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on the issues of the perfect micro 4/3 ... the G1 in a weather sealed body is the perfect micro 4/4 camera.
I would like my next µ4/3 camera to be similar to the G1 as well. I wouldn't mind the EVF to be moved to the left but if they decide to keep the basic form that's fine with me as well.
But, there are several details I want Panasonic, or Olympus, or Fuji (or anyone else) to improve on compared to the G1:
1) Noise. The sensor is small and I guess we all have decided to live with the noise levels. I hope they improve. Above all I hope the blotchy ugly sort of noise in shadow areas will become more film-like (in lack of a better word)
2) A slightly bigger grip. It couldn't possible hurt anyone.
3) Another wheel, at the back of the camera. I don't like the current solution with one wheel doing several things at all
4) Move the front wheel. One can adopt, I know. But why not move it to the top of the grip instead?
5) The flash... please make the flash work with legacy lenses. The current situations is simply stupid.
6) Shorter synch time for flashes. The D70 was made several years ago and...
7) Shorter shutter times. There is nothing wrong with 1/8000.
8) ISO 50 and perhaps even ISO 25. Not for general use but it can be a godsend.
9) A one push manual focusing function. Thank you.
10) An option with 2x or 3x enlarged image when focusing manually. Sometimes 5x is a bit much
11) IBIS - provided it can be turned off, guaranteed to keep the sensor completely still
12) Tougher build, including weather sealing
13) IR remote
14) Improved AF if that is possible
15) Shorter viewfinder black-out between shots
16) A new menu system (similar to current Canon versions?)
17) Electronic level thingie, and an orientation sensor in body
18) One or two buttons totally customable (or similar solution)
19) HDR-function, JPG and raw in-camera and also a more customable bracketing function
20) Averaging function, JPG and raw in-camera
This would probably make the camera a bit bigger. I see no problem with that. Smaller options are available for those liking that.
I have already posted what I think about lenses. Not many liked those ideas. So, I guess these ideas will be rejected as well.
Feel free to post anything I forgot and everything I never came to think of, and that I am an idiot wishing for something nobody else wants to have.
Cheers,
/Jonas