5MP Is Enough - Olympus DSLR E-1 Throwback

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With all the rage of new cameras capable of shooting 8K videos, ridiculously high Megapixels, even smartphones these days have 100MP cameras, I thought it was time to revisit where it all started for Olympus - their first ever Digital SLR E-1. This is a 17 years old camera (released in 2003) and has only 5MP image sensor, though that is a Kodak CCD image sensor that was well-praised for its incredibly beautiful color rendering. A dinosaur DSLR with only 5MP, 3 AF points and barebones function/features, can the Olympus E-1 survive in 2020? I brought the E-1 out for a full day shutter therapy session and here in this video I share my experience and many, many fresh images from my street photography session! For those of you who prefer to read - here is an accompanying blog article: robinwong.blogspot.com/2020/0...
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[@robinwong]

For those who prefer my usual blog article format, here it is: robinwong.blogspot.com/2020/07/olympus-e-1-first-olympus-dslr-5mp.html

[@zilveruitje]

Interesting angle, Robin! I wonder what your opinion is on the first E-M5, since you wrote a long review when it came out in 2012? The E-M5 is seen as a seminal camera. It would be interesting to see if it can still keep up with later versions in its range, from Olympus and the competition. I still find it quite up to standard, easy to carry, and useful as a backup camera. But of course, I'm not able to compare so many models.

[@rhykko77]

Proof that a good photographer, with strong camera skills does not need the most expensive camera

[@nigelbranchett7718]

The E-1 Ergonomics are still the very best. I have had mine a long time but still get that thrill when using it. Obviously I mainly use my EMIX but there are times when the E-1 is plenty. I agree with everything you said about it, Robin!

[@robinwong]

Thanks Nigel, appreciate the kind words! Indeed, there is something special about E-1's ergonomics.

[@pietroarrigoni9186]

Hi Robin, I'm very pleased to share my experience with the two E1 I got. What I like of the camera beyond what you have already well explained is that it has only the neccessary for a photographer and this is what make good photographers grow up. Nowadays there are photographers that are videographers or something like that, We can see great shots on the web but they're always abundantly photoshopped. I'm pretty sure that if we put the E1 in the hands of great photographers from the analogic era they easily overwhelm almost any modern video-photo-cellular-photographer with a 7 thousands camera. In addition, I'm really fed up of continuous evolution of the cameras. Afterall I have 90 years of professional photographic history in my family (my grandfather was awarded by kodak in 1979 to have been one of the pioneers in the photography of the early 1900 and my father was awarded by professional photographer organization here in Bergamo) and all these evolutions and changes led me to understand that photography is no more to fix into an image what one have inside, but only a way to show magic effects, that translated is the transposition of what humans have become, exteriority with nothing behind the door. Just as an example Jeanloup Sieff

[@stephanhan.8390]

Shutter sound of these were amazing. 🍯 to 👂

[@robinwong]

Sounds sooooo sweet!

[@kenblair2538]

Great video , been following your blog for sometime. About 5 years ago, my E 520, kit lenses, 35mm f2.68 Macro & C5050 were stolen. The E-520 was my first DSLR. Photographed several weddings with this camera, before retiring and turning the business over to my daughter. I started searching for replacements for the stolen equipment, when I found an auction, for a national studio, going out of business. They were offering E-1's with a Sigma 18-125mm lens. I grabbed one. Since then, i started looking for other E-1 system stuff. A little at a time, I've acquired FL-40 , Fl-20 flashes, 2 kit lenses, 50mm f2.0 macro, HLD-2 bat holder, spare batteries, and assorted cables. And yes, 5mp is more than enough to print 13x19 prints on my Canon printer. I can not believe the image quality that 5mp can produce. Colleges ask, "Why are they photographing with 20mp" when I produce prints like this with 5mp. The E=1 had 66K shutter activations , which I thought was high, but apparently not. Last count I had 71K. If this camera dies , I'll go looking for another or an E-3. I love the 4/3 system and will stay with it. I also found a C5060, as a replacement for the C5050. Now I follow your KZbin vids. Enjoy the coffee. KB.

