Do you do a mix of powerlifting and bodybuilding?
Yeah. The circle of my life.
And I always find what I think are a lot of really great bargains only to find that I've collected way too much gear.
- where I'm at right now.
I mainly focus on powerlifting. Though I didn't acquire enough weights for my home gym, I'm pushing mostly high reps to fatigue. I also do body workouts and jump rope. My low intensity cardio is walking with the kids! I'm not really interested in bodybuilding. I'm more into creating raw strength while keeping a normal frame. I'm a big fan of the lower weight class powerlifters who focus on creating strong twitch muscles and a more active nervous systems.
I went looking for some specs about the screen of the E-PL1. I decided to compare it to the E-PL2, which has a bigger and higher rez screen. While Googling, I also discovered that MPB had an E-PL2 body in excellent condition for $84. In unrelated news, here is a picture of my new $84 E-PL2. Having the same 12 MP sensor, it qualifies for my "chorus line of Pens" approach to this month's challenge, and it the source of today's picture.
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It’s a nicer version of the PL1. The better screen makes it easier to frame shots. I always wanted one and $84 was hard to ignore.I think - and always thought - the PL2 was one of the nicest digital micro 43 Olympiiiii to shoot with .... ever.
Yours looks pristine; and the 17mm 2.8 Olympus pancake is a truly fine lens to pair with it.
Congrats!!!
Here's another. I think maybe the decimal point got moved: Olympus PEN E-P2 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Electronic View FinderIt’s a nicer version of the PL1. The better screen makes it easier to frame shots. I always wanted one and $84 was hard to ignore.
I mainly focus on powerlifting. Though I didn't acquire enough weights for my home gym, I'm pushing mostly high reps to fatigue. I also do body workouts and jump rope. My low intensity cardio is walking with the kids! I'm not really interested in bodybuilding. I'm more into creating raw strength while keeping a normal frame. I'm a big fan of the lower weight class powerlifters who focus on creating strong twitch muscles and a more active nervous systems.
I traded some stuff for a used Sony RX1R II ....... the trouble was that although it was sold in "as new" condition, the seller failed to tell me that it had no box, charger, manual, strap etc. although there was nothing wrong with the camera itself. I decided to return it and managed to find a brand new one for a very good price and now I'm a happy camper
The E-P5 is another great - and underrated - Olympus. But with its processing and engine and focusing capabilities, it's a much more modern - and more capable - camera. Quite a few serious photographers and old-school Olympians prefer the EP5 to both the Pen F and the E-M5. In practical terms, though, they seem to cost significantly more than the E-P1 through E-P3 series - though these days most prices are fluctuating and subject to all kinds of unexpected weird ups and downs.
I fully agree what you wrote about E-P5. Very capable camera and how beautiful gadget. I’ve planned many times selling it, but when I take it to my hands, I forget the idea immediately
This just happened, a mint G95 to replace the Pen-F, X-E2, and X30 that will be exiting the house at the end of next week. I like each of those cameras for what they are, but I decided to go in a different direction.
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Yes Andrew, I've had several: G1, GX85, GX9, G80. I'm comfortable with the interface.Will be curious to hear your thoughts on it. I can't remember if you have had other Panasonic m43 cameras. Curious how you get along with the interface and such.