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Brian Mosley
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Lensjoy: You've probably heard this before, but please focus on photography! The time spent reviewing phone features could be better spent on lens reviews, editing software, camera tips, and other things we care about that are lacking both at dpreview and other places online. I wish dpreview were the go-to place for photographers rather than a me-too place where I can find just another tired cell phone review.
Hi Lensjoy,
have you read the article (link top right of this page under "Most Commented") - "Confessions of a camera snob"?
I think smartphones will be more and more relevant to photography... get used to it. ;)
Nice hands on impression piece thanks, a couple confusing areas for me...
"Note II is nigh impossible to balance in one hand for typing, not so with the S4"
You can select left/right handed reduced keyboard on the Note II to make it easier to 'thumb-type' one handed.
"our fingers got the job done without the albatross of a pen."
The pen is a killer feature, I wouldn't consider a phone without one - it tucks away nicely when not required, and has a nice feature to prevent you losing it by walking off without it docked.
Can't wait to see the same treatment done for the Note 3... same footprint, slimmer, 8 core processor, 6.3" higher res screen, more responsive pen. Only thing I can see in the near term likely to improve on the Note 2.
I like that Canon at least give a nod to trying something new with ergonomics. Fuji look like they really understand what they have worth the X100 design... a classic worth respect and evolutionary enhancements on the outside together with revolutionary enhancements on the inside. The X100s is going to be massive.
Samsung made a good call, building a camera with Android built in. More camera manufactures at all levels need to do this... makes app development feasible and communications seamless.
Looking forward to more innovation ahead!
Maverick_: I have the Samsung Galaxy Note II with a 5.5" screen and I love this phone. No problem with the phone fitting in either pants or jacket pockets. My previous phone was a 4.7" which now looks diminutive in comparison.
The 5.5" is a perfect size and with quad-core and super amoled screen running on 4G-LTE it's insanely fast and responsive. Also the battery capacity is simply amazing. iPhone users lower their heads in shame when they see my phone and promise to repent from their blind obedience to Apple's marketing sham and dated 6-year old iOS.
Don't knock these phones until you have lived with them. Word's can't do justice to their awesomeness.
Yes, the Note 2 is as good as it gets right now.
I'd like to see one with edge to edge folding retina class screen for a future generation.
Same exterior dimensions, 5.5" normal screen size and double that when folded out. Keep improving the pen... It's a killer feature!
Love my X100 - and will upgrade to this in due course. The slides said faster than any m4/3rds and larger sensor camera to focus... if that's true, this will be a killer camera, although I'd be surprised if the existing lens focusing motors could deliver that speed - have the lens motors been replaced?
Fantastic, hugely welcome move by Fuji - this looks like a camera design which will mature rather than be senselessly tweaked.
Richard Murdey: I hadn't realized he was only 10 days in the job.
One the one hand I admire his sticking to principles.
On the other hand. 10 million. 10 days. .....
What about the proceeds of the film?
I imagine he balanced the risks, and took the best course for himself and his family. I don't think for one moment the whistle blowing was based on principle, other than self interest.
I don't think Mr Woodford is a bad person, any more than the rest of the corporate bods trying to survive in those treacherous waters.
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!