tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post306998504904313010..comments2023-06-08T14:30:33.658+01:00Comments on photo this & that: Hands On With The Olympus E-P1edmond terakopianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-48344387360302331492009-07-22T00:09:17.567+01:002009-07-22T00:09:17.567+01:00Thanks, glad you like it.
These are interesting ti...Thanks, glad you like it.<br />These are interesting times, and its an interesting camera. If they do the pro / hobby split, make good primes, then its going to be great! Lets wait and see!!edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-70798595970768588172009-07-20T18:29:24.447+01:002009-07-20T18:29:24.447+01:00Very nice review!
And the last answer of this inte...Very nice review!<br />And the last answer of this interview saying the EP familly will take two ways (mainstream and more important: pro) make me think that Olympus is going strait toward the perfect gear!!! (for my way of taking pictures at least).<br />An updated EP-1 more pro with an integrated and complete optical(let me dream) viewfinder (i don't care about the mini flash, never use it)Brainkitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-21764543236823259472009-07-07T22:19:02.213+01:002009-07-07T22:19:02.213+01:00Thanks again Andre - great link and translation - ...Thanks again Andre - great link and translation - an interesting read. Seems the future may hold a lot of interesting development.edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-18134072100900250732009-07-07T21:41:11.893+01:002009-07-07T21:41:11.893+01:00Fantastic input Andre; many thanks. Will read that...Fantastic input Andre; many thanks. Will read that link soonest.<br />What a shame about the viewfinder! I hope they change their mind! Who knew black meant complicated?!edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-29651956996821419902009-07-07T21:31:47.238+01:002009-07-07T21:31:47.238+01:00Great review - I have also been waiting (and occas...Great review - I have also been waiting (and occasionally writing to the winds) for a digital camera that handled just like a plain old Leica with just a digital sensor. And didn't cost 8g lke the M8.<br />The E-P1 is really a great step forward, Oly (as opposed to Panasonic) was brave enough to go for it. You may know that Panasonic deliberately added a bump to give it a SLR look. <br />WellAndréhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/nycandrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-48516108507274731822009-07-07T00:30:52.777+01:002009-07-07T00:30:52.777+01:00Thanks. I since heard from a sales associate at a...Thanks. I since heard from a sales associate at a local camera store. He said the LCD display on the EP-1 is readable in bright sunlight, but it definitely fades. I agree with you that relying on an LCD in bright light is never great. It's too bad that the EP-1 was not designed so as to include a viewfinder.Random Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022790592246918002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-75900982652806870642009-07-06T23:34:58.034+01:002009-07-06T23:34:58.034+01:00Many thanks; glad you liked the mini review. I'...Many thanks; glad you liked the mini review. I'm not a big fan of using these LCD displays, which is why I was mainly using the 17mm and the external viewfinder. I did take a few shots outdoors with the zoom lens whilst using the screen and must say that it was fine. I wasn't standing under a glaring sun though so unfortunately can't give you a full answer.edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-82898852639017555642009-07-06T20:23:19.012+01:002009-07-06T20:23:19.012+01:00Hi Edmond: Thanks for your review. I have a ques...Hi Edmond: Thanks for your review. I have a question: If is not using the external viewfinder, relying solely on the LCD screen, how does the screen perform in bright light? So many small camera have LCD screens that are virtually unusable outdoors. How does this LCD measure up in bright light circumstances? Thanks.Random Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022790592246918002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-79426181103863702822009-07-06T20:21:16.444+01:002009-07-06T20:21:16.444+01:00Nice review, Edmond. My concern is that the LCD w...Nice review, Edmond. My concern is that the LCD will not be sufficiently visible in bright light. Do you have any observations on this? Thanks.Random Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022790592246918002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-19814590610148244092009-07-06T11:44:52.512+01:002009-07-06T11:44:52.512+01:00Thanks. As far as I'm aware, cameras are avail...Thanks. As far as I'm aware, cameras are available now, but you'll have to search around for exact info and prices depending on where you live.edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-56925483557105199072009-07-06T04:04:59.320+01:002009-07-06T04:04:59.320+01:00Great review. I wan not aware that the camera was ...Great review. I wan not aware that the camera was available. Could you report about its availability? Street Price? <br />Thanks<br /><br />Rocco Galatioto<br />http://galatiotophoto.blogspot.comRocco Galatiotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860251860963892691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-32888675751372092542009-07-05T11:24:52.862+01:002009-07-05T11:24:52.862+01:00The way I was using it was on centre point AF and ...The way I was using it was on centre point AF and with an audio confirmed beep when focus was locked. I just pointed the centre of the finder at where I wanted the focus to be. Its a pretty dependable way - its not 100% though as I had probably around 7 or 8 frames out of focus during the day's shoot where the focus had actually gone to the background.<br />Another AF mode which may work welledmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-56060639784183902102009-07-04T23:59:39.482+01:002009-07-04T23:59:39.482+01:00I'm very interested in this camera with the 17...I'm very interested in this camera with the 17mm lens. <br /><br />But the thing that I really want to know is how easy or difficult it is to focus. How does the AF work when you are looking through the external viewfinder? Are there any indications that it has locked in the viewfinder itself, or can you see it out of the corner of your eye on the LCD? Or do you just wait for the beep? <br />peripatetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722519622703466671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-77182773426227616442009-07-02T03:42:40.702+01:002009-07-02T03:42:40.702+01:00As I use Aperture & Nik Software's Viveza,...As I use Aperture & Nik Software's Viveza, I've found I only use Photoshop for around 3% of my work, so only have CS3 without the need to upgrade. I've tried out Lightroom but find Aperture works much better for me. I use it on news jobs without fear of missing a deadline and for almost three years now has become my workflow foundation. At the moment I'm editing a project withedmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-15346460876347014552009-07-01T23:44:30.906+01:002009-07-01T23:44:30.906+01:00Just bought one for my girlfriend.