[@VictorGandia]

The E-1 was my first DSLR camera when I bought it second-hand in 2005. I fell in love with it immediately, and it was for the same reasons you describe in the video. The colors of the CCD were impressive, and the blue sky was overwhelming. And, yes!, I used to love the shutter sound, much more pleasant than the one of the E-5. The E-1 came with me to Uzbekistan, Japan and China and it made me definitely believe that digital was ready to replace film. The main downside was the noise above ISO 400, but I came from the times when a film 400ASA had huge grain, so who cared? And it had only 5MP, but I still have at home pictures from it at about 24x30cm and people get amazed for its quality (technical quality, I mean :-D). A great camera I still have with me now and forever, no matter I use the much more modern and convenient E-M1 Mk2.

[@timtradingcomments2410]

You really served up a nastalgia sandwich today. I used to run two E1's in a professional capacity. They really embodied the idea of the whole being very much larger than the sum of its parts. I consider the 14-54 as the 'kit' lens, and when you add the 50-200 and the 7-14, we had a phenomenally capable compact weather sealed system that focused close and went from a 14-400mm equiv. I had the view screens switched out so one had grids in the display, and one had split-prism focusing. It was amazing that Olympus made that possible. I used to stand in the pouring rain getting mood shots while other photographers were panicking around me. I loved loved loved the E1.

[@jpjyyc]

I have used, and still own my E-1. Beautiful camera, as you discussed. I have made 16x20 inch enlargements with files from my E-1 that still look wonderful on my wall.

[@geriesandmann4485]

Wonderful story and beautiful pictures. I own both the E-1 and E-3 and I always consider the E-1 as the younger sister of big brother E-3. There is so much magic in the E-1 that I still use it a lot when I feel like going ‘back in time’. You should know what you are doing, but once you know her...yes...her, she is like wax in your hands. The handling, feel, buttery shuttersound and looks still gives me so much joy. I have the 14-54 and 50-200 and the last in particular is still my favourite lens of all time, although I now have the Panasonic G 85 with so much more technical things. The pictures I took with the E-1 all have that magical colour and mystery. Never sell mine. Thanks Robin for your enthousiatic review🍀

[@PinnaclePete]

The Olympus E-1 was one of Olympus' most beloved cameras for it's ergonomics and colors! There were fans that just couldn't move on to the newer higher megapixel models because of their love for the special E-1 image quality that they felt no other camera could match.

[@AmbercoolPhotography]

The 50mm Macro is an amazing portrait lens

[@j.s.talsma8499]

Thank you for your wonderful video on the E-1. I bought one about 6 months ago with only 1,500 clicks on the counter. I already had the 50mm and got myself a 11-22 and a 50-200 for little money. All high quality lenses. It's a beast, like you said. Amazing IQ and colour rendering. It slows you down a bit and makes you think and act upfront, almost like in the old days with my OM-2. It's gives me such a big smile when I see the results on my screen!

[@jf9979]

Great video. I love these throwback videos. When you consider how good a 17 year old camera can still perform no wonder new release cameras are finding it harder and harder to sell. Incredible colours with the kodak sensor and great photos.

[@zuikohouse6331]

Very beautiful pictures Robin! Please do share some more in the future.

[@yukonchris]

The E-1 was out of my price range back in the day. My first Olympus dSLR was the E-330. It had a very unusual and unique design which made it compact and attractive, but also resulted in a very small viewfinder image. That said, it too had an awesome shutter sound, much like the E-1, and it was capable of taking superb images in good light. I still own it. My favourite Olympus dSLR was the E-30. What a beauty! I used it for years, and then sold it to another person who still uses it, as far as I know. I rather regret selling it though. In some ways, I wish Olympus had continued to develop four-thirds, but their m43rds also turned out to be excellent, and I will never part with my E-M1 Mk I, which I still use almost every day.

[@mfreider]

Stunning colors! Camera looks like you just took it out of the box. Never hold it in my hand but it looks so solid with lots of confidence. Looking on your pictures, Robin, I just realized - if there are young person, who is aspiring to learn photography and with limited budget. These 15-17 yeas old professional cameras , which are build to highest possible standards are making lots of sense. Yes, it is 5mpx, but also means you do not need a very powerful computer to do post processing , no need for huge storage. These cameras, like E-1 will be absolutely amazing learning tool which is capable to deliver astonishing results. Well done, Robin! Another excellent video.

