adam_j1

<p>I have had an experience that is somewhat along these lines, I was using Nikon primarily and I picked up an Olympus E-30, and relatively quickly dismissed it. Not too long after using another borrowed E-30 for a work project I realized I enjoyed using the camera more than I remembered. </p>

<p>Since then I spent some time with an E-P1 and now, E-P2, and find that the Nikon gear has pretty much been relegated to the shelf. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, just don't enjoy using it as much, and having a lightweight setup has significant advantages when out and about.</p>

<p>As many others have said, many of the items you are mentioning are 'changeable' - but the primary item, whether or not YOU like/enjoy the system, is not. You can pick up alot of advice here and in Nikon forums on how to possibly make changes to your setup to help you find more satisfaction with it, but ultimately its going to be your highly personal opinion that carries the most weight.</p>

<p>I would not consider the DR of 4/3rds to be 'poor'. <br>

As a multi-system shooter there is a definite difference between 4/3rds and APS-C, but I feel the difference is less than the one between APS-C and Full Frame. </p>

<p>When I am outdoors, particularly in sunlight, I try to mind my highlights more than I would APS-C, since in post I tend to find less to recover. However while indoors and/or in low-light areas I try to over-expose 1/3 to 2/3EV to help keep noise in the shadows down, just as I would do with my Nikon D300S.</p>

<p>I don't find the DR of the 4/3rds format (compared to APS-C) to be a factor I consider while shooting. I am very happy and impressed with my results from the more recent 4/3rds format sensors.</p>

Andy - You can see the results of that same lens cap test on the 40D at <a

href="http://forums.canonphotogroup.com/showthread.php?

p=5225">http://forums.canonphotogroup.com/showthread.php?p=5225</a>

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You will note that the 40D handles ISO levels a bit differently...