I can't see...gimme a G2

Don't feel confused, Shooter. I did exactly the same, a month or so ago.
The E-P1, as beautiful as she is needs to be used without any viewfinder.
To keep intact that form as intended. Putting the EVF on it kills that.
Notwithstanding the outstanding quality of the device. I choose the G1 as the replacement. That articulating screen in combination with the built in EVF makes it a very sweet package. I can/will do without video or touch screens, hence the G1.I am sure you will learn to love the G2. Probably much sooner than expected. And giving the Pen a good home makes it less difficult too, I guess.

Good luck and light to you and your new companion.

 

I chose the G1 over the Olys purely on ergonomics. I found it virtually impossible to keep a good hold on the flat PEN shape, whereas the G1 sits in the hand so nicely and the screen is great. My ideal would be the G1 shape with the Oly innards, I like their JPEG output better. It will be intersting to see how you find that when you start using your G2.

 

had the same choice to make, lastly, i chose the G2 afterall. also, the G2 handles better. Though the olympus Jpegs are better right out from the camera but i figure there's always Photoshop + Lightroom 3. lol
i am sure you will like your G2.

 

Started with a GF1 (no EVF), added a G2 to the stable about a month ago and didn't really realize how many shots I was missing / mis-composing without the finder until I played around with it. This is really a good camera (ergonomically and function wise). I think the one feature you'll really appreiate is the manual focusing magnification on the thumb-wheel (not well placed on the E-P2, not sure about other Oly's).

I know what you mean though ... based on your comments and others on here, I picked up a second-hand black E-P2 (no EVF) from here two weeks ago and fell in love with the styling - especially with LTM and M lenses - and the OOC jpegs.

The retro look of this kit beats the Panasonics, hands down ...

Stephen

 

Do they still fall for that, these modern times?
Must practice my technique then.... Last time I tried that move, I tried to sell her my newest toy, a FA 100 Macro. " Look at the detail of your beautiful blue eyes", I said, letting her chimp at a head shot on the screen of my K10D.  

I slept on the couch for two weeks  

 

In that case.......I wish you sweet dreams.:smile:

 

Optimism

Look at it on the bright side... micro4/3s don't take up much room on the sofa

Lee

 

Don,

I would also be curious to learn how well you get along with your new G2. I have been toying around with the idea of getting an E-P2 as a companion to my E-P1, just because of the ability to use the EVF. However, it seems to me that maybe the G2 is a more integrated solution. In addition, it appears to be cheaper than the E-P2 when you add the VF-2. I also shoot RAW exclusively, so JPEG quality is irrelevant to me.

Best of luck with your new camera.

Regards,

Antonio

 

Don, your timing is a bit off

Ah well, easy come - easy go

Can't fault the G1 really, I just prefer the Pen form factor... actually the eye level finder is only used for special occasions... I like to see the scene coming together while composing with the LCD.

Cheers

Brian

 

Absolutely right on the jpegs but at least on the mac, the recently released raw update and conversion settings seem to be rending very good results that don't need too much pp at all. At least that is what I've found so far.