[Leica] R mount lenses on Micro Four Thirds

[drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers)]

Frank,

Like you, a viewfinder is an essential option for me. I just can't warm
up to composing on an LCD. There are times, such as in bright light,
where it's nearly impossible to use an LCD. Even the GF-1 EVF is
adequate. It's no barn burner in terms of resolution, but that hasn't
been an issue for me. 

If I didn't already own a GF-1 I think I'd have a tough time choosing
between the GF-1 and the E-P2. Having owned the GF-1 for months now, I
can't say there's anything that I really dislike about it. OK, maybe
image quality compared to a D700. But again the GF-1 IQ is plenty
adequate most of the time. It's a huge step up compared to digital P&S
cameras I've owned that were roughly the same size.    

Dave R

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Frank Dernie
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 1:11 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] R mount lenses on Micro Four Thirds

PMFJI,
I tried a E-P1 for a month, but could not get used to having no
viewfinder. I did not like it anywhere near as much as the Panasonic G1,
or GH1.
If you already have Olympus 4/3 lenses the E-P1 auto-focusses them
slowly on the adapter, whereas on the Panasonic they are manual focus.
I did not check whether the anti-shake was particularly effective
though. The E-P2 fixes the viewfinder problem, but is pricey.
cheers,
Frank D.