This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Sep 15 2016, 10:11 PM

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jun 24 2016, 04:18 AM

all the cheap Panasonic GF3 & GF5 are OOS in Lazada and 11street ?
cant see them anymore.. was thinking of getting a budget 14mm

@BOTAK_WAI


Great JOB!! Version 7 already, yay!!

I didn't see them since early last week edy.

This post has been edited by bobds78: Jul 7 2015, 01:15 PM

Yes, I think all OOS because the Raya discount is too attractive. Too bad I got mine before the Raya sales, if not i can save RM50 bucks more...

The E-P3 also OOS too. Thought of getting another white color 1 but no luck.

in fact should be Version 8 already, V5 & V6 over quota too much...haha

botak_wai, i received that 33mm just now. very happy to get such a great lens with that price tag. thanks man!

seriously, the speed of pos laju is out of my expectation, it just took 21 hours

Just got my Olympus 9mm Fisheye Body Cap few days ago. The close focusing distance is near. Will need to bring out for a spin

Untitled by Philip Pang, on Flickr

it doesn't surprise me - once the parcel reached IPC by midnight, there's a 60% chances of getting it by noon the next day. well, that depends on the postman who delivered it la. a bit of advantage really; poslaju center is 5 minutes away from my house.

Normally if there's no detour (like to Penang, if from sabah it will detour to KL hub 1st then enroute to Penang) like sabah to KL direct it will reach next day for delivery, from experiences lah.


Looking good yo!

no wonder

Just surprise their efficiency despite the high volume of parcel to be processed and delivered in this festive season.

My camera ordered and shipped last week only delivered to me just now by Citylink

Kudos Poslaju!

My Oly 12-50 ez lens and the FL600R flash sold today.

What's still available:-

1. Sigma DN 60mm f2.8 Art lens
2. Olympus 40-150R lens

How much are you letting go the 40-150mm?

You got PM bro, THX.

A super deal for Panasonic GH1 @Lazada:

GH1

Either apply the Lazada 10% discount if purchased through their app or get the Duit Raya code worth RM250 that pops up every now and then on their site, not necessarily will work 100% but worth a try, the 10% discount sure is working, I just tried.

This post has been edited by bobds78: Jul 9 2015, 09:13 AM

With such pricing, it is suitable for people who want to learn photography.

GH1 14-140mm is just like a miniaturized DSLR with small 10X zoom lens. It might be the best body in m4/3 12mp sensor category.


Btw, fast forward to current gen body, G7 review has been released
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g7/8

I am still considering the small body of GH1 for Video only but have no idea if the 14-140 will sell or not

maybe bundled sale with your GF1?

i have no idea it will sell or not but i might have a potential buyer, i will PM u.

last time when i sell my 14-42mm and this guy with GF7 with 12-32mm asking about my lens and i ask him why bother with it when the focal range is similiar, i ask him to look for 40-150mm.

Thanks bro, your the champ!

This post has been edited by bobds78: Jul 9 2015, 11:18 AM

i think selling 14-140mm is not a problem la since there is demand on a used 40-150mm. (of course we can't deny that it is bulky , to me any m4/3 lens above 150g and 46mm filter size already considered bulky )

not sure if the GH1 set is eligible for 2 years warranty or not, you can try register on panasonic website, and they will email you and ask for receipt for proof of purchase. If it works, it adds value to your lens sales.

btw, retail price for 14-140mm really gila expensive

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jul 9 2015, 02:36 PM

I got the 12-50mm from bobds78 already

lol out of surprise it arrives my doorstep in PJ from Sabah in less than 24 hours...

many thanks

I am surprised at Poslaju speedy delivery too! Not the other way round though I have a package from Selangor on 8th and till now the package hasn't even arrive yet.

today i saw 3 left.

http://www.11street.my/productdetail/panas...42mm-8gb-883894

Updated: sorry, after i posted, it is already sold out.

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jul 10 2015, 03:49 PM

Oops!



This post has been edited by bobds78: Jul 10 2015, 02:41 PM

wah that's good deal

Sigma 19mm 2.8 vs Pana 20mm 1.7 vs Oly 25mm 1.8. Price point Sigma is the cheapest. AF its also fast. Anybody using this lens?. Yr input pls.

