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Good cameras that slipped through the cracks.

Started Sep 13, 2021 | Discussions thread
tomhongkong Veteran Member • Posts: 4,699
Re: Good cameras that slipped through the cracks.
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The Stylus I doesn't get a lot of coverage these days.  It should, as it is a very viable alternative to using an M4/3 model.

I have done a lot of testing of IQ of the S1 against various body/ lens combinations.  What I can say is that the S1 can produce a better image than my EM1ii with 14-150, at 150mm, with significantly sharper corners.  However the focusing is nowhere near as good as EM1

The S1 images are a bit lacking in contrast sooc.  I process just with DXO PL5 with deep prime for higher iso s and find that some added micro contrast, and a bit of DXO haze filter (can't remember what its called) make the shot much better, and that iso 800 is very usable with deep prime.      and this is after allowing for the higher resolution of the m4/3 sensor.  Of course if you want to print very big, the higher resolution wins.

Incidentally I typically crop down to 2500 pixels on the long side and get really good 8x 10 prints on my Epson ink tank printer...at a very low print cost but that's another story.

If I am really going for a photo shoot I will take the EM1ii and a good lens, (I am trying out 12-200 this week for sailing shots, not that I would say that is overall a good lens but it has the range I need which my 12-100 or similar doesn't)

If I am going for a walk I just stick the S1 in my pocket.  I can usually get very acceptable images of birds or butterflies.

I like it so much that I have a spare in case it fails...I guess it will be almost impossible to get it repaired.

Good luck with it

tom

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