Thanks. I have that book, I think the second version. I tried to read it and real world sharpening but fell asleep about page 3 :-)
cputeq wrote:
Very nice results, though.
If you've never read it, try reading Light, science and magic. It's a book detailing lighting techniques without the heavy use of software - some of the stuff is crazy complex haha
I keep it as a reference, though, when I get into some complicated lighting scenarios.
Jim Schemel wrote:
Bob,
Last one is a winner.
-Jim
Thanks Jim. I gotta tell you, this little camera/lens combo is amazing. I haven't even tried MF yet. The AF is so quick and really accurate. It's been fun shooting AF with confidence knowing I can get razor sharp images wide open at f/1.4. Lot's of experimenting yet to do but if I had to decide today, I might dump my entire NEX system and invest here. Too soon to say. Right now I need to get over my exuberance of new camera syndrome!
Bob, before you decide, take a close look at noise performance and resolution, as well as dynamic range. I have chosen to keep my Nikon and add a MFT camera, but you might feel differently. I much prefer the MFT lens selection and size, but some prefer the somewhat better IQ of the NEX-5N or NEX-7.
carstenw wrote:
Bob, before you decide, take a close look at noise performance and resolution, as well as dynamic range. I have chosen to keep my Nikon and add a MFT camera, but you might feel differently. I much prefer the MFT lens selection and size, but some prefer the somewhat better IQ of the NEX-5N or NEX-7.
I agree Carsten! That's exactly why I need to take my time before making (any more) impulsive decisions. I am NOT getting rid of my Canon gear any time soon. The decisions will come down to the NEX-7 vs. OM-D as a lightweight, travel/street shooting system. I've been doing a lot of reading but now it's time for experimenting first hand.
I was always swayed to the NEX system based on the APS-C sized sensor with the belief that it will produce higher quality, better noise reduced images than MFT and put IQ at the top of the list. Enter the OM-D with somewhat better dynamic range, more quality native lens choices and high ISO performance that narrows the gap to the NEX.
At the end of the day, I can read all I want but having the camera in my hands will be the deciding factor. My immediate reaction to the OM-D having come from the NEX is how much more 'DSLR-like' the camera handles, at least in my hands. I'm astounded by the speed and accuracy of the AF system and the IQ with the Panny 25/1.4 and OLY 45/1.8 has surprised me.
Much more comparing to do and ultimately deciding the purpose for having a small camera system like this in the first place. As I said, I like my Canon gear (and Zeiss ZE lenses) and don't see myself giving that up any time soon.
^ You guys are better than I - I've dumped my 2-body, 4-lens Canon setup because I never use it (because of weight and bulk - I really like the results from it), and I never took a liking to the NEX at all, besides sensor IQ and some of the JPEG modes.
The OM-D was apparently what I needed (my first m43 camera) - fast-enough AF and very good IQ combined with my 25 1.4 and 45 1.8 all in a much more convenient package to haul around
Yikes! JR, I admire your courage tossing a Canon flash on the OM-D I had no idea that was possible - I have a 550EX, but geez, that's bigger and heavier than the camera! I have tried my Panasonic FL360 and that works just fine, but some FEC is needed. But I gather that may be the case with Oly flashes as well. I haven't even tried that tiny flash that came with the camera yet. I expect I will swap the Pany flash for one of the mid-size Oly flash units eventually, to take advantage of the OM-D's remote flash capability.
I had no idea that was possible - I have a 550EX, but geez, that's bigger and heavier than the camera! I have tried my Panasonic FL360 and that works just fine, but some FEC is needed. But I gather that may be the case with Oly flashes as well. I haven't even tried that tiny flash that came with the camera yet. I expect I will swap the Pany flash for one of the mid-size Oly flash units eventually, to take advantage of the OM-D's remote flash capability.
