Gassy Moose writes:
Anyway, confession out of the way, the ZS40 has a tiny EVF in the
corner. They don't even say what the mag. is, but you may get an idea:
Camera ZS40 GM5 GX7 E-M5
Magnification ? 0.92× 1.39× 1.15×
Pixels 200,000 1,166,000 2,764,800 1,440,000
It's a tiny thingie, coarse, poor color, esp. red/yellow. But - it
does the job, allowing a clear view of the subject and framing where
the LCD isn't useful. >>That would include in bright sun and at really
long focal lengths. At 720 MM eq., I have a terrible time finding my
tiny, far away subject. Through the >>EVF, it's easy. It's semi useful
for focus for me, but possibly not for most people.
So I'm thinking the one on the GM5 is going to be pretty darn useful.
Thanks for that comparison. You may yet cost me more $$ and would have
to take a hit unloading my now nicely equipped gently used all black
GM-1 special ordered from Henry's with US video format and the
Richard Franiec grip. The IQ of both cams should be perfectly
identical.
Panny to their credit list the EVF mag as 0.46 FF equiv (really should
be with 25mm and not 50mm lens anyway) and have been wary of any VF
with mag<.75 or so.
EVF gets mixed reviews with most reviewers say one would largely use
the back LCD unless limited by conditions. It may just be good 'nough
though.
http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-g-compact-system-cameras-dslm/dmc-gm5.specs.html
Curiously as well the GM-5 unlike GM-1 has a Zebra mode which may be
quite useful--I doubt it is based on RAW data like the Zebra with Magic
Lantern on Canyon,
but still useful to know in a glance where and what channel is at risk
of clipping.
I am still surprised by the IQ of this tiny cam/lens combo tough the
noise at base ISO is clearly higher than the OM 5DII. I also get
fooled to what shots worked composing on the LCD--surprised both ways.
That is exceedling rare with my OM cams with the super bright large
VF--only sometimes misled
on bokeh with the 2 series screens.
I will drag Marnie to Hunt's for the show and if she likes the EVF
will have to get off my duff and switch them out. I hope they decided
to record focusing distance in exif like Oly but suspect not.
Thanks, I think, Mike
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