R U guys sure about this? A lot of reviews said it was very slow. Imaging resource said only the 17mm was fast and the 14-45mm is so slow that is is like unuseable.
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R U guys sure about this? A lot of reviews said it was very slow. Imaging resource said only the 17mm was fast and the 14-45mm is so slow that is is like unuseable.
microcosm
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Well, I only used the 17mm. Did not try with the 14-42mm kit lens because I will be using the 14-54mm with the P1 if I need that focal range.
Not sure what is drakon09's findings.
ohmymy
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Review done by fourthirds-user.com: http://fourthirds-user.com/2009/06/olympus_pen_ep1_initial_handson_review.php
And some sample images: http://fourthirds-user.com/2009/06/olympus_pen_ep1_sample_images_to_download.php
And some sample images: http://fourthirds-user.com/2009/06/olympus_pen_ep1_sample_images_to_download.php
The 14-42mm was fine; perhaps not as fast as the 17mm in a low contrast situation, but definitely not unusable.
Evilmerlin
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So AF speed issue has been more or less put to rest, that is good!
It is quite inconceivable for Oly to hype up the E-P1 if it focuses as slow as your run-of-the-mill PnS.
Let me put in a fair word.
Most of the mZD 14-42mm lenses that were shown on the official launch yesterday still bears firmware v0.90. Let's wait for v.1.00 before we come to a fair conclusion.
Over at DPR, the editors observed that the AF performance of E-P1 with Panasonic mFT zoom lens is fast. So, I would deduced that the issue probably lies with the lens. Let Olympus sort out this issue and we shall see the performance when the consumer set eventually hit the street in July.
By the way, the image quality is good. Suffice to say, I'm generally impressed!
Most of the mZD 14-42mm lenses that were shown on the official launch yesterday still bears firmware v0.90. Let's wait for v.1.00 before we come to a fair conclusion.
Over at DPR, the editors observed that the AF performance of E-P1 with Panasonic mFT zoom lens is fast. So, I would deduced that the issue probably lies with the lens. Let Olympus sort out this issue and we shall see the performance when the consumer set eventually hit the street in July.
By the way, the image quality is good. Suffice to say, I'm generally impressed!
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CYRN
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No problem. I'm just curious a out the buffer flush time. But I guess it should not be an issue since it can push through AVI in video mode.
focus72
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Pricing and Availability
Available in two colours: black and white, the Olympus E-P1 will be retailing at all major retailers and dealers in July 09.
S$1,298 – standard lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6)
S$1,488 – pancake lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8)
S$1,598 – twin lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 and M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8)
To me ,the price is a bit of expensive...can get a full function canon 500D kit liao.
Available in two colours: black and white, the Olympus E-P1 will be retailing at all major retailers and dealers in July 09.
S$1,298 – standard lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6)
S$1,488 – pancake lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8)
S$1,598 – twin lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 and M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8)
To me ,the price is a bit of expensive...can get a full function canon 500D kit liao.
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Well, Aundry Gan uses the E-P1 to shoot S-League in tandem with his E-3, but yep, it's a streetshooting camera especially with the 17mm slapped on.
Set at f8, MF, target comes within 4 to 5 ft, boom boom boom.
Pricing and Availability
Available in two colours: black and white, the Olympus E-P1 will be retailing at all major retailers and dealers in July 09.
S$1,298 standard lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6)
S$1,488 pancake lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8)
S$1,598 twin lens kit (M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 and M. ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8)
To me ,the price is a bit of expensive...can get a full function canon 500D kit liao.
That's RRP, street prices should be 15% lower.
In any case, E-P1 buyers would, at the top of the concerns, want a smaller, less obtrusive camera (think rangefinder) for streetshooting. A DSLR really does not hack it for streetshooting; too obvious and too intimidating.
tmr we will knw it fast or slow, however i dun expect too much..unless the kit is swd driven.
it look common sense if the pe1 isn't as fast as the g1, i mean how much motor power can they pack into such small body?
go ahead,be my guest,i can wait for this :bsmilie:,crap man,OT already,looking forward to tomorrow
yup thanks. i know there are a few M mount to m4/3 adapters. just dunno if there are any diff between the brands...
voitlander has one but $200+
there's a no brand oem one $100+
just wondeirng if the oem one is good enough...
I had never gotten this excited about a camera, not even when I got my D300. The size and style are really tempting me but I am wondering, without an OVF, will the LCD be a pain to view in daylight? Also, what are the lens choices I have to cover the 24-105 focal range and preferably with an aperture of f/2.8 on EP-1?
Called CP, TK and OP and no one has an idea when they will get it...
Called CP, TK and OP and no one has an idea when they will get it...
The wide angle and telephoto zooms will be seen in 2010
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