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The E5 release may not be as bad as everyone expects. It seems like they dealt with a lot of the complaints people had about the E3. High ISO capability seems 2 stops better than the E3 without a banding issue. Olympus claims that AF has been improved, both SAF and CAF. Although I can see how the number of AF points matter, the algorithm they use is more important. If they can't get that right the number of points won't matter. In the same line their software processing seems to have improved quite a bit. The better ISO listed above, as well as being to be put in a weaker AA filter. The few shots floating around suggest it captures a lot more detail. Although I'm sure some people may use 1080p, 720p is high enough for any high res video I'd do, and I'd probably choose it anyway for the size difference. Again, not everyone's needs are the same. If anything I kind of wish the size was a bit smaller, more K-7 or E-30 size. The price is in the realm of affordability for me, for a solidly built weather sealed camera.



Although I always like more specs, I don't see how a minor upgrade to a 14 or 16MP sensor would suddenly make the camera more worthwhile. Even 7 fps vs 5 doesn't seem like a make a break deal. I know it's not the highest specced camera, but it seems like a worthy upgrade to Oly shooters. I'm looking forward to the reviews, and in particular if the AF has been improved. That will be an important point.





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Let me have the honor to start...

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With 7 fps, 14-16MP sensor and 1080P movie mode the E-5 could have been a contender, but the way it is the only thing that could save it is a huge price cut (or a 12-60 lens free with every purchase of a body <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />)



PS.

Klaus will need to eat some crow for claiming Olympus would never release an upgrade to the E-3. I must admit I was a bit surprised myself though.

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