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[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Jun 27, 2007, at 10:57 AM, Adam Maas wrote:

> I recently took a look at the L1 as well as the internally-similar  
> E-330. Overall the L1 is notably better ergonomically and biuld- 
> wise. I was rather impressed.
>
> The E-330 on the other hand had one feature that made it more  
> interesting to me. The fold-out LCD (combined with Live View). And  
> it can AF during Live View in mode A, making for a very interesting  
> waist-level setup.
>
> I'm fairly seriously tempted to get an E-330 for that. Probably  
> with the 11-22 lens if I do. It should make for a very interesting  
> street shooting setup.

I looked carefully at the E-330 as well when I got interested in  
these Live View cameras. I didn't find that the flip out LCD added  
much for my needs, nor is the L1's AF operation in Live View mode a  
problem for me (it does AF, it just has to flip-flap the mirror  
around to do it which makes it a little slow). The L1 has a nice  
function (enhanced with fw 2.0) to allow the LCD to be more clearly  
seen in overhead and waist level positions without needing the  
complication of mechanical articulation ... It's not quite as good on  
viewing, but proves perfectly adequate for my needs.

Tests in Amateur Photographer comparing the L1 against the E330  
showed the L1 has a noticeable advantage in dynamic range, which is  
much more important to me. And of course there's the Vario-Elmarit  
14-50 lens, a stunning performer in every way. The Oly 11-22 mm is  
also superb.

Godfrey