Olympus cameras and lenses.
Jul 13, 2018 20:04:25 #
burkphoto wrote:
I’m good with using blowers but wet clean is a different story on these new sensors which are a little mushy and have that special coating “we” aren’t supposed to touch. After my EMs have finished their warranties, I do grit my teeth and wet clean when I have to, using Green Clean kits specific for the model. Then I make myself a big glass of lemonade with fresh mint and a healthy dose of Cathead Honeysuckle vodka.
Jul 14, 2018 01:45:35 #
minniev wrote:
I’m good with using blowers but wet clean is a different story on these new sensors which are a little mushy and have that special coating “we” aren’t supposed to touch. After my EMs have finished their warranties, I do grit my teeth and wet clean when I have to, using Green Clean kits specific for the model. Then I make myself a big glass of lemonade with fresh mint and a healthy dose of Cathead Honeysuckle vodka.
Oh my! I second the lemonade with the Vodka octane boost.
Jul 14, 2018 08:57:21 #
RobertW wrote:
When I decided to downsize from my bulky and weighty Nikon Kit, I went to Olympus and have used an EP1, an EPs1, an EM5, an EM1 and am now using a Pen F
Not a single one of these cameras have caused the slightest problem and I have to say I doubt the veracity of the person that tried to bad-mouth Olympus---
Not a single one of these cameras have caused the slightest problem and I have to say I doubt the veracity of the person that tried to bad-mouth Olympus---
I would agree, I have e-600, em1, 2 em-5’s one is IR, love these faultless jewels of camera design. Never not once have I had a problem.
Jul 14, 2018 09:05:44 #
Bigmike1 wrote:
I have had an Olympus E-620 camera for close to 20... (show quote)
Not aware that in 1998 or there about Oly introduced the e-620, let’s see what a twenty year old digital camera is worth? I suggest that you are assuming that 20 year old cameras should be repaired for free? Anyway sorry your old camera doesn’t work perfectly, digital ain’t film, a lot! Going on inside and in the modern world around you, buck up and buy a newer camera, say a 10 year old e series, around $100, cheaper than repair for certain
Jul 14, 2018 21:04:08 #
John Matthews
Loc: Wasilla, Alaska
If you have had your Olympus for 20 years I believe you mean a D-620 not E-620. I still have my D-600 but no method for the memory card to transfer the photos to a computer.
Jul 14, 2018 23:14:43 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
No, it says E620 right on the front of the camera. I have been watching but haven’t seen this model advertised by KEH. As far as repair costs go I don’t want to pay 2 or 3 hundred bucks to repair a camera worth maybe 40 bucks now. I’m keeping my eye open for a worthwhile replacement.
Jul 15, 2018 04:24:53 #
John Matthews
Loc: Wasilla, Alaska
The Olympus E-620 (digital camera) was released in 2008 not 1998. This is less of an excuse for a screen failure. I also have the E-620 and while it has been supplanted by the Mark 2 and a canon 6d, ergonomically it is still my favorite camera.
Jul 15, 2018 08:13:59 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
I would have sworn that I bought that camera before 2000, but then, I am getting old and don't remember things exactly anymore. That means that the camera only lasted ten years or so before having problems. It still takes beautiful photos but I can't view them until I download them. It is sort of like using a film camera again. (:
While my wife and I were living in Germany the small size of the camera worked well. It fit into the center console of our car and I was able to have it available whenever I needed it. We were in the city of Dresden, which I think is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. It became like home to us and I really miss it. I miss being able to drive up and park within a couple of blocks of the old city and walk up along the Elbe and into the old part of town. The rebuilt Frauenkirche is stunning. When they began the reconstruction they discovered that the alter was under the rubble and they were able to reuse 80% of it. There was one good result of the firebombing of Dresden. It killed all the rats in the old city.
While my wife and I were living in Germany the small size of the camera worked well. It fit into the center console of our car and I was able to have it available whenever I needed it. We were in the city of Dresden, which I think is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. It became like home to us and I really miss it. I miss being able to drive up and park within a couple of blocks of the old city and walk up along the Elbe and into the old part of town. The rebuilt Frauenkirche is stunning. When they began the reconstruction they discovered that the alter was under the rubble and they were able to reuse 80% of it. There was one good result of the firebombing of Dresden. It killed all the rats in the old city.
Jul 23, 2018 14:07:12 #
Years back I was wanting to get into Digital. I was a Nikon user. The Current Nikon D9 was about $1000 for the body. Add a couple of lenses and I was pushing $2000 plus. A chunk of change to drop on new technology not knowing if I was going to like it.
