@oopy111 That was strange....I thought I mentioned in the video about the touch screen not being very good for getting the right point of focus...correct me if I'm wrong. K
Thanks so much for this review Kai. I love my E-PL1 but it looks like the E-P3 might definitely be a worthy upgrade. And the body is just SO beautiful.
In a lot of images shown in the video, subject is out of focus and road is in focus. What good is fast auto focus, if it misses the subject completely?
@HogbergPhotography the impressive AF speed works with all auto focus lens's. It's focus processing speed is increased through the range. It is lightening fast with the 12mm prime F2. It makes this camera pretty usable for HD video as well.
In every video I watch from you guys, as a Street Photographer I do get a lot of scenes that I wish I could have taken in the streets you've been visiting :O great review nonetheless!
@fikerk m4/3 is hardly a mediocre sensor. And given that they've invested on the mount I doubt they'll go with an APS-C anytime soon. It would be great to have APS-C like Sony or Samsung, but I think the m4/3 format has the most staying factor so far.
Kai, why do you shoot with low shutter speeds? A lot of pictures have blurry subjects because of it. Is this something you like? Am I just not getting it?
how does the focus speed compare to other system cameras like the NEX-5? Could you make a comparison video? And: Why are most of your shots out of focus? Is the autofocus just fast and nit orecise? Thanks and sorry fior the wall of text - you can't make breaks with the iPad ... ;(
Got mine few days ago. Bought the Sliver one. Doesn't really perform well in low lights. In low lights area, the camera can't bring out the details that well. Took a picture of my dog and his coat can barely be seen. Not sure whats the problem. Maybe olympus can fix it in the firmware updates.
can you do a review of the epl3 and would you say EP3 is better than nexc3? i know nexc3 has a bigger sensor but i heard nex lenses have really soft corners...overall is the ep3 comparable to nexc3 in terms of image quality? can you still get bokeh?
Kai, what do you say about doing a second review of this camera with a better lens?..... Zuiko ED 14-35 f/2.0 SWD perhaps? Who cares how much the lens costs, the camera is already expensive.
hi KAI...could you do a video regarding the difference between DSLRS and MICRO FOUR THIRDS..(usually some of my friends ask me..whats the best camera to buy DSLR or MICRO FOUR THIRDS since they have the same image quality now) anyway great videos...i also saw ur AIRSOFT videos with LOK C...^_^ MORE POWER DIGITAL REV TV
@swingAE86 Olympus has the VF-2, a 1.4MP EVF for it. There is a native Nokton 25/0.95 lens available, and a bunch of 3rd party adapters so you can you mount M-Mount (like most Noktons) and other lenses to m43 bodies.
Can someone tell me what it means that it shoots 720p video @ 60fps but the "sensor output" is only 30fps? Does this mean the extra frames aren't actually capturing extra temporal information?
@BatteredPiano One thing Kai and photographers in general are completely missing is the fact that noise can be a good thing if it's a fine grain, it hides the color stepping that is prevalent in less noisy shots. 9:20 You can see this in the video. The EP3 is less noisy than its predecessor, but I wouldn't say the shot looks better than the EP1. Have a look at the reflections on the salt shaker. No, it isn't spoiled by noise, it's spoiled by the lack of good noise.
They both have their own cons and pros. dSLR are for professionals, mirrorless are for hobbyists and enthusiasts (or for professionals, as a second or walkaround camera). I can't see why would someone buy a dSLR over this camera if they cannot take it to work, to party, a friend's wedding, night out, university, meeting, shopping, gathering etc. Sincerely, a former Nikon dSLR owner.
@iphuckr dude, make up your mind, you said its not china, its hk, what the hell r u referring to? the place where sogo is located? it is now part of china no matter which shopping mall was built there now or then. And btw there was sogo in beijing and shanghai before 1997, so i m not sure whats ur point.