[@erice220]

Yesterday I bought an Olympus E1 with only 906 clicks for 165 Euros. I hope I can take many beautiful pictures with it. Your video gives me a lot of enthusiasm! Thanks for that!

[@johnmunko4447]

You brought back many wonderful memories using my E-1. I traded in the E-1 for the EM1X which has the same great ergonomics and substantial feel (for me). Thanks Robin for another great video and stay safe!

[@HansBaier]

The images are gorgeous! Surprisingly sharp and the colors are beautiful!!!

[@keithwilkinson8310]

Thanks Robin for another enjoyable video.And yes, I do read the Exif, sometimes going back over the video to see what it was for particular shots.

[@hansa3580]

Mr. Wong, great video! After wanting one since it's release, I am awaiting my first one to arrive in a few days! Thanks for your enthusiasm! I was a fan of both the Olympus E10 and E20, unbeatable image makers, had a E300, now, I can try and use the E1! Even have the original sales brochure!

[@inspirity668]

Absolutely love this Robin Thank you!!! AS Stephen Han said. Wow finally ....Robin! I have to agree with everything you said about the E-1. Still one of my favourite cameras of all time. Colours from the CCD sensor is the best. I added the 50mm Macro only a few weeks ago. And with this combo, I have been having a lot of fun. Shame no one builds cameras like the E-1 anymore.

[@bdssoaz]

Nice photos Robin! I was amazed by the quality of those pictures, loved the colors! Thanks for the nice flashback. :)

[@jerryhughes4720]

I totally agree with your throwback review. I still have mine. The E-1 certainly was an ergonomic dream it is a classic today and many of us would have established our roots and yes even loyalty to Olympus because of the quality it exuded.....and it was totally weatherproof which was the reason I went with Olympus from the start. One other thing that kept me with Olympus were your reports on new lenses and bodies, they were thorough and insightful and really helped my understanding of the capabilities of the system. So thanks ...again.

[@bmiller025]

I still have my E-1, and also have the two lenses you used in your video. When I bought the camera (used), in 2006, I got it with the 14-54 mk1 and the 50-200 mk1 soon followed. After I moved up to the E-3 a few years later, my daughter was taking a photography class, and I bought her the 14-42 to use with it. I still love the camera, although I don’t use it much. The last time I did, it was in pretty dirty conditions, and the weather-sealing held up perfectly! I put the 50-200 on it, and it gave me great results. It is great to hold, I love the camera’s color rendition, and it sounds better than any other camera I have ever played with! While I don’t use the 14-42 at all, and am hoping my youngest child will put that combination to use when she is ready to learn, I still use the 50 on my E-M1 mk2 all the time with an adapter. In the meantime, I will keep the E-1 ready for those times I don’t want to risk my newer equipment!

[@gz99ye]

I got the E-1 in 2004, together with the 14-42 and the 50-200 plus the TC-14. . Today,, I use the E-M1 Mk. II with the 50 mm Macro a lot, too, and also the superb 300/2.8 for wildlife. Not the fastest combo, but still a lot of fun to use, and the results are pretty good, considering I always shoot handheld.

[@JimWattsHereNow]

Really enjoyed this video, lovely warm images.

[@Steve-ff3xx]

Thanks for this fun video about an old classic. You clearly showcase some of the great qualities of this camera and also that in photography the photographer counts for much more than the camera.

[@christienbunting2040]

From using this for many many years I have to say It will always be my first Olympus love. This after owning E1, E3, EM1 and now the EM1X. And the 50mm F2 Ohh weeee (with the MFT adapter) . My mainstay portrait lens still today. If anyone really wants to enjoy their craft using Olympus go ahead and pic up one of these and a 50mm F2 you will be surprised and amazed. Especially if you are out putting to Online Media like Instagram. Oh.. And it's built like a Tank. Redefines the word tank actually. Feels superb in your hands especially with the vertical grip. Make me excited seeing Robin using it. Thanks Robin

[@PMS1950]

I enjoyed owning and using the E 1. It was such a comfortable camera and as you've clearly demonstrated, more than capable of making beautiful, sharp images. I used this camera for all my freelance work for a local newspaper from 2005 onwards, using the brilliant 14 - 54mm Pro zoom and 50mm f 2.00 - equally good - and never had anything but compliments from the photo editor, who assumed, probably, that I was using the compulsory Nikon or Canon. I'm still using all my four thirds lenses, but nowadays on an E 3 body, or ft to mft converter. Your portraits are really lovely and show how skilfully you're able to empathise and connect with your subjects.

