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Not terribly impressed with the PENs

Started Mar 24, 2016 | Discussions thread
gary0319
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Re: Not terribly impressed with the PENs

gear1box wrote:

clemcam wrote:

The E-PL7 has very good auto focus, probably the same as the OM-D E-M10. It also has 0-sec anti-shock and quite effective 3-axis IBIS. It is a substantial improvement over the E-PL6.

Let me concur with Clem's point: i ordered a PL6 (which is a lightly enhanced PL5; a four year-old design) a year ago on close-out but it had poor AF and sensor performance compared to my EM5. i sent it back.

The PL7 is a huge step up in all aspects, including those factors cited, IBIS, build quality, general speed and utility. It also has the zero-delay shutter function that really helps with shutter shock.

Mounted with the Panny 12-32 pancake it is P&S with class and capability. It is now quite reasonably priced too, on the eve of its replacement, the PL8.

I agree 109%. I have a PL7 which I use with a P12-32 and a P35-100. Never noticed a focus difference when compared to my OMD's.  Great little camera.

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