Well, not in the UK. I think it's similar in the US, if you're standing on public property you waive your rights to privacy. I think that you can request that your face not be published, but for example people that walk past live news or TV shows don't all have to sign a release do they?
Oly has the stabilizer in the body instead of having it in the lenses like panny. It s obviously better that way, it supports well the panny lenses and the very old and cheafilm-manual lenses you can dig
It's an interesting times for cameras. I heard the E-P3 was faster than Olympus' latest DSLR, but only for single shot mode. I haven't seen any results from burst mode, especially using the equivalent of Nikon's AF-C in burst mode. (All cameras have it, on Canons it's called AI Servo.)
@theTechnoclast That's disappointing to hear :l I've been ardently debating whether to get the Olympus which has better lenses or NEX-5N which has better sensor. I guess I could use an adopter for the latter, but I really want to buy Olympus if it upgrades to a sensor with less crop factor..
You know you know nothing about cameras when at the end of the video, Kai says "This is a great choice for those who want an EVIL camera" and you think he means the camera is bad and demonic.
@oopy111 That was strange....I thought I mentioned in the video about the touch screen not being very good for getting the right point of focus...correct me if I'm wrong.
K
Thanks so much for this review Kai. I love my E-PL1 but it looks like the E-P3 might definitely be a worthy upgrade. And the body is just SO beautiful.
In a lot of images shown in the video, subject is out of focus and road is in focus. What good is fast auto focus, if it misses the subject completely?
i like these videos before i even watch them, Kai is always hilarious
You can tell that Alamby is filming in the intro because the perspective is from a much lower angle than when Lok is behind the camera.
please do comparison between olympus ep3 and sony nex-c3! coz I'm gonna buy one of 'em! :)
I finally found a review of someone actually taking pics. I wanted to know the speed in between shots.
@HogbergPhotography the impressive AF speed works with all auto focus lens's. It's focus processing speed is increased through the range. It is lightening fast with the 12mm prime F2. It makes this camera pretty usable for HD video as well.
In every video I watch from you guys, as a Street Photographer I do get a lot of scenes that I wish I could have taken in the streets you've been visiting :O great review nonetheless!
"an umbrella headed lady" xD 2:55
kai walking straight to her and taking a shot right into her face haha
kai, you're so brave!
very good!
The external microphone adapter slides into the hot shoe will allow you to use external mic options
Outstanding review and very entertaining. I wish all RUclips reviews could be like this one.
@fikerk m4/3 is hardly a mediocre sensor. And given that they've invested on the mount I doubt they'll go with an APS-C anytime soon. It would be great to have APS-C like Sony or Samsung, but I think the m4/3 format has the most staying factor so far.
Kai, why do you shoot with low shutter speeds? A lot of pictures have blurry subjects because of it. Is this something you like? Am I just not getting it?
congratulations on your 250th video!
Kai, What micro 4/3s camera would you recommend that is affordable, but still give great quality pictures. Love your videos!
how does the focus speed compare to other system cameras like the NEX-5? Could you make a comparison video? And: Why are most of your shots out of focus? Is the autofocus just fast and nit orecise? Thanks and sorry fior the wall of text - you can't make breaks with the iPad ... ;(
Got mine few days ago. Bought the Sliver one. Doesn't really perform well in low lights. In low lights area, the camera can't bring out the details that well. Took a picture of my dog and his coat can barely be seen. Not sure whats the problem. Maybe olympus can fix it in the firmware updates.
@P4INKiller
What's wrong with the reflection on the saltshaker? Looks pretty normal to me.
12 years later, I just bought mine. Coming in the mail from Japan.
The kit 14-42 f3.5-5.6 lens has a bug :( Can't focus past 28mm!
can you do a review of the epl3 and would you say EP3 is better than nexc3? i know nexc3 has a bigger sensor but i heard nex lenses have really soft corners...overall is the ep3 comparable to nexc3 in terms of image quality? can you still get bokeh?
