Geoff Steven's Images of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Using DMC-GH2 and G3

Professional photographer Geoff Steven recently traveled to Vietnam to photograph World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay.  He traveled with the winner of a Lumix photography competition, and shot with the DMC-G3 and DMC-GH2.  I've included a couple of his images below:

 Image Source:  http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/ourplace/img/activity10/image04.jpg

 Image Source:  http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/ourplace/img/activity10/image02.jpg

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In order to capture a comprehensive set of images over a four day period, Geoff traveled the bay in a combination of a speed boat and a local slow boat, and climbed mountains and into caves.  I find it interesting to speculate how much more mobile he was as a result of using two excellent, small cameras, as opposed to full-sized DLSRs.  It is my opinion that Micro 4/3 equipment has just recently advanced to the point that one can feel confident in the ability to capture great images in a wide range of lighting situations, even on once-in-a-lifetime situations.

To see Geoff's website, (Click Here).

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Awesome Aurora Borealis Photos With Lumix DMC-GH2

 User "rune b" on dpreview posted some unbelievable images of the aurora borealis:

Image Source: 

http://g3.img-dpreview.com/7F0C485B2AD44D06A9D9D8CAE8CE2EE7.jpg

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, Olympus 12mm

iso1600, f2, 20 sec

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I truly enjoy seeing how people are using these cameras all over the world to capture their own little (or big) piece.

 

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Lumix DMC-GH2 in Antarctica!

 Poster PJ Reddy over on dpreview.com posted a series of images taken with the DMC-GH2, Lumix 14-140mm and 100-300mm zooms while on a recent trip to Antarctica.

"We Are Going Swimming" by poster PJ Reddy on dpreview.com

Image Source: http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa106/pjreddy13/Antarctica%202011/?action=view¤t=P1000375.jpg&mediafilter=noflash

 

 PJ reports that the camera performed well in the cold, but it was not that cold, mostly just a few degrees below freezing (-5C).  He also reports that he took along a DMC-ZS3, and was pleased with the results.

 

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Why Tyson Robichaud Chose the DMC-G3, As Did I

 

 Image Source: http://tysonrobichaudphotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_96661.jpg?w=680

 

I recently found Tyson Robichaud's excellent blog:

(click here)

 

Mr. Robichaud and I seem to think alike.  I have recently standardized my Micro 4/3 kit on two Lumix DMC-G3 bodies, after using a DMC-G1 and DMC-GF1 for a few happy years.  Tyson explains in very clear detail how he made the decision to replace his GF1 with a G3, rather than a GX1 or other manufacturer's camera.  I made the exact same decision, after similar analysis.

 

(click here) for Tyson's article about moving from the GF1 to the G3

 

Mr. Robichaud states that one of his main reasons for upgrading at all is high iso noise performance.  He finds (and demonstrates) a nearly full 2-stop improvement in noise when comparing the GF1 to the G3.  He states that iso1600 is "very useable."  I fully agree.  In fact, I have made decent images at iso6400, which was previously impossible.

 

Like me, he was tempted by low holiday prices on the excellent GH2, but decided to go with the G3 mainly for size reasons.

 

Contrary to frequent complaints by others, he finds the grip on the G3 to be about right.  I have no complaints in this area, either.

 

We also agree that some of the buttons on the back of the G3 are too small and low profile - especially the two very useful custom buttons.

 

Tyson finds that the long shutter noise reduction is very good.  I have not tried that, but his post will make me get to it.

 

It is always nice to find a great new blog like Tyson's.  It is also good to find someone who can affirm my logic and direction in choosing equipment!

 

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Lumix DMC-GH2 Sails Tasmania!

Image Source:  http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6683697889_dd43456dfb.jpg

This forum contributer over at mu-43.com, who goes by "nickthetasmaniac" (same id on flickr) has posted a very nice set of images taken while sailing around Tasmania

(click here).

source: http://www.mu-43.com/f56/east-coast-sailing-20329/

Unfortunately, he doesn't give lens or exposure details, except his list of equipment, which is a DMC-GH2, Voigtlander Nokton 25mm, Lumix 7-14mm f4 and SMC 50mm f1.2, which I have to guess is a Pentax lens and adapter.

Regardless, he clearly has a very good eye, and knows how to get out where there's something to see.  I feel that I learned a little about a part of the world I've never seen, and even a little about the photographer.  Excellent.

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