The folks at Engadget posted an extensive review of the new Olympus EP-1 camera. Finally get a new micro four-thirds camera to go with the Panasonic GH-1. The blend of retro styling with micro four-thirds format combine for a truly gadget lust inspiring platform.
They say the LCD screen on the back was a bit hard to use in daylight, which is not a good thing, IMHO.
Problems with the color saturation, not so good out of the box although that can be fixed.
The video results are impressive. I really like the 720p out put.
Their verdict is a thumbs up. But I personally wish the Olympus would adopt the SDHC memory card standard that almost every one else uses.
Update: I stand corrected, it turns out that the EP-1 uses SDcards, good news there.
July 2, 2009 at 10:53 am
It also needs that James Bond theft feature. (you know, where it blows up if stolen).. lol
July 2, 2009 at 6:02 pm
It does use SDHC. Olympus dropped their bobbins XD cards (finally).
July 2, 2009 at 8:47 pm
oh sweet! no more XD cards! i didn’t have time to go through all the specs thats very nice to know, thanks!
July 12, 2009 at 6:30 am
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