Author Topic: The E-PL1's flaw? (Read 5781 times)

voyager · « **on:** February 02, 2010, 11:17:03 PM »

Has anyone noticed that there are no dials whatsoever on the E-PL1?

adash · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:20:57 PM »

Quote from: voyager on February 02, 2010, 11:17:03 PM

Has anyone noticed that there are no dials whatsoever on the E-PL1?

It doesn't need any. This camera is so advanced that it reads your mind...

voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:22:04 PM »

Well, it does make me not want to get the camera as much as I did.

peterb666 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2010, 01:16:10 AM »

The controls are like a point and shoot camera. I assume that is the market it is pitched at so sort of makes sense.

capainis · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:44:03 AM »

Quote from: voyager on February 02, 2010, 11:17:03 PM

Has anyone noticed that there are no dials whatsoever on the E-PL1?

Yes, that's pretty much kills it for me, as I only use Aperture priority mode ever.

popo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:53:51 AM »

It does have PASM modes so I'd assume you'll use some button presses instead of the wheel. Not a big deal.

Agent00soul · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2010, 03:47:59 AM »

You use the up button to enter exposure mode and then the right and left button to change exposure compensation. If you're in A-mode, the up and down button now changes aperture. When you're finished adjusting, you press the OK button.
This seems like a fairly simple system, although dedicated wheels are of course much quicker.

peterb666 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2010, 04:20:21 AM »

Quote from: popo on February 03, 2010, 02:53:51 AM

It does have PASM modes so I'd assume you'll use some button presses instead of the wheel. Not a big deal.

The arrangement seems fairly standard. Use the big dial on the top between the shutter button and the hot shoe to change modes and the arrow buttons to change aperture and shutter speed. Common to most point and shoot cameras with advanced controls.

pkloo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2010, 06:29:06 AM »

The design is not my cup of tea............

I prefer the E-P1 & 2 body structure..

brachiopod · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2010, 07:46:21 AM »

I can think of several people that this would be perfect for (hi mom!) that coveted my E-P1 but don't really want to mess with anything but auto. In fact, I would not recommend an E-P1 to them, but this fully automatic smaller/cheaper camera might be just the ticket.

Federico Alberto · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:49:22 PM »

Other flaws: 1/2000 max shutter speed, 3200 max ISO level, no orientation sensor for IS and max 3EV IS.

voyager · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:49:59 PM »

Unfortunately a few other things have been noted as well.

Max shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
ISO 3200

Disappointing to say the least.

voyager · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:50:10 PM »

You beat me there!

Federico Alberto · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:57:43 PM »

DPReview's comparative tables are very informative.

Now: how come a smaller camera like the E-PL1 is heavier than the GF1? 13 grams heavier!

Without the EVF.

Beats me...

Agent00soul · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2010, 03:33:17 AM »

1. It's not much smaller
2. It has IBIS

cosinaphile · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2010, 05:46:59 AM »

i believe its only 6 mm shorter in length but taller and thicker

Inge-Martin Feoyon · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2010, 08:30:00 PM »

IS in side,.... am tink $:-\$

dCap · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:53:37 AM »

dials, smials ... dials are so yesterday

dCap · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:54:30 AM »

apparently the E-PT1 will not even have buttons, it will be the Touch model

count_zero · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2010, 12:48:11 PM »

It has a mono microphone built in instead of stereo. Are they really saving that much in cost by switching the mic? It reminds of the two guys and a bear analogy. You don't have to run faster than the bear, just run faster than the other guy (GF-1 in this case).

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