If size is not a big deal to you, go for the Sigma 19/2.8, its fast, it's cheap and AF very fast too! I don't have the 19mm but I do have the 60mm, whIch is the best of the lot amongst the trio of 19/30/60. I would go for the 19/2.8 version 1 that doesn't use the smooth barrel which scratches easily and should cost cheaper, if you can find one.

using the 30 f2.8, as u mentioned, its cheap, AF is fast, image quality is slendid, using the non smooth older version.
but still have its down side, the start up time slow, focus ring not smooth enough, aperture not big enough, other than tat, quite happy with it!
would like to try 25 f1.8 though..

Ha ha yes, the good side more than make up the cons

I had the Oly 25/1.8 but sold it off after 2 weeks, not that I hate or didnt like the lens, I just find that it hadn't surprised me in anyways at all, I would rather keep using my old trusty the Pana 20/1.7

since 30 and 25 isnt much diff in terms of POV, i looking forward mostly on the larger 1.8 aperture, wanna c wat can it actually achieve. maybe good use in tighter space while still achieve fair amount of bokeh if u know wat i mean.

since i got a takumar 50 1.4, the 100mm equiv and 1.4 aperture simply blows me away, maybe look for a sharper 45 1.8 to bump up the focus & sharpness department. outdoor of cause, 100mm equiv is too long for tighter space.

Thx for all yr input. Since this is my 2nd body & use primarily to grab quick shots n I think 19mm is enuff. Needed a small & light body for travelling instead of lugging the monterous heavy dslr....

This post has been edited by gin&tonic: Jul 11 2015, 12:07 PM

The 45/1.8 is said to be sharper and for the price you pay for a used unit, it's worth every penny vs the 25/1.8. As far as bokeh is concerned I assumed and I bet the 45/1.8 will give a better effect in view of it's 90mm equiv FOV. If you look for tight space performer, the 20/1.7 and the 25/1.8 will serve you better or if you have some more $$ to splash, the 17/1.8 is even better



Maybe you should also try out the in-expensive pana 14/2.5? Its really small (smallest of them all but not the 9mm body cap lens a totally different beast) and quite sharp too, AF pretty fast and for street shoot too! Very good for travelling.

just wat I thought so, but since i already hav my takumar, think i'll put aside the 90-100 equiv range 1st. or maybe
there is deal around. keeping a look out for used 25 1.8 though, to cover convention to take some indoor shot i think
would be sufficient. 17mm maybe abit wide to me.

small and light must be 14mm and 20mm pancake lens

14mm f2.5 my all-time favourite, 20/1.7 come next, both pretty big performer in terms of IQ/price/size. You can slap on the
14/2.5 on any body and its really fast! The newet the body the better. I just sold mine as a package with Em5 good deal can't resist and I am now without a 14/2.5

20mm is just like Julius Caesar for m4/3 in mirrorless format war

I have the 17mm f1.8, but I still want to try the 25mm.

I had the a 35mm f1.8G on Nikon D7000 before, and I like that FOV, which is about fullframe's 50mm view. So maybe the Oly 25mm will work for me.

I just like primes and wide aperture for when shooting in poor light. Probably will get the 12mm f2.0 too when I have the money.

Or should I just save up and get a fullframe? hmm... decisions.

FF is great but the weight n size is a pain not discounting the cost. For pros is a non issue but enthusiasts u have choices. Never succumb to GAS.
Just luv the M43 form factor n light weight.

Small and lightweight, yet packed with powerful features, that's the way to go!

If you like the 24mm & 50mm FOV, why not sell or trade your 17mm and try the 12-32mm+25mm combo?

For 12mm and 75mm, i think those lenses are way too overpriced



This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jul 12 2015, 07:55 PM

haha, but i like the 17mm also. and I already have the 12-50mm kit lens, don't need another 12-32mm lens.

Went out to shoot with my EM-5 last week. Will share some photos once I'm satisfied with the editing.

Micro 4/3 lenses have always been $$$, probably manufacturing compact lenses isn't cheap. However, there are new entrants to the market like Sigma, giving comparatively cheaper alternatives.


The 12-50 ez is a superb kit lens and might as well be the best kit lens from Olympus, excluded the pro lenses.

I just got myself a used epl5 with 900plus shot together with 40-150 lens for 900bucks.. I shocked with the small size to be honest

I got myself a Nikon flim camera and some of old skool lens... I may consider getting a truly fully.manual Nikon camera in the future.. Cant afford full frame dslr so get flim camera lo

Shit... I hate getting infected in this photography disease... Does voogtlander made Nikon f to m43 adapter,so I can make use those lens... Even its sucks to manual focus in em5 mark 1 cos no focus assists while its pleasing to mf in Nikon

I made promise myself I won buy anymore body or lens for time being... To be honest the pro lens looks tempting if using in event coverage.

