Looks like it's the E-P2 for me.

i think im the biggest ricoh fan on this forum , but i think you made the right call
i followed the rumors until the gxr was released , if they made a m mount or screw mount module with a aps-c or aps-h sensor or gasp full frame , or a macro module that was at least f2 and didnt make the camera too huge, i would be saving my pennies to buy it , but its too little too late and way too expensive from ricoh , sadly

i love my ep1 its an awesome machine

oly ep1 pannygf1 ricoh gx200 ricoh cx1

 

Congratulations on making your choice John, I've enjoyed the E-P1 so much over the last few months. It's a heck of a camera.

Cheers

Brian

 

that last rumor is leica-ly true

 

I have to consider getting this in addition to my G-1. The built in in-body stabilization would be a plus for using various other lenses over the G-1. The only issue is the cost,

 

After having the GRDI & II and also the GX100 & 200, I eventually persuaded myself that the sensor improvements of the GRD III, combined with the fast 1.9 lens would move image quality up to a new level. I was proved right - this discrete little cam now has great IQ and noise doesn't get ugly until 1600 ISO. BUT - its a fixed 28mm lens, and although perfect for most situations, often its too short, and there are no plans by Ricoh at present to produce an add-on lens to extend he FL (as there was for GRD I&II)


So - I use the G1 + 20mm 1.7 and the Ricoh, & carry these two cams around as a pair. Often I look for some grain in B&W, and at 1600 ISO the G1 delivers at very low light levels. The GRD III does likewise .... and NO changing of lenses, just pick up and shoot (the 4 snap modes of the GRD III helps enormously of course! :smile:

As for the GRX - so many different views and reviews, that I'd far sooner see where this system is going before laying out a very large lump of cash!


Forgot to add that an E-P1 is arriving very soon, so yet more cams to compare .... but I am curious to see how the Oly IG stands up to the G1.

 

Hi Rich,

I think that in terms of IQ, being able to access the Olympus colour signature is worth a lot... Capture One will come close with the G1, but you can't beat Oly colour imho - either from Olympus Studio, or shooting jpeg.

The E-P1 just oozes style - it really is a classic body design... get yourself a soft leather strap though, the synthetic one in the standard package is yuck.

Cheers

Brian

 

Congratulations John, it's great to share your excitement!

All 4/3rds and m4/3rds lenses are labeled with the true optical focal length. To get the 35mm effective focal length (which would give you same field of view), simply double it.

So, the ZD 50mm f2 macro for 4/3rds has an effective focal length of 100mm

Does that make sense?

Cheers

Brian

 

Here's a good thread that has more explanations:https://www.mu-43.com/showthread.php?t=436&highlight=focal that both Brian and Amin also posted on.

By the way, three cheers on your camera choice and I can't wait to hear how you like it and see photos! Please promise to report back!