If you want to see more image samples taken with the new GF6 than check out these links at Photographyblog, Hybridcams, Focus Numerique, Dkamera and Photoscala.
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those silver kitlens look nice
seriously this is all rehashed stuff. there is not development here. and this site is getting so boring with all these “deals”. I guess making babies is expensive? I for one feel like I am being asked to spend spend spend and not make photos. SOOOO BORING HERE.
You know your opinion wouldn’t make you sound so much like an ignorant boob if you at least bothered to post this complaint in a thread that related to what you are bitching about … instead you post it in a thread that is covering photos shot on the newest Panasonic mFT model offer, which only was released a couple of days ago. How this is a rehash, or anything else you blather on about? Just shows the level of your inept thinking. Seriously, who named you; Yuck? Were they precognitive? Or just expressing their dismay in what they produced?
43rumors is getting more and more trolled 🙁 the nice bunch of people who use to comment are fast disappearing…
Yes, reading the comments here is becoming painful. Everybody seems to have a hidden agenda.
I think a lot of posters have gotten fed up with the Olympus bias amongst both posters and admin
The us-vs-them in your comment is just as much the problem as yuck’s. Everyone has a bias, or preference, for something – thats called “reality”. Just because someone’s preference differs from yours, doesnt mean they’re not allowed to have it.
Some posters need to be more civil. Others need to be a little less hyper-sensitive.
It’s the truth.. Don’t try to put a spin on it. Olympus Fanboyism has diseased this site. It’s astounding the amount of Trolling whenever a Panasonic post gets put up, when, an Olympus one goes up, there’s rarely any bashing from a Panasonic fan, IF any!
Maybe the Admin loves the hits it gets…
Its funny how you see the complaints about IBIS etc (which are indeed silly, no, Panasonic isn’t going to implement it anytime soon), but fail to notice the complaints about Olympus lenses lacking OIS (which are at an equal level to the IBIS complaints).
If you just go look at how many people dis the GH3 because its too big, and then go look at how many people dis the E-M5 because its too small, there isn’t much of a difference, either in numbers or in foolishness with regards to presenting their preferences as the only ones possible.
Just some examples to demonstrate how people (not you specifically) tend to be rather selective in what they register.
You are totally right about certain people with their silly habit of dissing anything that doesn’t confirm with their own choices, but totally wrong in thinking that only happens with people favoring one specific brand.
That’s why religion is bad for society. Everybody feels the need to preach to those who are of different opinion, and put great effort in trying to convert them into believers of the “true religion”.
speaking of preaching to agendas :facepalm:
Haha using a post on a camera rumors site to express your views on religion is, ironically, an excellent example of “preaching”.
I would hope that I am always civil lol, This does not change the impression that there are many posters who show a clear Olympus bias to the extent that we see almost the same identical criticisms of every Panasonic item that appears. There is no real “us” regarding mFT as a very happy user of both companies equipment { GH3, E-M5 , 12mm,25mm ,45mm macro,75mm ,12-35,35-100 and 100-300} I can see the pros and cons of each.
I can see the benefits of both too… But I have a clear bias for Olympus bodies (with a bias for Panasonic lenses). So what? I also have a bias for Honda and Seiko products when someone else might have a bias for Ford and Tag Heur. I dont take that as a personal insult and neither should you.
The fact is, the updates to the gf6 have been modest at best so it is perfectly reasonable to see disappointment in those who were expecting something more. These people are most likely Panasonic users anyways. In all the posts that have been made, show me an example of the fanboyism that has diseased this site as BUT said. Yuck’s comments seem to be what has set this off this time but it looks more like a criticism of the Admin than of Panasonic.
We are customers, not an impartial body of adjudicators. Trying to pretend that others arent allowed to have a preference, when you yourself do, or trying to turn every post into an oly vs panasonic debate strikes of sourgrapes and hyper-sensitivity.
OMG people please step outside of your brand name bubble. The point was that the GF6 “latest offering” has nothing interesting in terms of technological development and that the camera’s themselves are rehashing of old models. Now if there were some in depth explanation on sensor technology or articles on super 16 lenses but instead we are continually treated to “deals” on a 6 year old 20mm lens because it is the “best selling”. These are not any more rumors but just press releases on rehashed technology and links to the amazon warehouse. When will there be a focus on photography as a craft or business and not just as a consumer playground? If you call any criticism trolling then sorry to disturb your suburban bubble.
You’re acting like Panasonic is the only camera company that does this… EVERY ONE DOES IT. GET OVER IT.
“I guess making babies is expensive?” -You’re Pathetic.. Your feel like you’re asking to spend comment is just Dumb. -Like the Admin is pulling the credit card out your wallet himself and making purchases for you. NOBODY is even asking you to click a link!!!
You talk about modest update, HAHAHA!!!
GF5:
12.1 megapixels
Live MOS Image Sensor
Class Leading Fast Auto Focus
Smartphone-like Touch Enabled Display
GF6:
New 16 Mega Pixel Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine, Wi-Fi and NFC (Near Field Communication). Wireless connection allows one-touch picture sharing.
