Johnhw
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All,
First, i want tot hank everyone for their responses and help in this forum. I started the above thread (a few threads down) after having a totally frustrating time trying the x pro. What a difference some help makes...
I said I would explain why I now own a x pro and my change of heart...so here goes.
Several of you directed me to links that had settings that were very, very helpful. I can honestly tell you that these settings make all the difference in how this camera functions...and especially the ability to ficus. Changing to AF corrected ON, and AREA focusing mode made a HUGE difference. I had told my dealer friend about these a few days before I got there and he had made the changes ready for me.
WHHOOOAAAA...this was an entirely different camera. The focus accuracy, which had been my big frustration was totally gone. I experience none of the red squares telling me focus could not be made. i thought they switched cameras on me. i was so excited!!! Loving the OVF...what fun.
On her flip side let me talk about the OMD for a moment. They had a body only they were holding for me though I wanted the kit with the 12-50 lens. I owned a Ep3 which actually felt better in my hands. The replaced buttons on the OMD are cramped and I do not like the placement as much. The IS system is very cool though, focusing is very, very fast, and the ability to curve highlights/shadows int he viewfinder very functional. But, I decided to wait for the kit because I was having so much fun finally getting the x pro to do as I originally expected. So...to home with me it came.
Saturday night at dinner with light coming through the glass, the colors and images I got of my son and his girlfriend and wife really made me smile. I have to post about processing because i know I have done something stupid to my Epson 1400 as the monitor colors are all matching except the skin tone in printing which appears to be deeper red...I must have hit something and will do a question in the appropriate forum.
All images on the computer look wonderful...bokeh is great. The only lens I have at the moment is the 35...but it will not be my last. i also got a step up ring and have been using my 77mm CPL and my Cannon 500D close up filter which is cool.
Anyway...THANK YOU ALL...what a giant help you were and I am a happy x pro owner exploring my new toy.
First, i want tot hank everyone for their responses and help in this forum. I started the above thread (a few threads down) after having a totally frustrating time trying the x pro. What a difference some help makes...
I said I would explain why I now own a x pro and my change of heart...so here goes.
Several of you directed me to links that had settings that were very, very helpful. I can honestly tell you that these settings make all the difference in how this camera functions...and especially the ability to ficus. Changing to AF corrected ON, and AREA focusing mode made a HUGE difference. I had told my dealer friend about these a few days before I got there and he had made the changes ready for me.
WHHOOOAAAA...this was an entirely different camera. The focus accuracy, which had been my big frustration was totally gone. I experience none of the red squares telling me focus could not be made. i thought they switched cameras on me. i was so excited!!! Loving the OVF...what fun.
On her flip side let me talk about the OMD for a moment. They had a body only they were holding for me though I wanted the kit with the 12-50 lens. I owned a Ep3 which actually felt better in my hands. The replaced buttons on the OMD are cramped and I do not like the placement as much. The IS system is very cool though, focusing is very, very fast, and the ability to curve highlights/shadows int he viewfinder very functional. But, I decided to wait for the kit because I was having so much fun finally getting the x pro to do as I originally expected. So...to home with me it came.
Saturday night at dinner with light coming through the glass, the colors and images I got of my son and his girlfriend and wife really made me smile. I have to post about processing because i know I have done something stupid to my Epson 1400 as the monitor colors are all matching except the skin tone in printing which appears to be deeper red...I must have hit something and will do a question in the appropriate forum.
All images on the computer look wonderful...bokeh is great. The only lens I have at the moment is the 35...but it will not be my last. i also got a step up ring and have been using my 77mm CPL and my Cannon 500D close up filter which is cool.
Anyway...THANK YOU ALL...what a giant help you were and I am a happy x pro owner exploring my new toy.
