EPL-2 and XZ-1


asnnlim said:
Anyone know when will the XZ1 be selling in sin.? Need a camera for japan trip on feb. :)
I read the spec it says can only take max 7min HD video, did I read wrongly?
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You are correct take only 7min HD movie. Same features with my E-5. I haven't test what does that mean, I assume it stop recording when reach 7mins, else other i can think of is continue recording and however your files is always break into 7min sectors.
 

called up olympus singapore, was told should be launching end jan or early feb
 

albertri said:
if EPL2 and XZ-1 price is very close i might go back to m4/3 lolz
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The premium is for the large aperture zoom lens. It one ups the Samsung EX1
 

asnnlim said:
Anyone know when will the XZ1 be selling in sin.? Need a camera for japan trip on feb. :)
I read the spec it says can only take max 7min HD video, did I read wrongly?
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7min HD video is due to the 2GB filesize limitation of FAT.
Not sure if it will span over to another file or stop to process.
It will probably be the same for EPL1 so maybe someone can enlighten us on this?
 

loneWolff said:
7min HD video is due to the 2GB filesize limitation of FAT.
Not sure if it will span over to another file or stop to process.
It will probably be the same for EPL1 so maybe someone can enlighten us on this?
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not quite sure if it is about the file system... I am using A33 and file format of the SD card I am using is FAT not sure if it is FAT32 though but could record HD until either one comes 1st

1. the sensor overheats lols
2. card space (full)

I did notice those with IBIS or SSS tend to have a shorter HD recording than the IBIS is on the lens not sure if this XZ-1 has IBIS on the sensor like Oly and Sony does. This could be the reason of the the 7min HD recording. Sony A33/A55 with IBIS or SSS on could only take 7-9Mins HD vid then you'll start to see over heating warning message.. while if you turn off the IBIS/SSS it could take roughly 20plus mins of HD vid.

Or it could be buffer issue? (I doubt it i though)

but I could also be wrong with XZ-1 and E-5 HD vid limitation.
 

albertri said:
not quite sure if it is about the file system... I am using A33 and file format of the SD card I am using is FAT not sure if it is FAT32 though but could record HD until either one comes 1st

1. the sensor overheats lols
2. card space (full)

I did notice those with IBIS or SSS tend to have a shorter HD recording than the IBIS is on the lens not sure if this XZ-1 has IBIS on the sensor like Oly and Sony does. This could be the reason of the the 7min HD recording. Sony A33/A55 with IBIS or SSS on could only take 7-9Mins HD vid then you'll start to see over heating warning message.. while if you turn off the IBIS/SSS it could take roughly 20plus mins of HD vid.

Or it could be buffer issue? (I doubt it i though)

but I could also be wrong with XZ-1 and E-5 HD vid limitation.
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Oops, my bad sorry.
I should have said MJpeg was created for FAT and filesize limitation at that time was 2GB.
If we use AVCHD then the filesize limitation will not exist as AVCHD allows multiple sequencing files of 4GB each (another FAT issue).
My gh1 will stop recording at 2GB using MJpeg but it's not an Oly so it might be different.
Best bet is get someone using a PEN to test out since they don't have AVCHD. ;p
 

loneWolff said:
Oops, my bad sorry.
I should have said MJpeg was created for FAT and filesize limitation at that time was 2GB.
If we use AVCHD then the filesize limitation will not exist as AVCHD allows multiple sequencing files of 4GB each (another FAT issue).
My gh1 will stop recording at 2GB using MJpeg but it's not an Oly so it might be different.
Best bet is get someone using a PEN to test out since they don't have AVCHD. ;p
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I'm not using AVCHD I'm using MP4 when recording but I dunno how it codes, but seen this in the Sony A33 white sheet Format Function: FAT 12, 16, 32, exFAT
 

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Sorry for the ignorance, but one question here:

Does this mean the XZ-1 has a better screen (OLED and all) compared to the EPL-2?
Can someone enlighten me on this? Thanks! :P
 

Lucian said:
Sorry for the ignorance, but one question here:

Does this mean the XZ-1 has a better screen (OLED and all) compared to the EPL-2?
Can someone enlighten me on this? Thanks! :P
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Supposedly yes from my understanding, OLED one advantage I can remember was being thinner therefore lighter, though it isn't mainstream or cheap yet IIRC
 

Oled screen should be brighter and hopefully more useable under strong sunlight.
 

arsene said:
Oled screen should be brighter and hopefully more useable under strong sunlight.
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IIRC, the blacks are more blacks and it uses less power as well
 

Lucian said:
Sorry for the ignorance, but one question here:

Does this mean the XZ-1 has a better screen (OLED and all) compared to the EPL-2?
Can someone enlighten me on this? Thanks! :P
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We can all be ignorant in one way or the other but OLED and LCD related topic (in layman term) can be easily found on the internet if you are willing to Google for it...

http://www.about-oled.com/advantages-and-drawbacks.html
 

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but be aware OLED display tend to be a bit saturated and on the higher contrast so i dont know how close to true color it will be on the cam screen vs PC monitor... but the good part of OLED is black is black as each pixel is an LED does black means off in turns saves power also
 

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sys12345 said:
Cnet Asia seems to have a different specs for the XZ-1. The reviewer says

1) Backside illuminated CMOS sensor instead of CCD

2) 920K OLED instead of 614K


More info here: http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2011/01/06/olympus-announces-new-micro-four-thirds-advanced-compact-and-accessories/


Strange ... :think: Very.. EXTREMELY tempting if the above specs are correct.
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I'd rather trust Dpreview.
 

albertri said:
but be aware OLED display tend to be a bit saturated and on the higher contrast so i dont know how close to true color it will be on the cam screen vs PC monitor... but the good part of OLED is black is black as each pixel is an LED does black means off in turns saves power also
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Doesn't really matter though, the part on true colour, when viewing, its best view in prints or on PC, most important is to get the composition and sharpness there, as well as exposure via the histogram, all others, back to the darkroom ;)
 

Colour accuracy on the display screen is not really an issue but being viewable under sunlight and low power consumption is vital.


albertri said:
but be aware OLED display tend to be a bit saturated and on the higher contrast so i dont know how close to true color it will be on the cam screen vs PC monitor... but the good part of OLED is black is black as each pixel is an LED does black means off in turns saves power also
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