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Re: [OM] Musings from the dark side - i.e. life with 5D2

Subject: Re: [OM] Musings from the dark side - i.e. life with 5D2
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:29:28 -0500
In what way is the EVF on the EP-2 better than the GF-1?  More 
resolution, brighter, contrastier, or ... ??

Chuck Norcutt


Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> If you want small and high quality, think micro 4/3, guys. I love the GF-1. 
> Its image quality is SUPERIOR to my E3. A co-worker of mine received his new 
> EP-2 today, also really neat, and the EVF is better than mine.
> 
> I think both Panasonic and Olympus have real winners on their hands here.
> 
> Nathan
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> On Jan 26, 2010, at 2:12 PM, Daniel Sepke wrote:
> 
>> I didn't and wouldn't say I am 100% happy with the situation. Sure I wish we
>> had an OM sized DSLR with a 35mm sized sensor but let's be realistic it's
>> not going to happen anytime soon. Perhaps it would be better articulated as
>> that for certain lens and body combinations there is an ergonomic advantage
>> to a minimum size. Even if I switch brands this type of lens (70-200mm
>> f2.8+) isn't going to get much smaller or lighter. Personally I have
>> accepted the physical situation in trade for the end results. Now granted I
>> don't shoot this lens at f2 (all the time) and if they made a 35-100 f2.8
>> that was sharp at f2.8 I would definitely buy that lens. What I really wish
>> existed for the E System was a 24-70mm (equiv to FL to 50-140) f2.8. A lens
>> in that range would cover the near portrait range through portrait range
>> without needing a lot of innovation in design.
>>
>> Dan S.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C.H.Ling
>> Subject: Re: [OM] Musings from the dark side - i.e. life with 5D2
>>
>> In the old days we appreciated the small OM system and Olympus claimed the 
>> 4/3 is smaller, lighter and cheaper so we have to compromise for a small 
>> sensor and higher noise.... but nothing came true. Then now we are happy 
>> with the big lenses and bodies ?????
>>
>> C.H.Ling
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Daniel Sepke"
>>
>>> Ken has a very good point here. In the E System the 35-100mm and the E-3 
>>> are made for each other, the balance is great.<snip>
>>> Dan S.
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