Panasonic has posted firmware updates for the Lumix DMC-G1 (Ver 1.5), GH1 (Ver 1.3) and GF1 (Ver 1.2).

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Last month we reported that CameraQuest made a Leica M adaptor that allowed Leica lenses to be mounted on the Panasonic micro G DSLRs.

Well, Panasonic has just announced that it is also offering its own branded Leica M and R mount adaptors for the Lumix G Micro System.

Now owners of Panasonic G1 and GH1 will be able to attach Leica M lenses (DMW-MA2M) or R lenses (DMW-MA3R). These adaptors allow users to use the movable MF assist function, which enlarges the selected area when focusing manually.

Our Place

Our Place is a worldwide photographic project dedicated to documenting and promoting sites selected to figure in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The compactness and lightnes of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 [Specs] made it the camera of choice for Our Place photographers who like its discreetness, easy-to-use controls and flexible articulated LCD — and excellent image quality, especially when shooting RAW at base ISO.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

There are now a couple of Leica M to Micro 4/3 Lens Adaptors available on the market that allow you to attach your precious Leica M lenses to the Panasonic G1. Luminous Landscape examines one of them and asks, “Is The Panasonic Lumix G1 the New Digital Leica?“

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

DPReview has posted their review ("on par with the very best in the entry level DSLR") of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 [Specs], the first mirror-less Digital Interchangeable Lens system camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS Sensor), 3.0-in. high resolution (460,000 dots) Free-angle LCD with Live View, fast Contrast Detect AF, high resolution (480,000 dots for a 1,440,000 dots equivalent) EVF at 60fps refresh, eye sensor, Dust Reduction, Scene Modes and full exposure flexibility.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is the first mirror-less Digital Interchangeable Lens camera that redefines how a system camera should work. It has got all the traditional DSLR manufacturers worried — and with good reason. By getting rid of the mirror and prism and replacing them with a high resolution electronic viewfinder and extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD, the G1 is smaller and lighter than any DSLR out there. Image quality and performance rival those of entry-level DSLRs. The G1 not only allows you to take a glimpse of the future of DSLRs but you can own one right now!