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**cg57** · 02-14-2019, 05:29 PM - **1 Like**

cross posted in Daily In Challenge
the theme was Love or Heart.
I chose heart
I did apply a yesteryear filter in LR
I'm not big on filters but it seemed if fit

**WPRESTO** · 02-14-2019, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by cg57

cross posted in Daily In Challenge
the theme was Love or Heart.
I chose heart
I did apply a yesteryear filter in LR
I'm not big on filters but it seemed if fit

Nice image. Is the subject modern or a family heirloom?

**cg57** · 02-14-2019, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Nice image. Is the subject modern or a family heirloom?

It was bought for me about 30 years ago. It seems a nice idea that I should make it a family heirloom starting with me : )

**WPRESTO** · 02-14-2019, 06:41 PM

It had on the one hand an antique design, but the condition looked too good for something very old.

**cg57** · 02-14-2019, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

It had on the one hand an antique design, but the condition looked too good for something very old.

You are correct, sir!

**cg57** · 02-23-2019, 03:45 PM - **1 Like**

Black and White Sunrise

**cg57** · 02-28-2019, 07:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Cross posted in Daily In Challenge

**cg57** · 03-03-2019, 03:22 PM

Testing out the Lumix G9. This is a stack of 3 bracketed shots.
Processed in LR 6.0 and Free Color Nik

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northcoastgreg · 03-03-2019, 08:28 PM - **2 Likes**

With the E-M5ii + Pany 12-60/3.5-5.6:

**cg57** · 03-04-2019, 07:15 PM - **1 Like**

Testing out the Lumix high resolution
cross posted in Daily In Challenge

**WPRESTO** · 03-05-2019, 06:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Modern art using old (several centuries) Chinese stools. No nails or screws used to support this structure, but where will it go other than a museum? Not the sort of art almost any millionaire, no matter how large their mansion, would purchase as a point of interest in a room.

Doundounba · 03-05-2019, 08:18 AM - **1 Like**

Hello m4/3 Club!

Watching a video recently - just window shopping, ahem - I noticed during a close-up that the Panasonic G9's battery looks identical to the Pentax LI-90 battery, with identical power specs too (7.2V 1860mah). Would anyone know if the two are actually the same battery?

Originally posted by cg57

Testing out the Lumix G9.

**cg57** · 03-05-2019, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by Doundounba

Hello m4/3 Club!

Watching a video recently - just window shopping, ahem - I noticed during a close-up that the Panasonic G9's battery looks identical to the Pentax LI-90 battery, with identical power specs too (7.2V 1860mah). Would anyone know if the two are actually the same battery?

Hello!
They are almost identical. But the Panasonic battery is a touch longer and the door on my Pentax K3II wouldn't close. However, the Pentax battery fits into the Panasonic battery compartment and powers the G9 up. I don't know if the contacts would slip as I didn't leave the battery in and shoot with it. I don't know if extra batteries buy a third party would fit both or not. I will have to check and see.
So far, I like the G9, menu is different of course ... there's a learning curve for me.

FYI - the G9 is as big as the K3II. I think helps keeps the heat down that can be generated by the electronics.

hopes this helps.
Cindy

Doundounba · 03-05-2019, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by cg57

They are almost identical. But the Panasonic battery is a touch longer and the door on my Pentax K3II wouldn't close. However, the Pentax battery fits into the Panasonic battery compartment and powers the G9 up. I don't know if the contacts would slip as I didn't leave the battery in and shoot with it. I don't know if extra batteries buy a third party would fit both or not. I will have to check and see.

Thanks so much for checking! How much of a difference are we talking about? Maybe post a picture of both side-by-side? It sometimes happens with replacement batteries made by different manufacturers that the length is slightly different from the OEM one, and I believe I recall reading some reports that third party replacement batteries for the LI-90 might cause the exact problem you describe (being unable to close the battery compartment). So if the difference is very small, that doesn't rule out that it might be the same battery produced by two different companies, with the K-3ii (and other Pentax bodies) maybe having tighter tolerances for length... But if, say, you can actually hear the LI-90 rattle in the g9 body, because the length is too different, then it's probably not a good idea to use an LI-90 in the G9.

Quote:

FYI - the G9 is as big as the K3II. I think helps keeps the heat down that can be generated by the electronics.

But the G9 lighter than the KP. Also:

Olympus 60mm macro: 185g
Pentax D-FA 100mm WR: 340g (and that's very light for its class)
Panasonic 12-60mm F/2.8-4: 320g & 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6: 210g
Pentax 16-85mm: 488g
Olympus 9-18mm: 155g & Pana 8-18mm: 315g // Pentax 12-24mm: 431g

So, for example

K-3II plus 16-85mm, D-FA 100mm WR and 12-24mm == 2044g
G9 plus Oly 60mm macro, 12-60mm F/2.8-4 & 8-18mm F/2.8-4mm == 1478g
G9 plus Oly 60mm macro, 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6 & Oly 9-18mm == 1208g

And that's despite the fact that the G9 is one of the largest and heaviest m4/3 body. But still, the G9 is soooo expensive!!

Just thinking aloud here...

**UncleVanya** · 03-05-2019, 04:00 PM - **2 Likes**

A recent photo from the daily in challenge:

EM-1, Panasonic 14-42 pancake PZ.

