Tell me I'm mad.

bilzmale · #1 July 13th, 2010, 10:01 AM

OK you can see from my sig I own an E-P2 and a G1 and four very nice Pana lens. Not listed is a MMF-2 adapter, an 8mm FE (Samyang) and a 40-150 for 4/3. I'm also looking at a ZD 70-300mm for the reach I miss.

I find myself going to the G1 before the P2 mainly becuase it fits better in my big mitts - (6'4" and 100kg). I also like the built in EVF, flash and rotating screen. The P2 is my video option but I've not really taken to the VF-2 - too easy to dislodge.

Should I sell both bodies and buy a G2 body (or kit) instead?

I'm interested in your comments so fire away.

Brian Mosley · #2 July 13th, 2010, 10:24 AM

I think you should sell everything you don't need and wait for the GH2

Cheers

Brian

grebeman · #3 July 13th, 2010, 10:29 AM

I've just obtained a second G1 body (1 month old, barely used and a very good price) and intend to carry both bodies equiped with significantly different lenses when the occasion demands it, but then I'm not interested in video.
The dpreview of the G2 suggests it's of value for video work but a G1 represents excellent value at the moment if you're not interested in video.
If you get a G2 for the primary purpose of it's video capabilities I'd be very tempted to hold on to the G1 if you don't require the money the sale of that would provide to help finance the G2, then if you need to cover a photo assignment with widely differing lenses the 2 bodies fitted with different lenses might save you some lens changing time and help avoid lost photo opportunities, after all the G1 owes you no money.
My thoughts for what they might be worth.

Barrie

Streetshooter · #4 July 13th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Like Brian, I'd get the GH2.
In fact, I might just go after one....

john1027 · #5 July 13th, 2010, 10:52 AM

Bill,

I had used a G2 for a few days and found the IQ on stills to be no better than the G1. The touch screen was actually useful to me and done in a manner that incorporates nicely with the traditional controls. I decided to stay with the E-P2 until the GH2 rolls out. Like you I use the EVF on the P2 when necessary but would rather have it built in.

BBW · #6 July 13th, 2010, 10:56 AM

Interesting and dangerous thread...madness can be like a virus, you know.

And when is that GH2 coming out?

Streetshooter · #7 July 13th, 2010, 11:02 AM

That's my issue with the P2. Using the EVF changes the form of the camera.
I don't like the SLR form but if I have to use it, I'd rather it be built in. Don't get it wrong. The EVF is great. I just don't like what the camera turns into.
I sold my G1 to get the P2 and now realize it was a mistake.
Waiting to look at the GH2.....

BBW · #8 July 13th, 2010, 11:06 AM

Don you really feel it was a mistake??

Streetshooter · #9 July 13th, 2010, 11:29 AM

BB,
Yes, I do. The Pen 1 offers no option for the EVF and I don't miss it. The Pen 2 offers it but changes the way I work.
For me, the screen gives me my image and offers the view outside the frame so I can see what's building in the scene.
The EVF, even with both eyes open, does not.
So, the issue comes down to the finder and thus the form.
If I have to use the finder, the G cameras are better designed. With the G1, I can use both eyes open plus that great, incredible tilting screen.

So, form factor wise... Yes, a mistake but I still love it, never getting rid of either Pen....

Djarum · #10 July 13th, 2010, 11:30 AM

I think for me the issue that I have with the EP1 is the weight. With just a small lens on it, there really isn't enough foward weight to balance the camera, and with my big paws, becomes cumbersome to hold. With a larger lens, I actually find the EP1 balanced even with the smaller grip. I find myself holding it more by the lens, which is just fine.

If I had to do it again, I would have gotten the EP2. But I got the EP1 around the announcement time of the EP2. IMHO, its a real shame Oly did it that way.