Panasonic G1 Tips

Last update (Jul 17, 2009): Canon EOS Lenses to Micro Four Thirds Adaptor.

This page is a collection of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 tips, tricks, techniques, camera settings and hacks by users and owners that I've across in forums, online communities, blogs and related websites.

Full attribution is given by linking to the source and where available, the author's homepage or photo gallery.

Canon EOS Lenses to Micro Four Thirds Adaptor

Read this discussion thread started by Diane B on using the Canon EOS lens to Panasonic G1 GH1 micro 4/3 adapter (sold by jinfinance on eBay) to mount Canon lenses onto the Lumix DMC-G1.

Diane adds:

The adaptor is well made, works well and is secure with the heavier lenses but of course has no electrical contacts so shooting with the EFs is wide open unless you change the aperture via an EOS body, holding down the DOF preview while dismounting and then use only that aperture on the G1 (or EP-1) untll changed again by mounting on an EOS body.

Download the latest Panasonic G1 Firmware Update (Version 1.2)

Released on Feb 10, 2009, this firmware update improves color reproduction, AWB (Automatic white balance) and performance of the built-in, pop-up flash in low temperatures.

Go to Panasonic Japan for installation instructions. The file download and actual details of the bug fix are here.

Remove CA in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Removing the CA (chromatic aberration) in G1 photos is a cinch if you have Lightroom installed on your computer – read this short post on how.