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I must admit I wrote my 'review' after only skimming yours Raist. Now I've read yours in detail I find it an interesting take on the E-3, and nicely contrasting to mine. You seem a bit disappointed how fiddly it is to change settings, and I've not really mentioned it. I guess that just shows how people will always react differently depending on where they're coming from. I'm a pretty slow and methodical photographer so don't mind fumbling around a bit to get the settings I want. I can imagine that if you need to set something up very quickly or you'll miss your shot then your points are well made.
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This is in a way the crux of the problem for me, but also I see many things in general, whether I was shooting slow or not. A good example- that Wrotniak picked up (Wrotniak is also not exactly in love with the interface) - when you press one of the three buttons on the left, the two options it can control highlight of the same color on the LCD... so.. quick- which dial changes functionality 1, and which functionality 2?
I sure can't tell. Something like this could be avoided by simply making them a different color. Fortunately this could be addressed by a firmware upgrade.
To me the issue is not whether the E-3 can be used slow or fast (though it's certainly an issue on fast-setting changes for me)- but that even using slow the interface should invite you with confidence, to what the controls are and what you are exactly changing. I just don't feel this way with my E-3 yet. I shoot both types - fast on street life, slower when doing landscapes/abstracts, but I tend to try different settings.
On top of that I was never a fan of bigger size and weight... so you combine the two and it makes me start to go GRRR. This became more evident as I took my e-410 "for a walk" in the last 2 days... I was so excited to carry small again.
One thing I want to clarify- when I talk about the E-1 being better (in my eyes) I am not talking about the current E-1 implementation with the slower cpu/etc. but an E-1 button layout and interface with the upgraded E-3 electronics.
- Raist