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Discussion in 'Welcomes and introductions' started by Jeff Bennett, Aug 23, 2011.

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  1. Jeff Bennett

    Jeff Bennett Mu-43 Regular

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    Aug 23, 2011
    Memphis
    But I'm tired of not taking my DSLR places I'd like to snap pics because I don't want to be that guy with the big camera. I'm to cool for that you know. :)
    I think I'm about to but an Olympus PEN of some variety.
     
    Jeff Bennett, Aug 23, 2011
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  2. krugorg

    krugorg Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    Jul 18, 2011
    Minnesota USA
    Pre-welcome! Tons of great info on the site here and a great time to shop for m4/3. Deals on earlier models and awesome new stuff from Panasonic and Oly.
     
    krugorg, Aug 23, 2011
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  3. WT21

    WT21 Mu-43 Legend Subscribing Member

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    Welcome aboard! I came from Canon DSLR myself.
     
    WT21, Aug 23, 2011
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  4. UkrainianOne

    UkrainianOne Mu-43 Regular

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    Jul 29, 2011
    Long Island, New York
    I seen one of them huge Canons over the weekend, I almost ducked when the attractive English-Accented-Asian-Female pointed it towards my direction with fears that a lead ball would shoot at me out of that barrel for a lens :rofl:
     
    UkrainianOne, Aug 23, 2011
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  5. Ned

    Ned Mu-43 Legend

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    Welcome, Jeff! Are you thinking one of the newest PENs like the E-P3 or E-PL3?
     
    Ned, Aug 23, 2011
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  6. Jeff Bennett

    Jeff Bennett Mu-43 Regular

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    Aug 23, 2011
    Memphis
    Maybe an e-pl1 or e-pl2. They seem to be steeply discounted right now at B&H and Amazon. Or I might try to pick up used here even better. I'd love to get an adapter and use some old Pentax 110 lenses for fun too.
     
    Jeff Bennett, Aug 23, 2011
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  7. Ned

    Ned Mu-43 Legend

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    Very cool, Jeff. I would definitely pay the extra for the E-PL2 over the E-PL1. The E-PL1 is dumbed down and can only use push-button control. The E-PL2 however, is a kick-arse camera. ;)
     
    Ned, Aug 23, 2011
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  8. Biro

    Biro Mu-43 All-Pro Subscribing Member

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    Jersey Shore
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    Welcome, Jeff! Here's another vote for the E-PL2 over the E-PL1. Also, leftover E-P2's are still available with the 17mm f2.8 prime lens for $499.
     
    Biro, Aug 23, 2011
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  9. ivoire

    ivoire Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    Aug 6, 2011
    Naperville, IL
    mike
    was in the same situation and then my dslr had to go in for warranty repair. Picked up an epl2 and adapter for my pentax lenses. The m4/3 is fun to use and offers many dslr features and great image quality.
     
    ivoire, Aug 24, 2011
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  10. Jeff Bennett

    Jeff Bennett Mu-43 Regular

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    Aug 23, 2011
    Memphis
    Other than metal body is the any advantage to the non l version? I don't see any point in spending extra for the metal when we are talking digital and the body will be obsolete in a very short period of time.
     
    Jeff Bennett, Aug 24, 2011
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  11. krugorg

    krugorg Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    1 more control dial on the E-P2. E-PL2 is the smart move, I think. The E-P2 was more of an emotional decision for me... it feels solid, great in the hand and I love the looks.
     
    krugorg, Aug 24, 2011
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  12. Jeff Bennett

    Jeff Bennett Mu-43 Regular

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    Aug 23, 2011
    Memphis
    Jeff Bennett, Aug 25, 2011
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  13. ivoire

    ivoire Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    mike
    ivoire, Aug 25, 2011
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  14. Art

    Art Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Mar 13, 2011
    San Francisco, CA
    Welcome to the club. Great prices for E-PL2 kits start to appear. BH also sells refurbished E-PL2 kits for $419.
    E-PL3 on the other hand, even though more expensive, seems like a dumb-down downgrade to me especially when used with Panny 20mm (=no dramatic change in AF speed)
     
    Art, Aug 25, 2011
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  15. krugorg

    krugorg Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    krugorg, Aug 25, 2011
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  16. Jeff Bennett

    Jeff Bennett Mu-43 Regular

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    Aug 23, 2011
    Memphis
    Can't wait to use it and leave my big old K-R at home.
     
    Jeff Bennett, Aug 25, 2011
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  17. Ned

    Ned Mu-43 Legend

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    Alberta, Canada
    Sweet! :thumbup: Is your K-R perchance in red as well? ;)
     
    Ned, Aug 25, 2011
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  18. Alf

    Alf Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Mar 23, 2010
    Northeastern Tuscany
    Welcome!
     
    Alf, Aug 26, 2011
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  19. Jeff Bennett

    Jeff Bennett Mu-43 Regular

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    Aug 23, 2011
    Memphis
    No. Normal Back. the oly red looks cool and metallic though. I'm amped. Now to start tracking it obsessively. ;-)
     
    Jeff Bennett, Aug 26, 2011
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