Just made me chuckle.The trouble with reading forums is that sometimes the opinions seem to override the evidence of your own eyes...
Diane
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Just made me chuckle.The trouble with reading forums is that sometimes the opinions seem to override the evidence of your own eyes...
I have printed G1 files at A3 a number of times (3800 on Ilford GFS)--in fact the same scene from 5D and G1 (shot as close as possible as far as DOF, FL, etc.) and was pleased. I did print a 2 over 2 pano from the G1 at 16 x 24 was satisfied this was a viable route to take for some situations. I wouldn't hesitate to print at A3 though.I think the sensors used in 4/3 and m4/3 have gotten considerably better since the 410. This is on both ends of the spectrum noise and dynamic range. Certainly I would print a G1 image at A3.
I think the EP1 and G1 share sensors and Oly has certainly improved the firmware.
ExactlyCan we just go over that point again...
I have been looking for a way to carry a lightweight camera outfit dedicated to landscape use. So lightweight I would actually bother to take a tripod.
I have a e410 and the two tiny kit lenses but I have never considered it for this role even though it sounds suited, mainly because all the reviews and sniping comments about its small sensor, softness, noise and limited DR have put me off even trying it out seriously.
Are you saying 4/3 can be taken seriously in this role? If so, is there much difference in A3 print quality between the E410 and EP1? How would either compare to 450D and 5D up to A3? Why am I even asking you this when I already own 3 of the 4 cameras????
The trouble with reading forums is that sometimes the opinions seem to override the evidence of your own eyes...
Look at page 3 Guy - plenty thereThis looks pretty interesting. Like to see some images from it
On my last two photo trips, I carried L1 and three lenses (11-22, 25, 35) ... and tripod. Not cumbersome at all. I can never understand people carrying three bodies, twelve lenses, etc. I would NOT be without a tripod for landscape work, period.Can we just go over that point again...
I have been looking for a way to carry a lightweight camera outfit dedicated to landscape use. So lightweight I would actually bother to take a tripod.
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The trouble with reading forums is that sometimes the opinions seem to override the evidence of your own eyes...
Hi Godfrey - I try very hard not to recommend anything at all. We all have different needs and intentions.Regard forum opinions: first hand experience is always far more valuable. I only recommend things that I have personally tried out myself and found to be useful, workable solutions to problems.
sure, a good photographer could of used any camera to do those shots, all modern cameras are darn good these days. he has the eye, and knows how to process his files.Indeed a great bunch of pictures. But, honestly, don´t you think a good photographer could do that with some other camera as well?...
(As you can see, I´m putting my defence up using any argument I can think of.... )
well, on his website he says he shot jpegs i believe, and just pulls in the blacks a bit. i don't think it is that hard to get that effect at all.Yes, I looked, then rushed off to try and convert some of my shots to B&W trying various tools. Couldn't get anything with that range and depth of tone. I wonder how he does it.
On the dpreview Oly SLR forum he talks about the channel mixer, etc. in PS, so he apparently just processed them as many do in PS---but has a good eye for it. Oh, someone asked him about the on camera filters too--so he may have used them for some. Interestingly enough, he said he wasn't going to buy the camera for himself at this point (this was loaned by Oly for the day) and explain why later.well, on his website he says he shot jpegs i believe, and just pulls in the blacks a bit. i don't think it is that hard to get that effect at all.
Hey JonoExactly
Let's be honest David - we have such different methodology for landscape - I have some prints I think are fine at A2 from the humble old E1 - it depends on the subject.
Added to which, I always shoot hand held . ..
I don't think you would really take my approach to landscape seriously in the first place, so my opinion on the useability of a camera would be more the case.
As for lenses . . . well, I don't think I'd use anybody's kit lens for a landscape, except perhaps the 24-70 f2.8 zeiss kit with the A900!
Finally a few of my own to add.....
I can't wait to have a go at the RAW file of this one....