Comments on: Olympus E-3 Reviews and Resources http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/ The latest in digital photography and camera reviews, news and rumors for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and more. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:44:14 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Robert Watcher http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-17196 Robert Watcher Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:47:24 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-17196 Just letting you know that I will taking down the website that contained my "My Oly - I am In Love" journal entry - - - and have moved it to my main website. The link above will no longer be active. Sorry. My comments above can now be found here in my main website Journal: http://robertwatcher.com/robsjournal.php?entry=51 I have since purchased the Olympus E3 and have used it along with the wonderful RC wireless flash mode of the FL50R. First thing after purchase was trying out the Low Light capability with a couple of late night tests shots found here: http://robertwatcher.com/robsjournal.php?entry=62 I have now used the E3 professionally for a while and am very pleased with my choice - especially the colours right out of camera when shooting jpeg compressed files. As a result of the build quality and element sealing, I am able to have confidence using it in shooting situations like working around sand and water which are a normal part of my working regime - conditions that have killed other cameras of mine in short order over the last few years (not Olympus): http://robertwatcher.com/robsjournal.php?crnt=1&entry=66 Rob Just letting you know that I will taking down the website that contained my “My Oly – I am In Love” journal entry – - – and have moved it to my main website. The link above will no longer be active. Sorry.

My comments above can now be found here in my main website Journal:

http://robertwatcher.com/robsjournal.php?entry=51

I have since purchased the Olympus E3 and have used it along with the wonderful RC wireless flash mode of the FL50R. First thing after purchase was trying out the Low Light capability with a couple of late night tests shots found here:

http://robertwatcher.com/robsjournal.php?entry=62

I have now used the E3 professionally for a while and am very pleased with my choice – especially the colours right out of camera when shooting jpeg compressed files. As a result of the build quality and element sealing, I am able to have confidence using it in shooting situations like working around sand and water which are a normal part of my working regime – conditions that have killed other cameras of mine in short order over the last few years (not Olympus):

http://robertwatcher.com/robsjournal.php?crnt=1&entry=66

Rob

]]> By: Jose Soto http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-4070 Jose Soto Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:34:40 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-4070 Thanks Eric, the camera is more than I expected, perfect workmanship, amazing atention to detail, WOW. A little on the heavy side, printed some 30"x 40" and they look awesome (of course I had to adjust sharpness and dpi to get it to print correctly ). After a few weeks of playing with her I could honestly say is the best. Very fast, the live view is so incredible that Im doing angles I would have dream of before, also, the Olympus Studio software 2.2 now has full control and recognizes the E-3, the guys at olympus really made that new update patch available soon. Green light fellas Cheers Thanks Eric, the camera is more than I expected, perfect workmanship, amazing atention to detail, WOW. A little on the heavy side, printed some 30″x 40″ and they look awesome (of course I had to adjust sharpness and dpi to get it to print correctly ). After a few weeks of playing with her I could honestly say is the best. Very fast, the live view is so incredible that Im doing angles I would have dream of before, also, the Olympus Studio software 2.2 now has full control and recognizes the E-3, the guys at olympus really made that new update patch available soon. Green light fellas

Cheers

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]]> By: Eric http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-3293 Eric Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:31:11 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-3293 Jose, That's awesome! Congrats. I can't wait to hear more from you about it. By the way, your portfolio is amazing. Let me know when you get some E-3 shots up. Cheers! Eric Jose,

That’s awesome! Congrats. I can’t wait to hear more from you about it.

By the way, your portfolio is amazing. Let me know when you get some E-3 shots up.

Cheers!

Eric

]]> By: Jose Soto http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-3291 Jose Soto Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:01:15 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-3291 I've got the E-3 finally, Amazing, go get one. I’ve got the E-3 finally, Amazing, go get one.

]]> By: Fernando Faria http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-3244 Fernando Faria Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:45:02 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-3244 The other day I was in a Photo shop and next to me was a so called "Pro" buying a multi-K-Euro Canon kit. He commented that moving from analogue to digital made him loose up to 10% of all his images in shooting sessions due the complexities of digital versus analgoue. Hence, the investment in the new gear! With further talk I was assured that it is more important the know-how than high-end gear and for that matter I will stick to my E-510, investing mostly in learning the physics of light rather that be baffled by Megas (whatever that means!). The other day I was in a Photo shop and next to me was a so called “Pro” buying a multi-K-Euro Canon kit. He commented that moving from analogue to digital made him loose up to 10% of all his images in shooting sessions due the complexities of digital versus analgoue. Hence, the investment in the new gear! With further talk I was assured that it is more important the know-how than high-end gear and for that matter I will stick to my E-510, investing mostly in learning the physics of light rather that be baffled by Megas (whatever that means!).

