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Yes Kit, LR4 takes care of the lens distortion correction data from the lens-camera combo.Can someone else who uses the 7–14 and LR4 confirm, when they get a chance? TIA, kl
I'm sure you'll do a better job than me - keeping consistent in these matters is always tough - and I'm very lazy! (n.b. I even called the Sony a Nikon :face smackJono,
thanks for opening the discussion.
Have you tried the Olympus 14-150? it's quite a bit smaller than either the panasonic or the Sony. I had one in the autumn with the EP3 and liked it, dithering about buying a replacement - I didn't much like the 14-140 - of course it was important with panny because of the stabilisation, but the Olympus body really does seem to take care of that!Arguments for the NEX-7:
- resolution and this maybe not even significant enough
- 18-200mm zoom (not for pixel peeping but as a travel lens, I like it better than the 14-140 - not really bad either
IBIS really is good - frighteningly good sometimes!For the OMD
- Lenses like the PanLeica 25mm and 45mm
- UWA like 7-14mm (have to see how the CA removal works on the OMD though)
- Handling is fine
- IBIS is very nice I think
PS: Who compared GH2 to OMD by the way. The GH2 I have
HI KitSorry, Jono, not trying to hijack this thread. I have emailed Guy to get his suggestions for best home for this larger discussion.
Cheers, KL
I have to agree very much to this!Thank you for taking the time to do this comparison, Jono. As I expected, there aren't really any differences in actual image quality that would be significant to my photography. The figures are large, but the increase from 16 to 24MP isn't more than from 4 to 6 or 8 to 12MP. The world didn't turn into apple crumble with custard when those improvements arrived either.
Another side of this is that the 24MP sensor from Sony isn't a very impressive effort. I said that when the NEX 7 was introduced, and I see the same lack of Nirvana (or apple crumble) when I study the samples from the Nikon D3200. No wonder Nikon is late with the D400.
Olympus have really hit a home run with this camera. I can't see many (or any?) cameras under $3,000 that improve significantly on either image quality or ergonomics compared to the OM-D, and we're looking at a $1,000, 400 gram camera with a rather complete lens line-up except for the rather annoying lack of premium quality long ones.
In many ways, we're back to OM-1 vs. Nikon F again, except there is no Nikon F any longer. This is soooo good
Hi Kit, A pity that you sold your 5N. Perhaps you can look at the new NEX-F3? The 16MP sensor in C3, 5N (and presumably the F3) is so superb to use manual focus wides (LTM mount and others with short back focal lengths). The NEX-7 simply sucks ( magenta corners, etc) when it comes to this. Lack of AA isn't a big deal.@ Vivek:
One of my dilemmas: the GXR A12 M and the CV 12/5.6 are excellent. Only 12Mp, but no AA filter. Wonderful results. But: external finder, so for me this means it is a very awkward carry-everywhere body, because I can't find a method of carrying that I can run with, or scramble. The NEX-7 can do this (I can say this after 10 days extensive testing, among the leeches and mosquitoes: even with only a T-shirt on, the NEX-7 can be slung over one shoulder with the arm through the strap) completely comfortably, and it's quick to get to hand.
Robert, The C-V 12/5.6, C-V 15/4.5, W-Nikkor-C 2.5cm f/4 complete a nice set (tiny/compact lenses). I am sure the equivalents exist in the 7-14 Pana zoom and others in the m4/3rds lineup but, the NEX files are much more malleable compared to GH-2 (both 16MP).How wide, Vivek?
Peter shooting side by side this weekend, the Fuji still pulls away from the OMD as the ISO rises. With the best m4/3 lenses on the OMD at lower ISO the results start to get closer. The best lenses being the Panny 25mm f1.4 and either 45mm the Panny 45mm f2.8 macro and the Oly 45mm f1.8. Of course right now the Fuji is still handicapped in the testing because only using jpegs.I have to agree very much to this!
So I took another bet with the OMD and kit lens and this time I am really happy. The camera has finally the resolution I was looking for plus the micro contrast and details from the E5, but an even much improved high ISO performance, is fast, compact light weight, has perfect ergonomics (at least for me) and produces stunning results. And the built in EVF makes even my critical eyes forget I am no longer looking through an OVF .
No other camera manufacturer has anything in their lineup which only comes close!
This is not true at all! There are several options out there that are complete competent systems. Moreover, this is about the third time I hear a similar description from you. E5, Nikon 1 and now OMD.I have to agree very much to this!
So I took another bet with the OMD and kit lens and this time I am really happy. The camera has finally the resolution I was looking for plus the micro contrast and details from the E5, but an even much improved high ISO performance, is fast, compact light weight, has perfect ergonomics (at least for me) and produces stunning results. And the built in EVF makes even my critical eyes forget I am no longer looking through an OVF .
No other camera manufacturer has anything in their lineup which only comes close!
Terry,Peter shooting side by side this weekend, the Fuji still pulls away from the OMD as the ISO rises. With the best m4/3 lenses on the OMD at lower ISO the results start to get closer. The best lenses being the Panny 25mm f1.4 and either 45mm the Panny 45mm f2.8 macro and the Oly 45mm f1.8. Of course right now the Fuji is still handicapped in the testing because only using jpegs.
Raist,This is not true at all! There are several options out there that are complete competent systems. Moreover, this is about the third time I hear a similar description from you. E5, Nikon 1 and now OMD.
I am glad the OMD seems to be a match at the time being for your current needs and current wants, but to say that this is *the photographic silver bullet* (yes, saying that no other camera manufacturer has anything in their lineup which only comes close is a bit like saying this), is a bit of a far reaching fantasy statement, don't you think?
The photographer matters far more anyway, by several miles.
- Raist
I can only applaud such degree of honesty. Fair enough.Raist,
you see I am not improving in my habits - kind of difficult at my age.
While what you say is very true, there will always be the intriguing factor of "the new" for me. If this was not the case I would be dead, not sure how others feel about that but t least I feel like that
Anyway the OMD is - as I already stated - coming pretty close to a perfect travel cam - for now
Jorgen,While I don't always subscribe to Peter's view of the world, I have to agree ......
A K-5 with the Fuji sensor would be nice, but alas... the world isn't created like that.
This is true, but bear in mind that I owned the EP2 and EP3 before and also the E5, so I think I am still pretty much used to the Olympus logics and way Olympus cameras operate. And in that regards the OMD brings a number of advances which I always had wished for the other Olympus cameras I had used.Me thinks that buying a new system and learning its quirks is harder or making your life harder, photographically speaking.
- Raist
I have an S3 with a Fuji sensor... a Fuji S3Even better a S3 with a Fuji sensor ....
But as you said the world isn't created like that
This was exactly my feeling about the Fuji - But it seems to me that it exists as a primarily AF competitor for the M9 - not really a member of the mirrorless camera group (well, as much a member as the M9 is).Fuji vs. OM-D:
After trying the Fuji, for me it became very apparent that it's a camera that works excellently with it's own, native lenses but that I didn't find nearly as nice for manual focusing, but that's me. When it comes to image quality, the Fuji is in a class by itself, particularly at high ISO. The problem for me with that camera is the price and the limited selection of lenses. One 90mm and an ultra-wide would probably solve that. But as it is now, the OM-D represents a lower priced alternative with excellent handling and a very nice selection of lenses.