hi guys,

Im currently a DSLR user (40D), been looking at M43 to replace my 40D especially GF-1 because of their much smaller size and portability. Any ex-DSLR users here who regret switching?

Well, I suppose if tadasu is really after the portability - he can still consider Micro Four Thirds camera. It's not exactly pocketable, but at least it's much lighter and the lenses are also smaller, you are more likely to carry around with you compare to the bulkier DSLR. More importantly, it doesn't shout "Hey look I am a nerd and I got a DSLR with me" - so it's more suitable for casual photography and parties

Quality wise. D40 was entry level DSLR, so image quality wise they aren't that much different. If you talk about cameras for more serious photography like D300S of course there's no match. Sorry misread 40D with D40 

And gogo2 - I'm from Sony DSC-T20

Glad you find that useful. If you have the 14-42mm kit lens and want to let go, pm me.

What are the difference between 14-42mm and 9-18mm lens?
Is it suitable to use a pancake 20mm f1.7 lens to shoot for landscape or protrait?

I want to sell my Panasonic 14-140 lens. Anyone interested?

tat why a small portable flash with fast recycle time is the best for m43 camera

Definitely 17mm f2.8 is not good for low light shooting unless you got good sensors like the Canon G11. Or alternatively dial the ISO to as high as its available, normally sacrificing picture quality. Or your subject stays stationary, not moving. If you want to shoot in low light, you gotta get a 'fast' lens, look for those lens with lower 'f numbers' like f1.4, f1.1 or even f0.95 now! Beware though, the lower the f numbers, the more expensive they become. That's why for fresh starters/beginners, we always go with experimenting with Manual Focus lenses, cheap and abundantly available. You need adapters though (normally).

I LOL'ed ... when i see G11 ... wait ... G11 ?!!!

i can say m4/3 with 25mm f1.4 is a damn good potrait lens...a must have...a must try!!!

Fully agree that m4/3 sensor is bigger, no argument there.  but comparing canon g11 and my ep2 mounted with pany 20mmf1.7, as a practical user as i used to own canon g11, i think i am well qualified to say that canon g11 although at f2.8 only, it can handle low light very very well! this is becoz its sensor is improved and its sensor can take in more light than before. i have tried it n i know. however, due to it being a PnS, i opted to go for m4/3 to be able to change lens and use it like a compact n at the sametime behave like an dslr. How i wish ep2 sensor has the same ability.

Its true, i dont mean to belittle out dear oly ep2 as i am an ep2 owner too! trust me, go n try out n you will know what i mean. sorry if i stirred up anything, not my intention all the sifus n taikos here. cool bro.   

Ok, i am not a scientific guy, just a normal practical user experience here. I remember using canon g11 taking pictures inside my living room under normal fluorescent lighting and i don't have to use any flash at all and all pictures come out clear and bright, under auto. With ep2, if i set it to auto, there will be some artifacts/noise. I always prefer to use S priority and dial ISO higher to 400 to make sure a clear and bright enough picture. Its my personal experience.

I went for the pany 20mm f1.7 instead of the oly 17mm f2.8 because most online reviews trumped oly 17mm. Look for them then you will see why almost all go for pany 20mm though it costs a lot more!
I am here to share information and make friends along the way. My information may be wrong, correct me if you will. I am cool. There's no need for 'beer' attack or  'drug' abuse, and certainly abusive language not welcome.

Don't have a freakin clue what you guys are discussing but as usual, some dingdongmark is in order

Cool Bro. Oh ya, it may sound like comparing ep2 with G11! Definitely ep2 is way way above g11, no doubt! And that's why I go for ep2 and trash G11! But the truth is, I have read some review that I dont remember where that it mentioned G11's light sensing ability has been pumped up and this is proven through my use of G11 for about 3 months. During that time, I was really amazed at G11's ability to handle low light, given its small size sensor. Imagine if they transfer this technology to its bigger brother, those big guns EOS series! 

Unfortunately I have sold off my G11 to upgrade to ep1 and now to ep2. May be I can still scavenge for some G11 photos and post them here later tonite.

cheers

*Slapping myself in the face*
After my last trip, I realised the importance of having quick access to the controls.
Gatal-ness... I love my S90 but it lacks the detail and depth of field of bigger sensor.

Ja.. I saw the poison as well.. Just that a "proper" dslr doesn't fit into my travel bag.

samurai1337: Can you survive with just the pancake all day?

zoooom with fooot...ka ka ka kaka..  

Hi guys, im kinda new to camera stuff. Looking for a small size cam for casual shooting & trips.
Im planning to replace my compact camera and get the Olympus E-P1 with a M.Zuiko 17mm lens.

Hope to get some opinions / advice here before purchasing it. Thanks

hey guys, i'm new here..can i know what is the price for Olympus E-PL1? i'm planning to buy one in late june.

crazy? relatively cheaper if you compare to Panasonic Lumix 7-14mm lens

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/26235/olympus-lens-reviews/
Some problem with chromatic aberration and vignetting, but otherwise a good and sharp lens

First attempt on HDR
Look fake but quite fun to play wif...

Very expensive, market price is around 3.3k for EP2, currently deciding whether to get EP1 or GF1  . I am seriously in love with the olympus styling but why their pancake lens have to suck compared to GF1 20mm F1.7