Congratulations Fuji, for doing the right thing... this is the way to earn customer loyalty! I'm now very willing to consider any X100 successor with the new Fuji sensor :)
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Posted on Mar 21, 2012 at 20:20:12 UTC
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role_of_72: The APS-C - 43 gap is now closed. And everyone lives happily ever after :) Good job, Oly!
Don't worry Barry - Depth of field will be solved with the arrival of global shutter and more processing power to m4/3rds... enough time to collect some decent lenses ;)
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Posted on Mar 17, 2012 at 17:01:24 UTC
Olyflyer, before you disparage the product - check your facts. From the supplier's website :
"The adhesive used for mounting the grip is VHB (very high bond) 3M clear transfer film for unparallel bonding power in all possible environmental conditions. Despite the holding power, the grip can be carefully removed without damaging the camera finish or leaving a stubborn residue. After removing it, you can cover the adhesive with the original slick backing material for storage so that you can reattach the grip later."
I doubt very much that it would affect your Nikon warranty.
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Posted on Mar 1, 2012 at 09:16:40 UTC
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Excellent preview, this is a really exciting incremental development... At last, a m4/3rds camera to take on the best features of the E-1 and E-400. This camera will complement my X100 much better than the X-Pro 1 would have done... Provided Olympus can squeeze better dynamic range from that sensor.
How soon will dpreview get a production camera to test thoroughly?
Thanks
Brian
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Posted on Feb 8, 2012 at 06:46:11 UTC
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Jim Radcliffe: The specs on the GX1 and samples images I have seen so far are great but the one thing I really wanted on the GX1 was a built-in EVF.. I also had hoped that the LCD would be articulated. Other than those two things, for me at least, the GX1 looks to be a very good camera.
Sounds like the Olympus OM-D will fit the bill nicely Jim. :)
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Posted on Feb 7, 2012 at 09:57:02 UTC
CharlesB58: I'm bemused by the continual posts all over this site "Make ____ Olympus product more like __________ brand. Heck, just go ahead and buy the other brand, folks. If you don't understand that Olympus is wanting to blaze its own path in the m4/3 market, then you should indeed switch brands. It will save you the frustration of constantly griping when Olympus does something their own way instead of copying others.
BTW, news flash on build in EVF-right now, more people have "grown up" using cameras with no EVF than have used one, so the marketing numbers are against those who say "we want an EVF". That we is an ever decreasing market segment, like it or not.
Charles, I didn't 'grow up' using cameras with no EVF - I switched from a heavy, bulky, expensive DSLR to a tiny P&S camera (the Panasonic FX01) and rediscovered the fun of photography... using this P&S for a good while convinced me that framing with an LCD was more than fine. I love the direction the Pen took, making the EVF optional and shareable amongst bodies... works great for me!
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Posted on Jul 27, 2011 at 20:08:43 UTC
Samples are pretty poor image quality imho - sharpening and noise reduction both way too high. I don't know whether this is an issue with default jpeg settings, but will look forward to having access to raw files and an update to Olympus Viewer software to allow optimisation of settings.
In terms of responsiveness, the new Pen range looks like a meaningful step up - and of course the new prime lenses are hugely welcome, but image quality is not stellar in any of the samples I've seen so far.
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Posted on Jul 1, 2011 at 13:11:54 UTC
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On challenge entry Equus n.12 in the Horse challenge
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I had this as my highest rated image in this challenge - especially when viewed from a distance, this image has a classic - almost primeval sense of the animal - I could imagine this as an ealy cave painting!
Well Done, and thanks for having a go!
Kind Regards
Brian
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Posted on Jul 20, 2009 at 11:23:48 UTC
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England , United Kingdom
I would like to know more about the 'multiple nanocoatings' used on this lens, and what they do...
It looks perfect on the E-M5... if the image quality is outstanding, I want one!
Any chance dpreview (Andy Westlake) will do a thorough lens review?
Thanks
Brian
Congratulations Fuji, for doing the right thing... this is the way to earn customer loyalty! I'm now very willing to consider any X100 successor with the new Fuji sensor :)
Congratulations 43 rumors... you've made it, linked from dpreview front page. Very impressive.
role_of_72: The APS-C - 43 gap is now closed. And everyone lives happily ever after :)
Good job, Oly!
Don't worry Barry - Depth of field will be solved with the arrival of global shutter and more processing power to m4/3rds... enough time to collect some decent lenses ;)
Nice shot Yin, congratulations!
Brian
He has such a charming sense of fun, and conveys a lot about his style in this short piece. Thanks for posting this.
nakeddork: Seriously, why does dpreview insist on beating this dead horse?
Wow, Richard - you said exactly how I feel about the X100 and a decent firmware update! I'll have to ask them at Focus what they're doing.
Olyflyer, before you disparage the product - check your facts. From the supplier's website :
"The adhesive used for mounting the grip is VHB (very high bond) 3M clear transfer film for unparallel bonding power in all possible environmental conditions. Despite the holding power, the grip can be carefully removed without damaging the camera finish or leaving a stubborn residue. After removing it, you can cover the adhesive with the original slick backing material for storage so that you can reattach the grip later."
I doubt very much that it would affect your Nikon warranty.
Well, the results speak for themselves. Very impressive.
Excellent preview, this is a really exciting incremental development... At last, a m4/3rds camera to take on the best features of the E-1 and E-400. This camera will complement my X100 much better than the X-Pro 1 would have done... Provided Olympus can squeeze better dynamic range from that sensor.
How soon will dpreview get a production camera to test thoroughly?
Thanks
Brian
Jim Radcliffe: The specs on the GX1 and samples images I have seen so far are great but the one thing I really wanted on the GX1 was a built-in EVF.. I also had hoped that the LCD would be articulated. Other than those two things, for me at least, the GX1 looks to be a very good camera.
Sounds like the Olympus OM-D will fit the bill nicely Jim. :)
What's that in £ in the UK?
Great start, but where's the audio?
Cheers
Brian
CharlesB58: I'm bemused by the continual posts all over this site "Make ____ Olympus product more like __________ brand. Heck, just go ahead and buy the other brand, folks. If you don't understand that Olympus is wanting to blaze its own path in the m4/3 market, then you should indeed switch brands. It will save you the frustration of constantly griping when Olympus does something their own way instead of copying others.
BTW, news flash on build in EVF-right now, more people have "grown up" using cameras with no EVF than have used one, so the marketing numbers are against those who say "we want an EVF". That we is an ever decreasing market segment, like it or not.
Charles, I didn't 'grow up' using cameras with no EVF - I switched from a heavy, bulky, expensive DSLR to a tiny P&S camera (the Panasonic FX01) and rediscovered the fun of photography... using this P&S for a good while convinced me that framing with an LCD was more than fine. I love the direction the Pen took, making the EVF optional and shareable amongst bodies... works great for me!
Samples are pretty poor image quality imho - sharpening and noise reduction both way too high. I don't know whether this is an issue with default jpeg settings, but will look forward to having access to raw files and an update to Olympus Viewer software to allow optimisation of settings.
In terms of responsiveness, the new Pen range looks like a meaningful step up - and of course the new prime lenses are hugely welcome, but image quality is not stellar in any of the samples I've seen so far.
I had this as my highest rated image in this challenge - especially when viewed from a distance, this image has a classic - almost primeval sense of the animal - I could imagine this as an ealy cave painting!
Well Done, and thanks for having a go!
Kind Regards
Brian