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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:57 pm Post subject: First test pics with Olympus XZ-1 |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Here are just a few, rainy day with lousy light:
These were in either auto or aperture priority mode. Love how you set aperture,
the knurled ring around the lens, just like an analog camera with manual focus lens.
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Attila
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I don't think so this is worst than Fuji X100  seems you did well spent your money. Congrats!
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:42 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Attila, haven't loaded the CD to process RAW files, these are just using the largest
JPEG file. Thanks! |
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Attila
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| Katastrofo wrote: |
Attila, haven't loaded the CD to process RAW files, these are just using the largest
JPEG file. Thanks! |
Even better!
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Laurence
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:31 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
I too have to admit that this seems equivalent to the X100 lens, at least from what
I can see here on the web. 
What a GREAT purchase! Would like to see even more images if at all possible!
Larry
I came back to this. Holy Cow, that is OUTSTANDING output!
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:06 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Laurence, hope to add to it in a few days. Here are a few, more junker
test pix, all the ones indoors were with flash off, the f1.8 lens really helps.
Lexus be friends
You can see some pincushion going on, but it straightens out with normal range shots
cigar box guitar
choices
no USM or other sharpening applied
There are color filters for black and white, a built-in ND filter, and a bunch of other stuff
I'll be experimenting with. |
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Laurence
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:30 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
Gorgeous. I never would have expected this from a 'point and shoot' size
camera. And I paid 'HOW MUCH' for the X100? It's mind-boggling. 
The fast lens is simply the best icing on the cake.
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Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:55 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Laurence, there's always a better mousetrap down the road. 
Samsung has the EX2 with f1.4/24mm lens, but it will be more expensive
than this. At $295/free ship, it was a no-brainer. This is a refurb, but came
in sealed Olympus box, with warranty papers. I think the feature set was
very well thought out with the XZ-1, I'm happy. |
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kds315* wrote:
I just found that - what an amazing camera and IQ!!
Congrats to that Bill!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:07 am Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
Very good results, but I don't know much about digital cameras and was wondering why you didn't get a Nex that many people like?
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:39 am Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
congrats Bob!
unfortunately pics smell too much p&s, especially portraits with skin and hairs, they look like plastic Barbie to me
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:45 am Post subject: |
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| why you didn't get a Nex that many people like? |
+1
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Folks, thanks for your input, I'm early days with this little camera, and
need to experiment with the different modes. I've thought long and hard
about the NEX, but ultimately find myself in Orio's camp, will eventually
get a Canon EOS DSLR, most probably a used 5D. But in the interim,
have two Canon EOS 1n to play with as film is still my first priority.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:18 am Post subject: |
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yinyangbt wrote:
It's a good buy ,great results !
You'll like Olympus !
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Teo, thanks! Since it is a small packaround, it'll be the difference of having a shot, or no shot
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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congrats Bob!
unfortunately pics smell too much p&s, especially portraits with skin and hairs, they look like plastic Barbie to me |
Poilu, thanks for your brutally honest comments, as ever. In spite of which, still having fun with this little camera:
and a little about Poilu, not everyone has a street named after them:
taken with an aging 4MP digital point and shoot, a flickr fave
Between you and Klaus, seriously thinking of having my first name changed to 'Bob'.  |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
Hi Bill, don't know why I called you Bob, seems I get old !
beautiful this poilu street, can understand it is a flickr fave
last pics are nice, the girl with the bridge and the red fishes is a great top shot !
even if the small sensor dynamics washed the shadows and burnt the water and the white stones
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:35 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Poilu, thanks (predictable ), camera's autofocus is quite responsive, but of course
not a perfect world. Waiting to hear if the Ricoh GRD V will indeed have an 1" sensor
as rumored. Seriously thinking about a GRD (any model) in the interim, anyway. |
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