Another Option - Camera Choice..

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Permalink Reply by Sajid Fakir on February 7, 2012 at 10:07pm

Yes, it's design seems aesthetically pleasing to the eye (very handsome unit). The real question remains as to it's real world performance, handling, usability and durability. We'll have to wait on the reviews I guess.

Website does mention that it's splash-proof and dust-proof. That's a good sign.

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Permalink Reply by Papa Rotzzi on February 8, 2012 at 6:48pm

You DO have to buy an adapter for E-Sys lenses. But, the FL-36/50 flashes will work just fine. (Though, they don't really balance that well on the smaller body.)

I would need the grip.. and that is what gets pricey for me.

It just seems that we are staring at the end of the E-System.. so my question is, do I make a move to micro 4/3.. or do I look to Canon and Nikon for my future?

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Permalink Reply by Anatoliy on February 8, 2012 at 7:56pm

DSLR all the way, there is a limit to how well and how fast you can see your subjects through the screen that's why you need a view finder. Also in smaller bodies/ sensors you have less dynamic range. 

But for every day just for fun type photos then a 4/3 body is a good idea as they are lighter but when you need some serious photos then DSLR. 

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Permalink Reply by Papa Rotzzi on February 8, 2012 at 8:14pm

I find, for my style/type/skill set, that I am the biggest limiting factor in photography. I am very much unconcerned with high iso, dynamic range obsession, and all the camera tech arguments.

I have seen wonderful photos from a cellphone and crappy photos from full-frame digital SLR's. I remain totally unafraid to develop my photos in an image editing software. I view the desire to eliminate shadows and highlights to be sickness that needs to be cured, not indulged. 

My concerns fall more into the areas of accessories and add-on.. including lenses.. that are just not available from Olympus.

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Permalink Reply by CameraClicker on February 9, 2012 at 8:58am

Before you get too excited about being left behind...  Nikon already introduced the V1, I think it is called, which is a similar sort of system to the OM-D.  Four-thirds with electronic viewfinder.  It has a pretty good viewfinder, too.  Canon are introducing the 1D X which presumably will replace the 1Ds and 1D although their web page was showing it as a third series 1 offering when I last looked.  They also are bringing out the G1 X which is an advanced point & shoot which is  more like a rangefinder.

Are Olympus phasing out their dSLR line, or are they just enhancing their four-thirds line, with a body I would actually consider?  I looked at the PEN before and turned it down because there was no viewfinder, just the monitor on the back.

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Permalink Reply by Papa Rotzzi on February 9, 2012 at 10:17am

Yes, I have seen Nikon's "1". It is a great camera, but, smaller sensor than the m4/3. The new G from Canon shows promise.

Olympus keeps saying that they are committed to the dSLR line.. but one body in over 2 years does not bode well. And, no new lenses or accessories for the line. It is all about Micro4/3 (Pen) now,  BUT, this new OM-D line adds an electronic viewfinder and is built like a tank. It seems really great... and they continue to develop the line with new toys.

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Permalink Reply by Jack Harwick on February 16, 2012 at 2:41pm

Others can worry about hardware, I worry about finding a new subject to shoot.

The EM5 would be welcome in my kit but I do all right with my old brick and don't feel the need for a change. Having a smaller lighter camera would have advantages, but by the time you add a lens adapter my lenses would be even heavier which would negate much of the advantage.

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