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"Why would one want to carry a small marsupial in a side pocket ?"

Because they are usually carried in a pocket or pouch.

Makes it easier to feed them (they are hungry little beasties)

Toxic might put the off, though

I was sold on the E-P1 when it first came out. I eventually bought one second hand, which I used quite successfully, apart from the problem of the screen in bright sunlight. So I bought an OMD- M5. However, I found this too fiddly to use, inadvertent button pressing leaving me in modes I didn't want. So it lies in the cupboard most times unused. Misled by the original success of the E-P1 I feel that I have moved in the wrong direction in my choice of camera system.

Longing............ ! but at 85 I would a burden and possibly jeopardise the expedition. I just would not cope

As the Irish have it "All improvements are for the worse".

The images shown here look quite good to me, compared to those for other cameras that I have seen reviewed recently. I have just ordered one so I will hopefully be able see its performance for myself soon.

Next time I want to photograph the writing on a camera bag at a distance of one mile I shall consider this camera.

Or maybe not!

This camera is a definite incentive to go micro4/3rds

Blowed if I can see why anyone would want a 125x zoom bridge camera.

The Zenit EM was my second SLR camera, the first being the Praktina II. I bought the Zenith for £39 round about 1974, because I was having trouble finding lenses for the Praktina breach lock mount. Also they were quite expensive, whilst the 42mm thread mount lenses were more abundant and less costly.

I had great fun with the Zenit(h). I looked at several Zenits before making my choice. Some were somewhat rough in their operation whilst a few were much smoother. The one that I finally bought was quite a joy to operate.

The Praktina I later part exchanged for a Yashicaflex TLR. This I still have.

Transparent camera??? Bit like a bottom less bucket?

Tell me about it!

Quote:Go for broke!


Perhaps not then!

Quote:..new computer to handle those megapixels methinks ??


The one reviewed last news letter?

Get both....
Go for broke!

Thank you, Josh.

jas

Could the overclocking be easily lowered in the BIOS? My office runs hot!

The usual type of question - is it worth upgrading from PSx7?

Seriously - anybody used the X20?

Quote:the manual zoom control of the lens makes it feel like you're using a real camera


Like a film camera?

Hardly news now, though, and the camera has disappeared from the Firstcall website. Should the article not be removed?

Quote::.......and if you can't find something you can always search the manual to find where it is


Needles and haystacks spring to mind!

Quote:.......and if you can't find something you can always search the manual to find where it is.


But the manual could be on your computer at home?

I think that it probably does a decent job for the market it is aimed at. A handy camera to carry around and take on holiday without breaking your back or the bank! A 720mm equivalent zoom on Canon or Nikon DSLR? The mind boggles!

I think that as users of larger sensor cameras we expect too much from these little cameras. It is always difficult to accept the limitations of moving downwards. The general public (of non-enthusiasts) would probably be quite happy with it. Horses for courses etc.

The max zoom looks quite good in the epz review images above. It's a lot to hold still, though.

I am now given to understand that it is 1,166 Kdots!

No EVF

What is the LVF resolution?

Oh by Gosh-u-wa!

Nice, but has the maze-like menu been sorted out?

I mean E-PL5 of course.

Thank you Joshwa for clearing that up.

Very different to your website pics, Frank.

jas

You seem to like the Rustington/Littlehampton Beach!

Was interesting to have a photographic 'walk-around' London with you.

As an exiled Londoner (from Islington Borough) I would not recognise many of places you took these photographs in.

Good luck!
jas