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08-26-2010, 11:22 AM | #1 |
Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Small DSLR I'm looking for a new camera - one without too much lag time. I checked out all the Canon's & Nikon's - they're a little bigger and more expensive than I want. Does anyone have any experience with an Olympus E-420 14-42mm? I checked it out at Best Buy and I really liked the button setup and it was less bulky but I'd like to know what everyone thinks about it being an Olympus. Thank You!
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08-26-2010, 11:43 AM | #2 |
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| No experience with it, but Amazon tends to have good reviews and photos to look at it. Amazon.com: Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR...
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08-26-2010, 05:27 PM | #3 |
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| Thank You!
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08-26-2010, 05:42 PM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Wish I had some experience with Olympus, but personally I just don't. However, I've heard great things about their cameras. I was just looking at this camera via the Amazon link -- lightweight and small can be so nice! So, that's a real plus. It has "live view" - which is nice, as some people don't like using a viewfinder (and many DSLRs do not have live view). It has a decent sensor; looks like it has some nice "auto" features in terms of exposure (ie, the shadow adjustment, face detection etc). One thing to look into/think about is the available lenses for the Olympus line. Once you buy a DSLR, you'll want more lenses...and I'm not sure how limited (and possibly more pricey) the Olympus-fit lenses are. Like, if you wanted a prime lens (fun fun fun!!!) so you could blow out your background -- I wonder how many are available to you. Oh also...regarding lenses...you'd probably want to know if this camera has its lens focus motor on board (in the camera) OR are you required to buy lenses that have the focus motor inside the lens itself (this too means more expensive lenses). Let us know what you decide !
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08-26-2010, 08:20 PM | #5 | |
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Thanks again
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08-26-2010, 08:43 PM | #6 |
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| I really don't have much experience with the Olympus, except that it's a micro 4/3rds system. As a manufacturer thinking back to years ago, they make excellent cameras, and their Zuiko optics are excellent. I've read about these systems, but don't remember much because it's so different than the Nikons and Canons. I agree with Ann to check into the lenses. They may be costly if you want to use other than the kit lense. If you do some reading and don't understand things, I'd be happy to help check into it. I know I've heard good things about this camera and also the Panasonic G1. I know the Olympus Pen camera is excellent, so Olympics makes excellent cameras.
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08-27-2010, 04:14 AM | #7 | |
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As a recent convert to DSLR's I totally agree with Ann - you WILL eventually want to add more lenses, and a prime lens is a definite must. Good luck! Can't wait to see some pics from your new camera.
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08-29-2010, 07:20 AM | #8 | |
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Aww man - I can't see anything about a Prime Lens or focus motor. Could someone please take a look and see if you can find it? Thanks you guys - this is really not my area of expertise. E-420
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08-29-2010, 10:47 AM | #9 |
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| The Olympus system doesn't have many lenses available if you want a prime lens or even a larger variation of other lenses. A prime lens is a single focal length like 50mm. I don't know if you ever used a camera that you exchanged lenses on with film, but the standard lens is 50mm on a film camera. That's considered a normal lens, because that's the focal length that our eye sees things at. In a DX digital system. like most of the Canons and Nikons, a 35mm lens is like the 50mm. In the 4/3rds system (the Olympus you are looking at has this system), the 25mm pancake lens is like a 50mm lens (that is a cool lens, though). The reason why you would want to have a prime lens is that they allow more light into the lens and you can do things like having the subject in focus and blurring out backgrounds. It can be used in low light without the flash. There aren't many prime lenses available for Olympus, and they are expensive. They also aren't able to bring in as much light as comparable ones by Canon or Nikon. I'm not seeing anything about the camera not having a focus motor, but I'm not sure. This is a really nice camera if you feel you really think the Canons or Nikons are too big, but you will limit yourself in the system, and you probably won't be buying much in the way of other lenses due to expense. There are probably other manufacturers such as Sigma that may make lenses for these cameras, but you might be better off with the Canon or Nikon. There are always rebates from Nikon and Canon. Nikon had one that ended yesterday, but I'm sure new ones will be out very shortly. I've used both Canons and Nikons, but I like the Nikon much more than Canon for many reasons, one being their consumer lenses are much better than Canons. Canon likes to save it's better technology and puts it into the high end models, whereas Nikon filters down the better technology into the starting cameras, as well. You need to pick a camera that feels good in your hands, and that is the most important thing. That may be why you are picking the Olympus. It's a very nice camera, and I think the only reason you'll be unhappy with it is if you want to start adding lenses and expanding your photography. That's when it will get very expensive and you will feel very limited. I know someone years ago who went from film Nikons to Olympus digital. Within a year, he sold the Olympus and bought the Nikon digital. I like Olympus, but I would feel too limited with the system. I would consider buying an Olympus PEN as a small back up camera, but I use a number of prime lenses in low light, and would really miss the ability to take photos without a flash and also the ability to really isolate the subject in a picture and blur the background. It can be done with the Olympus system, but it will cost you more to do it. Whatever you decide, if you need help once you get your camera, I'd be happy to help you try to learn how to use it no matter which manufacturer you choose.