This post has been edited by minizian: Jul 13 2015, 09:25 PM

m4/3 lens just need some refresh or new iteration for perfection

Wow...that's quite good deal. Why suddenly acquire another body? GAS?

after changing my E-PL3 to E-P3, i miss the size, weight, tilt-screen and button layout of E-PL3

still no chance trying an E-PM body, wonder how's the handling.

I suppose the smaller epl 5 body with pana 20mm lens will be good combo in street shooting. While I leave the 40-150 lens with em5 to take advantage of the body design and its ibis.

Just wish the epl5 is black instead of silver.. Its silver lens looks stupid on my black em5

I suppose epl size is the best for me. If I go smaller body it will feel odd when attaching big ass lens instead of prime/pancake lens.

This post has been edited by minizian: Jul 13 2015, 10:11 PM

anyone can let me handson their gh4?

I think you could try to swap your silver lens with other people's black lens. Maybe there is user who has black lens with silver body

For PEN series body, i think silver color body has the best finishing, follow by white, then black. I believe lacquer finishing is better than matte finishing.

Meh I suppose let it be since I may end up swapping for a lemon lens. At least good thing with that odd colour combo my camera will look unique among those black dslr

I wish more button for customisation in epl5. Not used having to scroll tru menu to adjust the setting. But then considering how much I got he epl5 I cant complain much eh

I notice the 40-150 lens actually quite good when I pixel peep my photo shot at both extreme end of focal length.

I love the matte finishing anytime, on any machines




The 40-150R lens (I presumed you are talking about this one) is latest non-pro version, most definitely better than the previous versions, and relatively in-expensive too.

where can get cheapest 12-40 pro?
new seems like juz slightly above rm3k+.

I thought I saw one or two threads selling 12-40?

Here they are:

Em1+12-40pro

12-40pro



This post has been edited by bobds78: Jul 15 2015, 06:30 PM

later you will get used to it

personal preference

but black white silver always the safest bet

its matter of retuning my brain when using diff camera... but heck epl5 size cant be beaten yo.......

for dry box, is eureka brand good? I just need something that can work well in our humid weather without killing the bank

This post has been edited by minizian: Jul 16 2015, 12:18 AM

https://www.damianmcgillicuddy.com/olympus-...rol-panel-super

Hope this will help if you have yet to discover this.

This post has been edited by ken_zie: Jul 16 2015, 08:13 AM

Agree. The Super Control Mode is fantastic. I never shoot without it.

no idea on dry box

i enable this since day 1 using PEN series.

For those who have been complaining how to grip the damn GX7, GX8 gets the improvement

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/948543682...c-lumix-dmc-gx8

For those who have been complaining how to grip the damn GX7, GX8 gets the improvement

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/948543682...c-lumix-dmc-gx8

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_GX8/

Guess what else...Weather-sealed, Dual IS, 4K Video, 20.3mp m4/3 sensor!!! (is this the new IMX269 sensor announced by Sony? i have got no idea )








Sexy body but f*cking expensive & heavy bitch

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jul 16 2015, 01:43 PM

And 2 lenses announced as well

25mm f1.7


100-400mm f/4-6.3



sauce: http://www.43rumors.com/panasonic-announce...ix-g-25mm-f1-7/

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jul 18 2015, 11:22 AM

If I'm not so broke, I would have bought the EM1 with 12-40mm deal or the 12-40mm lens!

Anyway, here's some photos I shot at Pantai Kelanang. Must bring insect repellent next time I'm going out for photoshoot. I've got bitten by bugs that it's still itchy today. Already 1 week.

nice...like the last pic most!

I rike 2,3&4, i like to take no.3 kinda pic as well, just luv those out of focus feel. would like to learn how 2 take astonishing deep depth of field like no.2 and no.4 though, to utilize those kit lens which dun hav big aperture.

Big thanks. I learned new stuff today.. Was wondering why epl5 don't have scp while I can acess in em5

Wah wah wa..all the features I wanted in a small-bodied camera are coming true yo! Good Job @BOTAK_WAI for presenting this to us!

