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Re: [OM] The E-3 manual and menu system

Subject: Re: [OM] The E-3 manual and menu system
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:26:36 -0500
But you do have to get rid of all that "auto" stuff (focus, ISO and 
aperture) when it's time to shoot panos.

Chuck Norcutt


Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> I too think the menus on the E3 (and frankly, on most digicams) are
> counterintuitive and quirky. But for me it is simple: I just set the
> thing up, once: single AF point in the middle, RAW only, auto ISO,
> aperture priority. Once done, I basically never have to touch the
> menu again.
> 
> Shooting digital is no more complicated for me than it was shooting
> film, except that I do not need to change film when I want to change
> ISO.
> 
> Nathan
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> On Jan 26, 2010, at 5:45 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
> 
>>> I spent quite some time on one getting a numb bum.
>>> 
>> I hate when that happens.
>> 
>> 
>> Would you believe there are TWO of these system areas in the menu, 
>> The menu system is one reason why I had no interest in getting the
>> E-3. One of the many reasons...   Anyway, a professional camera is
>> supposed to be usable in "battlefield conditions". This means, keep
>> it simple, straightforward and reliable. Make it where you can't
>> change modes or something accidently. Olympus flunked this test
>> with the E-3 in my opinion.
>> 
>> But once set correctly, the E-3 is blasted great for shooting those
>> roses. Long Live Live View!
>> 
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