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01/06/2006 04:51:58 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by steveh552: I looked at this set up, if i had to choose, id go with the canon, but i instead, went with nikon :-) |
Why? Especially since you didn't go Canon. |
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01/06/2006 10:04:54 PM · #27 |
When i went camera shopping I actually had my mind set on a Nikon D70. Then I looked at Rebel and really liked that. Someone on here mentioned to not leave Olympus out. So glad they said that.
I like the way it feels in my hand, I like the weight of it- it's a little lighter than the other 2, not to mention it came with 2 lenses that are really nice. The price was nicer too lol.
For a stricter budget and someone just starting out- that would be me, the Olympus has been perfect.
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01/06/2006 11:22:36 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by alintatoc: Originally posted by Olyuzi: You may want to wait just a few more weeks to make your decision because Olympus is coming out with a new camera at the end of January...probably the E-30, and you may want to see it's specs and picture quality before laying down your hard earned cash. It may be less noisy and if you plan on doing low light photography you may want to see the new offering first. However, if price is of prime consideration, then you will probably wind up with the E-500 2lens kit. |
Do you know more about the new camera that Olympus is going to release...E-30? |
Rumor has it that Oly will be coming out with a new
body(s) that has internal image stablization, just like the Konica-Minolta bodies, but again, that's just rumor and don't expect it to be cheap.
Something you may want to consider in your purchasing decision is the size of the sensor used in the Olympus and Canon bodies. Of all the DSLRs out there, Oly uses the smallest sensor (a bit smaller than the APS-C sized sensor used in the Canon 350D and 20D cams). Both sizes have pros and cons.
A smaller sensor will have more noise at higher ISOs, but this may not be a problem with future models coming out from Olympus, as is proved in the Canons that have excellent noise properties at higher ISOs. Also, a smaller sensor will have deeper DOF, so if you plan on shooting a lot of landscapes and macros, you would be happier with the Olympus. However, smaller sensors are more difficult to get a narrow DOF, as you may want with portraiture or any photo where you want to isolate the subject more.
Canononians claim that the future holds only larger, "full frame" sensors because the prices will be coming down drastically, as has happened with the Canon 5D. A full framed sensor will supposedly give you better color, dynamic range, noise properties at higher ISOs and a very very narrow DOF. In order to take advantage of FF sensors only the very best lenses can be used because the light at the edges from lenses that have been designed for 35mm (full frame) film, comes in at an angle, which doesn't work very well on a digital sensor. So if you eventually plan going the full frame way, then also plan on a very large outlay of money for the glass to match. Olympus glass is specifically designed for digital sensors and hits it perpendicularly, even at the edges.
Another issue with sensor size is the focal length coverage of lenses. Smaller Oly sensors will have a 2x crop factor, meaning that if you have a 50mm lens, in 4/3rds it's equivalent to a 100mm lens. The crop factor of the Canons is 1.6x. What this shows is that you will have a farther reach in telephoto focal lengths with Olympus, and a bit smaller with Canon, especially if you eventually go with full frame. However, you will have a better reach in the in wide angle lenses with Canon, but not by much.
I apologize for the ramble and hope it was helpful to some extent. |
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03/29/2006 01:23:09 AM · #29 |
costco has the E-500 with 2 lenses for $700 now...very cheap. also, the stock 350 lens is junk compared to the ones that come with the evolt. I like my evolt because it was cheap and Im familiar with the olympus interface. the dust shaker is a nice feature too.
heres some pics
www.csupomona.edu/~edzanutto |
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06/27/2006 11:30:19 AM · #30 |
I had this same problem myself (Rebel verses e500) and was searching the web to see which camera to get. You all seemed to know a lot. Lenses are not a problem with me for the Olympus (I'm drooling over the 18-180) but the Olympus only has a 4-5 picture buffer and I like to shoot bursts. I do like the 4/3 mount and dust protection as well as the dual memory slots, RAW development, and 2.5 in LCD. However, I would have also liked Image Stabilization but the Canon's 10 second delay is getting to me (no 2 second). Another thing I like is that the Olympus 2x "zoom". I guess the only thing keeping me from the Olympus is the burst mode...
Please advise!
Thank you so much,
ekozie
Message edited by author 2006-06-27 12:16:37. |
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