[@belsaye47]

The E-1 was my first DSLR, which I bought when it came out, I changed from it about 3 years later, only because of the small rear screen. I managed to buy a used E-1 about 6 months ago in v.good condition and I have really enjoyed using it with the 14-54 lens this is a keeper! I also use the Olympus OMD-E-M1 & M1 Mark ii. Many thanks Robin

[@crusader2.0_loading89]

Awesome camera and great photos

[@Turtlelouie1]

The images remind me of Kodachrome images I took over 20 years ago. Not surprised if Kodak used Kodachrome as a template for the rendering of the CCD Kodak sensor in the camera.

[@hauke3644]

Rob Trek has a video about how to set up a Kodachrome color setting in the Pen-F. I think that the E-1 has more vivid colors than Kodachrome had. I always liked K 25 because of the more natural and not too much saturated colors in comparison to other (E6) slide films.

[@AliZaidi]

@@hauke3644 can you link that video PLEASE ??

[@hauke3644]

@@AliZaidi A quick search gave me this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r57FpYKmn5ilntU I‘m not sure whether this was the one I had once seen, but it does explain it.

[@AliZaidi]

@@hauke3644 Thank you so much! That guy is super resourceful...

[@stevehallam0850]

My E1 is a keeper, with the 14-54mm. You have reminded me that it is overdue for an outing. I have had some great images from it. Superb colours.

[@TikTok-bl1rm]

I don't have the E-1, but really enjoy the superb photos you showed in the video.

[@robinwong]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@DivisionStreetDrums]

Long time watcher, just subscribed. Awesome video Robin.

[@GonBro]

I sometimes feel proud of the E-1 I use. The 500 megapixel sensor still works in action Moreover, even though it has been nearly 20 years, my magazine battery still has more than 200 shots. It's still the best camera with tank-like hardness and reliability.

[@JohnAudioTech]

In 2001, our company hired an ad agency to take photos and generate sales brochures. The camera they used was the Olympus E-10. Perhaps the precursor to the Olympus SLRs, it was an amazing camera for the time.

[@christopherlloyd8117]

I LOVE my E1 and still take it out from time to time. I'm so glad it's not just me in love with the shutter sound! And you make an important point, Robin. Unless you're making big prints or very large projections, the quality is more than good enough and the colours are gorgeous. Spot on about the ergonomics too - it's still the most comfortable camera for my quite large hands.

[@1717jbs]

Thanks Robin!

[@Rnder72]

Hi Robin, you hit the points perfectly. I love shooting with mine, such an organic shooting experience. I am always smiling when shooting with it, nothing pretentious just pure photography.

[@AriusNowak]

Dziękujemy.

[@robinwong]

Thanks so much, that is much appreciated! More content coming for sure

[@paulholmes9537]

Hi robin I had the e1 when it first came on the market , I loved it then and still do, beautifully made and the kit lens 14-54 f2.8 is stunning quality and I use this on my EMD m10 I still get out the e1 now and love the feel and images , well done for giving it a big up. I use the Nikon d100 as well which is again a classic digital Keep up the good work

[@andrewbensch3213]

Great video Robin, stunning colour reproduction, and yes, I for one do read the EXIF info that you painstakingly type out :-)

[@alpcns]

You're spot-on. I don't have a E-1, but some of my best work - to my taste - was made with 4 and 5mp cameras, one of them a compact! For everyday use, for normal prints and if you're not printing murals 5mp is plenty. Your work is, as always, lovely. Beautiful compositions and I love the saturated yet natural colors, with great contrast. Take care of that E-1, it's a lovely classic already, and the Oly optics are great.

