What should i choose...Olympus, Canon or Nikon?? Pls share your comment...

[tao]

I can't believe what some bozos are writing in this thread, so many uninformed accusations such as Olympus glass is more costly, the smaller sensor sucks, I can't get a decent pic with an Olympus DSLR, 4/3 system is going extinct soon just because some online photog guru says so, etc to bring down the system.

I just cannot stand the 'I have it, so it must be the best and all others suck' mentality that so many gearheads and ego-maniacs here display.

You guys should read through this, it brings out the strengths of Olympus clearly:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1022&message=20928048

This is a 4/3 forum for goodness sake, and in here, we talk about the strength of the system and tips of how to overcome the weakness. There is no need to bring other people down.

If you wanna be a photographer, just focus on photography. You wanna come in to criticise this brand just because you think yours is the best, please get lost. Nothing is perfect in this world, it is all a matter of what you choose to go for, as simple as that.

 

[drakon09]

Even with the best lens made for oly, the lens will not exhibit its full potential resolution due to the oly punny sensor size...

Then again, look at how the sensors are constructed though. Puny? Not really. The way the sensor catches light varies a little from the other sensors found on Canon and Nikon. Then again, I would rather have a lens made for a system knowing that as sensors improve, I can shoot better images than a camera system which make only mediocre lenses with "bells and whistles" and the images speak for themselves.

Sorry if I sound defensive here. But really, glass is all that matters at the end of the day. Sensor technology is constantly improving. My lenses are keepers while bodies are changed with every new release. That is what I meant.

Based on this post and the one before, you're implying that Zuiko glass sucks?

And you're basing this on the MTF charts? I'd suggest you go take a look at the scale of the chart before you go tooting horns.

Zuiko glass sucks... funniest thing I heard all year. :bsmilie:

And when you DO want to prove a point, please do not contradict yourself. In one post you imply sensors are crucial, the next post you say it is the glass that matters.

Those who don't know may actually believe you.

 

[drakon09]

you fast fast want to play with all my lenses liao ah? :bsmilie:

Hehe, I've been watching you... :bsmilie:

 

[microcosm]

*hugs my bunch of ZD lenses*

"My precious"... :bsmilie:

No point arguing with someone who dies not understand the 4/3 system concept and thinks puny sensors cannot produce beautiful images. My condolences to his understanding of digital imaging technology. Live and let live, everyone... go hug your Olympus. "She" deserves it.

 

[i2wire]

*hugs my bunch of ZD lenses*

"My precious"... :bsmilie:

No point arguing with someone who dies not understand the 4/3 system concept and thinks puny sensors cannot produce beautiful images. My condolences to his understanding of digital imaging technology. Live and let live, everyone... go hug your Olympus. "She" deserves it.

yup, i agree no need to argue one ... PEACE BROTHERS... :love1: we are just sharing opinions on the systems we 're using. Sharing no right no wrong, but it is better not hurting other ppl feelings and share it with an open mind. The world is so beautiful with different kind of thoughts which can keep us improve from time to time.Agree?? :angel:

 

[drakon09]

Bah, pacifists! :cheers:

 

[microcosm]

Bah, pacifists! :cheers:

Why you bother? From your reply above, you only care about the beers! :bsmilie:

 

[dnaxe]

A system as a whole is what REALLY matters. I used to use Pentax, even still have my Pentax glass. When I went dSLR shopping I didn't care much for Pentax's digital offerings, so rather than limiting myself to my past purchases, I looked for entirely new system that suited my needs more.

The above is true if you don't have alot of money invested in lenses. "alot" depends on you.

The reason people generally limit their choices is because the differences aren't all that stark, as photographic tools all current dslrs are pretty good.

 

[dnaxe]

*hugs my bunch of ZD lenses*

"My precious"... :bsmilie:

No point arguing with someone who dies not understand the 4/3 system concept and thinks puny sensors cannot produce beautiful images. My condolences to his understanding of digital imaging technology. Live and let live, everyone... go hug your Olympus. "She" deserves it.

are you -sure- you're not a little irritated that olympus didn't standardize on APS-C like everyone else?

