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05/06/2007 01:54:13 PM · #26 |
I think camera size makes a big difference to the comfort and health of hands if it's going to be used for long periods of time, such as events and weddings. Tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome being some of the problems that can come about from using too big and heavy of a cam/lens combo. If size is a major concern I would check out the new Olympus E-410 that is the smallest DSLR on the market. Image quality is very high with reduced noise at high ISO and the 2-lens kit that you can buy with it are high quality lenses that are reduced in size. Olympus has just redesigned the 14-45 and 40-150 to a compact size that make them very easy to handle.
Anti-dust technology with all of the Oly 4/3rds camera bodies is exemplar and most people on the forums I've read report very few problems with dust in their cameras. Olympus is coming out with other affordable lenses in the very near future, such as a 70-300. You can also get the 14-54 for about $350, as is the 50mm macro, which is tack sharp and can be used for portraiture.
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05/06/2007 02:09:02 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
I think camera size makes a big difference to the comfort and health of hands if it's going to be used for long periods of time, such as events and weddings. Tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome being some of the problems that can come about from using too big and heavy of a cam/lens combo. If size is a major concern I would check out the new Olympus E-410 that is the smallest DSLR on the market. Image quality is very high with reduced noise at high ISO and the 2-lens kit that you can buy with it are high quality lenses that are reduced in size. Olympus has just redesigned the 14-45 and 40-150 to a compact size that make them very easy to handle.
Anti-dust technology with all of the Oly 4/3rds camera bodies is exemplar and most people on the forums I've read report very few problems with dust in their cameras. Olympus is coming out with other affordable lenses in the very near future, such as a 70-300. You can also get the 14-54 for about $350, as is the 50mm macro, which is tack sharp and can be used for portraiture. |
I don't really think the E-410 is for me. I've seen an E-400 and didn't like the feel of the grip at all. I mentioned earlier that I was interested in the E-510, but found lenses to be a big concern. Particularly when it comes to an Olympus equivalent of 10-20 (I think that would be 7-14 in Olympus lenses) on a Canon or Nikon camera. I just can't imagine spending the money on a dSLR and then not being able to afford a serious wide angle lens. I've noticed members here moving from Olympus to other makes becauses of the cost of lenses and don't want to get caught in this trap. It's a shame because the body has so much to offer - I really wish I could convince myself that Oly would work for me.
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05/10/2007 02:28:37 PM · #28 |
I was in a computer shop yesterday looking for something totally unrelated to photography, but I couldn't walk past the cameras without having a glance. I noticed a Nikon D50 there at want sounds like a really good price. I was wondering whether this was a good way to get into dSLR's rather than spending big money without knowing whether I'm choosing the right body. At least it doesn't have the lens issues of the Nikon D40x.
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