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Post by john101477 on Feb 26, 2010 23:07:06 GMT -5
First off I want to say at this time i have no desire to buy one of these, but after a heated discussion the last few days I wanted to get everyone here's idea of them. After reading DpReview's review of the pan GF1 and oly's EPL-1, I really have mixed thoughts. Like the DSLR in it's inception, the m43 system has a ways to go IMO but it kinda left me with the thought of what if... whats your thoughts?
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Post by NCPhotoTrekker on Feb 27, 2010 11:47:35 GMT -5
I like the idea behind the Micro 4/3 system. It will be universal between different manufacturers and much more compact than a normal DSLR. Will I ever use it....I doubt it. Is there a use for it....absolutely.
This system comes in a much smaller package than even an entry level Rebel or D40. The lenses are smaller and I believe cheaper as well. I think they are setting this up to be a viable alternative to a point and shoot camera. The quality will be better, and you will not be saddled with a fixed lens. The cameras are small enough that you can fit them in a pocket book, small book bag and many of the places that a point and shoot would go.
The downfall is that with the smaller sensor even compared to the cropped frame DSLRs. This will cause more noise to be an issue, as well as ultimate resolving power. It will not make it into the professional or even the enthusiast circles in any numbers. However, it is a nice bridge between the Walmart point and shoot and a full on DSLR system.
With the current crop of DSLR cameras equalling or bettering 35mm film, and the full framers getting into medium format resolving capability, I think that the micro 4/3 system will take over the place of the old 35mm SLR. I think that the quality will be similar, and the portability will be much better than current DSLR cameras.
Even the low end DSLRs are reaching the quality of the nicer 35mm film cameras from back in the day. It won't be long before they are on the level of the professional bodies which does leave a nice gap for casual shooters that want an interchangeable lens system....enter the micro 4/3.
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Post by john101477 on Feb 27, 2010 20:38:29 GMT -5
According to Dp, the sensor is the same size (18x13.5mm) but they removed the mirror like our SLR's use. They replaced that with a low level filter, which seems like it would cause problem,s when shooting into the sun (sunset shots). Noise does seem to be an issue about ISO 800, DP says 1600 but i can physically see a difference.
One of the arguments for the camera was it's compact nature and being able to put it in your pocket. With a 20mm lens that may be, but who shoos with just a 20mm? IDK, seems like it would be just as easy to carry a DSLR when you need better/longer lenses.
The only other argument for the camera was that it could replace a DSLR in image quality, which I rebutted with Dp's review of the camera. I am not exactly against a slimmer lighter camera (it would be awesome for pack trips), but it would have to be as good as a DSLR. just my thoughts.
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Post by NCPhotoTrekker on Feb 27, 2010 22:33:32 GMT -5
Unless they have changed the size of the sensor, it is smaller than a cropped frame sensor by a little bit.  |
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Post by john101477 on Feb 28, 2010 20:16:18 GMT -5
Hmmm that kinda makes Dp's review a little miss leading. I was looking at the size of my sensor 15.8x23.6mm. Thats a pretty big difference. I wonder why they would say it is the same size as a DSLR? Hopefully they are not starting to do what another blogger/ tester has been doing, over rating products and capabilities.
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