R Stacy
Veteran Member
.... say in just 6mp x 3. I think it could be done, perhaps even 8mp.
Yep, I'm dreaming........ but thats how the world is built last I checked.
My decision is for now to wait and see. My E-1 is still going and going.. 4 years on ... just fine.
Yep, for sure I'd like faster focus, IS, more MP, etcetera, but a clean 5mp image properly exposed in the first place, or well processed, is, so far as I can tell, upsizeable to 12x16 (inches) easily and perhaps a tad beyond with the right software.
Film is cheap since I converted to digital and I can still click away without much worry 4 years on now. So for me to upgrade to the next OLy body, I need a couple more significant items than the E-3 is offering at this price point, namely, and in order of importance:
1.) Staggering WOW factor on IQ, beyond any camera available at this price $2Kish range.
2.) Accurate and reassuring CAS. (probably not going to happen)
3.) More than 5fps....... preferrably 8fps minimum.
I think the DR issue with the E-3 is largely overhyped, but clearly an issue in some situations. The only way I can (currently) see the above issues terminatedly resolved is with a different "type" of sensor, or some new discovery perhaps leaps and bounds beyond the current small pixel physics limitation.
4/3 is plenty enough linear footage if OLy would use something along the lines of the (currently available) Foveon sensor in 4/3 format. Say, 18 to 24mp 6 or 8 x 3. Now THAT would get my juices rather riled up and I might have to forgo another new chrome part for my Harley.
Just my .02 for now OLYMPUS....... food for thought if ya haven't (and I bet you have).
In the meantime, I'll likely pick up a 410 or 510 or successor to play with in addition to my E-1........ and of course more incredible Olympus lenses. WHY? Well, note the lenses aformentioned, one, two, nothing from any of the other players, while good, are enough enticing for me to switch systems at this point.
What say you ?
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Yep, I'm dreaming........ but thats how the world is built last I checked.
My decision is for now to wait and see. My E-1 is still going and going.. 4 years on ... just fine.
Yep, for sure I'd like faster focus, IS, more MP, etcetera, but a clean 5mp image properly exposed in the first place, or well processed, is, so far as I can tell, upsizeable to 12x16 (inches) easily and perhaps a tad beyond with the right software.
Film is cheap since I converted to digital and I can still click away without much worry 4 years on now. So for me to upgrade to the next OLy body, I need a couple more significant items than the E-3 is offering at this price point, namely, and in order of importance:
1.) Staggering WOW factor on IQ, beyond any camera available at this price $2Kish range.
2.) Accurate and reassuring CAS. (probably not going to happen)
3.) More than 5fps....... preferrably 8fps minimum.
I think the DR issue with the E-3 is largely overhyped, but clearly an issue in some situations. The only way I can (currently) see the above issues terminatedly resolved is with a different "type" of sensor, or some new discovery perhaps leaps and bounds beyond the current small pixel physics limitation.
4/3 is plenty enough linear footage if OLy would use something along the lines of the (currently available) Foveon sensor in 4/3 format. Say, 18 to 24mp 6 or 8 x 3. Now THAT would get my juices rather riled up and I might have to forgo another new chrome part for my Harley.
Just my .02 for now OLYMPUS....... food for thought if ya haven't (and I bet you have).
In the meantime, I'll likely pick up a 410 or 510 or successor to play with in addition to my E-1........ and of course more incredible Olympus lenses. WHY? Well, note the lenses aformentioned, one, two, nothing from any of the other players, while good, are enough enticing for me to switch systems at this point.
What say you ?
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http://www.pbase.com/thealaskan
