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Art Vandelay II · 09-14-2008, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by ftpaddict

Who says they won't? Focusing is lens-independent, for the most part.

Contrast-based focusing can work with any AF lens. (just don't ask the 4/3 camp; they'll say it isn't true )

I read that the problem with that is most SDM/HSM/SWM lenses simply aren't fast enough to be effective. Most would have serious lag making them almost unusable for anything other than stationary objects. Of course that could have been pure speculation.

Either way, after the mirror box is eliminated the diameter of the mount can be reduced, just like they did on 4/3's. So why stick with a larger than needed lens mount? The smaller the better when it comes to lenses for me.

Originally Posted by montecarlo

G1 Lumix G1 - a set on Flickr

Whoa, ok, now I have to have that camera. I hate to say it, but my K10D will be going on ebay when I get back from my NYC trip next Sunday. It's one thing to see pics of it next to other cameras, but seeing it actually being used really puts its size into perspective. It may not be my ideal walk around/hiking/street camera, but it's the closest thing on the market now (Unless Oly announces something better in the next few weeks).

09-14-2008, 04:14 PM	#154
Art Vandelay II Loyal Member Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 444	Originally Posted by ftpaddict Who says they won't? Focusing is lens-independent, for the most part. Contrast-based focusing can work with any AF lens. (just don't ask the 4/3 camp; they'll say it isn't true ) I read that the problem with that is most SDM/HSM/SWM lenses simply aren't fast enough to be effective. Most would have serious lag making them almost unusable for anything other than stationary objects. Of course that could have been pure speculation. Either way, after the mirror box is eliminated the diameter of the mount can be reduced, just like they did on 4/3's. So why stick with a larger than needed lens mount? The smaller the better when it comes to lenses for me. Originally Posted by montecarlo G1 Lumix G1 - a set on Flickr Whoa, ok, now I have to have that camera. I hate to say it, but my K10D will be going on ebay when I get back from my NYC trip next Sunday. It's one thing to see pics of it next to other cameras, but seeing it actually being used really puts its size into perspective. It may not be my ideal walk around/hiking/street camera, but it's the closest thing on the market now (Unless Oly announces something better in the next few weeks).