by Ian Burley
Still and HD video samples galore from Panasonic's new DMC-GF1
UPDATE GF1 RAW file download links added
Press releases and specifications
Panasonic announces the LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH lens
Panasonic announces A New Micro Four Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens
Panasonic adds the DMC-GF1 to its LUMIX G Micro System lineup
Although all the GF1 samples we have evaluated have been pre-production units of varying versions, Panasonic was confident enough to let us use their latest pre-production release camera to produce sample images and video for publication in full. We have a JPEG stills gallery of over 30 shots, plus several GF1 HD video clips for you to sample.
Our thumbnail gallery of the sample stills is below. On page 2 of this article you can play our sample videos, hosted in YouTube, in HD.
To view or download the full size original camera JPEG image, click on its associated thumbnail from the gallery view below:
Image 2: f/2.8 was as bright as I could get without running out of shutter speeds under the bright conditions.
Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec Aperture: f 2.8 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 6: At full aperture, I used the movable focus point to focus on the music score sheets.
Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 7: Again at full aperture, I focused on the side of the musician's face by moving the focus point to the left.
Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 10: Moving the focus point around, here it is on the near foliage. Note the defocussed blur or 'bokeh'.
Shutter Speed: 1/3200 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 11: This time the focus point is on the lady with the parasol.
Shutter Speed: 1/2500 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 15: This shot was taken to test high contrast detail fringing. It's well controlled in the JPEG, the RAW file may be more revealing.
Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 19: This is the start of a sequence using the GF1's My Color modes. This one is normal, with no colour enhancement, for comparison purposes.
Shutter Speed: 1/25 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 200 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 20: This is using My Color Expressive mode.
Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 21: This is using My Color Retro mode.
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 22: This is using My Color Pure mode.
Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 23: This is using My Color Elegant mode.
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 24: This is using My Color Monochrome mode.
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 25: This is using My Color Dynamic Art mode.
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 400 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 26: This is using My Color Silhouette mode.
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec Aperture: f 1.7 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 27: This is using My Color Custom mode (user adjustable).
Shutter Speed: 1/13 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 28: This shot is the start of an ISO sequence, starting at ISO 100.
Shutter Speed: 1/13 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 29: ISO 200.
Shutter Speed: 1/25 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 200 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 30: ISO 400.
Shutter Speed: 1/50 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 400 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 31: ISO 800.
Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 800 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 32: ISO 1600.
Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 1600 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Image 33: ISO 3200.
Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec Aperture: f 5.6 ISO: 3200 Focal Length: 20 mm Link to RAW file
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Sample images and video from the new Panasonic DMC-GF1
Four Thirds User editorial team Sample images and video from the new Panasonic DMC-GF1
Marking the launch of Panasonic's latest Micro Four Thirds system camera, the Lumix DMC-GF1, we have... (more)
Ian Re: Sample images and video from the new Panasonic DMC-GF1
Mmm? No comments on our GF1 samples?
RAW files will be added later today to the JPEGs for anyone ... (more)
Ian Re: GF1 RAW files - all 33 of them, now available to download
I hope someone will find these useful :)
[url]http://fourthirds-user.com/2009/09/sample_images_an... (more)
addieleman Re: Sample images and video from the new Panasonic DMC-GF1
Ian, I certainly found them useful because a lot of them were taken with the 1.7/20, thanks!
Couldn... (more)
dalexa Re: Sample images and video from the new Panasonic DMC-GF1
well i've found the 3200ISO quite acceptable.
the 20/1.7... i'm not that pleased. i like the deta... (more)
pewidane Re: GF1 RAW files - all 33 of them, now available to download
Dear Ian,found it extremly useful,has long wanted a replacement for my favorite camera,Leica M 2 an... (more)
Ian Re: GF1 RAW files - all 33 of them, now available to download
Peder, do you still have your M2? You will be able to use your M-series lenses on the GF1 if you ... (more)
pewidane Re: GF1 RAW files - all 33 of them, now available to download
Yes and my old Olympus lenses to my OM 3.:)... (more)