BobT3218

Phase detection AF in the E-M1 is to allow the use of the older 4/3rds lenses. Micro4/3rds evolved out of 4/3rds which had a mirror and larger flange focus distance. These lenses were...

Off topic but while we are at it, check this out:
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/07/digital-camera-sensors-circular/
http://petapixel.com/2010/04/01/circular-sensors-for-your-circular-lenses/

I love 4:3 also but if I could afford it, I would love square even more. Actually it shouldn't take much for Oly to go to square, call it micro Hassy if you like. It would mean a camera no more...

I sold and E-3 for an E-M1. I was spoilt and really miss the articulated screen and two card slots. When shooting in confined spaces a fully articulated is a must. Also, I can't tell you how...

There will certainly be issues. My E-M1 has been to Oly hospital three times already but each time it comes back it's better than before and I love it even more. Luckily I live just 15min from...

True in many respects but remember that the 3:2 form factor was first introduced as a standard for 35mm film in 1909. Also, clearly the more a sensor approached the shape of a circle, the better...

Yeah, I was thinking more of the upper end pro market.

Just realised the format is not square but 4:3, my favourite format anyway.

This could be the FF killer. If one wanted to spend big bucks to impress, why wouldn't one go for MF. Looking at the world through a letter box is so passé anyway.

I wish they had kept the RM-1 functionality.  I used it all the time when using a tripod.  Now I'm limited to a cable release.  The phone based Wi-Fi remote is a PITA.  The phone has to be turned ...

Is this just someone trying to cash in on nostalgia? I need to be convinced that an 80 year old 5-element MF design can compete with a modern 9-element extra-low dispersion aspherical lens.

Is that true? No biggy if you are talking about phones but in terms of competing with cameras other than P&S, the iPhone's a no show. Who would buy a camera without IS these days?

Yep, if you can't afford to pay for anything outright, you can't afford it... simple!

You are still missing the point. Whatever Apple can do, camera manufacturers can and will do 100 times bigger.

Yes, phone take great looking pics if you are into "look at me, look at me" selfies...

People are missing the point. No matter how much lens and sensor technology improves, phones will always be limited to sensors the size of a match head while cameras will have sensors from postage...

It's ridiculous that it has taken so long for phones to be waterproof. It's not that one needs to go swimming with a phone but active people get wet, rain happens, snow melts, waves crash.

I put the E-M1 in for repair at Olympus Australia late on 6th.  It was repaired and delivered to my door on the morning of 9th.  What fantastic service.  Much better than last time which took over ...

There are issues everywhere, see http://www.ayton.id.au/wp02/?p=6889

I agree. I pulled some dental floss through under the dial. It was quite clean and it felt like there was a rubber seal there so I suspect the issue is not so much corrosion but perhaps wear ...

I'm tempted to brush a tiny bit of WD40 under the dial but I'm wary of getting lubricants anywhere near a camera.  They tend to find their way to lens glass.  I might try a bit of alcohol.  ...