Decide between E2 and E1 I am trying to decide which one to buy. E2 is a new model that has CMOS 8MP sensor, 60fps video, and face detection. E1 is an old model that CCD 6MP sensor and 30fps. Reviews for E1 are all here and they are excellent. The first expert reviews on web for E2 are discouraging, specifically referring to poor blocky videos and unremarkable soft photos despite 60fps vs 30fps. Review in Personal Computer World attributes the problem to bad choice in sensor. So I am having a real hard time here. I wanted naturally to get a second generation model in E2 but if its sensor sucks in comparison with less MP CCD sensor of E1 which many here say take great pictures, then I'll get the older model. I need to decide fast before all the E1s are gone! Review for E2 is here http://www.pcw.co.uk/personal-computer-world/hardware/2223319/review-sanyo-xacti-dmx-ca8 Decide between E2 and E1 I am trying to decide which one to buy. E2 is a new model that has CMOS 8MP sensor, 60fps video, and face detection. E1 is an old model that CCD 6MP sensor and 30fps. ... » Read More Decide between E2 and E1 I am trying to decide which one to buy. E2 is a new model that has CMOS 8MP sensor, 60fps video, and face detection. E1 is an old model that CCD 6MP sensor and 30fps. Reviews for E1 are all here and they are excellent. The first expert reviews on web for E2 are discouraging, specifically referring to poor blocky videos and unremarkable soft photos despite 60fps vs 30fps. Review in Personal Computer World attributes the problem to bad choice in sensor. So I am having a real hard time here. I wanted naturally to get a second generation model in E2 but if its sensor sucks in comparison with less MP CCD sensor of E1 which many here say take great pictures, then I'll get the older model. I need to decide fast before all the E1s are gone! Review for E2 is here http://www.pcw.co.uk/personal-computer-world/hardware/2223319/review-sanyo-xacti-dmx-ca8 « Show Less
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Check this review someone did, very nice about the comparison of the two:http://www.amazon.com/review/R12DMNOO8GC42G/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
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Hi D. Brodsky. I'm having a hard time deciding which one to get. What did you end up getting, E1 or E2? What's your opinioin? Thanks, Tony
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Well I actually was the one who did a review of E2 and comparison, if you go to E2 this would be the most popular review. Please note though that more than 6 months passed, and I think Sanyo have updated E2 with yet another model, WH1. I have not tried WH1 so I have no idea about how it stucks up to E2 and E1.
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I have the E4, and a friend who wanted one like mine ended up with the E5 as it was only $6 more. All the features are the same. They are both working great months (mine 7, his 3 or 4) later. Unfortunately the only device we have in common is the phone, and his laptop is even a smaller screen, so we really can't tell if the extra 2000 makes much difference.
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I came to amazon to find out what's new on the camcorder front. I bought this Canon HG10 almost two years ago and I absolutely love it.I use it with Mac OS 10, IMovie and Final Cut Pro 6.0. Other than some improvements; 1080p vs 1080i (from Panasonic). I really didn't see any reason to get a new camera (upgrade). I recently just purchased new battery packs and a new Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone. If I was to get a new camera I would probably get the HG20. But that one is $1000. So, no rush. I'm going to hold on to this one for a year or so then see what's available in the HG series later next year. I came to amazon to find out what's new on the camcorder front. I bought this Canon HG10 almost two years ago and I absolutely love it.I use it with Mac OS 10, IMovie and Final Cut Pro 6.0. Other than some improvements; 1080p vs 1080i (from Panasonic). I really didn't see any reason to get a new camera (upgrade). I recently just purchased new battery packs and a new Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone. If I was to get a new camera I would probably get the HG20. But that one is $1000. So, no rush. I'm going to hold on to this one for a year or so then see what's... » Read More I came to amazon to find out what's new on the camcorder front. I bought this Canon HG10 almost two years ago and I absolutely love it.I use it with Mac OS 10, IMovie and Final Cut Pro 6.0. Other than some improvements; 1080p vs 1080i (from Panasonic). I really didn't see any reason to get a new camera (upgrade). I recently just purchased new battery packs and a new Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone. If I was to get a new camera I would probably get the HG20. But that one is $1000. So, no rush. I'm going to hold on to this one for a year or so then see what's available in the HG series later next year. « Show Less
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I can't wait for a reviewer to get their hands on the HS20. Sounds great on paper.HS20 reportedly has Bigger CMOS sensor and faster circuits (along with a few other fixes, plus remote shutter release capable, more frames per second, SDXC, and includes a proper bayonet mounted hood).HS10 at under $400 sounded too good to be true, this sounds more like it, how it is worth the extra dough.DP Review reports the basics (propaganda):http://www.dpreview.com/news/1101/11010513fujifilmhs20exr.asp
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I can see no difference in the two models. Don't know what the E designation means.
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You should buy an X-Pro1 instead. It has the same specs as the X-E1, plus a sweet built in hybrid OVF. The only thing you use lose is a useless built in flash.
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True, I believe that a CMOS sensor is better than a CCD sensor, however, in practice, I doubt it'll make that much of a difference when you consider the lenses that you're using, the subject matter, person shooting the picture, etc. I'm sure you'll be more than pleased with the shots you'll get with the D3000, and probably won't say "this picture would have been way better with a CMOS sensor."
