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Another convert to m43

Started Jan 12, 2016 | Discussions thread
jeffharris
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Re: Inferior?

Guy Parsons wrote:

jeffharris wrote:

Guy Parsons wrote:

Brian Steele wrote:

How is the E-PL5 inferior to E-PL6?

Yup, "inferior" is a strong word. It's the same camera but with a couple of little changes, like adding a level gauge (which I find irritating on my E-P5 so never use it).

If you ever shoot ultra wide, give it a chance. I tried using it with my GX8 and 7-14mm shooting some interiors and keeping the camera level made the images MUCH better, with fewer exaggerated lines, etc..

Yes, I use the 12-40mm, 9-18mm and Samyang 7.5mm and never use the levels, I use the LCD to get things right by judging what is happening to verticals and horizons, I find that way easier than trying to satisfy the level indicator.

I see the results that I need, and do not concentrate on the levels which seems to actually hinder the framing for me.

I tend to trust my eye more than the camera, too.

I don't know if you've ever shot with one of the 7-14mm lenses, but shooting interiors @ 7mm requires quite a bit of subtle camera positioning to minimize distorted lines at the edges of the frame. Raising and lowering the camera vertically is the trick. The level gives subtle visual feedback while composing that doesn't cramp creative style.

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