Happy Labor Day Weekend! I decided to spend some time this past week playing with my new camera, and so far it satisfies two of my photographic interests – HDR photography (the above photos of my back yard were taken with the PEN E-P3), and timelapse videos.
The perfect camera? I don’t know yet – need to play with it a lot more before I can officially write up a report. Here is what I got so far::
PRO:
Versatility – I no longer need multiple cameras for candid, HDR, and time-lapse shots
Quality – the sensor on the E-P3 is FAR superior than the one in the LX3
Modularity – I was happy with the LX3’s f2.0 lens, but even happier with the Pancake f1.7 prime lens which I use most of the time. And better yet? If I want a new lens I can just switch it out!
CONS:
Weight – the LX3 feels like a toy compared to the E-P3. I guess some may consider this a plus, but I think I need some more time to get used to the all-metal body
Pricey Options – I guess if I was Mr. Gates or Mr. Jobs I can just go out a buy all the expensive lens options that I want, but until that day I just have to make do with what I have…
Speaking of my current camera lens that I can’t live without… those around me knows that I often shoot with my low cost wide-angle lens attached to the LX3 (I like my wide-angle shots!). Trying to find a good comparable replacement lens for the E-P3 proved difficult. Then I came up with the idea – my Pancake lens thread is 46mm – why not buy an ring adapter to convert it to the 52mm thread on the wide angle lens?
Instead of spending $150 for a Panasonic replacement my local Samy’s Camera sold me the adapter for $8, and now I have the best of both world – fast lens and wide angle!
With tomorrow being an off day (sort of – I still have to work) I’m going shooting later tonight in downtown LA.