Major camera and electronics manufacturer; makes Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras and a full line of compact cameras.
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Are there drawbacks when using Panasonic lenses on Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras?
I'm interested in trying out Olympus' new OM-D E-M5, and since I'm used to using a normal prime (and just spent some time using one on Fujifilm's new mirrorless EVF camera), I'd like to try that ...
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Can you recommend a macro lens for a micro 4/3 camera?
I've recently purchased a micro 4/3 camera (Panasonic GF1), and I'm aware that with an appropriate adapter, I can use a large variety of third-party lenses.
I'm interested in experimenting with macro ...
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Metering mode in panasonic Fz35
I am new to photography, recently I bought a new camera which is Panasonic Fz35 which has lots of nice features in it. However while browsing through the settings mode, I found an option for Metering ...
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Panasonic G2 rejects Lenmar battery: what should I do?
Lenmar is, to the best of my knowledge, a reputable manufacturer of aftermarket batteries.
I bought a DLPBLB13 battery as a 2nd battery for my Panasonic G2, charged it up, put it in my camera, ...
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resetting the image counter on a Panasonic DMC-G2
I found out by trial/error that the "RESET COUNTER" doesn't allow you to reset the image counter, it just increments it to the next largest group of 1000 photos (e.g. from P1000xxx -> P1010xxx -> ...
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How can I use Pentax lenses on a Lumix FZ18?
I have 3 very nice old Telephoto lenses for an old Pentax K1000 that doesn't work good anymore, color is shot. So my wife has a new Panasonic Lumix FZ18 camera and we thought we would try to get the ...
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What settings should I use with my TZ10 at ice hockey?
I have a TZ10. What is the best setting to have the camera on for taking photos at ice hockey without the flash and red eye reduction coming on? Do I need to put in my own settings? If so how?
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Panasonic: misc files stored on memory card
This may be a Panasonic-specific question. My camera is a DMC-FT2.
On the memory card, apart from the JPG files a lot of other file types can be found. Do you know what they contain and what they are ...
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Do I have to use an official “Panasonic” spare battery in the Lumix TZ10?
Some companies claim to offer cheap batteries that work with this camera however I read on the description for the Panasonic battery:
Panasonic DMW-BCG10E ID Secured
Battery for TZ7 and ...
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Should I stick with Micro Four Thirds or switch to a larger format before investing in more gear?
Recently I was given a Panasonic GF2 micro 4/3 camera + 14mm pancake lens for my birthday — a nice upgrade to what I have been using recently. I want to start to take my photography more seriously, ...
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Panasonic GF3 with 14mm pancake lens - which macro lens will fit?
I wonder if anyone can advise me? I have the panasonic gf3 with a 14mm lens. Is there a macro conversion lens I can buy (apart from the new panasonic one) - haven't had one before and so wanted ...
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What are the drawbacks of an extender (wide or teleconverter)?
I'm asking a more general question, starting from a particular case with which I'm dealing these days: I'm considering buying a Wide Conversion Lens for my Panasonic HC-X900M camcorder (see the item ...
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How does iDynamic on Panasonic G Micro Four Thirds cameras work?
When using iA+ mode on my Panasonic G3 something called iDynamic kicks in and preserves the highlights in the image. I wonder how this is possible, and not just a part of the dynamic range of the ...
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How useful is in-lens image stabilisation at long zoom lengths on micro 4/3?
I have a Panasonic G3 with the 14-42mm kit lens. I am now looking for a second lens and would like to start with a longer kit-zoom. Something to go from around my kit lens' 42mm up to the 150mm kind ...
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Panasonic GF3 - stuck on monochrome?
My boss has just purchased a Panasonic GF3 camera, and every photo he takes is in monochrome - he's certain it's a software issue since it says 'mono' on the LCD display.
He's thoroughly checked the ...
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Is it possible to operate the Panasonic GH1 via just the EVF if the LCD is broken?
Simple question for those who have used a GH1: Is it possible to fully operate the camera using just the EVF if the LCD is broken? Or are some menu items only accessible on the LCD?
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Is the Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm or 20mm pancake better for night shots?
I'm a total noob on photography, and I own a Lumix G2 camera. I accidentally broke the default 14-42mm lens, so I'm thinking of getting either a replacement of that or buying a new (more expensive) ...
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Why are some of my photos coming out almost completely purple?
Some of photos that I took look like this one. Look at the purple picture, it is supposed to be exactly the same as the one on the right-wall, window, etc. Nothing purple in it at all. This happens ...
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Sunrise and sunset photography with a small digital camera
I have a new camera (Panasonic TZ 30) and I am a relatively inexperienced photographer. I will shortly be doing a journey as tourist at the famous monolith, Uluru in Central Australia.
I was thinking ...
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What is the Shading Comp. setting on my camera, and how do I use it?
My Lumix GX1 has an on/off SHADING COMP. setting in the Rec menu, and it's set to off. What is this setting and what effect would it have when turned on? When do I want it?
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Alternative to 4/3 camera without compromising quality
I have a Panasonic DMC L1 (the first 4/3 camera) with Leica zoom lens and an Olympus fixed focal length lens.
The Leica lens has developed a problem and the insurance can't repair it. They are going ...
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What do I need to do tilt-shift with a micro four-thirds camera?
I'm a newbie when it comes to photography.
I currently own a Panasonic Lumix GF1 and would like to learn the tilt-shift technique. How does it work, what tools do I need, what software do I need as ...
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How do I get the photo filenames from my LX5 to continue from a given number?
I have a lovely new Panasonic LX5, replacing my LX3. I am using the same SD card as in the LX3, which already has the folders 100, 101, 102, ... 116 (yes, that was a thousand photos per folder...).
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What should I do to take good jewellery pictures with a Panasonic FZ45? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I capture both sparkle and detail when photographing jewelry?
I want to take good jewelry pictures with my camera (Panasonic FZ45). I currently have two stand ...
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Olympus XZ-1 or Lumix LX5?
I wonder which one of the two cameras should I get. Here is one comparison. I've seen good photos on flickr using both cameras, so I'm not sure. People say that the Lumix's aperture is slower than the ...
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Why does my Panasonic GF2 have terrible battery life?
I've had a Panasonic DMC-GF2 for a couple of years and the battery life has always been terrible. I've bought a new battery, thinking that was the problem and battery life has still been bad. I will ...