]]> By: Jose Soto http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-3235 Jose Soto Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:25:13 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-3235 I've used olympus since the e-10, I also had a e-20n, great camera, I bought the e-300 a couple of years ago and its been the workhorse since, still can bring home the bacon, did a whole cook book with it: "Puerto Rico True Flavors". I've tried canon and nikon, I like nikon better than canons but I would never change my Olympus, I've got the 50-200 2.8 zuiko and the 50 mm 2.0, amazing lenses. Today I placed an order for the E-3 with the 12-60 SWD lens, the grip and the new FL-50r flash. Theres definetly no competition in the lens department here fellas. I'll be very happy this friday, Cheers I’ve used olympus since the e-10, I also had a e-20n, great camera, I bought the e-300 a couple of years ago and its been the workhorse since, still can bring home the bacon, did a whole cook book with it: “Puerto Rico True Flavors”. I’ve tried canon and nikon, I like nikon better than canons but I would never change my Olympus, I’ve got the 50-200 2.8 zuiko and the 50 mm 2.0, amazing lenses. Today I placed an order for the E-3 with the 12-60 SWD lens, the grip and the new FL-50r flash. Theres definetly no competition in the lens department here fellas. I’ll be very happy this friday, Cheers

]]> By: Michael http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-2828 Michael Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:12 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-2828 What does more megapixels get you? A photo that you can print large. More space used up on your storage media (on camera and on the computer). I've had the E-1 for a couple of years now. Most people (even pro work) don't print so large that 5 mp is inadequate. For exhibition sized prints, it's not been enough for me, I'll admit. For digital media and most other print media, it's been the right size. The E-3 with its 10 mp image should be enough for 16x20 and maybe even 20x25. So I'll probably be getting one and I know I'll be happy with it. In addition, the 4/3 format has its pros and cons. I like the wider aspect ratio that you get with say a Canon. I used to always print full frame when shooting 35mm. I love the look. But the 4/3 aspect ratio does correspond better with a lot of print media. It's true what Olympus says about the wider aspect ratio -- mostly it's a waste of pixels, so your 6 mp Canon really becomes a 5 mp camera for practical purposes. I guess you do get more cropping options with a wider image though (and more mps), but I don't usually crop, unless I'm forced to. I have not been too happy with the noise at high ISO settings on the E=1. That's where I envied the Canons, I'll also admit. I'm wondering whether that has improved with the E-3. Hope so. I understand the frustration with the delay in coming out with a new pro camera. The digital camera market is a fast moving one. Seems like this should have arrived at least a year ago. It does appear that Olympus has put a lot of thought into the camera though. I find the E system to be a most useful and interesting line of cameras on the market. What does more megapixels get you? A photo that you can print large. More space used up on your storage media (on camera and on the computer). I’ve had the E-1 for a couple of years now. Most people (even pro work) don’t print so large that 5 mp is inadequate. For exhibition sized prints, it’s not been enough for me, I’ll admit. For digital media and most other print media, it’s been the right size. The E-3 with its 10 mp image should be enough for 16×20 and maybe even 20×25. So I’ll probably be getting one and I know I’ll be happy with it.

In addition, the 4/3 format has its pros and cons. I like the wider aspect ratio that you get with say a Canon. I used to always print full frame when shooting 35mm. I love the look. But the 4/3 aspect ratio does correspond better with a lot of print media. It’s true what Olympus says about the wider aspect ratio — mostly it’s a waste of pixels, so your 6 mp Canon really becomes a 5 mp camera for practical purposes. I guess you do get more cropping options with a wider image though (and more mps), but I don’t usually crop, unless I’m forced to.

I have not been too happy with the noise at high ISO settings on the E=1. That’s where I envied the Canons, I’ll also admit. I’m wondering whether that has improved with the E-3. Hope so.

I understand the frustration with the delay in coming out with a new pro camera. The digital camera market is a fast moving one. Seems like this should have arrived at least a year ago. It does appear that Olympus has put a lot of thought into the camera though. I find the E system to be a most useful and interesting line of cameras on the market.

]]> By: Eric http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-2765 Eric Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:34:51 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-2765 <p>Robert,</p> <p>Thanks for the info and the link to your site. I've placed it in the reviews above. Good luck with your new 510. Keep us posted with your thoughts on the Olympus system.</p> <p>Cheers! </p> Robert,

Thanks for the info and the link to your site. I’ve placed it in the reviews above. Good luck with your new 510. Keep us posted with your thoughts on the Olympus system.

Cheers!

]]> By: Robert Watcher http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-3/#comment-2763 Robert Watcher Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:58:17 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/2007/06/28/olympus-e-p1-leaked-info/#comment-2763 I got to test out the E-3 yesterday and my concerns (or should I say reservations) about the choice of either the yet unavailable D300 or the currently available E-3, were answered. I posted a few of my thoughts and pics here: <a href="http://rwoutsidethebox.com/?page_id=91" rel="nofollow">Olympus E-3 - I’m In Love</a> I got to test out the E-3 yesterday and my concerns (or should I say reservations) about the choice of either the yet unavailable D300 or the currently available E-3, were answered. I posted a few of my thoughts and pics here:

Olympus E-3 – I’m In Love

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