[@michaelshorts9436]

I have the E-1 in a closet somewhere. It was an amazing camera at the time. It's built like a tank. I gave my E-5 to my daughter when I finally got a Micro 4/3 EM-5 Mark III. My E-5 kit was just too heavy, so I rarely took it traveling.

[@ipswich98]

Thank you Robin for this journey down memory lane. Your pictures from this E1 are great. Your video has persuaded me to buy the E1, I can't wait to receive it. I already have the 14-54 2.8-3.5 mark 1 lens which I use with my Pen E-P5, it will be interesting to compare the colour rendering from both sensors.

[@robfj3414]

"Delicious" was the perfect word for pretty much everything about the E series pro line, Robin. Now you've done it. I'll be thinking about my E-5 that I traded in when I went over to m4/3 a few years ago. It was indeed a beautiful camera but, since most of my photography was during travel abroad at that time, m4/3 seemed like the right move. It was the right move. But I still miss the E-5!

[@jcak552]

Still have my E-5, Going to charge the batteries and use it today...

[@craig_m_mi]

Best all around camera I have ever owned and the one that I enjoyed using more than any other. Obviously not the best tech specs, but still, it is still my favorite and no mine is never for sale.

[@southernshutterbug1436]

Thank you for the video. My E-1 still has regular outings. You should try the handling with the HLD-2 grip if you can find one. Vertical and landscape shooting feels identical. On the shutter - I remember chatting to an Olympus engineer at the first Photokina after it launched who explained they brought experts into the design team from the micro-recorder/audio division to help them get the "right" sound and reduce the level of noise for the shutter action. That's dedication! Of the iterations of OM and OM-D cameras I have used professionally through the past 4 decades, the OM-2, the E-1, E-M5 and E-M1 mk ii all have uniquely satisfying shutter actions/sounds that make you want to find excuses to use them. I still use one of the 14-54mm HG lenses I got with my E-1s in 2003 and, in my view, it is every bit as as good as the newer 12-40. As to reliability, both my E-1s ran to more than 100K shutter cycles and the remaining one (I sold the other) now has 104k. That body is never leaving my collection and will be gently used to keep enjoying it for as long as possible.

[@toke7560]

The colours are stunning and the camera is the most beautiful to hold. I still have mine i bought new when they 1st came out.

[@andreaabout]

Great to see you revisiting such an old camera digitally speaking. Images were amazing, just goes to show you don`t need the latest cameras to take great images. I still have my E-330 7.5MP and it still works fine. I remember seeing some images from a photo shoot in a woodland I think by some Czech photographers and they were testing out the Olympus Fourthirds Pro lenses with the E-1 & E-500 I think and the images were stunning. These older cameras are ideal for students and new photographers just starting out and wanting to learn as the Oly SLRs & Fourthirds lenses can be picked up at low prices (E-1 though still has a higher asking price) although prices seem to be creeping up a bit recently. Anyway thank you Robin for another great video.

[@marceloguarini7695]

I have the E1 and still love it. It is a great camera. I have enlarged some E1 images using Topaz Lab Gigagapixel with which you can do large prints that are very, very close to what you get with the newer 20 Mp cameras.

[@minglam5145]

I am still having the E1. Even though I don't shot with it nowaday but occasionally I have the habit of holding it on my hands, the lovely feeling of this camera. Just love the design and ergonomics of it. Longlive OLYMPUS!!!

[@jerryhughes4720]

Thanks Robin, I share your views entirely! I have kept mine from 2004 It was perfect for the time and the first DSLR to have weatherproofing essential for what I did. It hasn't had an outing for a while but just tried it in the hand ... only a little bigger than the EM1x!

[@jpprindle]

The shutter sound is definitely delicious!! Best shutter sound ever :)

[@ondrejmichal]

I started my dslr journey with an Olympus E-500. Such a simple camera without any features. I loved the feel of every photo I got from it. I still think the olympus CCD sensors were some of the best. Then I had the Sony A57 and I still got better images from the olympus even though it only had 8 MPx.