Edmond,
I know...Just bought one for my girlfriend.<br /><br />Edmond,<br />I know you mentioned Aperture, but if you have Lightroom or Photoshop CS4, you can run the Raw images through the Adobe DNG converter (free) and then open them in ACR. Aperture can be pretty slow about updating their software for newer camera models.WPalankhttp://www.williampalankphoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-56057757473619207332009-06-30T17:15:43.647+01:002009-06-30T17:15:43.647+01:00Agree with your point about the importance of maki...Agree with your point about the importance of making available a very wide aperture on the lenses. I use Olympus E3 equipment, and find that the only serious drawback with four thirds lenses and their inherently short focal lengths is the difficulty in throwing parts of the picture sufficiently out of focus when you would really like to! Even for reportage we don't always want sharpness Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-57604714217842546342009-06-30T00:16:09.415+01:002009-06-30T00:16:09.415+01:00Hey Leon,
All's well ta; hope you're keepi...Hey Leon,<br />All's well ta; hope you're keeping well too.<br />Its a great bit of kit for sure; definitely have a look at it. I think you'll be mightily impressed!edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-44612621881495259872009-06-30T00:01:18.800+01:002009-06-30T00:01:18.800+01:00Sounds a great bit of kit! I'll be very inter...Sounds a great bit of kit! I'll be very interested to try one after that review. Hope all's well.Leon Nealhttp://www.leonneal.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-3448445693319904152009-06-29T00:48:52.848+01:002009-06-29T00:48:52.848+01:00For anyone interested in these adapters, here'...For anyone interested in these adapters, here's a link:<br /><br />http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/adapters/fourthirds-bajonett/edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-27506258944309735242009-06-29T00:28:04.578+01:002009-06-29T00:28:04.578+01:00Many thanks for all the info Cliff; much appreciat...Many thanks for all the info Cliff; much appreciated.<br />I was told that the RAW converter wasn't yet ready but would be on the web site soon! I'll wait for Apple's update and run the images through Aperture.<br /><br />Its great to hear the adapters work well, as can be seen from your pictures:<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/cliffpatte/tags/ep1/<br /><br />However, ideally, edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-37658039904234806802009-06-29T00:19:38.756+01:002009-06-29T00:19:38.756+01:00Hi there, two quick comments: 1. The Novaflex mft-...Hi there, two quick comments: 1. The Novaflex mft-lem adapter works straight away without the menu setting you have to set on the Lumix G1. 2. A RAW-jpeg converter is included in the box with the camera and it can export TIF too. 3. Using the Novaflex adapter you have access to a lot of fast primes from Leica (up to F0.95), Voigtlander (F1.1) and Zeiss. What more do you need. With the OM Cliff Pattersonhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cliffpatte/tags/ep1/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-33068562973441350312009-06-28T20:32:37.679+01:002009-06-28T20:32:37.679+01:00I don't think you'll be disappointed. It i...I don't think you'll be disappointed. It impressed me more than I thought it would!edmond terakopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716085879608014012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3609566398605760171.post-87485120160644999952009-06-28T20:25:56.643+01:002009-06-28T20:25:56.643+01:00Cheers Edmond for taking the time to report on it....Cheers Edmond for taking the time to report on it. Can't wait to see/hold one in person.FEROXPERCVPIDITAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829471321548717494noreply@blogger.com