Kai, what do you say about doing a second review of this camera with a better lens?..... Zuiko ED 14-35 f/2.0 SWD perhaps? Who cares how much the lens costs, the camera is already expensive.
Got the omd 14-42 black kit. Need another lens. Any suggestions.
hi KAI...could you do a video regarding the difference between DSLRS and MICRO FOUR THIRDS..(usually some of my friends ask me..whats the best camera to buy DSLR or MICRO FOUR THIRDS since they have the same image quality now) anyway great videos...i also saw ur AIRSOFT videos with LOK C...^_^ MORE POWER DIGITAL REV TV
Lumix gf3? When can we expect to see it featured on digital rev tv?
one question. does this external viewfinder has something electronic in it?
@6:10 Is there another 'London King's Cross' in Hong-Kong?????
@swingAE86 Olympus has the VF-2, a 1.4MP EVF for it. There is a native Nokton 25/0.95 lens available, and a bunch of 3rd party adapters so you can you mount M-Mount (like most Noktons) and other lenses to m43 bodies.
@DrElch olympus has never included image stabilization in the name of a camera. why start?
Nice review, but I was actually hoping you'd pair it with the new 12mm prime :-/
@DigitalRevCom You did...you said that it had the tendency to focus on the background even though you touched the "subject" on the screen...
Nice vid! I always love your humor. It makes learning about photog equipment really easy =0)
What I like best with DigitalRev is the best way to visit HKK.
When will it be in Wan Chai ?
How do somehow manage to make even tiny cameras look huge? Do you have tiny hands?
What was the other camera you were using in comparison to the E-P3?
Can someone tell me what it means that it shoots 720p video @ 60fps but the "sensor output" is only 30fps? Does this mean the extra frames aren't actually capturing extra temporal information?
Love your videos, hardly understand any tech mumbo jumbo but for the entertainment value & artsy pics..
Very beautiful.
Is the G3 review coming soon?
It looks pretty darn impressive. If I hadn't traded off my m43 system and lenses for Leica I would totally buy this.
Hello Rev team , which microphone system you using ? Can you guys do a video about dslr video microphone system ? Thank you
@BatteredPiano One thing Kai and photographers in general are completely missing is the fact that noise can be a good thing if it's a fine grain, it hides the color stepping that is prevalent in less noisy shots.
9:20
You can see this in the video.
The EP3 is less noisy than its predecessor, but I wouldn't say the shot looks better than the EP1.
Have a look at the reflections on the salt shaker.
No, it isn't spoiled by noise, it's spoiled by the lack of good noise.
They both have their own cons and pros. dSLR are for professionals, mirrorless are for hobbyists and enthusiasts (or for professionals, as a second or walkaround camera). I can't see why would someone buy a dSLR over this camera if they cannot take it to work, to party, a friend's wedding, night out, university, meeting, shopping, gathering etc.
Sincerely, a former Nikon dSLR owner.
if i have an old pentax lens, can that be used on this camera?
Hi, what camera did you use to record this tutorial?
how does the image quality of this camera compares with fuji x100 (which is probably better, but my question is by how much)?
I love going back to watch the older Digitalrev videos. Except the ones pre-Kai, those were boring.
Very nice camera but the noise reduction is too strong. Hope there's a way too turn it down or off.
what about attatchments like viewfinder? and does it fit that nokton lens?
Hey Kai, will you ever review the RED:EPIC?
@iphuckr dude, make up your mind, you said its not china, its hk, what the hell r u referring to? the place where sogo is located? it is now part of china no matter which shopping mall was built there now or then. And btw there was sogo in beijing and shanghai before 1997, so i m not sure whats ur point.
@TaraArtsMovie what about the e-pl3, its cheaper... or the g3, has swiveling touch screen and evf, tho it is a bit bigger.
Hey, it may be old but could you do a review of the Pentax ME Super? :)
I love how entertaining these reviews are. But at the end of the day. I still dont know what camera i want.. haha
lol.. who is the camera man at the beginning if lok is playing with the e-p3?
