Read:
- Part I – Body and Lens
- Part II – Focus, Video, User Interface
- Part III – Image Quality, Noise, Verdict
Test photos and sample movie clips are sprinkled throughout the review.
David’s verdict:
Overall, I’d have to say I’m impressed with how well the optics, sensor, and processor works together to deliver really good image quality without going through RAW processing and post-processing sharpening. I’m not sure if the EP-1 has a low-pass filter, but the images are quite sharp without unsharp-masking (USM) applied, but improves greatly with USM added in post-processing.
It’s quite obvious that I’m very disappointed with how clunky the focusing system is, and I really don’t understand why anyone who have used a digital camera post 2005 will find the AF to be acceptable in speed and accuracy. If this was a $400-500 camera, then I’d accept that as a compromise, but not a $900 camera as that price range already ventured into the entry-level DSLR category and I don’t think the $400+ premium is worth the entry fee to own a retro digital camera.