Review on 📷 Panasonic DMC-GH1K 12.1MP Four Thirds Mirrorless Digital Camera with Full HD 1080p Video Recording by Oscar Munoz

Before I get to the title of my review, let me give you a little background. Before entering the "wife and kids" phase of my life, I was very interested in 35mm photography. My current 35mm system is a Nikon 8008 with a full suite of lenses that I rarely take out due to their size and weight. True to the motto "The best camera is the one you have with you", I finally gave in to the all-weather P&S (Point and Shoot) that we took with us to family celebrations, on vacation etc. When This Camera Died During our recent vacation, I (actually my wife) decided to explore more expensive digital cameras. I first focused on a DSLR (digital single lens reflex camera) to replace my Nikon 8008 (meaning I could use my old lens). ). While I was studying cameras to death (my wife resented my single-mindedness, although she knew about it when she married an engineer :), I stumbled across this interesting four-thirds format. There are plenty of reviews explaining the details, but the following points got me hooked: The lack of mirrors (like on DSLRs) means an inherently smaller camera size for both the camera body and body. The Four Thirds system offers several advantages over DLSR, including when shooting live video: - Quiet zoom and focus with an interchangeable lens with image stabilization (ideal for camera and video applications), more than a typical P&S, and 22 times more. than a conventional camcorder. Interestingly, my desire for a DSLR led to finding a hybrid system that combines the best of both worlds - a camera and camcorder in one small package. Now to the economics of what I finally decided. I was torn between the Lumix GF1, GH1 and the upcoming GH2. I was very much inclined to wait for the GH2 (Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 16.05 MP Live MOS interchangeable lens camera, 3-inch free-angle LCD touchscreen and 14-140mm HD hybrid lens (black )). This camera had a large sensor and the coveted 14-140 lens (roughly equivalent to a DSLR 28-280 lens). I also knew I needed a 20mm f/1.7 lens (Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 aspheric lens for Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras) for low light shooting. The total cost of the proposed purchase is $1835. However, I was curious about the price history of both the GF1 and GH1 and looked both up on NexTag. As with any new product, you pay more if you're first in line. Purchasing the old version before the new version is released is a definite bonus for the financially frugal. So I ended up buying a GF1 with a 20mm lens (Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP interchangeable lens digital camera with Micro Four Thirds and a LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 aspheric lens) and a GH1 with a 14 -x zoom lens -140 mm. (Panasonic DMC-GH1K 12.1MP 4/3 interchangeable lens camera with 1080p HD video). In doing so, I got two cameras (each with a different purpose), two lenses, and two batteries for $1,683. I hope this helps you in your decision-making process. I tested both cameras and was very impressed with their performance and portability. I'm so glad I took the plunge and enjoyed the art of photography and the newfound art of videography in one elegant package.