Digital BW, The Print

Hello Mel,

> Thanks Mark, sounds encouraging for the NEX-7

Before you make a final decision please check out the new Olympus OM-D model, the E-M5

 http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2012a/nr120208em5e.html

It has a new 16mp sensor that's really good (low noise, increased DR), a new 5-axis image stabilization system that's supposed to be one of the best ever devised, and a top notch EVF.  It will be released in April and is creating a lot of buzz.  Sample images and hands-on reviews are beginning to appear in many places, and they are impressive.

The micro 4:3 sensor is much bigger than the Nikon P7000 one.  That, along with 16 mp should make a significant difference in your final images.  I don't think more than 16 is necessary for A3 prints, plus the much larger file sizes from the NEX will take a toll in storage capacity, off-load time, and processing time and horsepower.

The m43 lenses will be smaller and lighter than the NEX lenses, and there is a much bigger selection of lenses for that system, including some excellent primes - they can all be seen here  
 http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html

I've been using an m43 camera (E-PL2) for a year now and am very pleased with it, and this new E-M5 will be even better.  I have one on order.

Good luck on your quest.


Regards,
Clayton


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