The X-Pro1 Tina is using is known to have an autonomous life sometimes - the
concerns were addressed in later models I think.
The X-E1 I use could also be improved, and probably has with the X-E2 and X-T1.
In the meantime
http://photorumors.com/2014/07/09/olympus-pen-e-pl7-camera-to-be-announced-in-few-days/
Amities
Philippe
Le 11 juil. 2014 à 20:01, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> a écrit :
> On 7/7/2014 7:35 AM, Ken Norton wrote:
>>> That's why I have said that the 'Amateur' Oly Pen E-PM2 is a premium
>>> casual/pocket/bag shooter. With no Mode dial, it can't get out of 'A', my
>>> preferred mode, accidentally.
>> So, basically, you've set it up as a dumbed down point-and-shoot.
>
> Stay with the original post subject. :-)
>
> Tina jumped on the Fuji bandwagon. She had a specific problem with the new
> camera, settings moving without her intent and screwing up her work.
>
> I proposed that lots of buttons and dials aren't necessarily a good thing for
> every use, and gave an example of a camera which would have done what she
> needed without a problem. And honestly, all the noise aside, give as usable
> IQ.
>
> As to dumbed down? Weeelll, if turning off things that get in the way, while
> leaving those needed readily usable is dumb, there are times where dumb is
> smart. :-)
>
>> Of course it will be in the same setting you left it because you've
>> defeated everything but the PHD button.
>
> If I read you correctly, 'PHD button' is iAuto? That's not correct. When
> using it this way, I have it in Auto Aperture, with aperture and EV comp.
> settable on the rear controller. Left-right 'buttons' set EV, Up-down set
> aperture - actually rather intuitive, I think.
>
> So, only the controls I want, immediately at hand, nothing else active that
> can mis-set things. (And MF-AF on Fn1)
>
> I also have an E-PL3, with mode dial. With all controls and the touch screen
> on, I tend to have exactly the sort of problems Tina describes when using it
> casually; grab out of pocket, bag, etc., point and shoot and Oops! The Mode
> sets itself at random sometimes.
>
> Little thing can make a huge difference. The Mode dial on the GM1 is lower
> profile, with stiffer detents. I think it's only mis-set itself once.
>
>> I still maintain to my statement because of several basic premises.
>> The pro-grade bodies have traditionally been a bit less feature-laden
>> and the controls that are there are generally designed for
>> muscle-memory.
>
> This is a different subject, raised by Chuck, not mine.
>
> Point & Get the Shot Moose
>
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