Variety of creative filters and 180 degree tilt touchscreen LCD, Fast accurate auto focus and quick start up
Extremely compact camera style, supplied with a 14-42mm lens (35mm equivalent 28-84mm). Full HD video recording at 1920 x 1080.
Again, you’re talking out your arse… This is the BEST GF camera to date and probably one of the best MFT cameras to date.
The only one stopping from you taking photos is YOU. Stop your crying and take pics. This site is about RUMORS, not how to take better pics or how to make money off photography. I think you’re on the wrong site, bub…
Sorry to tell you man, you’re in olympus fanboy land. This is the most complete update to any m43s camera but of course it doesnt have ibis or “olympus jpeg” so its garbage. Head on over to the epl6 comments on the other hand and its all flowers and praise despite being 6 months later and having 1 or 2 minor changes (changes meant to catch up to panny btw)
the ugly olly fanboy please com back to your vagina mother stay in your uterus mother.
if you had problem to me ,let meet me ,i will kill you ,Okay.
Hehe, you said boob
There is a lot of criticism about the GF6 not having [list your favorite feature here]. But the more I think about it, the more I think Panasonic may have made a very reasonable set of tradeoffs. I doubt they sold very many of the new EVF because the GX1 is a fabulous camera without it. And probably very few people use a bulky flash in the GX1 hot-shoe. So, in my view, those omissions are not important and the addition of tilting LCD, Wi-Fi control, and more compact kit lens are real improvements. If you don’t already own a GX1 then it seems the GF6 is a very compelling rangefinder-style camera.
Agreed. This is easily the best GF camera yet. All of its newly added features are those that its intended market will be attracted to. Pop-up flash? Check. Flippable screen for self portraits? Check. Compact size? Check. Lower-end price? Check. Looks like a step-up from my old point & shoot? Check. I highly doubt these people will care for the addition of either an EVF or a hot shoe, especially given the trade offs of a larger size and higher price. The fact that it uses the “old” GX1 sensor? Totally oblivious to this market! Their biggest concern will be if the image quality will surpass their old P&S, which it should have no trouble doing. Be real, folks… the targeted user will have no clue what a GH3 sensor is, and much less care about the fact that its missing one.
but i guess external EVF was discontinued ,it was expensive and unstable.
(i mean panny ext EVF)
Rangefinder style cameras have viewfinders like rangefinder cameras do.
GF6 is ideal for a P&S camera upgrade.
Let’s hope the upcoming G6 will show significant improvement on the IQ side
We’ll take as many as they can make. This is the perfect camera for us over 80s crowd. Will be great for those postage stamp sized snapshots of the grandkids. Between the LBB, the RES, the CWA and the PCC, this thing will sell by the caketinload. Well, what are we waiting for. Fire up those mobility scooters and let’s go a-caketin-bashing into town to get us this superwondercamera. And remember, everyday is lawn bowls day when you join the LBB!
Not funny.
TO be fair in the various forums every other post talks about how heavy DSLR’s are so I guess that old/feeble/disabled/lazy is the mFT demographic
NR at ISO3200 and 6400 makes human skin look hideous. I’d rather have grain. That said, I think that those sensitivity settings are mostly unnecessary to the demographic segment which may use this camera. Dynamic range at low ISO seems quite adequate, which is much more important.
it’i not new image,FW 0.2 with 5mpx files is far from finish FW.
may double NR make human skin look hideous.
There are no mFT cameras with acceptable high ISO { 3200 or above} unless your intention is for 500pix net shots.When you look at the E-M5 or GH3 high ISO files without any NR they are very poor and adding NR mush does nothing to improve the situation.
Completely false
hurry up panny!
@admin: Wow, dpreview is citing you (“via 43rumors”)
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.530093733699508.1073741828.200620789980139
Looking at the pictures in hybridcams.fr I can’t help but notice how much larger than the GF5 and similar to GX1 size the GF6 is inspite of the published dimensions which show little change from GF? One of the reasons is GF6 has recessed the strap loops on the sides rather than extending them as on GX1 so the bodies except for reduced height actually very similar and Pany can share as many internal parts as possible reducing manufacturing cost. Pany recently said they intended to grow the market with GF and GX line and I think this is an indication they will continue to produce the GX1 at a reduced price and hence use of same sensor in GF6? If want WiFi and NFC & tilting screen, manual control of HD video get GF6, if want more controls, option to add EVF, metal body get GX1.
@Admin: Keep on the good work
Personnaly I want to hear about G and GF deals & news and don’t care about olympus stuff…but I just ignore it when it comes. So it is interesting for some of us to hear about the deals at adorama, bh, amazon & such. don’t have time to check these myself.
When will the GF6 be available in european retailers?
Is April date only for Japan?!
Sounds like a lot of the posters on this site have got their hand on it.Take it off ,pick up a camera,look through the little hole or whatever you use and push the little button.Much more satisfying than talking about it.