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29. Mai 2010

The Olympus cameras and lenses are the best

I was a Canon user for 25 years. The Canon equipment (DSLR & IS lenses) are great. However, Canon has spent most of their effort hyping the megapixel thing and forgot about technology. I've owned an Olympus of some sort beginning with the original Olympus Pen (half frame) which I carried in my pocket while I was in Vietnam. I've owned other Olympus equipment (OM etc) so I was not a stranger to their quality. When the 4/3rd system was developed it downsized the load a photographer has to carry ... at least by 1/3. That particular feature, the lens quality and the articulating live view LCD (and many other things) clinched the deal for me to leave Cannon. I now own the Olympus E3,12-60mm f2.8, 50-200mm f2.8 and 50mm macro f2, and the 620 body. (I also own the Stylus 770SW which I've used in salt water a number of times with great success. Just hold it under the faucet afterwards to rinse the salt water away!) Another great feature with the Olympus DSLR's is the photographer can access most of the common functions thru a menu on the LCD. Canon is just getting around to that on their DSLR cameras. Olympus has had sensor vibration to clean the sensor for years. Canon is now getting around to that. Olympus has image stabilization which really works! Normally about 2-3 stops. Olympus says their E3 and SWD lenses are rugged. I can verify that they are right on that. Last January while on a bird shoot in Florida I stopped my car and put the E3 and 50-200mm on the roof of my car while getting my tripod out. The camera and lens fell off the car roof and rolled down an embankment about 40-50 feet. My heart stopped for a few seconds. When I retrieved it I brushed the dirt off and pushed the "on" switch. It worked like a champ!! I could continue with the positive things about Olympus but will stop here ..... thanks.

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04. Feb 2012

Excellent camera, produces great pics and video

The primary reason I bought the camera was to seriously downsize my photo equipment for my recent trip to Thailand, from where I just returned. I decided that carrying a heavy DSLR on my shoulder for 2 weeks would be more than I was willing to undertake. Plus, I wanted a wide angle and long focal length in one lens which the Sony has. The focal length is totally impressive. I believe the quality of the photos are excellent. I spent some time going thru the manual before leaving on my trip so I felt comfortable using it. My first negative comment is about the manual which is a digital file. That makes it a real pain to read. One has the choice of either reading it on the computer monitor or printing the pages, both are a hassle while traveling. With the features this camera has it is absolutely essential to read and study at least some parts of the manual. For example, learning the GPS feature. Secondly, I agree with the other reviewers about the overpowered flash. There needs to be a way to adjust the output. Strangely enough I didn't have that many times that I needed the flash. It does quite well with available light. Thirdly, the flash should have been located someplace else on the camera body but after a few shots with the flash I learned to keep my left index finger on the base of the lens barrel. Lastly, the Sony will not save files in the RAW format. The image stabilization is very effective both in still and HD video mode. Auto focus is very good. The camera produces very accurate colors. I like my colors to pop a little so I am quite please with that feature. The 3" LCD produces absolutely beautiful, clear colors. The HD video is abolutely phenomenal. That is to be expected because Sony is not a newcomer to the world of video. If this camera is compared to the Canon G11, which I own and have used a lot, there is no comparison. The Sony excels in almost every category, plus it is much smaller than the Canon. The Sony does not fit into a shirt pocket but easily fits into a coat pocket or purse. Sony has an excellent camera in this model so I hope they make the suggested changes and keep it in their inventory.

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29. Mai 2010

The Olympus cameras and lenses are the best

I was a Canon user for 25 years. The Canon equipment (DSLR & IS lenses) are great. However, Canon has spent most of their effort hyping the megapixel thing and forgot about technology. I've owned an Olympus of some sort beginning with the original Olympus Pen (half frame) which I carried in my pocket while I was in Vietnam. I've owned other Olympus equipment (OM etc) so I was not a stranger to their quality. When the 4/3rd system was developed it downsized the load a photographer has to carry ... at least by 1/3. That particular feature, the lens quality and the articulating live view LCD (and many other things) clinched the deal for me to leave Cannon. I now own the Olympus E3,12-60mm f2.8, 50-200mm f2.8 and 50mm macro f2, and the 620 body. (I also own the Stylus 770SW which I've used in salt water a number of times with great success. Just hold it under the faucet afterwards to rinse the salt water away!) Another great feature with the Olympus DSLR's is the photographer can access most of the common functions thru a menu on the LCD. Canon is just getting around to that on their DSLR cameras. Olympus has had sensor vibration to clean the sensor for years. Canon is now getting around to that. Olympus has image stabilization which really works! Normally about 2-3 stops. Olympus says their E3 and SWD lenses are rugged. I can verify that they are right on that. Last January while on a bird shoot in Florida I stopped my car and put the E3 and 50-200mm on the roof of my car while getting my tripod out. The camera and lens fell off the car roof and rolled down an embankment about 40-50 feet. My heart stopped for a few seconds. When I retrieved it I brushed the dirt off and pushed the "on" switch. It worked like a champ!! I could continue with the positive things about Olympus but will stop here ..... thanks.

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