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Re: [OM] Two-wheeling "kit"

Subject: Re: [OM] Two-wheeling "kit"
From: Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 09:04:37 -0400
Thanks. All info appreciated. It's hard to justify a move away from Nikon, but 
the sheer bulk of the equipment is problematic on two wheels.

--Bob


On May 29, 2012, at 7:21 PM, Joel Wilcox wrote:

> I'm doubt I have anything to say that can't be safely ignored, but I
> have dealt with this problem somewhat in my own way.  Everything would
> depend on how well I got on with the OM-D viewfinder, as an LCD is just
> not to my liking in the great outdoors.  The camera that goes in my
> saddle bags is an E-410 with the DZ 14-42 designed for it.  This fits in
> my rack bag on my bicycle and in my tank bag on the BMW.  It is
> accompanied by the DZ 40-150 if there is room.  (In some ways, that lens
> is often more useful than the 14-42.)
> 
> I just can't love anything but an SLR it seems.
> 
> Not sure how Olympus has short-changed you, but as I said, nothing you
> can't ignore here.
> 
> The ultimate for me would be to try to find enough room to take the
> E-620 instead of the E-410, but if I have the 620, I also like the
> battery grip.  Better for me just to stick with the 410.
> 
> The only reason I actually believe the good things I am hearing about
> the OM-D is a consequence of the pleasure of shooting with the 620.
> Olympus' trajectory seems to  be a really good one since about the days
> of the E-30 through the E-5.  Hope to have one of those one day, but I
> can't believe it could be much better than the 620.  Even so the 410 had
> been my most enjoyable DSLR before I laid hands on the 620.
> 
> Joel W.
> 
> On Fri, May 25, 2012, at 08:59 AM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
>> So, I've been spending time on the motorcycle, enjoying the fresh air and
>> fresh perspectives, etc.
>> 
>> Have also been thinking about how to arm myself when out cruising.
>> Yesterday, I took my wife's Nikon P&S, but didn't use it. I've also used
>> the iPhone a couple of times. Did okay for the purpose at hand, but not
>> exactly what I'm looking for.
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