Fully articulating LCD, bigger grip, higher resolution sensor and IBIS all the big features I have been chasing for, but for the price they asked, I will wait it out till it come down

I had just booked a G6 yesterday and ordered a black pana 12-32 hopefully I will get it after the Raya holidays sometime next week. I have been switching back & forth between Olympus and Panasonic and I really enjoy them.

waiting to see if olympus has something better

huh...no more D5300/D5500?

huh...why G6 and 12-32? Isn't it a downgrade compared to your EM5+12-50?

D5300 definitely not for me (actually this is a better model over the d5500) due to its bigger size, I just couldn't agree with the size so sold it off, I had twice handled the d5500 although this is faster and a few nifty features like touchscreen and smaller size faster AF I still couldn't find a small enough setup and their lenses aren't cheap, not to mention they are huge too! Something I had been avoiding all this while. Small body with big lens simply doesn't work for me:stars:

As for the G6, it has been a target model that I want to try on, basically the full articulating screen and nice design just got me, I am a big fan of full-articulating screen, it's just a handy feature that I couldn't avoid. As for the pana 12-32, I came to love the 12mm (effective FOV of 24mm) while using the 12-50EZ on the EM5, you can say it's a sort downgrade but I just got to try the G6.

infinite loop among photography enthusiasts: size -> image quality -> size -> image quality

12-32 should be sharper than 12-50. If one doesn't need the extra 2mm wide, X14-42 seems to be a better choice among the kit lens.

i bet you will use the G6 just for interim arrangement, meanwhile waiting for G7?


here is an user experience sharing on M43 system: http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=250&t=4079364
(if you could read chinese)

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jul 17 2015, 12:09 AM

Infinite loop

G7? Yes, why Not? Looks so nice, and also looking forward to GX8...INFINITE LOOP! ha ha..

surprising enough, i only got 3 sets of lens for my em5 and epl5 which is 12-42 II, 40-150 and pana 20mm.... While i spent my money on leica m lens and nikon f camera

sometime it sucks deciding what camera to take out for photo shoot no wai i going to carry multiple camera around

This post has been edited by minizian: Jul 18 2015, 10:47 PM

most of the time i will just grab the lightest set up even though there is compromise in handling and I.Q

if any good offer on ricoh gr or rx100, i will grab that and sell all my old m43 cameras

M43 advantage for me is the small n very light setup with great features. Why bother with dslr for casual shoots?

Very good and valid point there, which I had finally realised Unless of course, the aps-c sized dslr has decreased in size to match the m4/3 mirrorless, like the sony a6000. Now that GX8 has finally done it, the other camps will surely follow suit.

A LOOK AT THE NEW PANASONIC LUMIX GX8

Last few days I have been learning everything I can about the new Panasonic Lumix GX8, I want to share some thoughts with you guys. I am a Panasonic user with extensive use on the GX1, GX7, GH3 and GH4.

First, what catch me off guard is the GX8 is not design as a replacement for GX7. The size and specs have jump so much that it is more comparable with the GH4 with advanced video features removed. So this is a great news for still photographers who wanted a PRO features such as weather sealing that is previously only available with the GH4 but don't want to pay a premium for video features that they don't need.

GX series are like MARIO BROS, who after eat a mushroom will grow bigger, eat another one will become even more powderful, that's the evolution of GX1, GX7 to GX8.

The GX8 is big, and quite heavy as comparison to other m43 cameras and even APS-C mirrorless. The reason why Panasonic has make it so is because as I said before, it is not a GX7 replacement. It is more a new camera, designed specifically for still photographer and most importantly, must be able to compete with the upcoming Sony A7000 and Fuji X-PRO2 which both have the same rangefinder style form factor. These 2 cameras from the rivals are rumors to have a brand new sensor, something around 28mp to 30mp. I am not here to debate about megapixels, but it is wise as business and marketing sense to use the new 20mp sensor. This sensor is also rumored to be made by Sony. It is unfortunate that Olympus choose not to use it in the EM5 II but I am quiet sure you will see it in EM1 II.

Not only does it need to compete with the upcoming A7000 and X-PRO2, it must also compete with the current Olympus E-M1 and Fuji X-T1. That's why you have features such as higher megapixels, splash and dust proof, huge EVF with 0.77 magnification, high burst rate, in-body image stabilization 4k video, etc. These specs already matches and exceed the EM1 and XT1. But the catch is these cameras are old and will be replaced very soon and GX8 must be able to "future proof" itself to be able to compete with at least 4 future cameras (A7000, XPRO2, EM1 II, XT2)!

