Olympus camera owners out there?
Oct 11, 2011 16:54:04 #
I have an olympus E3 which I absolutely love but since I have only had one other camera besides my many olympus cameras, I guess I am not a impartial contributor. I have the wide angle zoom and standard Zweico (sp?) lenses and they are spectacular. I have been an Olympus fan since the eighties when I had an OM1. I wish the manual with my E3 was a little clearer, though. I am looking for a better way to get specific questions answered. I hope that this forum will help. Can any of you make a recommendation?
Oct 11, 2011 17:24:49 #
shrona wrote:
I have an olympus E3 which I absolutely love I wish the manual with my E3 was a little clearer, though. I am looking for a better way to get specific questions answered. I hope that this forum will help. Can any of you make a recommendation?
Shrona,
For Oly specific questions the DPReview Olytalk forum is an excellent resource:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1008
So is the MyOlympus Yahoo group:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MyOlympus/
Lots of knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful folks there just waiting to help someone out with Oly specific questions.
Check them out and report back, I bet they can help.
Eric
Oct 11, 2011 17:35:08 #
biglou052371
Loc: Akbuquerque
Olympians IN DA HOUSE. Im as amateur as it gets but I Love my e510...ESPECIALLY with the vivid colors on.
Santa Fe Santos versus Albuquerque Aardvarks 10/1/11
Oct 11, 2011 17:35:47 #
BigD
Loc: The LEFT Coast
photocat wrote:
BigD, they do and they do.
I have thought about another lens for my pen. i am using the 17mm right now, however, i haven't found any thing to test, and i like to test out a lens before purchase
I have thought about another lens for my pen. i am using the 17mm right now, however, i haven't found any thing to test, and i like to test out a lens before purchase
Well if you want a suggestion for a darn good all around lens the 12-60 SWD has a lot going for it. Its super sharp and has a good focal length, its fast (aperture and Auto Focus), well sealed, and the Macro is pretty sweet too. Overall its considered one of the best lenses ever made and I can't complain, I have one pretty much always on one of my bodies for that emergency shot.
Oct 11, 2011 17:39:44 #
BigD
Loc: The LEFT Coast
EricLPT wrote:
quote=shrona I have an olympus E3 which I absolut... (show quote)
Something else you might look at is the Elite Video series on the E3. They literally walk you through the camera and every single function so you get to know what everything does. Its WAY better than the manual haha.
Oct 11, 2011 20:06:38 #
I'm an Olympus user, too. E-420. I like it because it's fairly light to carry around. If you travel a lot, get to know your cameras quick features on the ring. There are several modes that could be very useful in different travel situations. There are still things I'm learning so hang in there and just keep shooting.
Oct 11, 2011 20:57:18 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
BigD,
On that swd lens, how do you like the shift fstop?
That isn't one of my favorite things for my lenses. Perhaps i am just being stubborn, but i like the 2.8 to remain through the focal range.
On that swd lens, how do you like the shift fstop?
That isn't one of my favorite things for my lenses. Perhaps i am just being stubborn, but i like the 2.8 to remain through the focal range.
Oct 11, 2011 21:09:34 #
Yep that 12-60 does have smoking fast focus on E3 and e620 and it is not bad at all on the Oly. Pen even with the adapter!! Yes that big monster lens you have would look funny on a pen Bigd-hey it would turn heads for sure.. Those adapters open up a new world and make those lenses even more useful,and above all fun.
Oct 11, 2011 21:09:39 #
BigD
Loc: The LEFT Coast
photocat wrote:
BigD,
On that swd lens, how do you like the shift fstop?
That isn't one of my favorite things for my lenses. Perhaps i am just being stubborn, but i like the 2.8 to remain through the focal range.
On that swd lens, how do you like the shift fstop?
That isn't one of my favorite things for my lenses. Perhaps i am just being stubborn, but i like the 2.8 to remain through the focal range.
Well naturally I would prefer that it kept a constant f2.8 but thats a different class of lens. They make a "Super High Grade" 14-35 mm that keeps an f/2.0 that runs for about $2,300.00 bucks. Compared to the $1,000.00 the 12-60 runs I find it does just fine. It's all about your wallet, if you want a fixed aperture lens that doesn't change you just have to have the financing available :-)
Oct 11, 2011 21:18:48 #
Yes we go as far as our wallet will take us,but if we could afford anything we want-what would we have to look forward to and wish for my friend.
Like you said that 12-60 is good enough Bigd (for now).
Like you said that 12-60 is good enough Bigd (for now).
Oct 11, 2011 21:21:11 #
BigD
Loc: The LEFT Coast
Bidsteve wrote:
Yes we go as far as our wallet will take us,but if we could afford anything we want-what would we have to look forward to and wish for my friend.
Like you said that 12-60 is good enough Bigd (for now).
Like you said that 12-60 is good enough Bigd (for now).
Yessir its like the law, you can have as much justice as you can afford haha.
Oct 11, 2011 21:52:44 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
I know, but i am spoiled with my other systems.
Bidsteve, mentioned an adaptor, so this lens on the pen has to have an adaptor? If so, i believe i looked at this lens last year and with the adapto it sounded strange as if the focus feature was grinding away. My dealer and I tried several different models of the same lens and decided i would pass. Off the top of my head that might have been the lens. I will have to check in the morning, or go by and try it out as perhaps changes have been made in the firmware, or.......
thanks for the tip
Bidsteve, mentioned an adaptor, so this lens on the pen has to have an adaptor? If so, i believe i looked at this lens last year and with the adapto it sounded strange as if the focus feature was grinding away. My dealer and I tried several different models of the same lens and decided i would pass. Off the top of my head that might have been the lens. I will have to check in the morning, or go by and try it out as perhaps changes have been made in the firmware, or.......
thanks for the tip
Oct 12, 2011 00:25:44 #
mmurphy wrote:
Thank you. I became an Olympus person by a whim. I think I get some decent pictures, but I am very much an amateur. I look at all the pictures I can find on line to try and learn as much as I can. I paid a lot of money for some workshops for beginners and wasted both my time and money. I wanted more info and less chit chat!
I am trying to send a photo from Lucerne
I am trying to send a photo from Lucerne
Nice shots MMurphy,
The last time I was on that covered bridge in Lucerne, was in 1952. Still looks the same. Which Olympus were you using?
Oct 12, 2011 07:34:06 #
Olympus is the leader in providing you with features you didn't know you wanted but can not live without. They always seem to be the front runner. I've used their products since film.
Oct 12, 2011 23:17:23 #
I am a little late answering. The camera I was using in Lucerne was the Olympus SPUZ 800. It is great for fast and unencumbered travel, and the magnifying lense is very convenient. I have an Olympus E-620, but just learning to use it, and only take it on my US travels. Thank you for your comments!
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