Yup, the E-Px cameras (1,2 and 3) are entirely, 100% plastic internal
construction (there is not even a metal chassis underneath). The thing
front metal covering is cosmetic only. Of course, I am not necessarily
against plastic - it's a wonderful material, and various types of
engineering plastic are superior to metal in some ways.
I guess I have more of an emotional attachment to older, metal
cameras. In this frame of reference, a plastic camera (with a
terrible, terrible viewfinder compared to an OM optical, and a kit
lens that is of such flimsy plastic construction, it actually wobbles
at full extension) just doesn't feel "right" to me.
As I said, I am a big fan of the M4/3 concept, and eagerly await a
more solid, professional camera befitting the 12mm f/2 lens, etc. My
criticism is thus not metaphorical, I have played with, and tried to
like, both an E-P2 and an E-P3, and I simply cannot - they pale in
comparison to the OM's as purpose-designed tools in every possible way
(except if you like to shoot video, of course)...
Dawid
On 08 Aug 2011, at 6:55 AM, Chris Barker wrote:
> Is it plastic, though? I've handled only the E-P2 and that gave me
> the
> impression of some quality.
>
> Or is your criticism metaphorical?
>
> Chris
>
> On Sunday, 7 August 2011, Dawid Loubser <dawid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I agree wholeheartedly, the E-P1/2/3 are lightweight, 100% plastic
>> toys (if one goes by the feeling). I am afraid to get one, my Linhof
>> Technika will crush the poor camera out of malice (or embarrassment).
>> Can't wait for Oly's "real" body to go with the 12mm f/2, etc.
>>
>> Dawid
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