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Ever "rediscover" a gem that still defies the odds?

Started Jul 25, 2018 | Discussions thread
OzarkAggie Senior Member • Posts: 2,153
Re: Ever "rediscover" a gem that still defies the odds?

GeraldW wrote:

Plus 1. Good post. As I said earlier in this thread, I still have the S90, A710IS, and A720IS; but I've also had several Pro 1's, and a long list of G's (G5-G15) and SD's. I also have an Olympus Stylus 1, a really good model from 2013 with a 1/1.7" sensor.

IMHO, the 1/1.7" sensor never got proper appreciation. the 10 & 12 MP versions were the heart of some excellent cameras. It was smallish; but enough bigger than the 1/2/5" and 1/2.3" to make a significant difference. Enough difference to turn in some really nice images.

The Pro 1 has a 2/3rds sensor with 8 mp which compares favorably to the 1" sensors with 20 mp considering the size of the photosites. Images are quite clean. Maybe this weekend I'll post some images.

The G1 has that odd sensor with the C-M-Y-G color array. I could never get the magenta out of the blue skies until I shifted to the Lab color space.

The A590IS is still my favorite pocket camera. Slips into my jeans front pocket but the grip sticks out enough to make it handy. I'm not sure they planned for it to do that specifically yet it's a real plus.

Maybe we need an antique forum.

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