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The Olympus E-Pm1 gets tested at DigitalcameraInfo (Click here): “In our select awards we named the flagship model of this line, the Olympus E-P3, the mirrorless camera of the year. If you’re looking to save some cash and don’t mind compromising on color accuracy, the quality of the LCD, and the lack of an included grip (or if you simply want a smaller camera), then the E-PM1 is an acceptable alternative.“.
Also Reghardware (Click here) tested the Olympus camera: “With the E-PM1 Olympus has released a sexy, versatile, pocketable camera that manages to bring increased ease-of-use to the PEN family without sacrificing the creative and technical performance of its more expensive models“.
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ThePhoBlographer (Click here) reviewed the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens: “Overall, I can’t help but recommend the Olympus 45mm f1.8 lens. It should be the portrait lens in the bag of every single Micro Four Thirds camera user and I will not retract or take that statement back“.
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Photoreview (Click here) got their hands on the Panasonic 45-175mm X lens: “Imatest testing showed the review lens to be a first-class performer on the basis of JPEG files from the G3 used for our tests. It was well able to match expectations for the camera’s 15.8-megapixel sensor and produced resolution that was slightly above expectations at several focal lengths“.
The X lens is in Stock at [shopcountry 25103].
According to Photofocus (Click here) the Olympus E-P3 is the camera of the year: “While Olympus as a company is going through some significant challenges right now, their cameras are first rate regardless.”
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P.S.: Japanese SLR magic 12mm review at jintarow.
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Interesting… seems there are still some left who believe that sensor specifications are not the most important aspect of a good camera.
It’s amazing how Olympus can make a fantastic camera(s) with “old” technology whereas others fail and just make techno gizmos.
“Camera of the year” Who are these people claiming such things?
+10
It must look fabulous with their other fashion accessories. 😉
I’m sure the EP3 is a great camera, but I personally have no interest in it and never will. Maybe oly lenses, as I love my GH2 to death, especially considering its impeccable video with the hacks, as proven by the video on this page. If i where going to be taking photos all the time, I would get serious about it and buy a D7000. Its the same price [or even ten euros less!] and better in almost every aspect.. I’m also not denying that the EP3 is the best mirror-less camera of the year. I know that the GH2 was released last year, but I thought that you were implying that this video is from the oly when in fact I know it is from a GH2.
The photo quality of the GH2 is totally sufficient for whatever i need, and after being hacked its lowlight performance (for video… not much use for iso 10,000 in photos) is fantastic. When I’m taking photos, i always set my white balance manually, and have never had a problem. I would guess that the EP3 is much more user friendly, but I would get bored of it fast, as it’s the challenge that sold me on the GH series from the beginning.
Which year?:)
Is there something what does better than last years GH2? This year you can hack your GH2 to shoot video up to 176 Mbit/s AVCHDIntra up to ISO 12800. I call this the camera of the year!:)
Basically, they are talking about “still” camera of the year. Hands down the best LCD in stupidly low res other m4/3 LCDs(it’s pentile amoled VGA res) and more pocketable while having 2 amazing dials. The in body IS is a ground breaking factor too.
Even then, I still choose 5n over this any day of this year and 7 for next year when it finally available.
5n will NEVER be pockatable (remember? the reason for mirrorless/hiking/cycling etc…)
e-p3(w/o grip) +14mm is in my pocket all the time and handles even night shots in P&S style, maybe 10 times faster 😉
if I want 5n/7n size (with lenses), I bring some DSLR half-priced with better image quality no arguments here
the only thing I envy about Sony is video quality, wish they would have some pocketable lenses but it’s impossible dueo to APS-C sensor
P.S. hell look on (awesome) 45mm portrait lens, how small it is compared to samsung nx/sony
“EP3 mirrorless camera of the year” , yes it should be but just wondering why not G3 ? Jpeg matter again ?
As for NEX 5N , I think the reviewer consider accuracy in metering & fast focusing are important elements plus other minor factors , handful design , user friendly & +++ , no doubt EP3 triumph in all these departments . ( NEX 7 & GX1 are excluded in this review if I’m wrong )
For me , you only impress with NEX 5N if you are a regular shooter above ISO 800 , below than that any mirrorless cameras in the market capable of their respective decent IQ , included Nikon V1 .
It take fantastic photos, has great build quality, and it’s fashionable!
What’s not to love!?
To “test” m4/3 I bought a Pany G2 and an EPL1. Though the G2 outspec’d and outpaced the EPL1, the formfactor and image quality of the EPL1 was more pleasant. So I sold the G2. A month ago a sold the EPL1 and got an EP3. It’s everything I loved about the EPL1, plus speed and more controls. One of my favorite cameras so far. My E5 is getting little action these days!
It’s not about specs folks.
So the E-PM1 doesn’t have the same colors as the E-P3? Is this a new finding? I thought that the E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3 were supposed to have essentially the same image quality.
just as in many other things (cars for example) there is more to the story than just specs and stats.
if only they had made an EP3 with a built in VF …. ah but Oly I’m sorry the G3 has me in its less retro looking but more retro featured clasps. Still, I’m using your lenses, they rock. Work your corporate sh1t out and then get about makeing a built-in VF EP3+, I may be tempted, I know Mrs B would be sold in a flash
Photoview’s test review of Pany X 45-175mm lens shows excellent resolution in the 2600 lines range at wide aperature and even at tele end. These test results presumedly made with either G3 or GX1 with 16MP sensor appear to be significantly higher any competing tele lens. Also the power image stabilization appears to be up to 2 stops better than previous OIS at low shutter speeds.
Wow thanx for introducing my blog and sorry for written it in Japanese language.
If you left comments I’ll answers in the range to understand.