Why did you buy your M4/3 – Main Reasons
Another miserable day in the UK, (Hampshire) - so just a little light discussion
Why did you buy your M3/4 – Main Reasons
I'll try to keep it short
My reason for buying a M4/3 – (in the end a G1 - arrived today)
1). Looked for a replacement, (upgrade), for my P&S Canon Powershot A640 - I am a D300 user.
2). Found the LX3 convincing, (although I now prefer the Canon S90)
3). Saw the LX3 comparison with the GF-1 and thought that’s interesting
4). Always wanted a Rangefinder “type/size” digital but cannot justify M8 prices - still have an M6
4). Interchangeable lenses on a digital “Rangefinder” size = yes please
5). After hours of research I decided upon the EP-1, mainly because of camera IS
6). Then changed my mind, why:
a. Swivel Screen = a really big plus for me and EVR. ala Powershot A640.
b. I hate to see the current mob of “snappers” (sorry!), holding small LCD cameras at “arms” length when taking photos – reminds me of the obsessive band of current mobile phone users
c. Price = good G1 deals around - retired and from Yorkshire!
d. Size and feel of G1 – not too small and the GF1 is also a "slippery" character
e. I don’t need video
f. Suits my uses and profile – Keen Amateur – Retired - Wear glasses - Interests are Nature, travel, older motorbikes - Now live in France most of the time
g. fits well with my current kit - D300 with a few, mid priced AF Nikons and useful older MF primes - use MF lenses quite a bit - Gitso Tripod and Arca Swiss Monoball head again, use quite a lot – Nikon film SLRs and M6 which I now hardly use - Canon Powershot A640 – to be sold, or given to one of my offspring - Phottix remote – usual other bits and pieces
(but now I need an S90!!!)
Interested to hear of your reasons - as i am sure there will be lots of others
Another miserable day in the UK, (Hampshire) - so just a little light discussion
Why did you buy your M3/4 – Main Reasons
I'll try to keep it short
My reason for buying a M4/3 – (in the end a G1 - arrived today)
1). Looked for a replacement, (upgrade), for my P&S Canon Powershot A640 - I am a D300 user.
2). Found the LX3 convincing, (although I now prefer the Canon S90)
3). Saw the LX3 comparison with the GF-1 and thought that’s interesting
4). Always wanted a Rangefinder “type/size” digital but cannot justify M8 prices - still have an M6
4). Interchangeable lenses on a digital “Rangefinder” size = yes please
5). After hours of research I decided upon the EP-1, mainly because of camera IS
6). Then changed my mind, why:
a. Swivel Screen = a really big plus for me and EVR. ala Powershot A640.
b. I hate to see the current mob of “snappers” (sorry!), holding small LCD cameras at “arms” length when taking photos – reminds me of the obsessive band of current mobile phone users
c. Price = good G1 deals around - retired and from Yorkshire!
d. Size and feel of G1 – not too small and the GF1 is also a "slippery" character
e. I don’t need video
f. Suits my uses and profile – Keen Amateur – Retired - Wear glasses - Interests are Nature, travel, older motorbikes - Now live in France most of the time
g. fits well with my current kit - D300 with a few, mid priced AF Nikons and useful older MF primes - use MF lenses quite a bit - Gitso Tripod and Arca Swiss Monoball head again, use quite a lot – Nikon film SLRs and M6 which I now hardly use - Canon Powershot A640 – to be sold, or given to one of my offspring - Phottix remote – usual other bits and pieces
(but now I need an S90!!!)
Interested to hear of your reasons - as i am sure there will be lots of others