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01/26/2006 08:51:25 AM · #51 |
Sweet peice of kit here.
I immediately thought of astronomy photography, but I wonder if this also raises the roof a bit on mirror lockup for other purposes as well. I'm thinking lower light telephoto stuff using tripods and one thread I read somewhere about mirror slap causing vibration in some circumstances. Having mirror lockup AND still being able to see what's going on is pretty cool.
It might make a difference for sports shooters too as it may decrease mirror blackout times which could help for tracking moving subjects with drive mode.
Neat stuff. I knew there had to be a way. |
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01/26/2006 08:56:26 AM · #52 |
That would be great for infrared photography since you would be able to compose the photo without takiing the filter off. it also would give an idea of what the image would look like before you take the shot.
It is good to see that the design does not eliminate the optical viewfinder. Personally I hate electronic viewfinders. It is just so hard to see the focus in them. |
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01/26/2006 09:49:48 PM · #53 |
| I am not impressed with the initial specs and reviews of this camera - darker viewfinder than the E-300, which is not anything special either; and also the E-330 is glutted with more distracting stupid scene modes. It remains to be seen if the new sensor will be an improvement. Not sure if the new 7.1 sensor is the same 7.1 as in the new SP-320, which lists for $300.00, although not a slr, but looks more interesting to me. The sharp, clear 2.5 lcd is very good, but "live mode" which is on every p&s and on my Oly E-10 is sometimes useful, but mostly inconsequential and usually distracting to me. Olympus E-500 or Nikon D50 currently remain for me the best deal for price/economy slr's. |
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01/26/2006 09:58:50 PM · #54 |
I think it's cool! Theres a lot to be said for the twist LCD in many situations. Once and a while I have to shoot blind with my SLR, or not get a shot at all.
But this isn't enough to get me to switch. Now if they added image stabilization too, I might be tempted!
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01/26/2006 10:03:23 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
I think it's cool! Theres a lot to be said for the twist LCD in many situations. Once and a while I have to shoot blind with my SLR, or not get a shot at all.
But this isn't enough to get me to switch. Now if they added image stabilization too, I might be tempted! |
That'll be from the new Sony's utilizing Konica Minolta's AS tech that they bought.... |
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01/26/2006 10:22:17 PM · #56 |
Actually, it's rumoured that the next pro level DSLR from Olympus will have in-body image stablization, but this has not been verified as yet.
The whole key to this camera is the new Panasonic sensor, not the flip out LCD. Up until now, the Olympus 4/3rds offerings have all used Kodak sensors, and while very good for DR and color, they have been very noisy at higher than 400 ISO. If this sensor can deliver cleaner images at higher ISOs, I think it will sell very well. |
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01/26/2006 10:22:36 PM · #57 |
Actually a Digital Image Stabilization Mode will probably be included in the next Olympus Camera. It will be with an in camera gyro in conjunction with firmware according to a press release that I've seen.
But that probably won't be included til the rumored "pro" model later this year.
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01/26/2006 10:24:26 PM · #58 |
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
Actually, it's rumoured that the next pro level DSLR from Olympus will have in-body image stablization, but this has not been verified as yet.
The whole key to this camera is the new Panasonic sensor, not the flip out LCD. Up until now, the Olympus 4/3rds offerings have all used Kodak sensors, and while very good for DR and color, they have been very noisy at higher than 400 ISO. If this sensor can deliver cleaner images at higher ISOs, I think it will sell very well. |
Unfortunately, Panasonic sensors are not known to have low noise, one of the reasons I haven't bought the compact Lumix LX2 despite being very tempted!
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01/26/2006 10:36:40 PM · #59 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
Actually, it's rumoured that the next pro level DSLR from Olympus will have in-body image stablization, but this has not been verified as yet.
The whole key to this camera is the new Panasonic sensor, not the flip out LCD. Up until now, the Olympus 4/3rds offerings have all used Kodak sensors, and while very good for DR and color, they have been very noisy at higher than 400 ISO. If this sensor can deliver cleaner images at higher ISOs, I think it will sell very well. |
Unfortunately, Panasonic sensors are not known to have low noise, one of the reasons I haven't bought the compact Lumix LX2 despite being very tempted! |
From what I have read about this new sensor the pixels have a greater light capturing capacity due to less of the pixel surface area going to circuit pathways. I don't think this sensor has been used in any of the Lumix/Panny cameras so far, and I imagine that when Olympus teamed up with Panasonic last year they probably discussed the need for developing a low noise sensor. It will be very interesting to see what this camera is capable of come march, when it finally hits the streets, as Olympus is touting its low noise characteristics. |
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