm f/1.8 (all AF) setup for how I use the GF1. The only exception I can see to that is if I was going to go on another big vacation, but those don't happen too often.

[jacobsen1]

funny you mention that, we might get to go to the boat in April... if money were no issue I'd keep it for a trip like that, but it's this or the 24mm....

[Idjiit]

Here's a few from walking around with Al the other day. I love love love having this little camera on my hip all the time. Can still shooting/adjust settings with one hand while I'm holding him in the other...

[jacobsen1]

love that first one Sam. Wicked light, it almost looks tonemapped.

[Andy]

Alright, I'll try a couple, no matter how much they pale in comparison to those above.

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[jacobsen1]

buhahaha, that sheep/goat thing is rad.

[Andy]

So I walk up to him and he's eating out of a basket on the rail. He's probably 10 feet from me so I stick the camera over the rail and try to get a lower shot. He turns and looks at me, still chewing. And I swear to you he was getting pissed with each passing shot. Just his eyes. This is the last shot of the series. After which I calmly backed the hell off.

[jacobsen1]

now that you mention it, he IS giving you/us the evil eye....

[Idjiit]

Ugh, this camera kills me. The 20mm f/1.7 is such a ****ing bargain, I can't believe people complain about it...

[sevendhappy]

Ugh, this camera kills me. The 20mm f/1.7 is such a ****ing bargain, I can't believe people complain about it...

Who's complaining about the 20mm lens? It's awesome! lol