A Few E-P2 Photos

[Vince Lupo]

Just got my E-P2 about a week ago, and am really enjoying it.

I'm still adjusting to its quirks and fine-tuning/experimenting with the various settings, but so far I'm fairly pleased with the results.

Lenses are the 14-42 lens that came with the camera, plus the 20/1.7 Panasonic, and the 7-14/4 Panasonic.

 

[johnny9fingers]

Yes Vince, the E-P2 is fun to use...

 

[dws21uk]

Some great shots there, I'd be interested to know which were taken using the 7-14 as I'm very tempted to get this myself.

I'm smitten with mine, I didn't think I would but I really like the EVF. I went out for a 16 mile cycle ride with it yesterday to some radio telescopes, I'd never consider doing that with the DSLR.

14-42 f/11 42mm 1/400

 

[Vince Lupo]

Thanks for the reply -- the landscape shots are all done with the 7-14. That one selective focus kinda landscape shot was done in the 'Diorama' filter -- not sure how crazy I am about that effect....I think it's getting a bit old already.

Here's the challenge that I find whenever I get a new piece of equipment: How can I go beyond the 'gee-wiz' factor of whatever it is -- whether it's this E-P2 or an obscure camera from the 1930's -- and make images that move me a little further down my photographic road, if that makes any sense. I mean, I love buying new camera equipment as much as the next fellow (having said that, I'm eyeing that 45/2.8 Macro Panasonic/Leica lens), but is it going to help me in my personal and professional journey? I like to think that the E-P2 is opening up a whole new way of expression -- it's almost like a photographic 'note-taker', but the kind of note-taker that allows me to use the 'note' as the final image (as opposed to something to tell me 'I'll come back here with a 'real' camera and do this photo properly'). For example, I was really struck by that scene in the wooden shed with the cutout windows, as each window held a scene all its own. Now, would I have seen that with another camera? Maybe. But I think the combination of the situation and the equipment at hand caused me to look at this scene this way. A screw mount Leica or a Nikon D700 might have yielded a different result, or no result at all, and that's fine.

I'm really looking forward to building this relationship with this new camera - I just need to remember what its ultimate purpose is.

 

[awilder]

Vince, really nice shot inside the blind, looks like you were in Blackwater, one of my favorite places to shoot in Maryland.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Vince, really nice shot inside the blind, looks like you were in Blackwater, one of my favorite places to shoot in Maryland.

Thanks Alan -- yes I was at Blackwater yesterday (Saturday), and that photo just hit me as I was walking towards that blind.

I was reading another thread in the micro 4/3 section here, and there are several pages of people going back and forth about the merits (or not) of micro 4/3 versus the new Sony versus Leica M8 etc etc, and quite frankly it was giving me a headache just reading it. I'm trying to remember that it still comes down to the idea, and seeing the image, and capturing that image. I don't think it really matters what equipment you use.

I think this particular camera is really filing a void for me, and while it may not work for some people, I am really glad to have discovered this new way of seeing. Of course, 6 months from now I could be singing a different tune, but for now I'm pleased, and can't wait for the next round of photos to come along!

 

[JoeV]

...I was reading another thread in the micro 4/3 section here, and there are several pages of people going back and forth about the merits (or not) of micro 4/3 versus the new Sony versus Leica M8 etc etc, and quite frankly it was giving me a headache just reading it. I'm trying to remember that it still comes down to the idea, and seeing the image, and capturing that image. I don't think it really matters what equipment you use.

I think this particular camera is really filing a void for me, and while it may not work for some people, I am really glad to have discovered this new way of seeing. Of course, 6 months from now I could be singing a different tune, but for now I'm pleased, and can't wait for the next round of photos to come along!

Yes!! Give that man a prize! Your's is a refreshing view, and I hope that you continue your new way of seeing, and share some with us.

~Joe

 

[je2a3]

Really nice pictures Vince! It's the shooter, not the camera.... 😉

 

[Vince Lupo]

Thanks guys....it's nice to know after so many years that there's still stuff to learn, and new ways to open your eyes.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Just shot this one yesterday. Shot in RAW at ISO 400 (1/50th @f/4 with the 20/1.7), then converted with Olympus Master 2.

So a full-sized TIFF would be 34.9mb (just a bit larger than 10"x13" @300dpi). Definitely large enough for a full page in a magazine.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Just ordered a Metabones Leica M - Micro 4/3 adapter, so that should be here in a couple of weeks. I was thinking of picking up that 45/2.8 Panasonic lens, but maybe this lens adapter may open up better opportunities than the 45mm lens (plus it's cheaper!).

I had read a few 'reviews' of the Metabones adapter, and it seems to be one of the better ones out there (aside from the Voigtlander and Lumix ones), unless someone has some experience to the contrary?

 

[Vince Lupo]

Still lovin' that E-P2!

 

[Vince Lupo]

Went for hike yesterday, and did a few more shots with the E-P2.

A stitched panoramic

A shot with the 7-14mm (at 7mm)

With the 20mm/1.7

 

[Vince Lupo]

One more stitched panoramic

 

[januaryman]

Just ordered a Metabones Leica M - Micro 4/3 adapter, so that should be here in a couple of weeks. I was thinking of picking up that 45/2.8 Panasonic lens, but maybe this lens adapter may open up better opportunities than the 45mm lens (plus it's cheaper!).

I had read a few 'reviews' of the Metabones adapter, and it seems to be one of the better ones out there (aside from the Voigtlander and Lumix ones), unless someone has some experience to the contrary?

Got mine for $40 off ebay and it works great! I even use it with a LTM/M adapter. And mine does, in fact focus to infinity. I'd heard some cheap knock-offs do not. (EDIT- I checked, and it seems I got it from Amazon. Highly recommended, and no, I am not in cahoots with the seller. )

Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GRMNS6/ref=oss_product


This was shot with a Jupiter 8


This was shot with a Jupiter 3

 

[Benjamin Marks]

Vince: I like the stitched panoramic.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Thanks guys for the contributions to this thread.

Is this a great camera or what?!

 

[Vince Lupo]

Doorbell rang about 30 minutes ago, and it was the postman with a package from Hong Kong -- my lens adapter!

First, I have to say that this is a very well made adapter -- the mount to the camera is a bit tight, but I guess better to have it tight than to have it flopping around. Second, the Leica lenses are great - focusing is pretty easy, and I'm really looking forward to taking some shots with my 105/6.3 Mountain Elmar. Just taking a couple of shots around the office, and that lens is super-duper! The 50/2 M-mount Summicron ain't so shabby neither. I'll try to post some examples soon.

 

[Vince Lupo]

First 'adapted' lens shot:

Taken with a 73/1.9 Hektor wide open

 

[januaryman]

One more stitched panoramic

This is just beautiful, Vince. Well done.