Xandman & Seaotter,

If you like, I can let you try it out this Friday. I have to be at KLIA early in the morning (7am) to pick up a unit of iPhone 3G[S], and I should be free the entire day after that. I need all the pointers I can get, and I want to learn. You will be surprised how much of a noob I am when it comes to photography.

We can set the meet-up at a venue convenient for everyone, and you pros can test it out, and I'll learn from you guys. I know how to make "this thing blur" here, and "that thing clear there" but that is probably the extent of my skills.

Only this Friday I'm free. Tomorrow got a course in Kelana Jaya, and Saturday I'm off to Frankfurt. So, your call.

Oh wow, i am called a pro
Unfortunately you mislabel me with that misnomer haha.

I will be free after prayers till before 6 - so anywhere in subang/kj would be nice.
Now wait for Xandman.

Also you will make me want (WANT) the Pen more ;_;

SF...
thats very nice of u to poison...i mean invite us for a test drive of the PEN.
But I am afraid I wont be able to make it this Friday.
I'll b having a meeting the whole day.
Thanks for the invitation though.

wah...
dun call me pro.
nowhere near pro!
hahahaha...
but sharing some techniques is not a problem...
i m only good at buying stuff actually...

Alrighty then. Seaotter if you are still keen, Friday after 2pm I can still make it. Need to bring notepad to jot down some pointers from you.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jul 15 2009, 11:39 PM

didnt know u guys were discussing bout this beauty so much in here,tot only in screwscrew.

i just got my hand on EP1 yesterday.nice camera.i love the feeling.it look small,but quite heavy which will provide u the stability. tried with 14-42mm+flash.feels like wana lari from dat kedai with the camera.haha..then tried with 17mm and VF.super classy!i get the same feeling when i try Leica M8.now i dream bout EP1 all day all nite.haishh..no money.

String, do u find the clip(use to attach the strap) get on the way u hold the camera?

I try and abit uncomfortable as it block my palm.

It does actually. The section that attaches to the clip does get entangled sometimes. I'm waiting for September for the white strap + holster combo as per my avatar, it looks elegant that way. It made me extra clumsier as my palm is prone to sweating when I'm trying to compose a shot. Are there any other options that is much better than the included strap? I was informed that metal clip-ons is a no-no that it may be prone to breakage, plus the clink from the metal-on-metal may slip into your movie recording. Hand strap maybe? But I dont know if there are any that is compatible with the E-P1.

Most probably I'll just use back my Optech strap that I used on DSLR previously. It is better than normal strap to distribute weight.
Handstrap is a good idea but not sure any handstrap that compatible with EP1 or not currently.

I really found the clip placement odd, it did get on my way how I hold camera normally, unless i change my holding style, else i feel my palm pain.

Well, nothing is perfect I think

Today went to ask around, many shop don't have twin lens kit available...

anyone know where have stock with best price?
single lens or twin lens kit also can.

@bolded
if that is true...then i m sold...120% sold!
so u sure bro?

please say no!
hahahaa..

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Added on July 16, 2009, 8:53 ampoison him kaw kaw!
i wish i could be there to be poisoned!
its been long since anyone managed to poison me... =(
anyway string...
gallery?

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Added on July 16, 2009, 8:57 amoh one more thing...
is there a 'body only' option for this baby?

bcoz an ultra wide heliar juz caught my attention!
12mm bebeh!

This post has been edited by xandman: Jul 16 2009, 08:57 AM

Hey string, i saw this
http://www.leicagoodies.com/sling.more.html

Where can we meet up?


Unfortunately there is no body only option as yet.
How much is the heliar?
Because panasonic has just released a 7-14 (SEVEN MM~!!!) lens for the micro 4/3rds.
So its a 35mm equivalant of 14 mm. That is WIDE.
do check how it looks like here http://www.four-thirds.org/en/products/matching/index.html

the heliar is arnd 2k.
7-14??? thats very wide indeed!
but its panasonic glass...
not German glass!

NO!..hahaha..well leica will be leica and olympus is olympus. u cant feel like u're driving ferrari when u were driving lambo(both has it own class) and dat is wut i meant.the class.the elegance of EP1. well..EP1 is an option other then Leica.hahaha..u can brag bout it if u own one or both. go buy ler dude,wont regret.owh..get 17mm and VF, and b****es be crazy man!..jk

here's some real world and lab samples of the 7-14 glass

http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/...715_302157.html

personally i want to wait for olympus's take on this (or even a new glass based on their 4/3 7-14)
but damn the image samples looks good....

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Added on July 16, 2009, 11:04 amguys - check this out. Someone in japan made skins for the e-p1

http://blog.livedoor.jp/e_p1/archives/51247985.html
http://blog.livedoor.jp/e_p1/archives/51247922.html

I LOVE the wood grain. really makes it feel retro.

This post has been edited by seaotter: Jul 16 2009, 11:04 AM

DANGEROUS!
this thread is dangerous!!!!!
very bad la all of u!!!!

AHAHAHAHA.
I'm already drawn to the white side so there is no saving me.
Run xandman run! before you swipe out your credit card!

sorry i found the answer...
the ability to shoot 6x6!




This post has been edited by xandman: Jul 16 2009, 11:40 AM

All i can say is - when are you buying yours?

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Added on July 16, 2009, 11:57 amYou can try this shop - dslr in subang parade. its in the IT center area there, after the phone booths. Ask for edwin. He can help with the twin lens kit.

This post has been edited by seaotter: Jul 16 2009, 11:57 AM

looking at the currect poison level : it shud be soon!