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

Started Jul 25, 2018 | Discussions thread
ANAYV Forum Pro • Posts: 23,927
Re: Ever "rediscover" a gem that still defies the odds?

OzarkAggie wrote:

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 at base ISO...but at ISO 400 and higher, the 1" type sensor is clearly the better sensor...dynamic range, lower noise...and the fact that you can even choose higher ISO settings...what does the Pro 1 max out at? ISO 800? Not really a low light camera.

Oly , Nikon and Sony also had their 8MP 2/3" sensor versions same year as Pro 1 (thanks to Sony). Even Samsung made a H U G E 8 MP 2/3" camera..3.5" LCD...and the lens was like a bazooka

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.

How about Sony's 4 color sensor ..was it the 8MP 2/3 sensored 828 ?

Had loads of PF/CA...the joke with that camera was something about the fourth color on there short lived tech of the day..that it was purple.

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.

Nice to go visit memory lane. Still have some old cameras...like the S30.

But...we've come a long way in many areas.

Better high ISO I.Q. faster fps burst rates, better, higher resolution EVF and LCD's..

Not to mention AF speed, assignable function buttons, dials and rings, etc.

Then theirs high definition video, touchscreens, slow motion video, 4K video...(for those who shoot video)

ANAYV

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