This blog is my attempt to keep track of some of the things I learn along the way, with my Canon 7D, G12 and accessories. All images copyright Brad Calkins, not to be used without permission (or purchase). I do not attempt to monetize my blog, other than to promote my stock photo portfolio on Dreamstime.







Monday, December 14, 2009

m4/3 to EOS adapter

I'll be looking forward to posting some pics from my GF1/EOS combo - the adapter arrived today. It fits both EF and EF-S lenses, so I'll be trying it out with:

EF-S 60mm Macro (alot cheaper than the 45mm Panasonic Macro if it works!)
EF-S 10-22mm (pretty wide, and with the smaller sensor I get quite a bit of depth of field even wide open - 3.3ft to infinity)
EF 85mm 1.8 (I'm very interested to see how this performs)
Lensbaby 2.0 (especially given the upcoming contest! Seems cool, but needs to be on a tripod to hold steady)

I'm curious to see how the sharpness and corners look, since I have to either shoot these wide open or do the 'hold down the depth of field preview button' trick when I take it off my Canon body.

3 comments:

Gigamona said...

Nice post. I am getting this combo today as well.
Any pictures?
Do your GF1 require firmware update?

Gigamona said...

I am getting this combo too.
Do you need to upgrade firmware for GF1?

Brad C said...

Yes, see the following for picture:

http://lessonsineos.blogspot.com/2009/12/micro-43s-adatper-with-eos-mount-lenses.html

http://lessonsineos.blogspot.com/2010/01/gf1-ef-85mm-f18.html

And no, you don't need a firmware update. You will want to set the camera to allow shots without a lens (since it doens't know a lens is on). The firmware update available makes switching to enlarged view easier, but isn't required.