firstsingle
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Olympus amd Panasonic merging. I'm an olympus user. This sounds good to me. Maybe we'll see a new 10mpix camera soon from this union. What's your thoughts?
Olympus and Panasonic merging?
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g0ldenb0y55
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That sounds awesome!
What are your thoughts on the OLYMPUS E-VOLT 500? Thinking about purchasing. I'm a Newbie in the Still Photography world.
What are your thoughts on the OLYMPUS E-VOLT 500? Thinking about purchasing. I'm a Newbie in the Still Photography world.
firstsingle
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The E500 is great. If I were you I'd go for the E330. It's new. It's the first Digital SLR to have a LIVE preview right there on the LCD. I use the E300. The E300 is basically the E500 and the E330 is basically the E500. They are the same camera, 8 MPIX. They are just adding more user features. Great image quality. I use my E300 for pro work. Album cover work for recording artist's etc.g0ldenb0y55 said:
g0ldenb0y55
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Thanks for the info. I've read that this type of camera doesn't do very well when shooting at ISO 800 and above. I don't know much about ISO's and these types of functions but the sample pictures I've seen from this camera shot at a higher ISO were pretty grainy. Do you have this problem as well? Does it matter? When do you use higher ISO levels? Sorry for all the questions. I figure since you use this type of camera you can answer these questions.
Again, thanks for the info.:dankk2:
-Hank
Again, thanks for the info.:dankk2:
-Hank
Hkyplayr10
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ISO stands for the International Standards Organization. It basically is the same as film spped. The higher ISO you use, the less light you need to expose your picture. 800ISO is for really dark locations, or when you need to use a faster shutter speed. The higher your ISO the grainier your picture will also be. No matter what camera you use, digital or film, and 800ISO image will most likely be grainy. I would try to use either 200 or 400 when shooting everyday things. And save 800 for only when you truly need that faster shutter speed.
Asa
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goldenboy,
The main disadvantage to Olympus (and Sigma SLRS) as I see it is that they are the only ones making lenses for their camera system. If you buy a Nikon or Canon, you can also get lenses from Tamron, Sigma, Quantaray, and a host of other brands both good and bad.
Nikon and Canon are really the only brands catering to the pro shooter. Now, you might say "I just do portraits and the Olympus series of lenses are fine." But what if your best client calls you and wants to fly you to Baja to photograph her and three other top ranked surfers? A Nikon user can call up a shop in San Diego, rent a 600mm f4 lens for a week, and be on their way. An Olympus user will have to rent a new camera system and learn to use it on the spot.
A hypothetical situation maybe, but important to consider in making your purchase. Just how big of an accessory line might you need? As a professional photographer, I HAVE NO IDEA. So I went with one of the brands that has everything so I can keep the options open. Oh...and no, I haven't photographed top ranked surfers. Still waiting for the call :thumbsup:
The main disadvantage to Olympus (and Sigma SLRS) as I see it is that they are the only ones making lenses for their camera system. If you buy a Nikon or Canon, you can also get lenses from Tamron, Sigma, Quantaray, and a host of other brands both good and bad.
Nikon and Canon are really the only brands catering to the pro shooter. Now, you might say "I just do portraits and the Olympus series of lenses are fine." But what if your best client calls you and wants to fly you to Baja to photograph her and three other top ranked surfers? A Nikon user can call up a shop in San Diego, rent a 600mm f4 lens for a week, and be on their way. An Olympus user will have to rent a new camera system and learn to use it on the spot.
A hypothetical situation maybe, but important to consider in making your purchase. Just how big of an accessory line might you need? As a professional photographer, I HAVE NO IDEA. So I went with one of the brands that has everything so I can keep the options open. Oh...and no, I haven't photographed top ranked surfers. Still waiting for the call :thumbsup:
g0ldenb0y55
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Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback! I'm still in the market for a camera and after countless hours of research and debate, I've come to the conclusion that Nikon will be my weapon of choice. Now it's time to get the funds together to purchase a brand spanking new D70s! Yes my fellow DVXuser's... D70s!
Asa, your point is well taken with on the availability of glass. Not to sound sarcastic or anything, but who knows when you'll get that call for a photoshoot in baja with 4 top ranked surfer girls! Anything is possible! Right or wrong? Anyways bro, thanks again for the input!
Asa, your point is well taken with on the availability of glass. Not to sound sarcastic or anything, but who knows when you'll get that call for a photoshoot in baja with 4 top ranked surfer girls! Anything is possible! Right or wrong? Anyways bro, thanks again for the input!
dvx 35mm kid
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Olympus and panasonic are not merging. It was just a joint project, simular to Pentax and Samsung. As for the live view on a DSLR, totally useless unless you do mostly macro work.
g0ldenb0y55
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dvx 35mm kid said:
Sad to here...