Mirrorless Cameras- Opinions Please
Jan 28, 2014 13:23:12 #
Jan 28, 2014 13:25:58 #
CHOLLY wrote:
http://cameralabs.com/reviews/Olympus_OMD_EM1/images/Olymous_OMD_EM1_slant_450.jpg
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I agree ;)
Jan 28, 2014 13:43:09 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
I agree ;)
What you cannot see in your picture, are the two buttons on the left of the lens (as you look at the picture, or on the right if you're behind the camera). The bottom one has proven a huge advantage to me!!!
So often I have been told, "Your camera has a preview button, use it!" Yes, I knew that, except that every time I used it, on any camera that has a preview button, the image in the viewfinder goes very dark and I can't see a darn thing!
Not so on the E-M1 - it seems to give a true preview of what the image is going to look like. What a huge difference - I can actually SEE the depth of field instead of having to guess at it.
Jan 28, 2014 14:02:28 #
Morning Star wrote:
What you cannot see in your picture, are the two buttons on the left of the lens (as you look at the picture, or on the right if you're behind the camera). The bottom one has proven a huge advantage to me!!!
I use one for focus peaking, since I have a tendency to use legacy lenses.
Jan 29, 2014 06:19:31 #
my advice, would be to purchase the new nikon 1 aw 1 , if you can find one, its mirrorless, its waterproof, down to 50 feet, its rugged, and has additional lenses, that you can purchase
Jan 29, 2014 06:31:54 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
The Olympus mirrorless cameras (micro 4/3) are a dedicated system with top-quality glass engineered to be optimized for the Oly bodies and sensors. The image processing software is state of the art in combination with the sensors. The combinations of lenses with the Pen series, the EM-5 and of course the flagship EM-1 produce pictures that have the Canikon community scratching their heads, mumbling to themselves in wonder, and wishing they weren't lugging 20 pounds of equipment (compared to a 3 pound equivalency) to get a phenomenal image. Olympus bodies have excelled in innovation for years, but the newest models have established themselves as capable of producing some of the best images available from any camera made, especially in conjunction with the Sony sensors that they utilize. And, they have always made top notch lenses. Check them out.
Jan 29, 2014 06:59:29 #
A.J.R.
Loc: Devon, UK
I have Sony's NEX-6. Great camera but it might be worth waiting until next month when the replacement for the NEX-7 is rumored to appear. (Although I don't think it will be called NEX). Also Sony are now making some top quality lenses for this camera range.
Jan 29, 2014 07:04:22 #
Jan 29, 2014 07:49:03 #
Tom G wrote:
Maybe this subject has already been discussed, but... (show quote)
The BROWN truck is delivering my OMD5 today. Not much of an opinion yet. Maybe tomorrow.
Jan 29, 2014 07:59:34 #
sueyeisert wrote:
The Fugi sensors are larger than micro4/3rds.
However, Olympus and Panasonic owners know how to spell. IT'S FUJI...
Perhaps you need to read this thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-172142-1.html
Jan 29, 2014 08:01:42 #
banjonut wrote:
The BROWN truck is delivering my OMD5 today. Not much of an opinion yet. Maybe tomorrow.
The first time I picked one up (after using DSLRs for years), was:
"Damn, this thing is small, but rock solid."
I'll be interested to hear your opinion.
Jan 29, 2014 08:03:46 #
My NEX6 has been taking some great pics. Among the plus qualities is the availability of a book that is specifically for the NEX6.
The compactness of the camera belies the capabilities of the package, especially with the kit "Pancake" lens. The camera could fit into a jacket pocket , a good feature when traveling. I laugh at the huge DSLRs with their bulky sizes.
It is light and who needs weight ? The only place that weight is a must is in a steamroller.
The compactness of the camera belies the capabilities of the package, especially with the kit "Pancake" lens. The camera could fit into a jacket pocket , a good feature when traveling. I laugh at the huge DSLRs with their bulky sizes.
It is light and who needs weight ? The only place that weight is a must is in a steamroller.
Jan 29, 2014 09:29:09 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Sorry about the mistake FUji, but no need for that comment, BTW I own Olympus and Panasonic..
Cdouthitt wrote:
However, Olympus and Panasonic owners know how to spell. IT'S FUJI...
Perhaps you need to read this thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-172142-1.html
Perhaps you need to read this thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-172142-1.html
Jan 29, 2014 09:31:57 #
Just wanted to say, Yes Mirrorless cameras are small and lite. However, the sensors generally are still smaller than Crop frame and definitely smaller than Full frame. Therefore you generally lose on sensitivity, contrast, and image quality because in order to get high mega pixels, they have to be stuff tighter into the smaller size sensor. Especially when compared to the high end DSLR's.
Jan 29, 2014 09:37:22 #
gee4time wrote:
Just wanted to say, Yes Mirrorless cameras are small and lite. However, the sensors generally are still smaller than Crop frame and definitely smaller than Full frame. Therefore you generally lose on sensitivity, contrast, and image quality because in order to get high mega pixels, they have to be stuff tighter into the smaller size sensor. Especially when compared to the high end DSLR's.
You do realize that Sony's A7/A7r uses a full frame sensor...
and that their Nex as well as FUJi's sensors are APS-c sized, the same in most DSLR's, and that m4/3 uses the same size sensor as a regular 4/3 sensor.
Do you own a mirrorless camera, because that argument sounds like a statement from someone that has never used one before?
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