Though it can use zooms as well as any other camera can, if I was setting up a new PEN-F outfit for myself I would buy the camera with three prime (non-zoom) lenses, notably the Olympus 12mm/f2, 25mm/1.8, and 45mm/1.8 lenses. I will have more about the GX8 in an upcoming column. If video is a priority you will be better served with Panasonic’s excellent DMC-GX8, given its advanced video capabilities and 4K video. The only quibbles I have are the time needed to wake the viewfinder from sleep mode, and the video capabilities are behind some competitors. I posted the original column about the E-P1 on my site at so you can see the similarities. Using it reminded me of my initial experience with the first Olympus digital PEN, the E-P1. The great feel, combined with the classic form factor and array of creative controls really makes photography fun and rewarding. The PEN-F offers a tactile experience unmatched at the price. Among its many features are an electronic viewfinder, a new 20 MP sensor, five-axis image stabilization, 50 MP high resolution mode, and a front-mounted creative dial that allows you to quickly choose between Olympus Art Filters, different color profiles and film modes that duplicate the look of classic black and white and color films. The PEN-F’s premium construction and vintage rangefinder styling remind me of a Leica M camera when I hold it. The PEN-F is easily the best Olympus PEN camera yet, and one of the most satisfying cameras you can buy. I was shown the PEN-F at a private press meeting at the electronics show, and several weeks later was able to spend two weeks taking pictures with one. That may change with the new Olympus PEN-F. With the integrated viewfinders, advanced capabilities and high value equation, the OM-D line tends to get the most attention from both the media and from consumers. The live view PEN series cameras are styled like rangefinder cameras, but until now lacked an integrated viewfinder. The OM-D series cameras have an SLR form factor and a built-in electronic viewfinder. ukĬonsumer Electronics Show report: Olympus has two lines of Micro Four Thirds cameras. VinylStudio is available for Mac and Windows systems. I like it a lot more than Audacity and though it is optimized for converting records, it works with cassettes as well. What I do recommend is you pass on Audacity for digitizing the vinyl and use AlpineSoft VinylStudio ($29.95) instead. I am open to ideas if any readers have other suggestions. Is iTunes the best way to organize and play these files?Ī: Though I do not like iTunes nearly as much as I used to, as a Mac user I still find it the best option. What is the best way to store and listen to these treasures? I don’t want to burn any more CDs. Q: I have been digitizing my cassettes using Audacity.
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