Is this worth buying?
The only thing i do not like about this cam is the lack of build in flash.
its external flash is rather ugly too
Technically, it's not a DSLR.
Whether it's worth buying or not, totally up to you.
I wouldn't buy it, but I'm not you
i am new to such 'dslr' / '4/3' systems.
i have played with it for a while, feeling neutral about it, ep1 vs ep2, i feel better for ep1 due to the flash, ep2, rather neutral.
Reason?any particular reason?
i am keeping my budget below 1.2k
You mean E-PL1? E-PL1 has built in flash,E-P1 and E-P2 are quite similar
yes.
e-pl1 has internal flash.
i believe both models have close specs. ( can't tell the diff though )
but the handling and feel is e-p2 has a more robust feel, less the built in flash
Actually imo bringing an external flash for a model like the ep-2 kinda beats its purpose. If we need extra accessories for cameras I'd rather go for a DSLR, if I'm into portability then the E-PL1 is the one I'd choose.
May I ask? How is bringing an external flash for the PENs without built in flash defeats its purpose? Other than having a small camera to maximize portability? and DSLR may have built in flash, but it is also bigger, so its a situation where "you win some, you lose some" so my advice to the TS is, get with what suits you better
Is this worth buying?
The only thing i do not like about this cam is the lack of build in flash.
its external flash is rather ugly too
That's basically the main reason why people would choose a ep-2 over a dslr. What I meant was if you want a ep-2, chances are you want your stuff to be light and portable, which is why i'd get a epl-1 instead of the ep-2 in this case. No need for a external flash whatsoever.
well, I suppose he means that the main selling point of the PEN series is small size yet capable. With the addition of the flash, it can become quite cumbersome to handle, as the center of gravity has shifted away from the grip area.
That is one of my reservations about this type of camera, but I really feel that it's "to each his own" Like I said, this type of camera has sold in the millions, so obviously it's a winning formula
Good for you. Now go out and shoot more!update
i hooted a epl1, because i need the build in flash;p
time to get used to my new toy
guys need some advise here. after playing with the cam for a while
i face this difficultly.
how can shoot a fast moving object clearly in low light without flash and not having a blur picture as well?
example, shooting of moving vehicle number plates from the road side?
i tried fast shutter speed, pictures gets dark:dunno:
guys need some advise here. after playing with the cam for a while
i face this difficultly.
how can shoot a fast moving object clearly in low light without flash and not having a blur picture as well?
example, shooting of moving vehicle number plates from the road side?
i tried fast shutter speed, pictures gets dark:dunno: