Joel/Moose,
I found this post very interesting and informative. It just
shows what happens when people play nicely.
For most of us compromises have to be made.
With 35mm film systems Olympus ruled the roost for me, along with a Fuji 6/45
wide and a Noblex Panoramic camera. (and later a Leica rangefinder system.)
Digital has skewed the playing field for me. I started off with an E-1. Very
well thought out camera...but heavy.
Next an E-510. Lovely camera, light, good 15-54 lens and body stabilisation.
Ideal travel camera. BUT one major drawback.
As my eyes age I find the Info display down the right hand side of the
viewfinder a pain. My peripheral vision just does not work like it once did. Oh
for a viewfinder like Olympus used to make!
So I bought a Canon 40D. much nicer viewfinder, robust construction, and gives
good results. BUT it is bloody heavy when you factor in a few lenses.
So on to the next step in the never ending search for perfection ;-0
A Panasonic Lumix G2...with the 14-45 metal mount lens NOT the plastic mount
14-42.
The camera is light, has a twist and turn display, plus electronic viewfinder
for when the screen "wipes out" and with suitable adaptors will take my range
of
Leica/Voigtlander lenses, along with my Olympus manual lenses.
I cannot see the micro 4/3 factor being a problem. At present saving for the
Leica adapter. This camera is well thought out and at present comes with
cashback (and a 3yr gtee!) Loks like being an ideal travel camera.
Regards
John Duggan,
Wales, UK
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----- Original Message ----
From: Joel Wilcox <jfwilcox@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Olympus Camera Discussion <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, 14 August, 2010 2:23:48
Subject: Re: [OM] What's sharp? [was Images: Stormy Weather]
On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I imagine you take the 410 and kit lens along in preference to larger,
> heavier
>kit, not to improve your images, but to
> make the process easier, more comfortable.
Well, since you ask, I bought the 410 for the lenses.
Joel W.
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