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01/31/2006 11:08:54 AM · #1 |
I just ordered my first SLR. Ordered a E-500 Olympus with both len's. Hope I made the right choice. Should have it by friday and I am looking forward to seeing the improvement on the quality of the image as compared to my Panasonic.
I blame this website for this!!!!
I used to be happy with alittle P&S a year ago.
Message edited by author 2006-01-31 11:09:56. |
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01/31/2006 11:12:39 AM · #2 |
Hello and welcome to the Olympus family. I think you will be happy with your purchase. I love my E300 and have a small collection of lens. I might suggest a great site to you.
//fourthirdsphoto.com/
This is a great place for Olympus 4/3 camera owners. As you will find most photography sites are more of a Nikon-Canon site. So good Oly sites are hard to find. I hope you enjoy your camera. And please be sure and post some photos.
MattO
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01/31/2006 11:36:56 AM · #3 |
| I don't know...... I think your Panasonic is very respectable, but you made a great choice for a dslr. |
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01/31/2006 11:51:22 AM · #4 |
I wish there were some way to measure the, ur, "investment" each of us has made in equipment that is directly attributable to our membership in DPC. Maybe a little counter that is directly under our current camera to the left of messages, and appears in the profile.
I shudder to think what mine would be now. |
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01/31/2006 12:02:05 PM · #5 |
I do not think I have too much into this hobby as compared to others. I spent about 700.00 to get started. Just spend 900.00 with the extras on the E-500. (card, extra battery, remote). Plan on selling the Panasonic perhaps. Tri-pod, Mono Pod ect.
My wife rolls her eyes once in a while. This is all because of this site. OK who is going to take the blame? |
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01/31/2006 12:29:53 PM · #6 |
We'll accept the blame. But we expect to see improvement. ;)
FZ20 was the last P&S I had before I made the jump to DSLR. I still have it and use it occasionally. It's a good camera but your E-500 will expand horizons for you.
Message edited by author 2006-01-31 12:32:28.
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01/31/2006 12:33:35 PM · #7 |
Let me also welcome you to the Olympus family. In addition to the link MattO provided here are a few more...
//www.myfourthirds.com/
wrotniak.net: The Olympus E-System
//www.4-3system.com/
Four-Thirds Reference
PhotoZone (lens reviews)
//www.fourthirdsfaq.com/
Olympus Evolt E-500 Digital Camera Resource
As to accessories I've had good luck with the CTA BLM-01 battery. Cheaper than the Olympus battery and lasts 10-15% longer. I'd also go compact flash over xd for both cost & speed. One of the best accessories is the Olympus AS-ME-1 which adds 1.2x to the viewfinder which really helps in macro focusing (or just old eyes like mine, about $40).
Good luck & post some pics when you get it. |
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01/31/2006 12:46:32 PM · #8 |
| Although I've had digicams since I was 13, I joined DPC after I bought my first dslr (D50) last summer. So far the only expense DPC has caused me is my Tamron 28-75, which I think is actually a positive thing. Otherwise I might have bought something not quite as good. Thank you. :) |
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01/31/2006 01:00:11 PM · #9 |
Thanks alot for the links. |
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