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Hey,Certainly the EVF on the G1 is superior to that of the E-P2
Hi there
I wrote to my dealer about acquiring a G1 kit... this is the response I got back:
"Thank you for sending us with your inquiry. We only carry the GF1 and the GH1 at present. Also, the unit will be discontinued shortly in the new year."
So... is there a G2 on the horizon?
I'm guessing you meant LCD? I have a feeling that the E-P2 EVF is at least as good as the G1 EVF - with the advantage of being articulated and removable.Certainly the EVF on the G1 is superior to that of the E-P2
Yeah, that would make more sense. The swivel LCD with the higher resolution is a big plus as has been stated many times before :deadhorse:I'm guessing you meant LCD? I have a feeling that the E-P2 EVF is at least as good as the G1 EVF - with the advantage of being articulated and removable.
Cheers
Brian
Umm, actually that would be Brian and Doug; what Brian said made sense to me, so I chimed back in. And no, I wasn't questioning you ability to distinguish between the two (that would obviously be beyond foolish ). I think Brian was just assuming a mistake in your typing...so this hasn't been stated before and I do know the difference between EVF and rear screen (thanks for the confidence there Doug)
It adds bulk and is more susceptible to damage than the internal EVF in the G1. The G1 is still the best of the lot when it comes to micro-4/3rds when you consider capability and price.I'm guessing you meant LCD? I have a feeling that the E-P2 EVF is at least as good as the G1 EVF - with the advantage of being articulated and removable.
Cheers
Brian
Personally, I've never cared much for these add-on view finders....partly for the reasons Rich stated. And it sure is hard to beat the G1 for price/performance ratio in a MFT camera....assuming you don't need/want the video.It adds bulk and is more susceptible to damage than the internal EVF in the G1. The G1 is still the best of the lot when it comes to micro-4/3rds when you consider capability and price.
it was the :deadhorse: Icon that lead me to feel that ... so sorry about my reaction. I should try to remain neutral at all timesUmm, actually that would be Brian and Doug; what Brian said made sense to me, so I chimed back in.
I've not seen one, but I'm guessing that precisely because of the lesser magnification it may be that it will be less obvious.The E-P2 EVF is on par quality-wise with the G1 EVF in my casual comparison. Although I prefer the G1's --- because it is on the camera I own.
This is a good point, and one which causes a lot of banter on the forums - not eased by respected reviewers who give more weighting to specifications - even when they're able to try both cameras on review.Monza
I've not seen one, ....
... but back to the point, I think that the EVF on the G1 and GH1 is as yet unequalled
factual information is always welcome ...Just got an E-P2. Couldn't resist...
that's actually the point that I like about the P2 system ... tilting that viewfinder. I happen to think it'd be nifty for me on the tripod too. Presently I'm using the tilt screen for akward shots, but as my close vision is getting further away I tend towards the viewfinder being a better option.Ergonomics with this type of camera is certainly different, I think I like shooting it with the EVF pointed straight up... like I do with my medium format cameras... it makes the buttons easier to access.
Congratulations on your new camera.Just got an E-P2. Couldn't resist...
Ergonomics with this type of camera is certainly different, I think I like shooting it with the EVF pointed straight up... like I do with my medium format cameras... it makes the buttons easier to access.