Small sensors do deliver pretty images - Mushrooms

[PhysEd]

Hey there,

of course the quality can't compete with a full frame sensor with a proper macro lens, but the results of the small Olympus Tough TG-2 surprised me.

See for yourself:

• OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. - TG-2
• 8.4 mm
• ƒ/3.1
• 1/80 sec
• Pattern
• Manual exposure
• -1
• ISO 200

1

• OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. - TG-2
• 4.5 mm
• ƒ/2
• 1/60 sec
• Pattern
• Manual exposure
• -1
• ISO 100

2

• OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. - TG-2
• 10.3 mm
• ƒ/3.5
• 1/60 sec
• Pattern
• Manual exposure
• -1
• ISO 200

3

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What do you think?

Cheers
Mike

 

[zeta3]

#2 is a great shot because of the angle. In terms of quality, looks like a very good camera.

 

[PhysEd]

Thanks for your comment.

Yes, the angle makes it worth looking at. That's one thing I miss, a decent, let's say 25mm (better 20mm) 1:2 macro for FX...

Cheers
Mike

 

[Thingy]

I used to get excellent results on my old Olympus E1 & E3 (Four-Thirds format) cameras with small sensors and a dedicated 50mm macro lens (equivalent to 100mm on a 35mm camera). One of the interesting things is that with full-frame digital sensors (ie the Nikon D700 12MP sensor vs the D800 36MP sensor) the higher the pixel count, the smaller the available depth of field at optimum resolution.

 

[flatulent1]

Lovely images. No.2 is a terrific shot. If I'd seen them on a walk I'm afraid I'd have reached for a frying pan before I'd think of taking their picture...

 

[TripleC]

Great images. I like them all