EP3 or 650D?
Both very different cameras but which would you chose?
my EPL-1 took some time during auto focus...any tips for that please?
Well, not in the UK. I think it's similar in the US, if you're standing on public property you waive your rights to privacy. I think that you can request that your face not be published, but for example people that walk past live news or TV shows don't all have to sign a release do they?
hope you'll make a comparison review between EP-3 and Lumix G3
This camera is like a mansion. Big, bulky, but so beautifully designed that u would want one. In my opinion. I LOVE this camera
E-P3 or x20?
Oly has the stabilizer in the body instead of having it in the lenses like panny. It s obviously better that way, it supports well the panny lenses and the very old and cheafilm-manual lenses you can dig
awesome! I spotted you guys chilling in the happy valley starbucks. =)
i wonder how is the night shoot?
dude,what's up with the pentax shoulder strap?????
I need an advice, this or the Sony NEX 5N (both with kit lenses)?
It's an interesting times for cameras. I heard the E-P3 was faster than Olympus' latest DSLR, but only for single shot mode. I haven't seen any results from burst mode, especially using the equivalent of Nikon's AF-C in burst mode. (All cameras have it, on Canons it's called AI Servo.)
Could anybody tell me the name of the view finder that Kai used? thx
what camera did you film all this with?
no low light auto focus test?
How's the autofocus in low light?
Wow! That's a very clean IMAGE even at high ISO! That's great, it has even have a fast AF...
@HogbergPhotography no, the AF works with all af lens, i've got a 12mm f2 lens and i would say its much faster than the kit lens i have
@DigitalRevCom you did mention it K, always focusing on the background...
i would have liked to see how the flash looks at night and night scene, low light micro ect..
Would like to see a review of the Panasonic G3 (and compared to other new MFT camera's)
Please do a video of this camera with the Voigtländer Nokton 25mm f/0.95
Is that a Pentax strap on the Olympus?
@ThatGuyyyyy
Similar difference compared to other APS-C cameras. Less noise, more dynamic range and 1-2 stop advantage with high ISO.
best picture in this video is the one of alamby at the end! ROFL! nice one Kai!
You should compare the EP3 to the panasonic lumix G3
@HolyEric . . and also the fact the camera pans to show Lok . . ??
Does it do nothing but rain in Hong K
the price of this cam is crazy... much bigger sensor (APS-C) Sony NEX C3 is 200-300USD cheaper than EP-3
I can't see why someone would buy mirrorless 4:3 over an SLR at this price. Sincerely, a former E-PL owner.
Olympus E-PL5 Pen vs Fujifilm X10, i know olympus have the awsome sensor. And i own a X10, but im really really wanna buy E-PL5. Good och bad buy?
I guess you learn new things everyday. Thanks!
Its the skills & knowledge of photography that make good pictures. A good camera though is a bonus :)
does DRTV has magazines?
I need opinions! Should i get Nikon3100, Pana GX-1, or Olympus ep3?
@theTechnoclast That's disappointing to hear :l I've been ardently debating whether to get the Olympus which has better lenses or NEX-5N which has better sensor. I guess I could use an adopter for the latter, but I really want to buy Olympus if it upgrades to a sensor with less crop factor..
Don`t you have to have a release?
I love the Pentax neck strap. That's so pro!
Yeah, they do that a lot. Canon strap on a Nikon, Nikon strap on a Canon, Nikon shirt with a Canon, it's a running thing Kai does.
You know you know nothing about cameras when at the end of the video, Kai says "This is a great choice for those who want an EVIL camera" and you think he means the camera is bad and demonic.
anyone know what kind of viewfinder he is using?
hello. can you please make a video about macro lens. using nikon d90. thank you!
@mrjoshlui don't see her....where is she?
It's not illegal to photograph people in a public place or to publish those photos.
please could you review the Tokina 11-16mm? much appreciated!