Oh dear,ocbeyer, and I think they gain "merit" only because of being such startling history and reproduced time and time again until they take on their own lives,just as the quotation,"eye of the beholder", is attempting to explain away everything as some final statement. Then ....
WHOSE eye? That of a 5 yr. old? a "retardo"? a serial killer? Should there be some minimum definition of what an eye might be that is somewhat qualified to make a statement because of intelligence? education? experience and exposure to ooooooops!....art? Oh, I give up and push "unwatch",this thread will drive us all up the wall. hahaha

Found a good way to photograph birds or other wildlife. I mounted my gimbals on 10 lb. cast iron weights from exercise lifting machines. Size is 5x10X1” high. They make a very stable base for on the counter, in the blind or on a sturdy table by a window in the house. Even on a table on the patio. On the bottom near the corners I put small felt pads so I can slide them around without making scratches. The wooden base I cut about 10” from a 2x8. This one is lighter to take to the parks and set on a picnic table. I can take pictures of birds, airplanes and flying saucers. I don’t need vibration reduction on a gimbal.

Yes, it's a handful allright, $1400. If you really want it, though, buy before December 2, and you'll be able to get either the flash or the lens adapter thrown in for free.
http://cache.olympusamerica.com/static/getolympus/rebate_forms/51344_E-M1_Rebate_US.pdf

I wonder if Oly cameras are actually easier to use than Canon or Nikon - I see many fewer questions about the use of the camera itself than for those two brands. Maybe that's why UHH gave you the impression you're the only one:-))
EstherP
Once these cameras hit the stores here, I'm planning to go have a look, hoping they'll unpack one and let me hold it. Although I have had the E-5 for less than 3 years now and can't justify upgrading already.
I am glad that Olympus is apparently coming back after the embezzlement fiasco, but not too happy that it seems they are abandoning the 4/3 line. Although there were rumours earlier this year that an E-7 was in the works. We'll see.