Olympus E-PL1 - another Oly m4/3

[groovyone]

Olympus PEN E-PL1 Thankfully Includes Built-In Flash and $200 Cheaper Price Point - Olympus pen e-pl1 - Gizmodo

$200 less AND a built in flash.

[Hogleg 44]

I like the sound of this one!!!!!

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Hogleg 44

I like the sound of this one!!!!!

+1!
This looks more like what I'm willing to spend.

[venchka]

Madness. 3 cameras in less than a year. All doing essentially the same thing. None doing what the people really want. Crazy.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by venchka

Madness. 3 cameras in less than a year. All doing essentially the same thing. None doing what the people really want. Crazy.

What?
It does everything a modern camera should....it shoots video!

[ChristopherCoy]

Originally Posted by venchka

Madness. 3 cameras in less than a year. All doing essentially the same thing. None doing what the people really want. Crazy.

I'm so glad I jumped ship....

[Kalrog]

Originally Posted by venchka

Madness. 3 cameras in less than a year. All doing essentially the same thing. None doing what the people really want. Crazy.

I know a lot of people who really like this camera line. It has outsold most other cameras out there - and essentially started a new classification of cameras. True, it doesn't do what *I* want, but it is a mistake to think that I am the whole market. Heck, it is a mistake to think that the professional photographer market is the whole market.

[Pascal]

Originally Posted by venchka

Madness. 3 cameras in less than a year. All doing essentially the same thing. None doing what the people really want. Crazy.

I sorta agree with what you say. However, the "people" these camera's are geared towards don't seem to be having a problem buying them.... atleast that seems to be the case or else we wouldn't be looking at 3 camera's in less than a year.

I am glad to finally have a camera that can go with me everywhere (EP2+20mm f1.7).
But at the same time, I do wish the sensor was a bit more capable when compared to a D3 or D700. I would gladly pay an additional $1000 for the EP2 if it's sensor was as good as the Nikon's in low light. Maybe if it had faster flash sync... maybe a higher max shutter of 1/8000... or for that matter, an electronic shutter for silent shooting.... a better LCD screen.... the list goes on. But for now, I can use the EP2 for my style of shooting and travel requirements and be content with it.

[venchka]

A real viewfinder would be nice. Inexpensive. Traditional. Fast. Accurate.

One digital camera, even it is a Battleship, will be fine for me. I own several cameras with the features listed above.

Y'all have fun. I do see the appeal.

[rfortson]

Originally Posted by venchka

Madness. 3 cameras in less than a year. All doing essentially the same thing. None doing what the people really want. Crazy.

Haha! Well, I've certainly enjoyed mine since last July. Dennis seemed to enjoy his a lot. The camera must be doing something people want.

These MFT cameras are really creeping down into the P&S category now, and in a year or so, I suspect you'll see the "top end" point and shoots all carrying a larger sensor like this (or even APS-C, like the Samsung), and the entry models $200 and below using the tiny sensors.

[bgpro611]

I just got back from a cruise last week where I used my EP-1 about 75% of the time with great result. The best part was being able to put my camera (with the 17mm prime) in my pocket. The so called slow focus problem was a non issue as was the lack of viewfinder. It made me dream of the day Nikon comes out with a rangefinder style body.

[groovyone]

Now shipping:
Blue: Amazon.com: Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Slate Blue): Camera & Photo
Gold: Amazon.com: Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Champagne Gold): Camera & Photo