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Nov 23, 2010

The NEW digital photography! 'Micro 4:3'

I know it will take me weeks, maybe months to discover the features on this little gem, even though I have been using digital since 1995, and Olympus Digital Cameras since 2000. I was actually shopping for the new pro Oly E-5, when I came across th Olympus PEN digitals. I am an E-Series veteran, but knew nothing of these little guys, I guess I was just shining them on as 'point and shoot' cameras with few redeeming qualities. Imagine my surprise when I read a review, actually of the E-P2 to find out that their goal is to replace these behemoths called 'D-SLRs' That said, while I have not compared it against any competition, most notably the Panasonic G series, mostly because I have never used one. I can and do compare it to my other Olympus digitals, mt D-SLRs. It is lighter, faster, has a much bigger sensor, higher res, and it has a menu that gives you control of just about every possible combination of features. What really sold me on the E-PL1, was the HD Video capability, and the ability to use the in-camera FX for the video as well as the photos. With the addition of an MMF-2, 4:3 to m4:3 adapter, I can and do use my 4:3 lenses on the 'micro', with full auto function! The MMF-2, like all Oly attachments is pricey at almost $300 retail, but is available here on eBay for considerably less. I paid $105 for mine, and it works like a charm and will save many hundreds of dollars on lenses as I have several 4:3 lenses from my Oly D-SLRs. Highly recommended purchase, IF, you have a collection of 4:3 digital lenses from a previous camera that uses the standard 4:3 digital mount, like the Olympus E-Series cameras (Other than the fixed lens E-10 & E-20 models). Note: As there are no mirrors in this camera, or its counterparts, it can no longer be called an 'SLR', as there is no 'reflex'. Basically back to back, the sensor is behind the lens, and the LCD view screen is behind the sensor. So what we call this new breed? 'm4:3'? Guess the photo pundits will take care of that! Another innovative feature, you can add voice commentary to every photo, with the touch of one or two buttons! That is really a cool idea! I won't be able to describe actual photo results until I have used it for a while, but a cursory review of both photos and videos, I know it will be a good review. I am very impressed! Don't like? 1. No viewfinder! LCD only! Unless you 'invest' in the Electronic VF-2 attachment, which is VERY expensive, over half the price of the camera! I will live without it! (There is also a 'VF-1' finder for the 17mm wide angle lens) 2. No Remote Release! Not wired, not wireless! Self-timer is the only way to release the shutter without being at the camera. Kind of leaves out any 'spy' work. Not sure why they took this out as its older brothers the E-P1 and E-P2 both have remote capability. Guess it was a retail price and marketing decision! 3. Reserved - I will wait until I have actuated the shutter a few hundred times before deciding if there is anything else I don't like. Peace, out!

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Google Cardboard VR BOX V2.0 Virtual Reality 3D Glasses with Bluetooth Control

Jan 10, 2017

Junk!

This thing does not have adjustable eyepieces, other than they slid back and forth to change picture size, so if you wear glasses, you will have to wear them under the mask, and unless they are very small, that will not be very comfortable. The Remote is pure junk and does not work at all, so it is useless, as are the Chinese-English 'instructions'. The top strap is so short, even at fully adjusted out, that it does not stay on your head. I had to cut it off and just use the side straps, before giving it to an 8yr old boy as a toy. All-in-all I guess we get what we pay for and this is cheap crap!

Nov 23, 2010

The NEW digital photography! 'Micro 4:3'

I know it will take me weeks, maybe months to discover the features on this little gem, even though I have been using digital since 1995, and Olympus Digital Cameras since 2000. I was actually shopping for the new pro Oly E-5, when I came across th Olympus PEN digitals. I am an E-Series veteran, but knew nothing of these little guys, I guess I was just shining them on as 'point and shoot' cameras with few redeeming qualities. Imagine my surprise when I read a review, actually of the E-P2 to find out that their goal is to replace these behemoths called 'D-SLRs' That said, while I have not compared it against any competition, most notably the Panasonic G series, mostly because I have never used one. I can and do compare it to my other Olympus digitals, mt D-SLRs. It is lighter, faster, has a much bigger sensor, higher res, and it has a menu that gives you control of just about every possible combination of features. What really sold me on the E-PL1, was the HD Video capability, and the ability to use the in-camera FX for the video as well as the photos. With the addition of an MMF-2, 4:3 to m4:3 adapter, I can and do use my 4:3 lenses on the 'micro', with full auto function! The MMF-2, like all Oly attachments is pricey at almost $300 retail, but is available here on eBay for considerably less. I paid $105 for mine, and it works like a charm and will save many hundreds of dollars on lenses as I have several 4:3 lenses from my Oly D-SLRs. Highly recommended purchase, IF, you have a collection of 4:3 digital lenses from a previous camera that uses the standard 4:3 digital mount, like the Olympus E-Series cameras (Other than the fixed lens E-10 & E-20 models). Note: As there are no mirrors in this camera, or its counterparts, it can no longer be called an 'SLR', as there is no 'reflex'. Basically back to back, the sensor is behind the lens, and the LCD view screen is behind the sensor. So what we call this new breed? 'm4:3'? Guess the photo pundits will take care of that! Another innovative feature, you can add voice commentary to every photo, with the touch of one or two buttons! That is really a cool idea! I won't be able to describe actual photo results until I have used it for a while, but a cursory review of both photos and videos, I know it will be a good review. I am very impressed! Don't like? 1. No viewfinder! LCD only! Unless you 'invest' in the Electronic VF-2 attachment, which is VERY expensive, over half the price of the camera! I will live without it! (There is also a 'VF-1' finder for the 17mm wide angle lens) 2. No Remote Release! Not wired, not wireless! Self-timer is the only way to release the shutter without being at the camera. Kind of leaves out any 'spy' work. Not sure why they took this out as its older brothers the E-P1 and E-P2 both have remote capability. Guess it was a retail price and marketing decision! 3. Reserved - I will wait until I have actuated the shutter a few hundred times before deciding if there is anything else I don't like. Peace, out!

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