[@shadamgumay2142]

very nice color and sharp photo

[@Big.E]

Love older cameras great channel

[@Brightsparks1960]

Still have my E1 and wont be selling it. A classic from Olympus and I agree with your comnent Robin that 5MP from this size if sensor is still ok for many purposes. Excellent video and good to take a look some retro kit

[@thecaveofthedead]

I'm surprised the highlights weren't really blown out. That was something the early DSLRs suffered from badly until about 2008 or so. This was a really bold camera. I thought Olympus was smart to change the form of the camera given that they didn't need a film transport. Unfortunately, the buyers preferred DSLRs to look like film SLRs.

[@klauslehrmann3906]

I have had my E-1 for years upon years now. Maybe 8 years+. I am pleased you also like the cutesy shuttersound. It has been years since I have last actually used mine. I think I will again at some point. I had hoped you would in this video mention its ISO/noice-performance, which is of course not great, so early.I also agree on its responsiveness and its grip being made for my hand :).

[@scottdang4704]

Great stroll down memory lane. Still using my E-3...

[@ottomandiaries9409]

I had the E-1 and eventually E-3, and I absolutely loved both cameras. High quality images and incredibly built camera bodies.

[@napatkamintakul8801]

Beautiful rich colours.

[@berndpape407]

Interessant, danke !

[@Andy-pu2iv]

My first digital camera was the E-500, but after a couple of years an E-1 came up for sale at my local camera store for a very good price. I loved that camera and agree with everything you have to say about it, Robin. It's still the best handling camera I've ever used.

[@nzdigital]

Great video Robin and amazing timing! I have just brought an E-300 that should be arriving any day now. Not an E-1 I know, but the next 4/3rds camera Olympus released after the E-1. I would LOVE an E-1 eventually as well. Your great images and shooting experience goes to prove that 5MP is more than enough for online sharing. Can't wait for the E-300 to arrive and enjoy my own 'retro' camera experience! Would dearly lov that E-1 though....

[@prodigyxl]

Thanks Robin, I’m now looking at classified ads to find one!

[@micgent]

Cool video, nice to see Oly retro kit. I had the E-410 which is was super small and light. I sold it on to fund a 2nd hand EM1. One thing common with the old and new is ive never had dust on the sensor of either of them unlike Ricoh GR and Sony A7.

[@neoszhane13]

Your the best!

[@johnanderson3047]

As with any modern camera equipment, or older film camera,s “ it,s not the camera but the person behind the camera that shows what the camera can do. If you love what you are doing then everything else is pure magic in the end result.

[@robl4554]

Good review thank you. I still have my E1, two in fact as well as an E3, I think it’s time to get an E1 out for a little exercise again!

[@jasonhindle4054]

Lovely images from the old camera. I’ve heard more than once that shooting a camera with those old Kodak CCDs is like having a never ending roll of Kodak film. 5MP? That’s about the level at which photographers started looking at getting print size and quality similar to 35mm film (within the narrow dynamic range of digital for the era). Now it’s just crazy - you can get huge prints from 16 and 20 MP Olympus bodies.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Great review, shoots, (love the cat photo) this camera is good enough in my book. I also have an Olympus Pen from 1959 still works fine lol.

[@edwinparker6732]

👍 Of course I read all the EXIF info which you painstakingly typed, thank you for your attention to detail. 😁

[@brian5307]

I love this guy.

[@QippysChannel]

Hahah Old is still gold..I still have to get around and do my 1Ds mark 2 ..

[@marshazangroniz9168]

Oh my! E 1 was my first digital camera. I loved it. Easy in my small hand, wonderful colors, Super QUIET!! I still own one lens from it. Great camera!

[@sexysilversurfer]

Robin Wong curator of the Olympus museum, in a million years they will excavate an archeological dig and find Robin with an olympus camera in each hand.

[@ZZZAAAYT]

Totally agree with you.

[@pwood5733]

I bought an e1 new and still use it every day. The e1 was warretied for 150,000 shutter actions by the way. This camera above all others makes me smile every time i use it. I also carry a flash in my pocket too for it

[@mattisulanto]

I remember when the E-1 came out and we tested it at our studio whether it would be suitable for some catalog product shoots, that we did back then. Did not buy it, but it was impressive anyway.

