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Re: [OM] E-5 vs GH2 sensor

Subject: Re: [OM] E-5 vs GH2 sensor
From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:20:51 -0500
Hi Chuck,

On Oly 4/3 cameras, I can't see any difference in the images at ISO 100 and 
200.  I use 200 most of the time.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] E-5 vs GH2 sensor


> After carrying these heavy 2.8 lenses around for the past 5 years, today
> I'd get f/4 lenses and up the ISO dial from 100 to 200.  :-)
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 9/16/2010 12:35 PM, Jeff Keller wrote:
>> Suppose you want a couple AF zooms for a brand C Zuiko body:
>>
>> 24-70mm f2.8 L     $1,349  2.1 lbs
>> 70-200mm f2.8L ii  $2,299  3.3 lbs
>> 5Dii               $2,499  1.8 lbs
>> Total              $5,972  7.2 lbs
>>
>> If you are going to carry Zuikos with it, slow AF zooms may not be too
>> appealing so yes I've shown "fast kit zooms". With this cost, weight, and
>> size no one will think of this as an OM. Olympus shouldn't compete 
>> directly.
>> Olympus should focus on small high quality alternatives. A really nice 
>> near
>> pro level E410 size body, light weight (plastic) weather resistant high
>> quality zooms, would be a nice alternative.
>>
>> Canon isn't sleeping in the lens area: a shift 17mm, a 100mm macro with 
>> IS
>> intended for macro, re-tuned zooms all with nice high price tags. They 
>> are
>> capturing attention.
>>
>> For me Olympus's apparent decision made at the time of the E1 that a 
>> small
>> camera doesn't appear professional was their biggest mistake. If 
>> necessary
>> they could have come out with a 4 lb $15,000 E-1Ds to appease those
>> management/marketing staff needing a professional appearance while making
>> and selling many more small digital OMs.
>>
>> Jeff Keller
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ken Norton [mailto:ken@xxxxxxxxxxx]
>> Subject: Re: [OM] E-5 vs GH2 sensor
>>
>> --snip--
>>
>> On a personal note, I am greatly saddened by all this. As you know,
>> I've been a loyal Olympus "fanboy" to a fault. I have no intentions of
>> ever giving up on the OM gear, that's for sure, but as far as anything
>> digital?  When it comes time for me to buy my next camera(s), they'll
>> be compatible with my OM Zuikos, but the brandname won't say Olympus.
>> I've been abandoned twice. m43?  Not a chance. I won't be abandoned by
>> this company again. Once converted to Brand-X (I think it's pretty
>> easy to figure out which one that is going to be), there is no turning
>> back.
>>
>> AG
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