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Gariz announced the new leather case for the mini Panasonic GM1. You can find them in [shoplink 43805 ebay]Black or Brown on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. I didn’t expect a leather case to fit that nicely on the GM1. I was expecting it to make it look much…bigger. But it is not.
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Great looking combo — the Gariz and the GM1! I’m not quite sure about the orange body — I would have preferred a brown leather instead. But that camera has great lines. I hope v2 comes along soon with a hotshot and EVF port, a tilting LCD and a less finicky rear dial. Anybody using this with the new grip? I’m wondering how that balances some larger lenses. Is it ergonomic? Please share your experience!
I also want a Ferrari that costs $14,000 and gets 75MPG. The GM1 is THAT SMALL because it doesn’t have such features!
I disagree. The Pentax Q manages to be just as small and includes a hot show. That does not add significant size. The Sony RX100ii adds a titling screen. That adds just a tiny amount to the overall depth of the camera, a trade off that I’d gladly make. Clearly, some people would prefer no screen or shoe, so Sony cleverly offers both versions. Would these features add to the price? Perhaps slightly. But that would hardly put it into budget Ferrari territory. This camera will likely drop in price in the coming months. The new model could be introduced at the current price and would probably be economical to produce, as the R&D and tooling ramp up would already be covered by the v1 product. I’d actually be rather surprised if we *DON’T* see one. 😉
Pentax Q has a much smaller sensor.
RX100 has a fixed lens.
I think they couldve fit a hotshoe on this, but a EVF or tilting screen wouldve definitely taken up too much room.
Why would you need a hotshoe on this anyway?
Exactly…people always try to want other features for which the camera is not intended.
You can get the GM1 with a hotshoe and EVF….it’s called the GX7
Hi G: Your small camera big picture posts were definitely a big encouragement for me to move to mirror less from my Canon system, so naturally, I’m aware of the GX7 and like it quite a bit. But I’d still like to see a next generation GM1 with a tilting screen, hot shoe and weather sealing some day. Or a PEN with EM1 ruggedization and a left side EVF.
If I could change anything on the GX7, it would be that I’d love to see it become EM1 tough. The design and styling are near perfect. But I’d gladly get rid of the tilting EVF if it could be made flush to the body. Using the camera, I found that the tilting LCD satisfied that use case really well and I didn’t make much use of the tilting EVF, except to tilt it up so as not to trip the sensor inadvertently and move it so it didn’t obstruct view of the LCD. I’d thought I’d enjoy the tilt much more than I did, novel as it is.
These are all still great cameras, and I’m happy to own a G5 and a PEN EP5 and some great glass, and I’m enjoying the system. But good product developers are relentless in the pursuit of a maybe impossible goal: “the perfect product,” so I’m adding my voice here, GX7 not withstanding, in the hope that Panny is listening.
Keep up the good work with SCBP.
Hey Doug,
you never know what’s in the works. I know there are official eyes on this site and others so the message, if loud enough, will reach the right people. 🙂
Don’t forget a second battery grip Doug.
Will it fit with bigger lenses? Since the GM is already problematic to get a tripod mounted with anything other than the kit lens…
It should fit with any m43 lens since it goes around the lens mount, not the lens. Might be tempted to get one to use with my favourite lens, the 25mm panny – in black of course to go with. Y all black gm1 😀
Just ordered one, black for my all black GM1….
Same old frivolous and ugly Gariz leather case style adapted to yet another camera.
A nice alternative to the OEM grip. The Franiec grip doesn’t look that nice on the GM1.
I am surprised we haven’t seen the Chinese knockoff of the GM1 OEM grip yet.
+1. At $US99, it seems like there would be quite a bit of room for profit in there. Maybe they are waiting to see if this camera is a hit before committing. The camera seems to just now be arriving in quantity in the U.S., so hopefully, add ons will follow. I’m rooting for this camera, personally. Its quite a piece of engineering.
Why in God’s name would anyone ever want to pay a big premium for a camera system which such a small light gathering sensor and average lenses, is totally beyond me. I’ll be sticking with my D800e, thanks.
Admin. We appreciate you throwing out the trolls, but one made it back through. He is right above me.
So sad that you have to shout the word troll at anyone you don’t agree with.
Same could be said, why in God’s name would anyone pay premium prices for big heavy gear when they are not pros and only want to pose as one.
I’ve never had a problem carrying a DSLR. It was never an issue before mirrorless cameras, and it will never be an issue, despite what mirrorless camera/smartphone fans spuriously claim.
So if you are so comfortable in that view, why do you feel the need to come to a 4/3 site and argue, is it that you feel that mirrorless threatens your emotional attachment to your DSLR or do you just have some sort of unspecified mental condition that makes you seek out conflict.
Not everyone has the same preferences as you. I shoot sports with a 1DX and a 5DmarkIII as a second body so I love my big bulky DSLRs and their huge lenses but I would never bring those things with me in many situations like in parties, social gathering, or traveling light. Here is where a small high quality camera like the GM1 shines.
Well stated!
Why the fcuk do u care what other ppl use to shoot? Shut up and keep taking your pics with your camera.
The reality is that he probably doesn’t own a D800E or whatever, he would need a job to be able to afford it and no one would employ such a mental case.
It’s a pretty great low light camera, actually. I’m using it when flying it in a remote ‘copter –while monitoring and controlling the lens via the wi-fi app. So, you know, just maybe it has a purpose…
Can you post a link showing some photo shot using the UAV?
It’s cool that its beyond you. Keep your DSLR. You can own both or neither. Reasons why I switched from a FF 5DMKII are many but in the end I shoot more, am more creative and have become a better photographer as a result.
Think I or my clients care what is inside my camera? They don’t, they care what’s inside my photos.
Does anyone else think that that circular red dot with white text (shutter release dot) and the shape of the body of this evoke a certain other manufacturer? Of course, we get auto focus and a touch screen, a body and lens for the cost of a body cap on that system (practically). But hats off to Panny for out Fuji-ing Fuji in the gorgeous retro style tiny camera arms race! 😉
BTW, Great deal on Olympus FL-600R from “Focus camera”. I managed to grab one for $179. I have never seen it sold for less than $249. Normal price is $299.
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-V3261300U000-FL-600R-Wireless-Flash/dp/B0074WDFSQ/
The 70’s returned. Cover a beautiful camera in treated cow skin? I do not understand the urge. Also it doesn’t really seem to do much in terms of protecting the entire camera body.