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Post by Michael Fraley on Mar 28, 2009 23:44:15 GMT -5
I'm thinking of buying the Olympus E620 -- latest in their Evolt series. Any thoughts on this series? I've always liked Olympus as a camera maker, so I'm leaning towards one of theirs rather than Nikon or Canon (or Sony). With no gear, I have no investment to protect. (All my gear is for film.) Any advice for me? I'm thinking that at this point it would pay to buy almost any D-SLR, just to learn how to use one...
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Post by nikonbob on Mar 29, 2009 1:25:41 GMT -5
Micheal
Sorry, I can't offer any opinions on Oly DSLRS not having used one. You say all your gear is for film, but be aware that if you have any SLR lenses certain makes of DSLRs allow backward compatibility of lenses. The experience of using a DSLR is not radically different to that of using a modern film AF SLR with the exception of dealing with a computer menu. I am sure you will find the new experience enjoyable.
Bob
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2009 12:22:34 GMT -5
I think the Olympus has a differnt sensor factor than the Nikons and Canons when using film lenses. For instance a 35mm lens on my Nikon DSLR and the field of view of a 50mm lens on a film camera. The Olympus 620 has a 4-thirs sensor which means a lens that is 35mm on a fil camera will be 70mm on the 620. That could make it tough to get an affordable WA as you would have to get a 17.5mm lens just to get the angle of view of a 35mm lens on a film camera.
Olympus maks some of the smallest DSLRs --one reason why they have the smaller sensor. You pay a price, however because the smaller the sensor, the more image noise (the digital equiv of grain) you get at higher ISOs. The OLympus 620 is going to produce low light picture better than you can get with a point and shoot but it's unlikely they will equal the images from the entry level Nikon and Canon DSLRs. On the plus side it looks like the price of the 620 is about as cheap as one can get a new DSLR.
Wayne
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Post by Michael Fraley on Mar 29, 2009 12:29:20 GMT -5
Thanks! I hadn't considered the smaller sensor factor. Mostly the smaller camera size appeals to me. I do shoot in some low-light situations where a higher ISO would be helpful. Not sure it's a deciding factor though. I might still go for a smaller, lighter camera. Actually the Nikon D60 looks good too. I think I'm overchoiced! Using my existing lenses is not a big one for me. I'll probably continue to use them with film.
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Post by renaldo on Mar 29, 2009 13:06:35 GMT -5
No different than learning/experiencing FILM...well maybe not the latest, button/program cluttered newer film cameras. But...the good ol' simple all mechanical ones...they are still best in my old age opinion.
Mr. Wayne...oo,oo...didn't realize that would bring back memories of Batman...has told me a few times in the past...with me basically reading between the lines...don't be a paranoid, mental blocked old man about learning digital shooting.
Well...I have progressed!!! Have taken my Canon 30D out 3 or 4 times now!!!!! Pat myself on the back. BUT...I have not even put in a media card let alone shoot it. I know, I know...I will probably die before I do.
Actually, I have been in a real shooting slump since last Fall. Have not taken a picture at all.
Went through this faze about 15 years ago where I did not touch a camera for probably 2 years.
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Post by olroy2044 on Mar 29, 2009 14:32:55 GMT -5
Renaldo
I did the same thing about 20 yrs ago. But my slump lasted until about 3 years ago. Finally, I got out a camera 'cause I had an occasion arise where I really needed to take photos, and I discovered that my equipment had deteriorated from disuse. I started cleaning it up, and got started again. Try not to wait that long. I really regret it.
Roy
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