Came across an Olympus E500 with two lenses for $800. Decided that was the way to get into digital and see how it goes. This was probably 10 or more years ago. It took excellent pictures and still does it was 8 megapix vs Nikon 5 megapix.
Even though I now have a Nikon, I will still toss the Olympus in the car for short trips or for just walking around because of its smaller size and less weight.
Olympus makes great cameras and excellent optics. They started out with scientific and medical optics. The downside to the Olympus. 4/3 format is smaller than the DX and FX formats. Second party lens makers don't support Olympus, which make Olympus lenses pricey since no competition.
Came across an Olympus E500 with two lenses for $800. Decided that was the way to get into digital and see how it goes. This was probably 10 or more years ago. It took excellent pictures and still does it was 8 megapix vs Nikon 5 megapix.
Even though I now have a Nikon, I will still toss the Olympus in the car for short trips or for just walking around because of its smaller size and less weight.
Olympus makes great cameras and excellent optics. They started out with scientific and medical optics. The downside to the Olympus. 4/3 format is smaller than the DX and FX formats. Second party lens makers don't support Olympus, which make Olympus lenses pricey since no competition.
Jul 23, 2018 17:31:24 #
Jul 24, 2018 05:22:55 #
"Olympus makes great cameras and excellent optics. They started out with scientific and medical optics. The downside to the Olympus. 4/3 format is smaller than the DX and FX formats. Second party lens makers don't support Olympus, which make Olympus lenses pricey since no competition."
That's not exactly accurate, Sigma, Tamron, Leica, Panasonic and others all make 4/3 lenses for Olympus cameras, and you don't have to look far to find stunning images taken with the 4/3 format.
That's not exactly accurate, Sigma, Tamron, Leica, Panasonic and others all make 4/3 lenses for Olympus cameras, and you don't have to look far to find stunning images taken with the 4/3 format.
Jul 24, 2018 11:38:14 #
wildweasel wrote:
"Olympus makes great cameras and excellent optics. They started out with scientific and medical optics. The downside to the Olympus. 4/3 format is smaller than the DX and FX formats. Second party lens makers don't support Olympus, which make Olympus lenses pricey since no competition."
That's not exactly accurate, Sigma, Tamron, Leica, Panasonic and others all make 4/3 lenses for Olympus cameras, and you don't have to look far to find stunning images taken with the 4/3 format.
That's not exactly accurate, Sigma, Tamron, Leica, Panasonic and others all make 4/3 lenses for Olympus cameras, and you don't have to look far to find stunning images taken with the 4/3 format.
One additional clarification, 4/3 is a film format. Micro-4/3 is the digital mirrorless format. Sometimes it's denoted M4/3 or M43.
M43 bodies can utilize 4/3 lenses with an adaptor, which yields a great number of available legacy and new lenses for M43 bodies.
Jul 24, 2018 13:45:58 #
JD750 wrote:
One additional clarification, 4/3 is a film format. Micro-4/3 is the digital mirrorless format. Sometimes it's denoted M4/3 or M43.
M43 bodies can utilize 4/3 lenses with an adaptor, which yields a great number of available legacy and new lenses for M43 bodies.
M43 bodies can utilize 4/3 lenses with an adaptor, which yields a great number of available legacy and new lenses for M43 bodies.
I have an older 4/3 MZuiko 70-300 lens that I use with an adapter on my EM1 Mark ll and it is super sharp.
Jul 25, 2018 07:06:09 #
Olympus user since 2007. Started with an e500 then moved up through the years to the e620, e5, epm2, em1, and how the em1ii. Have owned, not including the current lenses in my signature:
7-14 f4, 14-54, 12-60, 14-45, 40-150, 50-200 swd, 135-400, 25 f2.8, 8 f3.5 50 macro, and a slew of manual lenses.
The only issues I’ve had over the years were a sticky lens hood on the 12-60 and a broken lens hood on a 12-40. Other than those minor things and an occasional lock up (maybe has happened 3 times), which is easily solved by turning off and on the camera...my 4/3 and m4/3 gear has been trouble-free though rain, wind, snow (lots of it), sleet, sand, and sun.
7-14 f4, 14-54, 12-60, 14-45, 40-150, 50-200 swd, 135-400, 25 f2.8, 8 f3.5 50 macro, and a slew of manual lenses.
The only issues I’ve had over the years were a sticky lens hood on the 12-60 and a broken lens hood on a 12-40. Other than those minor things and an occasional lock up (maybe has happened 3 times), which is easily solved by turning off and on the camera...my 4/3 and m4/3 gear has been trouble-free though rain, wind, snow (lots of it), sleet, sand, and sun.
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