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K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent a Mark IV body for a weekend and see how I like it.Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent... » Read More K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent a Mark IV body for a weekend and see how I like it.Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. « Show Less
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Have to respectfully disagree regarding the S3 being good as anything on the market in this class. There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability. The S3 is really only good up to 200 ISO. A few cameras in this class can easily handle 400 and some are somewhat OK at 800.I can personally only recommend this camera to someone if they plan to use the superb video function along with the photos. If video isn't something that's needed, buyers should look elsewhere.And yes, I do own an S3 and I'm glad I bought it. But I use it for both video and photo. If I wanted just photo I never would have purchased it. Have to respectfully disagree regarding the S3 being good as anything on the market in this class. There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability. The S3 is really only good up to 200 ISO. A few cameras in this class can easily handle 400 and some are somewhat OK at 800.I can personally only recommend this camera to someone if they plan to use the superb video function along with the photos. If video isn't something that's needed, buyers should look elsewhere.And yes, I do own an S3 and I'm glad I... » Read More Have to respectfully disagree regarding the S3 being good as anything on the market in this class. There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability. The S3 is really only good up to 200 ISO. A few cameras in this class can easily handle 400 and some are somewhat OK at 800.I can personally only recommend this camera to someone if they plan to use the superb video function along with the photos. If video isn't something that's needed, buyers should look elsewhere.And yes, I do own an S3 and I'm glad I bought it. But I use it for both video and photo. If I wanted just photo I never would have purchased it. « Show Less
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I had a same dilemma, but settled with FZ8 which I love. Comparing pictures , FZ18 didn't wow me enough for worth $80 more. Looking at two "Birds of paradice" by Tahir J. Naim(on FZ18 page)-which one of them was taken w/FZ7-, you can't tell there is much difference. Or the moon photos. One thing is though, while I do have some great shots of portraits, in general, it is not so satisfying. That's only thing that I want to see how good "face detection" is on FX18. Other than that FZ8 takes great scenery pics in my opinion which I take most anyway. Like you(MazeDancer), I'm thinking of buying a bigger sensor, a DSLR in a year or two, so this camera(FX8) will do enough job for me for now. I had a same dilemma, but settled with FZ8 which I love. Comparing pictures , FZ18 didn't wow me enough for worth $80 more. Looking at two "Birds of paradice" by Tahir J. Naim(on FZ18 page)-which one of them was taken w/FZ7-, you can't tell there is much difference. Or the moon photos. One thing is though, while I do have some great shots of portraits, in general, it is not so satisfying. That's only thing that I want to see how good "face detection" is on FX18. Other than that FZ8 takes great scenery pics in my opinion which I take most anyway. Like... » Read More I had a same dilemma, but settled with FZ8 which I love. Comparing pictures , FZ18 didn't wow me enough for worth $80 more. Looking at two "Birds of paradice" by Tahir J. Naim(on FZ18 page)-which one of them was taken w/FZ7-, you can't tell there is much difference. Or the moon photos. One thing is though, while I do have some great shots of portraits, in general, it is not so satisfying. That's only thing that I want to see how good "face detection" is on FX18. Other than that FZ8 takes great scenery pics in my opinion which I take most anyway. Like you(MazeDancer), I'm thinking of buying a bigger sensor, a DSLR in a year or two, so this camera(FX8) will do enough job for me for now. « Show Less
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- Bigger lens and bigger sensor: 58mm instead of 37mm - New image sensor: 1/2.6", 8.5 million pixels (compares to 1/3.2" 3.3 million pixels). Brighter but potentially noisier given smaller pixel pitch - New DIGIC DV III image processor - 10x optical zoom (instead of 12x). However digital zoom 1.7x supposedly has no quality loss (due to high pixel count) - Pre-recording of 3 seconds (requires camcorder to be in standby mode) - Manual max gain controls: auto, 0,6,12,18dB - SMPTE color bars and test tone for calibration - Red, green or yellow peaking: highlight areas of the image that are in focus (also B/W option) - Zebra patterns 70 / 100 IRE (to indicate areas of overexposure) - Face detection technology - Video snapshot (shot recording intended for uploading to computer) - Custom dial. Assignable: exposure, focus (easier to control this way), assist functions, mic level, gain level - Left/right Mics on the sides of the camcorder. Pro: potentially better stereo seperation; cons: potentially you pick up more handling noises (slashcam.de measured slightly higher noise levels, no test on channel seperation) - Higher price: $1300 and $1100 (+$300). Prices go down normally after couple of months NOTE: copied from this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1146246
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The ES is over a year old and the UN55F7500 is much faster and better all around.You won't like the response time of the ES.
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Thanks. I am assuming from all these answers that the Eee PC processor (Atom N270 or N280) is beefy enough to show the video without jerkiness or other problems?
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You can select image sizes of 5 or 12 Mega Pixel. I believe the CMOS sensor is 12. I have 23 cameras and this one takes the best pictures and video by far. You will be very happy with it. The batteries last about 12 months also.
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Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should consider upgrading. Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should... » Read More Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should consider upgrading. « Show Less
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Technically it has incredible Image Quality, so not just a good 1st, it's a keeper. It is more a question of preferences: If you like menus to control your camera, there are many others you could look at, however if you prefer dedicated dials like on film cameras for shutter speed, aperture and focus, it is Leica or Fuji X... I started with a Nikon F2, it went with me to every corner of the world. When digital came about I couldn't warm up to menus, did have a G10 that was quite good, but now with the X-E2 I am truly enjoying photography again. Keep in mind, it is not about the technology, it is about what you do with it, which also means once you find a camera you really like you can stay with it for a very long time, it should become an extension of your eyesight...
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As stated, "F" is a 2013 model. It also has a higher Clear Motion Rating (960 vs 840) & a Quad Core Processor vs a Dual Core.The "F" model is worth the price, but I think that the "ES" model is still pretty impressive.