[@calebwong6366]

Hi Robin, I have the E1 and I am still keeping. But I haven't used it for long time. I did not sell it because of the reasons you mentioned, photo colors, ergonomics, etc.The camera is still in great conditions, but not sure if the battery is still working. Thank you for bring my memory back for the old days

[@janiceabellana]

Hi Robin, I am a newbie using e500 Olympus. I find it easy to use and not complicating so many things to select. This is perfect for me as a beginner using a camera. Can't wait to extract the images in the SD

[@highlandphotography6231]

I purchased my E1 in 2005 and switched from medium format to digital. I still have one 16x20 hanging in my studio from it and it can hold its own against my EM 1ii for a studio camera. I only got rid of it and moved up to the E3 cause I wore it out...

[@ManyDoors777]

That’s a sweet camera!

[@dayeah765caoni3]

My first and only DSLR is my E620. Pretty happy with it. Before I saved enough for a E5, Olympus got rid of the E line. After a hiatus of almost 10 years, I felt the itch to shoot after watching your video and got myself a omd em1 m2. Then OLYMPUS sold its camera biz.... However, I'll keep shooting with my m43 and build my lens arsenal. I'll stick to the m43 system until I can't get a camera body from anywhere anymore. PS. Thanks to Olympus' ending 43system, I was able to buy a top pro grade Olympus lens for CHEAP!!

[@dayeah765caoni3]

Got a brand new E5 for cheap!! My dream camera in hand🎉😂

[@dj.paulieb]

I do have E1. Great camera even now.

[@robinwong]

Agreed

[@bsuthe]

You, sir, are further proof that it's the photographer that matters, not the camera. You would make great photos no matter what camera you used. I suffered for many years from "Gear Acquisition Syndrome" and so have more cameras than I know what to do with. Yet, I love them all. As for the vaunted Kodak CCD sensor in the E-1, I simply don't see what the fuss is all about. I've done comparisons between my OM-D E-M10 Mk I and the E-1 and I feel the former camera is superior. Of course, I'm talking about color rendition, not sharpness. Sometimes I wonder if this discussion of color rendition mirrors the old discussion about whether vinyl is better than tape with music reproduction.

[@yurachango]

Had one for 15 years, tried many other, ended up selling them and sticking with E-1 - exactly because of what you described. E-10 and E-1 are the only two cameras that just don't disappoint.

[@N82SV]

It was my first DLSR. Ruggedness of the earlier Olympus point and shoots sold me on their weather sealing. I now have a EM-1 Mk ii and an EM-1 Mk iii and a nice collection of lenses because of the positive experience with the older Olympus cameras.

[@mikemoir2603]

Hi Robin...don’t have the E-1,but do have the E-3 & E-5 & shoot with them all the time. Also have the E-500 & E-300 which have that sweet Kodak CCD sensor. More crisp & like the beloved Kodachrome which many of us old film shooters greatly miss. Still use many original 4/3 lenses as they are superb too. Enjoyed your “shutter therapy” vids where you praised the early legacy lenses like the wonderful 14-35mm F2.0. As well as the 50mm macro. The 50-200mm is also a superb performer for sports. Nice photo samples (as always) that you produced from the E-1!

[@extremelydave]

Don't take my Kodachrome awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.... Seriously do miss it. It's amazing the detail you can get from slides scanned at 56mp.....yummy!

[@freeamerican6784]

Bought my E-1 used in 2015 with 68 total shutter actuation's on it. Now it has 147 actuation's as of Sept. 18th 2021, so it's still a beautiful, pristine new condition camera. I use one of my E5's or my EM1 for daily use.

[@ngwah1218]

E1 still best colour even in today

[@NiGhtPiSH]

Late to the comments and seeing the video, but I do love the E-1. I got mine for $69 as "non-working" from ebay two years ago, since I never got the chance to try it out back in the day and I was more than lucky to receive a near-mint camera. It's better handling than my E-3, I love the colors and the legendary Olympus blue. The Kodak CCD has a really nice grain to it, that feels like film. It is extremely reliable and well built.

[@jenpsakiscousin4589]

You got good light the E1 rocks

[@duckd50]

Have used other Olympus cameras from the era, but not 4/3 series. Interesting to see the old camera in action. Some of the photos taken “way back then” are still among my favourites though. Good vide.

[@Lordvader330]

I have the E-510. I still use it all the time. It takes great images.

[@petersmitham8273]

Cracking camera!....