Anyone have an Olympus Digital SLR?

Pedal2Floor · 11-15-2006, 01:27 AM

I still own and use an Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 film camera.

I would like to get an Digital SLR.

Is there anyone who can tell me if the Olympus E-330 or the E-500 would be a better buy? In terms of picture quality and options?

The E-1 is way out of my price range.

Thanks

KaBoom · 11-15-2006, 02:18 AM

If you truly like photography like me, get Nikon Lens with either Fujifilm or Nikon Digital SLR Body. Get ready to spend about $5000 for lens and body which you can use for life time. Or buy point and shoot digital camera with Carl Zeis(sp) Lens. If you do buy Nikon Lens, get ED Lens, they produce best color I have seen.

KaBoom · 11-15-2006, 02:54 PM

Let me know if you want sample picture from my Fujifilm S1.

Nikki · 11-15-2006, 03:16 PM

I would get a Canon or Nikon over an Olympus as far as overall quality.

shadowcoder · 11-15-2006, 03:28 PM

Both models of Olympus you mention are very good cameras. You may also
consider the E-400 which was anounced in September. In the price range
of the E-330, you may also consider the Nikon-D70 or the D70s. They are the
top cameras for the price/category and they also come with 18-70mm lense.

Pedal2Floor · 11-16-2006, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowcoder

Both models of Olympus you mention are very good cameras. You may also
consider the E-400 which was anounced in September. In the price range
of the E-330, you may also consider the Nikon-D70 or the D70s. They are the
top cameras for the price/category and they also come with 18-70mm lense.

I thought the E-400 was only available in Japan?

I will also do some research on the Nikon's

Many of the online reviews have picked the Olympus models over some of the Nikon's -- but I will still take look and see.

shadowcoder · 11-16-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedal2Floor

I thought the E-400 was only available in Japan?

I will also do some research on the Nikon's

Many of the online reviews have picked the Olympus models over some of the Nikon's -- but I will still take look and see.

Actually the E-400 will also be available in Europe. It's just the Olympus USA
has chosen to focus on the E-500 and E-330 models here. So yes you are
right you only have to pick between those two and consider the Nikon ones.
I think given the choices, you won't go wrong. Best of luck on your purchase.

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