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Re: [OM] E-P5 soon.

Subject: Re: [OM] E-P5 soon.
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:44:35 -0400
Yes, that's what I just said below, that the X-E1's EVF is 1024x768. 
And, yes, it's ahead of the E-M5 which only has 800x600.  It's still 
pretty good but I wouldn't expect the 1024x768 to be a dramatic 
difference.  But for the next generation beyond that I might bite.

Chuck Norcutt


On 4/26/2013 1:55 PM, Frank Wijsmuller wrote:
> Isn't the X-E1 EVF also 1024x768? So the E-M5 *is* already a step behind
> the X-E1 (and the Sony's).
>
> Since these are 4:3 ratio displays the E-M6/ VF4 should actually have the
> edge compared to the 2:3 sensors, if you choose to use the display for the
> entire frame ;-)
>
> Best, Frank
>
>
>
>
>
> 2013/4/26 Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>> I just checked it on DPReview and see that it's quoted as 2.36 million
>> "dots".  A little number juggling shows that to be the 1024x768 display
>> I had guessed for the next generation.  I may be looking for a step up
>> from the E-M5 when it gets a generation beyond the X-E1's EVF.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 4/26/2013 1:02 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>> Nathan,
>>>
>>> Have you looked at the Fujifilm X-E1?  I understand its electronic
>> finder is
>>> quite impressive.
>>>
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Nathan Wajsman" <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:57 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [OM] E-P5 soon.
>>>
>>>
>>>> No finder.
>>>>
>>>> I will not buy another camera without an optical viewfinder. The
>>>> electronic snap-on ones kind of work, but I do not want anymore "kind
>> of".
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Nathan
>>>>
>>>> Nathan Wajsman
>>>> Alicante, Spain
>>>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>>>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>>>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>>>> Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/
>>>>
>>>> YNWA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Apr 26, 2013, at 12:57 AM, usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> MFT offerings seem to come up fast and furious. Wifi feature is cool,
>>>>> and potentially very useful in multiple ways.  Not sure where it fits
>>>>> in.
>>>>>
>>>>> It has same sensor as OM-D. Probably too much to hope for an electronic
>>>>> first curtain (EFC) option as it might shoot the flagship offering in
>>>>> the foot. Looks expensive if convert yen to $$ but likely offered at
>>>>> lower price here.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seems the Panny EFC from what I can tell with a very brief
>>>>> investigation may negate use of flash though this is
>>>>> not the case with Sony NEX. Fast SS with wide aperture with EFC an lead
>>>>> to artifacts at least on NEX.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-first-image-of-the-new-olympus-e-p5/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Panny has a new MFT offering too.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike
>>>>>
>>>>>
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