Hi all,
I am thinking of buying the E-pl1. I plan to use it for social events but instead of a P&S I am thinking that this is a good size (smaller than dslr). I want to know if my wife wants to use this camera will she be able to get good images out of the camera with the auto or P mode. I would also like to know how good is the kit lens that comes with it, will it be able to do low light with high iso, without flash. I have been reading and people here are pretty happy with the panasonic 20mm pancake but, its pricey and it will be some time before I can buy that lens.
I need to convince (justify the cost) my wife that this camera will be good for travel, social events and family. She thinks we should get a P&S like the sony HX5 or even the panasonic ZS3, but I know that with those cameras there are limitations and IQ issues. For me I want to be able to learn and grow with the camera, for my wife she wants to switch it on, put it in auto, does want to fiddle with setting just put it in auto and be able to take pics.
So is this a good choice with the kit lens for atleast a year before I can get the pancake.
I am thinking of buying the E-pl1. I plan to use it for social events but instead of a P&S I am thinking that this is a good size (smaller than dslr). I want to know if my wife wants to use this camera will she be able to get good images out of the camera with the auto or P mode. I would also like to know how good is the kit lens that comes with it, will it be able to do low light with high iso, without flash. I have been reading and people here are pretty happy with the panasonic 20mm pancake but, its pricey and it will be some time before I can buy that lens.
I need to convince (justify the cost) my wife that this camera will be good for travel, social events and family. She thinks we should get a P&S like the sony HX5 or even the panasonic ZS3, but I know that with those cameras there are limitations and IQ issues. For me I want to be able to learn and grow with the camera, for my wife she wants to switch it on, put it in auto, does want to fiddle with setting just put it in auto and be able to take pics.
So is this a good choice with the kit lens for atleast a year before I can get the pancake.