Panasonic GH1 user experiences after half a year at DVinfo.net

Sami Sanpakkila · March 21st, 2010, 02:41 PM

Since I graduated from school in 2005 I haven't really been able to afford to shoot on film anymore. I made a big investment in 2008 and got a Sony EX1 and a Letus Extreme and a bunch of good Canon FD lenses. A year later I sold the EX1 and the Letus and got the Panasonic GH1. Here's a little write-up on my impressions after half a year of use.

Read the full blog post here: Sami Snpkkil | Panasonic GH1 user experiences

Hopefully helpful for someone thinking about switching over from more expensive gear like the EX1!

Sami

Jay Bratcher · March 21st, 2010, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the thoughts! I recently picked up a GH1 myself, and have been contemplating swapping my Canon XH A1 for a nice set of lenses. It's been about a week, and I just can't talk myself into selling the XH A1 just yet. I think your post is spot on with my experience though, especially with regard to using the GH1 primarily for photography...

Sami Sanpakkila · March 21st, 2010, 03:44 PM

You're welcome Jay! Yes it all depends on what you do with the gear. If my main income was in making videos I don't think I would've made the switch. But as it's more a serious hobby at the moment with occasional paying jobs it was a move I don't regret at all :)

March 21st, 2010, 02:41 PM	#1
Sami Sanpakkila Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 317	Panasonic GH1 user experiences after half a year Since I graduated from school in 2005 I haven't really been able to afford to shoot on film anymore. I made a big investment in 2008 and got a Sony EX1 and a Letus Extreme and a bunch of good Canon FD lenses. A year later I sold the EX1 and the Letus and got the Panasonic GH1. Here's a little write-up on my impressions after half a year of use. Read the full blog post here: Sami Snpkkil \| Panasonic GH1 user experiences Hopefully helpful for someone thinking about switching over from more expensive gear like the EX1! Sami __________________ www.samisanpakkila.com www.vimeo.com/samisanpakkila

March 21st, 2010, 03:44 PM	#3
Sami Sanpakkila Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 317	You're welcome Jay! Yes it all depends on what you do with the gear. If my main income was in making videos I don't think I would've made the switch. But as it's more a serious hobby at the moment with occasional paying jobs it was a move I don't regret at all :) __________________ www.samisanpakkila.com www.vimeo.com/samisanpakkila

March 21st, 2010, 03:30 PM	#2
Jay Bratcher Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 110	Thanks for the thoughts! I recently picked up a GH1 myself, and have been contemplating swapping my Canon XH A1 for a nice set of lenses. It's been about a week, and I just can't talk myself into selling the XH A1 just yet. I think your post is spot on with my experience though, especially with regard to using the GH1 primarily for photography...