Upgrading Cameras

[champy1013]

whats the difference between the E-30 and E-3?

[skiboarder72]

whats the difference between the E-30 and E-3?

alot!

www.dpreview.com

[Matt]

The e-30 is smaller, lighter.
Here are some of the specs of the e-30 with major upgrades from the E-3 marked in blue and cool stuff I'm looking forward to in bold. Other than the upgrades and the fact it is not indestructible and weather proof as the e-3 is, it's shares a lot of the tech.

* Face & Background Control for beautifully balanced exposures of foreground subjects and background scenery
* Large viewfinder with 98% field of view & 1.02 magnification for accurate image control
* Easy-to-apply Art Filters for enhanced creativity (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole)
* Multiple-exposure function with LCD monitor display of current view on top of previously captured image - good for HDR
* Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View - improved over the E3
* Built-In flash (GN13) & wireless flash control directly from the E-30 body
* 6,9cm/2,7" Multi-angle HyperCrystal II LCD with Live View for greatest flexibility and real-time monitoring
* Newly developed 12.3 MP high speed Live MOS sensor with wide dynamic range
* Qualified image processing with new True Pic III +
* Digital Level for Pitch and Roll monitoring and correction
* Built-in I.S. with max. 5 stops efficiency
* During Live View shooting a choice of 9 different aspect ratios (4:3,3:2,16:9,6:6,5:4,7:6,6:5,7:5,3:4)
* World's fastest auto focus system for quick and precise capture perfection
* High burst rate (5fps, 12 RAW images buffer)
* 1/8000 sec. high-speed and high-precision shutter control & 1/250 flash synchronisation
* Fully biaxial high-speed 11 point AF system
* High-precision, 49-zone metering system
* Auto gradation adjustment to prevent blown highlights and blocked-in shadows
* Live simulation function (effective monitoring)
* Shadow adjustment technology (SAT) for in-camera HDR.
* 5x/7x/10x magnified view for precise focusing
* Spotless photography with a strong dust elimination system
* External White Balance sensors for accurate white balance
* High-speed data writing and lossless compression for quick processing
* Second control panel display for direct view

[Matt]

I have my new camera, but haven't had a chance to play with it much. It has so many features- I don't know what half of them mean.

[Matt]

I'm disappointed that I haven't had much time to play with my new camera and tripod. Primarily because I need to get outdoors with it. Shooting things around the house is boring to me. I ready through the manual and realize that I could infinitely tweak the settings on this camera. I'm so impressed with the technology. The few photos I have taken show so much detail, that I' eager to get out and shoot, I just don't have much time. Handling this camera is amazing. Everything is perfectly placed for me. having dual control dials is something I'll always look for when buying a new camera. The in-body IS is terrific. I essentially upgraded all my glass when I bought this body. I amazes me that Olympus (and I think Sony) are the only ones with In-body IS. Live-view is something I'll probably use a lot more- now that I have a pull-out screen. Performance on that is getting very close to a point-and-shoot. I love it! It'll be perfect for macro photography. It also is a great way to manual focus (because it zooms in 10x when doing it).
I need to force myself to get to Letchworth this weekend.

[backpacker]

You have to brave the weather and get outside.
theirs lots to photograph

[skiboarder72]

You have to brave the weather and get outside.
theirs lots to photograph

Yup, us nikon folk don't have a problem with the cold

[Matt]

The GH1 is temping me
http://www.vimeo.com/4405518