 

[Caspere]

DO enjoy the buying process as much as you will the shooting process. :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[drakon09]

Why you bother? From your reply above, you only care about the beers! :bsmilie:

Hell yeah, drink and let live!

Though I do fancy nice reds as well.

 

[microcosm]

are you -sure- you're not a little irritated that olympus didn't standardize on APS-C like everyone else?

Honestly, this is the first camera system that paid itself off fastest ever. So I am not complaining.

 

[vernonleow]

Yup! indeed each system has its pros and cons, personally i like to take wide angle pics and thats why i cant make the decision. Thank you everyone for ur sharing, i will listen to my own voice and CHOOSE WISELY!! :bsmilie:

I'm a user of Canon 1D Mkll and the 4/3 Panasonic L1. I use both cameras for different reasons and purposes. My Canon is used for work where AF speed is second to none and the range of lenses I can use with it. My L1? I use it for travel when I want to travel light. The images out of the camera from the L1 is superb! Both jpegs and RAW. (I don't have permission to post images here for whatever reason otherwise I will show you some)

Not too long ago, someone published an article comparing the Canon 1Ds Mkll, the Leica R9 with Digital Module and the Olympus E-1. This guy spent about two weeks doing every possible test. From colour rendition to resolution of lenses...

Quite obviously (as we would all know by now), the best camera body was the Canon and the best lens was the Leica.

Then the poor guy realized two days before the article deadline that he didn't try one thing! Putting the Leica lens on the Canon!!! After two weeks of testing everything!!! So he did and came to the obvious conclusion that this was the best combination possible (although no AF) to get the best possible image from 35mm Digital. That is the best thing we have today thanks to lens adapters.

4/3 system is a system that promotes this interchangeability. Canon was smart to develop it's own sensors. Nikon has lagged behind (even though it has some superb glass) because it depends on people like Sony for sensors.

Smaller players (I mean market share, not worth) like Oly and Panasonic need to come together to combine resources. Oly has some really superb glass and very good user interface. Use 1 oly and you can use all (unlike Canon). Panasonic is great with electronics like Canon is with low noise sensors and fast AF. Now throw Leica into the mix and Panasonic has a great partner. You think the Leica on the L1 is a "kit" lens? I urge you to try it. It gives new meaning to "kit" lens. Actually it costs 2/3 of the package.

I think everyone can co-exist. It's a matter of using a different camera for a different purpose. Back in film days, there are SLRs and Rangefinders and they co-existed. Very often they were used together in the field.

Ask yourself this, do you exclusively use 1 camera for everything? Chances are, you have a DSLR but ALSO a Point&Shoot.

Cheers!

 

[drakon09]

Ask yourself this, do you exclusively use 1 camera for everything? Chances are, you have a DSLR but ALSO a Point&Shoot.

Cheers!

Nope, don't own a P&S. Don't know how to use one; perennial handshake problem... :bsmilie:

 

[vernonleow]

Nope, don't own a P&S. Don't know how to use one; perennial handshake problem... :bsmilie:

it's all in the breathing technique.

 

[drakon09]

it's all in the breathing technique.

:bsmilie: :cheers:

 

[Blu-By-U]

Just lost me Panasonic LZ2 to a thief. there goes my P&S. Since I now use the E-330 more then the P&S, I may not replace it.

At the beach and in the clear waters of the islands, my only wish then was for a waterproof camera...so it may be the oly's waterproof unit as replacement in the future.

 

[microcosm]

Just lost me Panasonic LZ2 to a thief. there goes my P&S. Since I now use the E-330 more then the P&S, I may not replace it.

At the beach and in the clear waters of the islands, my only wish then was for a waterproof camera...so it may be the oly's waterproof unit as replacement in the future.

Oly made one waterproof PnS for up to 5m. Time to make the wallet bleed...:bsmilie:

 

[wind30]

Ask yourself this, do you exclusively use 1 camera for everything? Chances are, you have a DSLR but ALSO a Point&Shoot.

Cheers!

Only DSLR, no P&S. Got camera phone... P&S not much use.

 

[VR Man]

Oly made one waterproof PnS for up to 5m. Time to make the wallet bleed...:bsmilie:

Shockproof too! which can be used for street gang fights :think: