Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/01

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: [Leica] OT - need some direction about micro 4/3 cameras
From: sonc.hegr at gmail.com (Sonny Carter)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 10:53:18 -0500
References: <4D95E632.3000207@comcast.net> <BANLkTikq34fdCZZ_AF0LpdTm1jBJUifHYg@mail.gmail.com> <6B240396-3CC4-45D2-A8D9-4BA9AF22220B@me.com>

On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 10:37 AM, Gerry Walden <gwpics at me.com> wrote:

> I read a review somewhere that the Olympus was better on noise than the
> Lumix, so I plumped for the Pen E-PL2 about 3 weeks ago and have been
> absolutely delighted with it. Performance on many levels is about level 
> with
> my Nikon D300.
>
> Pros:
>
> 1. I cannot believe that I can carry the camera with two zoom lenses in my
> pocket and not feel the weight!
>
> 2. Lens are interchangeable on all micro 4/3rds camera, so you can use the
> Panasonic Leica lenses if you want
>
> 3. God image quality, and shoots RAW
>
> Cons:
>
> 1. Accessories tend to be hard to find locally but, having said that, they
> can be ordered straight from Olympus UK
>
> 2. Only Lightroom at the moment recognises the files. For many things I
> prefer Aperture. The files are also recognised by Capture One, but not by
> Photo Mechanic (which amazed me!)
>
> Hope you make the right choice for you, whatever that is!
>
> Gerry
>
> Gerry Walden LRPS
> +44 (0)23 8046 3076 (Office)
> +44 (0)797 287 7932 (Mobile)
> Web: www.gwpics.com
> Blog: www.gerrywalden.wordpress.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 1 Apr 2011, at 16:27, Robert Baron wrote:
>
> > I really like my Lumix GF-1 (now discontinued but still out there if you
> > hurry) and 20mm f1.7.  The EVF is useable and I use it much more often
> than
> > the LCD; I particularly like that it tilts up for low level shooting of
> kids
> > and dogs.
> >
> > --Bob
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM, charcot <charcot at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Olympus vs. Lumix , which bodies do people use and like.  EVF have they
> >> gotten any better.  Pros and Cons.  Help I'm drowning in unhelpful
> >> information so I need actual shooters to help me decide.
> >>
> >> ernie nitka
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Leica Users Group.
> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >>
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>



-- 
Regards,

Sonny
http://sonc.com/look/
Natchitoches, Louisiana

USA


In reply to: Message from charcot at comcast.net (charcot) ([Leica] OT - need some direction about micro 4/3 cameras)
Message from robertbaron1 at gmail.com (Robert Baron) ([Leica] OT - need some direction about micro 4/3 cameras)
Message from gwpics at me.com (Gerry Walden) ([Leica] OT - need some direction about micro 4/3 cameras)