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Olympus XZ-1 Samples
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jonoslack
Active member
Retow - Uwe
In the UK the Xz-1 comes with a free horse, together with riding lessons
Actually, photography from a horse is a bit of a challenge, damned things won't stand still, and there's not much scope for a tripod! You can usually only use one hand as well (at least, I can only use one hand :ROTFL On the other hand, 8ft up is a good place to be.
I've tried several different cameras - I've been told in no uncertain terms that anything bigger isn't okay, and the Olympus does work pretty well, using Aperture priority and keeping the shutter speed up.
In the UK the Xz-1 comes with a free horse, together with riding lessons
Actually, photography from a horse is a bit of a challenge, damned things won't stand still, and there's not much scope for a tripod! You can usually only use one hand as well (at least, I can only use one hand :ROTFL
On the other hand, 8ft up is a good place to be.I've tried several different cameras - I've been told in no uncertain terms that anything bigger isn't okay, and the Olympus does work pretty well, using Aperture priority and keeping the shutter speed up.
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
I used to think in a similar manner until I started shooting motorsports. Then suddenly one day, my brain told my hand: "Hey guys, that's what shutter priority is for." Although the more predictable results can seem a bit more boring sometimes, I do get more keepers :toocool:
jonoslack
Active member
Of course - you're quite right, I'll try it (not that my horse riding quite amounts to motorsports :ROTFL:
jonoslack
Active member
Right - doesn't stop it hurting though . . and there's no cure for being spatchcocked!>In the UK the Xz-1 comes with a free horse, together with riding lessons
Did not know and you have free medical anyway
There's no fool like an old fool:loco:
Uwe,When I ordered my XZ-1 nobody told me that I also need a horse
Not your fault, Jono could perhaps have been specific - this is a huge new segment starting with 'What kind of Horse best fits the XZ-1?'
Note to Jono from Arfur Dailey :
I see a huge new market here my son, needing at the very least a How To Book. The vast Kelby Empire are also bound to be in touch, they're all over any new trend. Webcasts, Lecture Tours, Presentations...(is your Passport up to date?)
Then there's Luigi - he'll probably want your input on a nice new half case, in matching Saddle Leathers. You might also think about a booth at the Horse of the Year Show. Think you should clear your diary sharpish......
Arfur
ptomsu
Workshop Member
Well Tom,
since I have the XZ-1 I have almost never used any of my other cameras again. Or at least I can say that the XZ-1 makes the most fun. And fun would not exist for me without exceptional IQ!
So make your own conclusion
ustein
Contributing Editor
Here is my choice of cameras
1. iPhone 4, but then of course I am missing a real camera (not with Hipstamatic though)
2. XZ-1 no regrets
3. GH2 it is getting a bit better but also bigger (no action)
4. 60D bigger again, but nice for action and the 100mm Macro is my favorite. Also optical viewfinders rock.
Uwe
1. iPhone 4, but then of course I am missing a real camera (not with Hipstamatic though)
2. XZ-1 no regrets
3. GH2 it is getting a bit better but also bigger (no action)
4. 60D bigger again, but nice for action and the 100mm Macro is my favorite. Also optical viewfinders rock.
Uwe
jonoslack
Active member
Hi Tom
It'll never replace your S2 :ROTFL:
or our M9s:loco:
But it's fun, and produces good results.
The Viewfinder is worth having.
