Any regrets after switching from DSLR to full M4/3 system?
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Blitzkriegh said:Hey Guys, after 2weeks playing with my OMD and utilizing the kit lens, prime lenses... I can confidently answer back my question which I posted last month...
I have no regrets in switching from DSLR to M43 system.
The quality is superb and was blown away with IQ which sometimes you can only achieve in "L" or FX lenses
Haaaaa told u so....... Congrats.....
microcosm
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How much Olympus pay you ah? :bsmilie: Just kidding bro.
microcosm
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Hey Guys, after 2weeks playing with my OMD and utilizing the kit lens, prime lenses... I can confidently answer back my question which I posted last month...
I have no regrets in switching from DSLR to M43 system.
The quality is superb and was blown away with IQ which sometimes you can only achieve in "L" or FX lenses
Once you discover the real meaning behind the Japanese word Tatsuno, what is "L"? Or "FX"? They are just glass, or something. But from the sacred mountains of Tatsuno, where a company that is also known as "Leica of the East" polishes glass elements for critical optics applications... nevermind... my passion was speaking again.
Enjoy your gear. We all know the answer a long time ago already. Heeheehee... :bsmilie:
Did you choose the wrong camera body? I can't imagine that the Nikon D800, properly configured would be a disappointment, but I don't know what you're using.
I was so close to switching to Nikon but I did not. Since I bought the GH3, I still can't see depending on it for paid assignments, although it's quite good. I look forward to the next Olympus body that will mount my Four-Thirds lenses.
Using D3, either I'm using it wrong so I can't get the same, or I'm using it right and it really doesn't compete. Regardless, dof is something I really miss hahaha Not saying that Nikon doesn't produce good images with good color and sharpness, but it takes more time to tweak the colors to my liking, which is fine for 1 or 2, but a whole event, its troublesome.
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hope more better cheaper lenses
as i might be planning to get OMD
Cheap lenses not a problem la, I think you should be say "affordable and good performing lenses" hahahah
good cheap performing lenses
The D3 is great, but you need to pair it with the best lenses possible. Budget lenses don't do it justice. I think a lot of people are going to find that their (ridiculous) desire to get a 135 format frame body will result in their defeat because they'll still want to put their US$200 lenses on it and expect some miracle to happen.
I'm using it with the 2.8 trinity lens, the only higher ones are probably those by Carl Zeiss haahah
I was photographing a track and field meet today with both the E-5/50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 and the GH3/35-100mm f/2.8.
I really regretted using the GH3 on running. The auto focus was focusing on the fence behind some of the runners, so I switched to manual, but manual seems to cause the magnification to assist me in focusing, which makes it difficult to continue to focus and shoot repeatedly as the runners advance on my position.
In the end, I ended up taking a Formula 1 stance and set, then left the focus point alone and only shot runners at that point on the track. That works fine for track but it won't work for cross country running at all. I suppose there is a setting I cannot yet find to limit or eliminate the focus assist but it's certainly a problem for sports.
Still, when I bought the GH3, I wasn't expecting miracles, but I expected a long period of acclimation. That last part is coming true.
I really regretted using the GH3 on running. The auto focus was focusing on the fence behind some of the runners, so I switched to manual, but manual seems to cause the magnification to assist me in focusing, which makes it difficult to continue to focus and shoot repeatedly as the runners advance on my position.
In the end, I ended up taking a Formula 1 stance and set, then left the focus point alone and only shot runners at that point on the track. That works fine for track but it won't work for cross country running at all. I suppose there is a setting I cannot yet find to limit or eliminate the focus assist but it's certainly a problem for sports.
Still, when I bought the GH3, I wasn't expecting miracles, but I expected a long period of acclimation. That last part is coming true.
edutilos-
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I have been using Pentax DSLRs for many years and recently picked up an EPL-3 to try, as some of you may know. My experience with M4/3 was good - the IQ was great, the size was wonderful.. Handling wise of course DSLR still has the edge but being realistic means acknowledging that there will be compromises for the size.
Focusing was decent even though I haven't tried extensively in low light. Not that I would need it anyways.
The only reason why I let go of the EPL-3 was because of the long exposure noise performance (without dark frame subtraction). For the longest time with Pentax I was forced to use this (couldn't turn it off) by default and it was a breath of fresh air when they introduced the option to turn it off. For those who will say "aiya, just turn it on"... Sure, try shooting with ND106 at sunset and watch the light die when you want to be able to catch the right moment after taking the last shot.. Then when the dark frame finishes, the light is gone. I've experienced that too often previously to want to go back to that again.
I'm told that this has been improved a little in EPL-5 and OM-D so that's great. Some day when it reaches APS-C levels, I'll be more than happy to give M4/3 a shot again.
Focusing was decent even though I haven't tried extensively in low light. Not that I would need it anyways.
The only reason why I let go of the EPL-3 was because of the long exposure noise performance (without dark frame subtraction). For the longest time with Pentax I was forced to use this (couldn't turn it off) by default and it was a breath of fresh air when they introduced the option to turn it off. For those who will say "aiya, just turn it on"... Sure, try shooting with ND106 at sunset and watch the light die when you want to be able to catch the right moment after taking the last shot.. Then when the dark frame finishes, the light is gone. I've experienced that too often previously to want to go back to that again.
I'm told that this has been improved a little in EPL-5 and OM-D so that's great. Some day when it reaches APS-C levels, I'll be more than happy to give M4/3 a shot again.
Agrivar
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Did you use pinpoint focus? That enables accurate focus point
I have been using Pentax DSLRs for many years and recently picked up an EPL-3 to try, as some of you may know. My experience with M4/3 was good - the IQ was great, the size was wonderful.. Handling wise of course DSLR still has the edge but being realistic means acknowledging that there will be compromises for the size.
Focusing was decent even though I haven't tried extensively in low light. Not that I would need it anyways.
The only reason why I let go of the EPL-3 was because of the long exposure noise performance (without dark frame subtraction). For the longest time with Pentax I was forced to use this (couldn't turn it off) by default and it was a breath of fresh air when they introduced the option to turn it off. For those who will say "aiya, just turn it on"... Sure, try shooting with ND106 at sunset and watch the light die when you want to be able to catch the right moment after taking the last shot.. Then when the dark frame finishes, the light is gone. I've experienced that too often previously to want to go back to that again.
I'm told that this has been improved a little in EPL-5 and OM-D so that's great. Some day when it reaches APS-C levels, I'll be more than happy to give M4/3 a shot again.
Improved but still unfortunately, NR must be on for LE shots, the feeling of watching dying light and inability to shoot = sianz
it's a compromise i have to live with for the portability for work travel, so give and take I suppose that's something I need to research. I use a single focus point normally, no matter the camera body.
I saw the timing for pinpoint focus and there are quite a few settings regarding focus, both auto and manual. I just need time to try things more. However, when photographing sports, there is generally not enough time to experiment.
Today, I got out the GH3, but I don't think I used it during any track and field event. I should have tried it for video, though, and also checked the face recognition auto focus. I really feel that the camera body is great for casual use, as with other micro Four-Thirds bodies, but not for most sports. I will continue to try to use it, though.
MechaEd
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I'm probably a minority in a minority in that I sold my EM-5 because I actually didn't quite like the 'Oly look' in the photos. It's too bad really, since it's a perfectly good camera and system especially for traveling. Can't servo for nuts but that's par on course with all MILCs (for now), not just Oly.
Agrivar
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If you shoot raw, you won't have the "oly" colour and you can tweak until you are happy.
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