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On Nov 30, 2016 3:04 PM, "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 11/30/2016 5:38 AM, CyberSimian wrote:
>
>> There has been some discussion recently about the Panasonic GM5. I find
>> appealing the idea of a compact 2-lens system that can produce high-quality
>> images in most of the common scenarios (not super-telephoto, macro, or
>> shallow depth of field, obviously).
>>
>
> The tele and DOF limitations aren't, of course, inherent in the camera.
> Macro is a lens limitation that can be dealt with pretty easily. These
> lenses work well with 10, even 16 mm extension tubes. Even the really
> cheap, light ones are fine with these light lenses.
>
> They also work well with the Oly MCON-P02. It's a very cleverly designed
> achromatic (two element) C-U lens. It has front and rear push/snap on caps.
> Pull the rear one off, and it's a 37 mm thread, for the 12-32, Twist the
> rear cap and it unscrews the integrated step ring, leaving a 46 mm thread,
> for the 35-100. Either way, the front and rear caps fit together as a
> single unit in a pocket while the lens is in use.
>
> Unlike many older achromatic C-U lenses, the MCON-P02 has Olys latest
> coatings; it's like looking into a black hole compared to the old lenses.
> Better coatings that the relatively recent Nikons.
>
> I don't recall doing a careful test of tube vs. lens with these lenses, so
> I can't say one is better than the other. I did do careful testing with the
> 14-140 of tubes vs. a larger achromatic C-U lens. The best results with
> tubes and lens were slightly different looking but really similar. I
> couldn't pick an overall winner.
>
> My reservation concerns the position of the EVF. I am left-eyed, and the
>> GM5 seems to be optimised for right-eyed users. This does not necessarily
>> mean that it is unsuitable for left-eyed users, but the left-eyed user
>> might find it less convenient to use.
>>
>> So, any comments on the usability of the GM5 for left-eyed users?
>>
>
> Like Chris, I'm right eyed. I tried it with my left eye. I wear glasses,
> including when I'm shooting, and with them, it's really fine; my nose
> doesn't touch the camera. Sans glasses, it's doesn't feel bad, but I would
> end up smudging the LCD (which is all smudged, anyway.)
>
> C. U. Moose
>
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