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OLympus pen camera
« on: July 20, 2010, 05:59:56 PM »

anybody using an Olympus E-PL1 ( not premier league-lah) ? care to comment? i am interested. saw a diver in Tulamben with it. and the casing super nice!
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2010, 11:00:47 PM »

is a good camera... bcoz, it's used leica lens...

the color more vibrant compared to normal G11.. but pen is much expensive...

but i still prefer G11, easy to control..
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010, 09:51:24 AM »

Quote from: suhaimi on July 20, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
is a good camera... bcoz, it's used leica lens...

the color more vibrant compared to normal G11.. but pen is much expensive...

but i still prefer G11, easy to control..



i buy from the states just S$200 more than a G11.

i thot with the lens sytem i will not have to don/doff my macro lens when underwater. so it does not have a dedicated macro mode? and have to calibrate WB?
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2010, 02:57:38 PM »

Bro with most DSLR or in this case micro 4/3, you have to decide on which lens to bring for UW shots. Or you can choose for something in between (some macro and some wide) for about similar setup as your G11. Then you can use the wet lens if the housing allows.

The sensors are said to be better than G series (from the reviews) but you won't get the advantage of a full-fledged DSLR (most micro 4/3 are said to be slow to focus ... again from reviews). Use your G11 firstlah bro. Practice until you reach the limit of the camera then upgrade to a dslr hehehehe

That's my 1/2 cents. I have never tried the E-PL1
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2010, 05:25:19 PM »

Quote from: Ketam on July 21, 2010, 02:57:38 PM
Bro with most DSLR or in this case micro 4/3, you have to decide on which lens to bring for UW shots. Or you can choose for something in between (some macro and some wide) for about similar setup as your G11. Then you can use the wet lens if the housing allows.

The sensors are said to be better than G series (from the reviews) but you won't get the advantage of a full-fledged DSLR (most micro 4/3 are said to be slow to focus ... again from reviews). Use your G11 firstlah bro. Practice until you reach the limit of the camera then upgrade to a dslr hehehehe

That's my 1/2 cents. I have never tried the E-PL1


that's the trouble with DSLR. DM must be told early early.

well the thing is, my G10 has gone to davy jones locker...somehow my casing opened and it took a swim in Tulamben, now working fine-strange. don't think it can be repaired. the batt terminal all shorted out. ouch $$$$$

using my son's GF G10 here in Pulau Weh.

so looking to upgrade.
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010, 03:05:37 PM »

dude
have u bought it?
i wanna noe how was it
cos im planning to buy one also
E PL-1+PT EP01 uw casing+Inon s2000




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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2010, 07:10:33 PM »

Quote from: meme.may.fire on August 31, 2010, 03:05:37 PM
dude
have u bought it?
i wanna noe how was it
cos im planning to buy one also
E PL-1+PT EP01 uw casing+Inon s2000







yo dude, its a great camera! just as a PnP underwater on iAUTO it is a crowd pleaser. it is heavy...and the right hand gets a bit tired after about 40 mins of shooting. its thick.

it has a dessicant gel tray to hold the pouch--nice touch.

i am writing this whilst in Manado !!! will try to post soon. tomo we go to Lembeh !!

so far it has made me walk around with a wide grin on my face. WA is also a big improv over my G10 performance. however it does not perform well when shooting in the dark. the autofocus illuminator is very weak. will hook up my fantasea autofocus light...

hey dude, i had the same set-up for my Inon S2000 before, and it has serious limitations for positioning your strobe...thats why i got a tray and an arm soon after.

ok back to the camera. i find autofocus (in bright light very fast) and the displays' hi resolution a big help when composing. i am going to get the E-VF2 soon.

remem to get the zoom ring for the correct lens, and forget about the shading ring..no diff when i took it off. you will need a 10 BAR optic cable to trigger your S2000. though i did not try the wireless feature.

i am using an INON Z240 type 4 and the TTL works like a hot knife thru butter, effortless! and on manual it corrected accurately. and on full, the fishes were fried.....(joking-lah)

i suppose an Inon S2000 would be sufficient for the pen. if only for macro. IMO maybe reconsider an arm on a tray?

after buying from US, now i find the price in spore has dropped thru the floor...aiyah always happen.
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2010, 12:41:58 AM »

bro decimal, can't wait to see your images..... lock yourself in a room and do it hehehehehe
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2010, 06:51:55 PM »

bro besides myself, i also have hooked up with another diver that owns one. so i hope to be able to help anyone who has one. but first up some pix...now lets see, i push this button and................ viola!


http://s991.photobucket.com/albums/af32/decimal86/La%20Rascasse/

thats the quickest way i know. more to follow. tomo we go to buluh, i know there are nudists there...
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2010, 11:02:53 PM »

Saw the pics bro.... very nice. The colors are good. Which lens are you using?
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2010, 11:11:17 PM »

Quote from: Ketam on September 03, 2010, 11:02:53 PM
Saw the pics bro.... very nice. The colors are good. Which lens are you using?


Couldnt agree more.. Very nice indeed. It is a WOW!
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2010, 07:35:08 AM »

bro' ketam....i only point and shoot-lah, slowly slowly i work out where i went goof. eh...i am here in Manado with Pak Hendra Tan--photographer with Dive Mag indonesia..wow, his works are world class man. so shy to ask him to teach me.

he has got 2 Nikons!! one for WA and one for Macro..someday-lah, someday-lah i can afford hahahaha

bro Narco, thks, just normal shoting. hoping to explore more features of the pen today when we go to Macro heaven--Buloh!! every variety stays in their own patch...otherwise they eat their enemies. so we were told.
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2010, 07:57:18 PM »



also shot this but from a distance, first time dare not go too close
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2010, 08:49:32 PM »

power pics!!!!
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2010, 05:26:43 PM »

very shy-lah when i compare my shots to all the sifu here. thanks. will try to emulate the seniors here and improve. actually with this Oly, shooting has become less complicated.

oh i went to Padang Bai on short notice and will be posting soon.
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Re: OLympus pen camera
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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2010, 02:33:06 PM »

Nice!!!!!

The camera is definitely good.... the details and colors pops out!!!

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Re: OLympus pen camera
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2010, 09:46:19 PM »

yeah i am really happy with it now that i have assigned the Fn button to macro or wa. it took a lot of guesswork out of every shot. now if only i can get my strobe placement correct for the WA.
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