Skeeterbytes
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Was in a similar boat (waiting, waiting, waiting for an E-30 replacement). A few things pushed me into getting the E-5: frustrating two-camera shoots with the E-30 and E-510 due to the 510's very poor dynamic range and tunnel-like viewfinder; ample evidence from E-5 owners that I wasn't getting as much out of the 150/2.0 as it's capable of delivering; and a well-timed E-5 rebate.
Like everybody and his uncle I'd like to migrate a few features and capabilities from the E-M5 to the E-5, so am still interested in a possible successor. As things stand I can't shoot sports with the E-M5 and 4/3 lenses, so advancement in either system to meet that goal is of interest.
Cheers,
Rick
Like everybody and his uncle I'd like to migrate a few features and capabilities from the E-M5 to the E-5, so am still interested in a possible successor. As things stand I can't shoot sports with the E-M5 and 4/3 lenses, so advancement in either system to meet that goal is of interest.
Cheers,
Rick
Yup - that's me. I've always preferred the E-X0 to the E-X, but I think I'm giving up all hope of an E-50. When the E-7 arrives, it's a good bet that I'll be an early adopter (no point in hoping for an E-70 a year later).
My progression: E-510, E30, (E-7) (with an E-P3 and OM-D thrown in for good measure).
The E-30 was a clear winner over the E-3 (for me, when I was in the market to buy).
The E-5 simply didn't offer enough EXTRA (over the E-30) to justify the expense (it might have been enough to justify moving up from the E-3, but I didn't buy the E-3). Instead, I branched out to experiment with the E-P3, and now the OM-D. I think it's too late for an E-50 (which I would have snapped up a year ago). I doubt there will be another E-XX, and I trust that the E-7 will be a significant step up from the E-30.
Actually, my newest body is my old OM-3Ti, which I'm reviving for B&W film.
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-Kenneth Sloan