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SP-100ee another selection of samples ( 9 images)

Started Apr 19, 2014 | Discussions thread
OP KEV1N Regular Member • Posts: 443
Re: I am all caught up. So I have to ask this.

Hi

Thanks for posting your thoughts, pictures and ideas. I have a Samsung EX-2 should I need to take two.

I'm not really too bothered by the mushiness on the wide angle shots, as I know that this type of camera has it's limitations. I think you may be right that it would have been a better all rounder had the SP-100 had just 12mp. Using 16mp and not being able to crop cos of smearing makes for no advantage. Just manufactures trying to sell more cameras boasting bigger numbers.

I have had a reply from oly UK regarding my request that they bring out a firmware update to add noise reduction adjustments , and they have passed the idea onto Tech supp and will get back to me. Wont hold my breath.

I use the camera mainly for birding and close up pics . Having said that it is more than capable of taking a decent landscape shot for PC use, desktop pictures etc. I think it is more other people saying it is not suitable for their needs and I just put my view on what I think of the SP-100.

phazelag wrote:

Hey Kevin,

I didnt mean to duplicate some stuff you already had talked about earlier. I should have read all the threads but just wanted to give my reaction to your photos in my first post and move on. But now that I am here is seems like you are frustrated by the mush but like the zoom. I get that. Greynerd and I seem to be on the exact same page on keeping the small sensors to 12mp. I wish the SP100 had done that.

I read the debate about the landscapes with small sensors. I think some do it better than others too, but overall I have not been happy landscapes even for general use even with my FZ200. It does OK but move the sensor size up just a hair bigger seems to do way better. Like with my Olympus XZ-1 and my Panansonic LF1.

So I have to ask, have you considered carrying a small LF1 in your pocket for some landscapes. I think thats what the other guy was getting at, but somehow not saying it right. Maybe you already answered it and I missed it. I also dont want to bring up a sore subject, but it does seem logical to me given your interest in the landscapes. The LF1 is 12MP and 1/1.17. and $299

http://www.scottzinda.com/Point-and-Shoot-Cameras/Panasonic-LF1-test-shots-/

It was windy here with this one. But I still like it.

Or for more money about $600 now on sale which is out of superzoom area, but you could make great use of it with your skill. You could get a Ricoh GR for your pocket and landscapes and keep the Olympus on your shoulder. http://www.scottzinda.com/Point-and-Shoot-Cameras/Ricoh-GR/i-kwdBQHw

I really like this picture.

Kev

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