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08-29-2010, 04:16 PM | #10 |
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| If you don't want to upgrade to a DSLR, I would highly recommend the Panasonic Lumix series. The TZ5 is the specific version I have experience with (newer versions are now out!) and it was GREAT! I would like to buy another one actually just to have a smaller camera around. You're definitely not going to get the image quality you will in a DSLR but it's the closest thing, IMO. I think it takes better outdoor shots than indoor tho. It has a sports mode too so you can get decent action shots. It's small too but has a nice lens. It took AMAZING concert pix. It has a 10x zoom. Everyone was so jealous of my pictures from concerts. Also, you can never go wrong with a Canon powershot. I had wonderful results with this one: Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : PowerShot SX120 IS Here are some examples of shots taken with that Canon:
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08-29-2010, 04:45 PM | #11 |
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| Thank You both for taking the time to help me out here. I'm really confused now. I went in telling the guy I wanted a Nikon or Canon but by the time I left I liked the Olympus - for a couple of reasons. I liked that it wasn't as bulky, I liked that it had a viewfinder and the screen, I liked that it had preset settings because I'm not an avid camera person. I just want something that takes nice pictures, is easy to load the pictures online (and size them) isn't too bulky to carry around with me or have sitting on my desk. ugh! My husband said that we should to to a regular camera shop (not Best Buy like I did) and have a salesperson really explain everything and hold the camera (just like you mentioned ). At least he understand that this is going to be more than a couple of hundred dollars Thanks for all your help! I will be back with a lot of questions!
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08-29-2010, 05:45 PM | #12 |
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| A good number of people who get a D-SLR get it with one kit lens and never use more than that lens. They might get one other zoom lens, but they never use prime lenses. The Olympus is a really nice camera that you would probably very happy with. The reason why we suggested checking out whether there are other lenses available that interest you is if you decide you enjoy photography and want to expand your interests. All of the cameras, no matter which manufacturer you choose, will have the different scene/program modes unless you start getting into the advanced amateur/ pro cameras. Many have live view, but it's not available in all of the entry level cameras. When you get used to a viewfinder, you probably won't use live view. I can't be sure of that, but I just learned how to use live view on my camera, and I've had it over two years. Any of these cameras will take excellent photos with minimal effort. Your husband is right about going to a good camera store. I can't say what it's like in other departments, but it's rare for the salespeople at Best Buy or any like chains, to know anything about cameras. They give out a lot of very false information. I looked up stores in the Las Vegas area that are authorized Nikon dealers. I am sure these same stores carry Canon and Olympus, but I was trying to weed out stores that might not be reputable. I came up with B & C, Casey's, and FredMeyer. I'd stay away from Ritz. I don't know anything about these stores, but if they are authorized dealers, they should be fine. I would probably check resellerratings.com. first. At a camera store, there should be someone knowledgeable to help you. If you decide to buy a camera online, I can steer you to the most reputable dealers. Many camera stores, especially online, aren't very reputable. If you still like the Olympus after speaking to someone at a camera store and it offers you what you are looking for, you should get it. I like to take photos in low light without flash, and I also like to isolate the subject in some photos and blur out the background. For that reason, the ability to use prime lenses is important to me. You should get the camera that feels right in your hands and suits your needs. I hope you find a camera that you like.
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08-31-2010, 05:25 AM | #13 |
Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Aww Lisa - you're so sweet! Thank You so much for researching all of that for me. I'm not lazy about researching but it's kind of hard when I don't know what they're talking about and you put it in such easy terms for this novice. Thank You!!! I'll post again after we make it to a camera shop and maybe then you could help me with the model. Oh, I thought about that prime lens - looked up some pictures - and I'm really liking that....
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08-31-2010, 08:19 AM | #14 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | It looks like many of your questions were answered so well already . I agree with Lisa....the thing to consider the most is, if you think you would want more lenses down the line. Bc if you do/did, the Olympus will be much more limited in comparison to Nikon or Canon. Nikon and Canon will also have "pre-settings" for you, like the Olympus does.
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