sue allen:

I note that Park Cameras are listing the new 50-200mm for pre order - rrp over £900 I believe - interesting to see how much quicker AF you get for that extra money.

I'd want it to be super-sonic for £900...

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The British Journal of Photography has reviewed the E3 and they like it. The link is http://www.4shared.com/file/32517364...-3_in_BJP.html

 

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I can not understand why more Independent manufactures don't bring all their  popular lens out in Olympus fitting

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There are a number of reasons for the lack of Independent lenses; the sensor size is quite different, so using an existing optic from 35mm or APS-C means their optical performance is compromised because the design of 4/3rds optics are fundamentally different. A 35mm format lens is ok for telephotos, but if you want wide angle optics, you are going to be seriously disappointed. Sigma do some lenses, maybe because they have the manufacturing and production capacity to invest in their production. The halycon days of the 'T' mount where an optic can just have an screw on/off mount without any internal couplings whatsoever, died about 15 years ago with the introduction of AF and coupled metering systems.

Sam Chapman:

There are a number of reasons for the lack of Independent lenses; the sensor size is quite different, so using an existing optic from 35mm or APS-C means their optical performance is compromised because the design of 4/3rds optics are fundamentally different. A 35mm format lens is ok for telephotos, but if you want wide angle optics, you are going to be seriously disappointed. Sigma do some lenses, maybe because they have the manufacturing and production capacity to invest in their production. The halycon days of the 'T' mount where an optic can just have an screw on/off mount without any internal couplings whatsoever, died about 15 years ago with the introduction of AF and coupled metering systems.

 

Thanks Sam foe such a detailed explanation , & the mention of  "T mount"  takes me back  I remember buying 3 T MOUNT lens by Optomax through the "Old Photo Markets" a 35mm F2 135F2.8 & a 300F5.6 for £49;99p & I used them on three different Cameras Zenith EM , Praticia MTL3 & Fujica STX 1 each lens had to be stopped down manually ( sorry for going off Topic)

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I'm rather disappointed with DC's review of the E-1 ... I'm hoping this is a first LOOK review, and not the full review. I am comparing it's content to that of the D300 in the same issue, which is twice the size and provides more information. Maybe no-one at DC owns an Olympus, or, as usual, it's just perceived as 'another DSLR' because of it's 4/3rds sensor?

Sam Chapman:

I'm rather disappointed with DC's review of the E-1 ... I'm hoping this is a first LOOK review, and not the full review. I am comparing it's content to that of the D300 in the same issue, which is twice the size and provides more information. Maybe no-one at DC owns an Olympus, or, as usual, it's just perceived as 'another DSLR' because of it's 4/3rds sensor?

Even so Sam it scored 91% compared to the D300's 90%

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My copy of the mag arrived today, and on the E3 I think that is all we are going to get, but at least it was all positive.

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Hi Guys.

 

This is an awsome site. Why didn't I know about this site earlier??!! Well, okay, I am new to DSLRs and Photography as a matter of a fact, so I couldn't have known. But, at least I found it before my first DSLR. YAY!!

Now,, I have done a bit of 'study' myself and found that Olympus E510 was rated pretty high up there with its competitors like Nikon D40x and D80, and since I am definately not into Canons, I have convinced myself at buying the E510 at the moment, with a couple of lens' including I think the 15-54mm F2.8-3.5, 50-200mm F2.8-3.5, and maybe an macro 50mm F2.0.

Of course, I have never owned any SLR cameras before and have no idea what I am buying, so can anyone tell me if I am on the right track or not? I thought, 'Hell, you don't buy SLR cameras every day, so if I was to buy one, I might as well buy something decent.' Or is E510 going to be too much for a first timer and that I should start from the bottom of the ladder and find something much cheaper, like the 7meg pix, Nikon D40? Is E510 actually as good as I think (and hope) it is? Would it last? Or would it be replaced by a new and better camera shortly after I lay my hands on it, like all other electronic goods? Or should I go for Nikon D80 or something? What makes E510 superior to D80? Image stabilisatoin?

 

Many thanks.

Michael K

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Regarding the question of pros using the E-system, I notice that in this month's mag all of Morten Hvaal's shots were taken with the E1 .

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toshing2:

Hi Guys.

 

This is an awsome site. Why didn't I know about this site earlier??!! Well, okay, I am new to DSLRs and Photography as a matter of a fact, so I couldn't have known. But, at least I found it before my first DSLR. YAY!!