Even comparing it to GH4, the GX8 exceeds in many aspects when it comes to still photography.

1. In-Body Image Stabilization that works in conjunction with lens IS! This make a lot of sense since many lenses already have 2-axis stabilization, the sensor can do a more easier job to provide another 2-3 axis stabilization. The GH4 doesn't have any IBIS.

2. Large EVF! 0.77x magnification vs only 0.67x of GH4 and in 4:3 aspect ratio.

3. 20 megapixels vs 16 megapixels. We will see how dxomark rate this new sensor. But if it is made by Sony and not in-house by Panasonic, it should be good. As long as it can maintain the noise level and dynamic range, you get some bonus resolution in return. This is good because m43 is 4:3 aspect ratio, if you shoot 3:2 on a 16mp pixels, you get only 14 effective megapixels. But now with 20mp, you can get about 17.5mp.

What remains advantages for GH4 is higher burst rate and longer battery life. The grip of GH4 is also expected to be better but the million dollar question is how well the GX8 feels on hand. I am very picky when it comes to camera ergonomics, I have to admit that GX7 grip sucks. But at the same time, I would also says EM1, EM5 and XT1 grips sucks too especially with heavier lenses. The Sony A7 and A7 II grips well, so as Sony A6000. The G and GH series grips very well. A look at the GX8 grip, it is quite big and the camera is tall enough so there are room for you to rest your pinky finger (there is no room to rest your pinky finger with EM1). What surprise me is they don't make the grip curve in slightly for the index finger which they did on all G and GH series and also what Sony did on A7 series. If GX8 grips well, it will be the perfect camera.

So far I am very happy with Panasonic decision to go such as big step up for the GX8. They learned a hard lesson from the GX7 that doesn't sell well. But for those who own the GX7 and like the small form factor, keep it! As I said again, this is not GX7 replacement. But for those who plan to buy a GH4 but doesn't want to shoot video or just need basic video, better wait for the GX8 because it can save you a lot of money with better specs (megapixels, IBIS, bigger EVF, etc)!

The price is quoted as US$1,200 but we can always get it cheaper here. I hope the price will be around RM3,200 to RM3,400. This price allow competition with the 4 future rival cameras that I mentioned above. For comparison, the GH4 is around RM4,650.

This is what I think about GX8, what about you? I would like to hear your opinion.

This post has been edited by samsungfreak: Jul 19 2015, 09:31 PM

But but ricoh being discountinued there no newer gxr that share the faster firmware of GR

I suppose there is a BIG BIG difference in full frame camera and M43 camera.... So for me i would go for the full frame camera outright to supplement my shooting. No point getting a ehhh peee essss seeee camera in my opinion when it is in between both extreme of m43 and FF camera

This post has been edited by minizian: Jul 19 2015, 10:46 PM

I also want my next camera to be a FF, but I worry that I will be just going for gear, and didn't improve on my skills. I use to make fun of people with FF but produce poor photos with my friends...

just buy those basic prime lens and go out take photo... guess we oly learn if we learn from mistakes.. best still go get a flim as it is full frame and the exp cost to dev it make me think twice not to simply spam photo

FF is in a totally different league all 2gether. The difference is huge if u r a pro but acceptable if u r just an enthusiast. Advantage the M43 like ep5/epl series is small & portable. It is an excellent 2nd body to a dslr.

Just looking at the external features of the GX8 has already won me over. I had been searching deep into my style and I find that the features of the GX8 is what I have been craving for. Whatever comes with it like the 4k video (not that important) and the IBIS and if this is comparable to OMDs that would make the GX8 a real beast! The upgrade in sensor from 16 to 20mp is most welcome, considering the competition (other than m4/3 of course) is far ahead and the will always be ahead since they have APS-C sensor. The GX8 is indeed a quantum leap for the pana line from GX7, which I owned for a brief while but sold off for reasons mentioned earlier. However, like every panasonic that come before it, their prices but heck, the m4/3 prices, when new are also killer! I guess I still have to wait till its prices cool down a bit he he




All considered, m4/3 size is my preferred size but if APS-C dslr can trim down their weight and size I would go for it too, size is the main factor for me.

Hey bro, you are quite right, although the gx7 is enough for 99 percent of us, I am really happy to see GX8 coming and can't wait to see how the new sensor performed, noise is okay for me (The older 16mp sensor like G5 is okay too to my eyes), I am wanting a step up DR from OMD and resolution too.