Steveh
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So the GAS monster got hold of me and I got my hands on an E-M1 with 12-40 a couple of weeks ago, partly because we have a big family trip coming up and it looked like a perfect one size fits all travel camera that will do adequate video as well.
A combination of illness and awful weather meant I hadn't set foot outside with it until today. Very impressed so far - almost perfect ergonomics for me, great viewfinder, easy/intuitive access to exposure comp via the dials, and the touch screen focus/shutter is great once you get used to it - I've had it in older Panasonics but the speed seems to have picked up a notch or two. AF with the 12-40 is very quick.
I have too many cameras, partly because I've been on an endless search for one that was "just right" in use. This one is in with a decent shot - not quite up there with the Fuji X's or full frame for image quality, but more than good enough as a general walk around camera, and easily the best camera I currently own for feel, ergonomics and viewfinder quality. But I don't mind EVFs.
Some pics from this morning - certainly no lack of sharpness there. All with the 12-40:
A combination of illness and awful weather meant I hadn't set foot outside with it until today. Very impressed so far - almost perfect ergonomics for me, great viewfinder, easy/intuitive access to exposure comp via the dials, and the touch screen focus/shutter is great once you get used to it - I've had it in older Panasonics but the speed seems to have picked up a notch or two. AF with the 12-40 is very quick.
I have too many cameras, partly because I've been on an endless search for one that was "just right" in use. This one is in with a decent shot - not quite up there with the Fuji X's or full frame for image quality, but more than good enough as a general walk around camera, and easily the best camera I currently own for feel, ergonomics and viewfinder quality. But I don't mind EVFs.
Some pics from this morning - certainly no lack of sharpness there. All with the 12-40:
