E Pee One, A Poll, are You In or Out?

E Pee One, A Poll, are You In or Out?

  • No, I didn't like what I heard about it before the announcement, I don't like it now.

    Votes: 75 28.0%

  • Maybe, I was not expecting much, but I want to see more info about it. Maybe.

    Votes: 130 48.5%

  • Yes, I changed my mind and am convinced, this is my next camera.

    Votes: 32 11.9%

  • My dreams have come true, it is just what I was hoping it to be, I am in love.

    Votes: 27 10.1%

  • Yes, I will buy anything Oly makes because I am a fanboy, even if it sucks.

    Votes: 4 1.5%
  • Total voters
    268
  • Poll closed .
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Ok, we have debated the little guy for a couple weeks now. As with anything, some people like it, some don't, nobody is wrong. What do you think, are you in our not? Not asking for the same discussions all over again, just yes or no and simple why if you would like.

Me, I am a definite maybe. I was a definite no just a couple weeks ago, so I am warming to the idea. Not perfect, but I don't know how much will be improved in the near future. I am over the lack of viewfinder, I think the low Res LCD is a silly stumped toe for Oly. I am hopeful that the AF is better than the initial hands on reports state. I want to see some hands on real reviews to make a final decision.

How about you?
 
It's too early to judge the LCD or the focus. I hope to test one with various lenses tomorrow and will get a much better idea on these and other points.
 
for the money i would rather buy the panasonic 7-14 lens.

this oly with lens ( & finder) wont be all that pocketable really.

and i have actually been using a g1 and love it.
 
I'm in the "maybe" camp. The lack of an integrated optical viewfinder is the main reason for hesitation (aside from lack of available funds, which a whole 'nother thing). The lack of an EVF means little to me as I hate the things (and, yes, I've looked through the EVF of a Panasonic G1, which in the things that matter to me is little better than other EVFs I've used). The 17/2.8 (or, perhaps, the promised Panasonic 20/1.7) with external finder might work for me. But it is too much money for "might". While it may be a personal thing, an optical viewfinder is a must for me, and I might be better off with the smallest of the Oly SLRs and their 25/2.8 pancake lens. (Though that has its unattractive features as well.)

I think I might sit this round out, and just keep using my film cameras (what a concept!) in the role I see the EP-1 filling.

...Mike
 
No chance!
The only reason for me to get one of the M4/3 cams is to use L/M lenses with a EVF. To be able to focus off the sensor with the camera to my eye. The lack of a finder has lost me. If the Samsung NX has too long a flange distance for RF lenses, I'll take a Pany and make it a portrait cam. Otherwise it's the NX with it's 50% larger sensor and all the things those larger pixels bring to the table.
 
back alley said:
for the money i would rather buy the panasonic 7-14 lens.

this oly with lens wont be all that pocketable really.

and i have actually been using a g1 and love it.
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This was my thinking, too. Enough with churning camera bodies. I'm putting my money into lenses that actually take the picture.

/T
 
I'm also in the "maybe" camp. I'd like to see what Panasonic does with this type of concept, or see what Olympus does for their next version.

I'm also looking for a black version, but I do like the looks of the silver/black version of this one.
 
f16sunshine said:
No chance!
The only reason for me to get one of the M4/3 cams is to use L/M lenses with a EVF. To be able to focus off the sensor with the camera to my eye. The lack of a finder has lost me. If the Samsung NX has too long a flange distance for RF lenses, I'll take a Pany and make it a portrait cam. Otherwise it's the NX with it's 50% larger sensor and all the things those larger pixels bring to the table.
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I too will be waiting for the NX...not so much because the E-P1 or G1 is a fail, but more because I'm not ready for this camera at this time. (I want a mamiya 7 next)
By the time I'm ready, all good options should be on the table and I can decide.
It's all very encouraging though.
 
A firm NO without a EVF. But I must say I like the design of the body very much. I am sure Olympus can surely put a removable EVF like the one on the Ricoh GX200. Until then, I'll keep on carrying with my R-D1 around.
 
I have one on preorder from Amazon (with the 17mm), as an upgrade from a DP2 (lovely sensor but poor high-ISO and sloooow). I don't really care about the interchangeable lens that much, what I really want is a digital Contax T3, not a digital CL. I am happy with the DP2 LCD so the E-P1 should not be an issue, and it isn't realistic to expect an OVF in an interchangeable lens camera.

My main concern is that the 17mm pancake may have too many optical compromises (hopefully the chromatic aberration can be corrected in DxO or ACR). Then again, I can switch to the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 whenever it leaves vaporware status, or use my VC 35mm f/2.5 Skopar PII (I have already ordered the mount adapter from Stephen Gandy).

The G1/GH1 were not an option - too bulky to fit in a jacket pocket. The E-P1 with 17mm shouldn't be much larger than the DP2.
 
Where is the "maybe, it comes up a hair short on my list"

on my list for a small camera like this I dont care about a viewfinder but.....no flash??? The screen is also a little let down but not a deal breaker but with no flash and if the AF is really that bad then no, I cant put up with the slow autofocus on my GRD and always have it in snap mode, the panasonic g1 was fine here but this has to be as good as or I may pass it up.
 
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