I want to see exactly what I'm shooting and got used to full frame shooting using my F4 w/o having to interpolate the focal length.
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I am using the Olympus E-1 system. I am getting consistently good 20 X 30 prints from this camera by using Genuine Fractals to increase the file size for larger prints. Perhaps I could cut out this intermediate step, but since I do these large files rarely, I will stick with what I've got for now. Besides, I love the camera.
It definitely affects my purchase decision. What is the excellent reason for the APS sized sensor in the first place? (There isn't one...unless it's to force me to buy more lenses.) If a digital SLR doesn't have a full-sized sensor, I won't even look at it.
Though most images require some croping of some sort. I find it easier to deal with a 35mm format to begin with, while staging the shot and prefer that over the APS-C layout. I tend to either have to pan out while taking the shot with the APS-C format or I occasionally end up loosing some of my captured image during croping; as I do not normally resort to custom framing but prefer to use standard 8X10 or 5X7 frames.
Although it would be great to be able to use any given lens at it's "normal" focal length/feild of view, APS-C size sensors don't pose significant problems, and some manufacturers are taking advantage of the smaller sensor size to make smaller, lighter lenses. This is great when you carry a camera for a long time!
I see a diference in picture quality as well as edge to edge brightness with a 4/3 system than with full frame or 2/3 system. The operative words here are edge to edge. You also gain in the magnification area with a 4/3 thus smaller lenses that make for less wear and tear on the mounting plate of your camera.