Saranac Sunset
Exp: 1/125 sec, f/8.0, ISO 100
Gear: Olympus E-P1, 14-42mm @ 19mm
Well I’m back relaxing in the hotel after a 3 day kayaking trip on the lakes around Saranac Lake, NY. Since we were kayaking I wanted to keep my photography equipment to a minimum, at least that what I’m telling myself, it was just an excuse to put the E-P1 through it’s paces. So I threw the E-P1 in a medium sized SealLine Padded Storm Sack dry bag that I picked up at the outfitter and start paddling.
The E-P1 takes some getting use to after using a DSLR. I probably need both hands to count the number of times I tried to put it up to my eye to find there wasn’t a viewfinder. Do I miss the viewfinder? Not really the live histogram more than makes up for it. It really allows me to nail the exposure. I was going through the images in Lightroom and I’m expecting my normal test shots for a given subject as I’m dialing in the exposure and I find only one perfectly exposed image in it’s place.
The above image is no exception I had the camera set to manual mode and framed it how I wanted and just dialed the shutter speed up until the bright part of the clouds just kissed the red highlight section of the histogram.
All and all it was a great trip I got some good shots but also missed some shots. Mostly due to a combination of shooting from a bobbing kayak and learning how to use a new camera. The E-P1 is a winner in my book, it has good image quality, handling, and features in compact package. I’m pretty sure it will become my camera of choice on future kayak/backpack/or other assorted outdoor adventures.
Tags: E-P1, New York, Saranac Lake, Sunset