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Originally Posted by scoundrel1728
In my case, I was particularly interested in how the E-330 performed at high ISO ratings because I expect to do a fair amount of my shooting at low light levels. I prefer the objective approach because I find it easier to translate into my own subjective standards. There is also value someone else's subjective impressions provided that you can interpret them to give a reasonable prediction of your own subjective impressions. To do this, you must have some idea in which area your own impressions are likely to agree with the reviewer's and, more importantly, where the reviewer's impressions are likely to differ from your own.
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Yes, I take your points. An objective review should be a neutral basis on which to make decisions. However, I find that when reading reviews on the likes of DPR (well, basically - only on DPR) I come away with no real understanding of how the camera handles in common photographic situations. It is basically all done in studio conditions, with some grab shots from a stroll around London thrown in. I have great respect for the work put into reviews on that site, but if I used only that criteria as my basis for making decisions - well, I probably wouldn't be shooting (and really enjoying) my E-1 for a start
. A healthy mix of subjective and objective is the best compromise - with a good sprinkling of skepticism thrown in.