03-03-2019, 03:22 PM	#2603
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Testing out the Lumix G9. This is a stack of 3 bracketed shots. Processed in LR 6.0 and Free Color Nik [ Last edited by cg57; 03-03-2019 at 05:06 PM.

03-05-2019, 08:18 AM - 1 Like	#2607
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Is Pana G9 battery the same as Pentax LI-90? Hello m4/3 Club! Watching a video recently - just window shopping, ahem - I noticed during a close-up that the Panasonic G9's battery looks identical to the Pentax LI-90 battery, with identical power specs too (7.2V 1860mah). Would anyone know if the two are actually the same battery? Originally posted by cg57 Testing out the Lumix G9.

03-05-2019, 09:13 AM	#2608
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by Doundounba Hello m4/3 Club! Watching a video recently - just window shopping, ahem - I noticed during a close-up that the Panasonic G9's battery looks identical to the Pentax LI-90 battery, with identical power specs too (7.2V 1860mah). Would anyone know if the two are actually the same battery? Hello! They are almost identical. But the Panasonic battery is a touch longer and the door on my Pentax K3II wouldn't close. However, the Pentax battery fits into the Panasonic battery compartment and powers the G9 up. I don't know if the contacts would slip as I didn't leave the battery in and shoot with it. I don't know if extra batteries buy a third party would fit both or not. I will have to check and see. So far, I like the G9, menu is different of course ... there's a learning curve for me. FYI - the G9 is as big as the K3II. I think helps keeps the heat down that can be generated by the electronics. hopes this helps. Cindy Last edited by cg57; 03-05-2019 at 12:07 PM.

03-05-2019, 01:22 PM	#2609
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by cg57 They are almost identical. But the Panasonic battery is a touch longer and the door on my Pentax K3II wouldn't close. However, the Pentax battery fits into the Panasonic battery compartment and powers the G9 up. I don't know if the contacts would slip as I didn't leave the battery in and shoot with it. I don't know if extra batteries buy a third party would fit both or not. I will have to check and see. Thanks so much for checking! How much of a difference are we talking about? Maybe post a picture of both side-by-side? It sometimes happens with replacement batteries made by different manufacturers that the length is slightly different from the OEM one, and I believe I recall reading some reports that third party replacement batteries for the LI-90 might cause the exact problem you describe (being unable to close the battery compartment). So if the difference is very small, that doesn't rule out that it might be the same battery produced by two different companies, with the K-3ii (and other Pentax bodies) maybe having tighter tolerances for length... But if, say, you can actually hear the LI-90 rattle in the g9 body, because the length is too different, then it's probably not a good idea to use an LI-90 in the G9. Quote: FYI - the G9 is as big as the K3II. I think helps keeps the heat down that can be generated by the electronics. But the G9 lighter than the KP. Also: Olympus 60mm macro: 185g Pentax D-FA 100mm WR: 340g (and that's very light for its class) Panasonic 12-60mm F/2.8-4: 320g & 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6: 210g Pentax 16-85mm: 488g Olympus 9-18mm: 155g & Pana 8-18mm: 315g // Pentax 12-24mm: 431g So, for example K-3II plus 16-85mm, D-FA 100mm WR and 12-24mm == 2044g G9 plus Oly 60mm macro, 12-60mm F/2.8-4 & 8-18mm F/2.8-4mm == 1478g G9 plus Oly 60mm macro, 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6 & Oly 9-18mm == 1208g And that's despite the fact that the G9 is one of the largest and heaviest m4/3 body. But still, the G9 is soooo expensive!! Just thinking aloud here...

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02-14-2019, 05:29 PM - 1 Like	#2596
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	cross posted in Daily In Challenge the theme was Love or Heart. I chose heart I did apply a yesteryear filter in LR I'm not big on filters but it seemed if fit

02-14-2019, 06:24 PM	#2597
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by cg57 cross posted in Daily In Challenge the theme was Love or Heart. I chose heart I did apply a yesteryear filter in LR I'm not big on filters but it seemed if fit Nice image. Is the subject modern or a family heirloom?

02-14-2019, 06:39 PM	#2598
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by WPRESTO Nice image. Is the subject modern or a family heirloom? It was bought for me about 30 years ago. It seems a nice idea that I should make it a family heirloom starting with me : )

02-14-2019, 06:41 PM	#2599
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	It had on the one hand an antique design, but the condition looked too good for something very old.

02-14-2019, 06:54 PM	#2600
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by WPRESTO It had on the one hand an antique design, but the condition looked too good for something very old. You are correct, sir!

02-23-2019, 03:45 PM - 1 Like	#2601
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Black and White Sunrise

02-28-2019, 07:50 PM - 3 Likes	#2602
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Cross posted in Daily In Challenge

03-03-2019, 08:28 PM - 2 Likes	#2604
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	With the E-M5ii + Pany 12-60/3.5-5.6:

03-04-2019, 07:15 PM - 1 Like	#2605
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Testing out the Lumix high resolution cross posted in Daily In Challenge

03-05-2019, 04:00 PM - 2 Likes	#2610
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,454	A recent photo from the daily in challenge: EM-1, Panasonic 14-42 pancake PZ.