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Re: [OM] E-3 versus E-1 - pictures better with E-1

Subject: Re: [OM] E-3 versus E-1 - pictures better with E-1
From: Joel Wilcox <jfwilcox@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 08:10:01 -0600
I also wonder whether you shouldn't turn off IS if the camera is
tripod-mounted?

Joel W.

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 7:55 AM, C.H.Ling <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Do a focus check with your problem lenses, most likely the problem was due
> to E-3 focusing error, the E-3 I had consistantly gave me front focus with
> 11-22 at 11mm and 50-200 at 50mm, the other focal lengths also affected but
> not that much. While the 14-45 was working perfectly.
>
> For the 180/2 it could be a problem of the MF system, mirror angle, focusing
> screen position... etc. Try to use live view and your image should be sharp.
>
> My late purchased E-520 also had front focus problem and the viewfinder is
> too small for MF, that's why I totally gave up on the 4/3.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ian W"
>
>> This discussion makes me wonder why the manufactures don't have a sharp
>> option in auto mode where it limits the aperture size automatically
>> depending upon which lens is attached
>> something like setting a maximum iso limit for auto iso mode, but done
>> automatically.
>>
>> The difference in colour between the E1 and E3 doesn't bother me too
>> much, it can always be changed to be near as dammit, but the fact that I
>> can't get sharp results with my very expensive 180/2 (my wife still
>> reminds me about how much I paid for it!)  is  perturbing me - shooting
>> wide open and on a tripod with anti shake. I wonder if there is some
>> failure in my technique (most likely) or maybe I have a faulty camera
>> (least likely). Maybe its just the wrong light.
>>
>> I am also finding the 12-60 doesn't appear to give me the results I got
>> with the E1 and 14-54 - sadly neither are with me anymore so I can't
>> compare.
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