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08/26/2005 10:33:46 AM · #1 |
| Ok camera gurus....I need some input on this camera. I'm thinking about getting one. Please help me with some suggestions. I want a digital SLR but don't have a great amount of money to spend. Ideas???? |
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08/26/2005 10:39:25 AM · #2 |
I believe lenses from the Olympus are quite expensive. I'd go with the best Nikon or Canon you can afford. All of their DSLRs are excellent.
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08/26/2005 10:53:47 AM · #3 |
The 4/3 rds system is an excellent system.
Quite new, but designed from the ground up for digital sensors.
The biggest problem you will have is that Olympus only do 2 cheap lenses (Good range though - 28-300 equivalent in 2 lenses), and Sigma only do rubbish 4/3 rds lenses at the moment.
Look for major expansion in the number of lenses over the next 2-3 years.
In reality to finally decide go into a shop and hold as many D-SLRs as you can. Don't limit yourself to Olympus, Canon, Nikon or any other manufacturer - they all make great gear.
Ask if you can take a few test shots outside on your own CF and compare the images at home.
Compare any cameras you like on dpreview.com to see if that adds any information as well.
I hope this helps and look forward to seeing some great images with your new camera once you decide. |
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08/26/2005 11:12:51 AM · #4 |
E-300 thread
Olympus 4/3 rds is a excellent system... lenses are top notch in every way. High prices for individual lenses is a factor however. The kit lens to start with is probably the best offered from any maker.
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08/26/2005 11:18:52 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
I believe lenses from the Olympus are quite expensive. I'd go with the best Nikon or Canon you can afford. All of their DSLRs are excellent. |
No. No. No. Why won't this myth die? Only one lens is overpriced, the 300/2.8, the rest are quite competitive priced. And they make good lenses too:
Originally posted by somebody on dpreview.com:
I have in my hands the July issue of the Practical Photography. It tests 6 zoom lenses at about the same focal lengths and price.
The only zoom that has taken 5 stars for image quality is the zuiko 40-150 f3.5-4.5. The rest has taken:
4 stars the sigma 70-300 apo macro super, the nikon af 70-300 G and the canon 90-300 usm.
3 stars the tamron 70-300 LD macro and the sigma 70-300 DL macro super II.
So the zuiko 40-150 is the tester's choice of the lenses.
We know that the zuiko 50-200 f2.8-3.5 is even better, but indeed the 40-150 f3.5-4.5 is a very good lens, especcially for its price. So, all of you who have the lens, enjoy it.
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