I recently purchased a Panasonic GF-1. The camera uses the micro 4/3rds system. With the kit 14-45 mm lens, the camera has a focal length range that is the 35mm equivalent from 28mm to 90 mm. The camera is very small. The fact that is has a bigger sensor than point and shoot cameras means you’ll be able to control your depth of field with the lens aperture. Point and shoot cameras have a very small sensor which means that point and shoot cameras are not good for portrait photographers or any other type of photographer that requires a small depth of field.
This camera is great for street shooters. My only complaint is the noisy shutter. One time I pressed the shutter button and my subject, who was 10 feet away asked if I took his picture. Overall, I’m really enjoying the camera. If you’re a professional photographer the GF-1 is an excellent alternative when you don’t want the carry an expensive camera everywhere. The camera has point and shoot functionality. But for pros, the camera offers a lot of flexibility including the ability to shoot RAW images. The following image was photographed using the 14mm focal length.
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