Using Canon Ef (EOS) lenses on a GH1

[dmoreno]

I am totally new to this interchangable lens stuff (I have only had fixed lenses camcorders). I am really interested in being able to use my girlfriends Rebel XS lenses on my GH1 (she has a 18-55, a 70-300 and a 50mm 1.8).

I found this adapter in ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-lens-to-Panasonic-G1-GH1-micro-4-3-adapter_W0QQitemZ350201470018QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLe ns_Accessories?hash=item5189a25c42&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1234|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-lens-to-Panasonic-G1-GH1-micro-4-3-adapter_W0QQitemZ350201470018QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLe ns_Accessories?hash=item5189a25c42&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1234%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

I know any EF lens I use will be stuck wide open and will have to use ISO, shutter and ND filters to set exposure correctly. I want to know how bad/difficult this is, if someone has done it.

My thoughts on this (just guessing):

1. Since I want to keep a film-like shutter I will have to stay between 1/30 and 1/60, I guess.

2. I can buy a couple of ND filters (what grades would you recommend?) or buy a Variable ND filter. (Variable ND filters are expensive, though. I read about using a variable and a circular polarizer together to make your own Variable ND, but I don't know how that actually works)

3. I think changing the ISO would be the easiest way to change exposure, but I don't know how much control I would have by using only ISO.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

[Vascilli]

If you want to change the aperture, you can hold down the DOF preview button when the Rebel XS is on (It's near the lens mount) and at the same time take the lens off. This will lock the aperture shut on whatever value it was previewed at. (The aperture is always wide open until a picture is taken, which is what the DOF preview button is for) Mind you there is the possibility that the lens could malfunction, but I've never heard of it happening.

[dmoreno]

Thanks for the tip! I just don't think my girlfriend will lend me her lenses if she knows I'm gonna take them off without turning off the camera. ;)

[DonalDuc]

Then you shouldn't change lenses - change girlfriend! :2vrolijk_08:

[PappasArts]

I found this adapter in ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-lens-to-Panasonic-G1-GH1-micro-4-3-adapter_W0QQitemZ350201470018QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLe ns_Accessories?hash=item5189a25c42&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1234|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-lens-to-Panasonic-G1-GH1-micro-4-3-adapter_W0QQitemZ350201470018QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLe ns_Accessories?hash=item5189a25c42&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1234%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)




Is this the only source available. Are there no USA ebay sellers or stores that have EOS to Micro 4/3 adapters....?

[Kevin I]

Is this the only source available. Are there no USA ebay sellers or stores that have EOS to Micro 4/3 adapters....?

None that I can see.

I got a Canon FD to Micro 4/3 adapter from jinfinance -- fits better than the 14-140 kit lens.