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Originally Posted by Mauribix
I don't think I will be using it frequently for high ISO work, maybe just the minimum needed for shooting wildlife (let me guess... 400 max 800 iso?).
I like Zuiko lenses quality, I can't compare 'em scientificly to other manufacturers', but i can remember great performances at the time when I had an Olympus E500 + some pro Zuiko lenses.
I usually like their speed but may this partially compensate 4/3 system ISO performances?
Sean, are you planning some test for this camera?
You're usually my reference guide when I use my wallet for camera/lenses... 
After reading your review, i just ordered my Sigma DP-1 as my M8' backup...
Thanks a lot |
I am planning to review it. I just need to get the camera from Olympus and I haven't been in touch with them recently. I want to get these Summarit articles done and then get to the D3 and E3. The advantage of the smaller sensor, of course, is the increase in DOF (which might be great for the wildlife pictures you mention).
I need to test to know for sure but I think the weak point of 4/3, Oly included, is still high ISO noise. The S/N ratio has certainly gotten better over time but that standard for clean high ISO performance has also gone up because of progress by Nikon, Canon, etc. I'll bet its adequate but not up with the best. That may not matter at all, though, in your case.
My wife was considering switching to Oly for her pro kit (weddings) but the high ISO performance is a big question mark for her. Otherwise, I think the E1 had a lot going for it and the E3 probably does as well. There are some on the forum here who own the latter and I hope they chime in. I agree that Oly lens quality tends to be excellent.
Cheers,
Sean