Now,, I have done a bit of 'study' myself and found that Olympus E510 was rated pretty high up there with its competitors like Nikon D40x and D80, and since I am definately not into Canons, I have convinced myself at buying the E510 at the moment, with a couple of lens' including I think the 15-54mm F2.8-3.5, 50-200mm F2.8-3.5, and maybe an macro 50mm F2.0.

Of course, I have never owned any SLR cameras before and have no idea what I am buying, so can anyone tell me if I am on the right track or not? I thought, 'Hell, you don't buy SLR cameras every day, so if I was to buy one, I might as well buy something decent.' Or is E510 going to be too much for a first timer and that I should start from the bottom of the ladder and find something much cheaper, like the 7meg pix, Nikon D40? Is E510 actually as good as I think (and hope) it is? Would it last? Or would it be replaced by a new and better camera shortly after I lay my hands on it, like all other electronic goods? Or should I go for Nikon D80 or something? What makes E510 superior to D80? Image stabilisatoin?

 

Many thanks.

Michael K

 

It's a fact of life that the minute you buy a DSLR another one will be released. However, on the whole, manufacturers tend to add just a bit to each new model so it takes quite a while for a camera to be really outdated. The E510 is a very good buy and compares favourably with the Nikon D80m [I've used both]. Stabilisation is useful and the anti dust system works. I had the 14-54mm and the 50-200mm and they are both extremely good - the 50-200 was the lens I used 90% of the time.

A few samples of Oly snaps here   http://www.flickr.com/photos/greypoint/sets/72157603343839254/

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toshing2:

Hi Guys.

 

This is an awsome site. Why didn't I know about this site earlier??!! Well, okay, I am new to DSLRs and Photography as a matter of a fact, so I couldn't have known. But, at least I found it before my first DSLR. YAY!!

Now,, I have done a bit of 'study' myself and found that Olympus E510 was rated pretty high up there with its competitors like Nikon D40x and D80, and since I am definately not into Canons, I have convinced myself at buying the E510 at the moment, with a couple of lens' including I think the 15-54mm F2.8-3.5, 50-200mm F2.8-3.5, and maybe an macro 50mm F2.0.

A good choice.

 Or is E510 going to be too much for a first timer and that I should start from the bottom of the ladder and find something much cheaper, like the 7meg pix, Nikon D40?

It's as good for a starter as it is for a advanced user and will certainly grow with you, by the way the D40 is a 6 mp camera, not that it matters to me as I am not into the megapixal race.

 Is E510 actually as good as I think (and hope) it is? Would it last? Or would it be replaced by a new and better camera shortly after I lay my hands on it, like all other electronic goods? Or should I go for Nikon D80 or something? What makes E510 superior to D80? Image stabilisatoin?

Well for what its worth I think its good, and it will last as much as any other brand (pehaps longer) and all cameras seem to be superseded every 18 months now just to get the must have the latest specs crowd to keep buying again and again.   As to what makes it superior , I have to say no camera in the same price and user range is superior they just serve different user needs and preferences and will depend on what is important to you, the main things to me are the anti dust  feature that actually works, in body stabilization ,great optics and most of all for me personally that indefinable feel and Oly colour and image that cannot be found on a spec sheet .

You pays your money and you takes your choice..its purely a personnel thing.

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An interesting series of articles about Olympus can be seen here: http://zone-10.com/cmsm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=1

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craftysnapper:

The Zuiko 70-300mm lens I ordered just arrived, 3.00pm on a grey winters UK day with fading light but I had to try it even if not on a real bird.

   Model                 E-510
   Date/time original    04/12/2007 15:00:47
   Shutter speed value   1/60 s
   Aperture value        f/5.6
   ISO speed ratings     ISO 1600
   Focal length          300 mm
  

Not bad for 1/60sec handheld with a effective focal lengh (angle of veiw) of 600mm.

Just to bump this again.

How are you getting on with the 70-300mm lens craftysnapper?  I am going to be ordering one some time this week and was wondering what you thought of it.

Does anyone else have this lens and if so, what do you think of it?

Cheers
Ian

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cairntoul:

Just to bump this again.

How are you getting on with the 70-300mm lens craftysnapper?  I am going to be ordering one some time this week and was wondering what you thought of it.

Does anyone else have this lens and if so, what do you think of it?

Cheers
Ian

Hi Ian, not been out taking pics as much as I would like to since getting it but I think its a fine lens for the money and opticly better than the 40-150mm, I'm sure you will not be dissapointed.

A few more pics with it from a recent morning stroll.

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