Took E-PL7 On Vacation And Glad I Did

LarsPolarBear wrote:

Ok, Tom,
just ordered my E-PL7 with the 75-300mm lens and the underwater casing (PT-EP12)....

arrgh, buyer's remorse... did I do it right???

Though very exicited about the 75-300mm lens!!

Sould get to tomorrow or the next days...

Thanks for your input (it will be all YOUR fault if I got it wrong... 😉)

Greetings,
Lars

Keep in mind the fact that I clearly stated that I did not have a long lens; only the much lighter 14-150.  It does fine on my E-PL7.  If the camera comes apart when you mount it and that big 75-300 on a tripod, I am not responsible! 

Hopefully though, that will not happen.  I think you will enjoy the little PEN; I know I certainly do.  For my type of shooting, it may even be better than the E-M1.  For one thing, it fits quite nicely in my small Domke 5XB bag, along with a flash and a couple of extra lenses.  There is actually a bit of space on either side of it, in the center (of three) compartments.  The E-M1 by comparison literally has to be stuffed in...it can be done, but requires more effort to get it in and out.

And, as previously mentioned, I find the LCD on the E-PL7 MUCH easier to unfold.  This matters to me because I a) have shaky hands, so putting the folded out LCD against my stomach helps steady the camera, and b) I tend to take a lot of landscape shots using the folded out LCD.

Good luck and post a few sample shots once you get your new gear.