RallyValley Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) Just what the title says. I have a twin lens kit Olympus e450 and seem to be the only person I know with an Olympus SLR. Edited August 11, 2010 by valleyCBR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 I guess I am then. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) awww never mind, just post pics :D I had an Olympus Pen many years ago, I loved it. In fact I still have it, it just doesn't work anymore. Edited August 11, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Like this one? I guess I will have to find somewhere else to ask my Olympus related questions, I just thought DOLers knew everetything :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) Like this one? I guess I will have to find somewhere else to ask my Olympus related questions, I just thought DOLers knew everetything perfect for this months challenge. Edited August 12, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 What's your question? And cute doglet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 What's your question? And cute doglet! Just wanted a flash recommendation And Toby can look quite handsome thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) My husband has the same model as you I think. He uses it for work. I haven't used it though, he just brings it to me to program in the settings he needs. To be honest he hardly uses it and I won't use it as none of my lenses will fit it (I'm a Canon user). Edited August 12, 2010 by Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 My husband has the same model as you I think. He uses it for work. I haven't used it though, he just brings it to me to program in the settings he needs. To be honest he hardly uses it and I won't use it as none of my lenses will fit it (I'm a Canon user). I am really happy with it so far (had it about 12 months), its been a good learning camera and is pretty small and lightweight for a DSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I haven't used an Olympus since film days, but people who have stayed with them are more than happy and doing great work. I won't put up a link, but if you google "john isaac tiger" there are a few sites with John Isaac's work and it is brilliant. And Oly of course. He has a good recent article and Q&A on the NWP website - google will include that one in the list. Top wild-life in the wild work, and worth a look quite aside from camera preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs tornsocks Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I got one !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) FL36 or FL50 over the FL20, I think. here's the amazon link to the 50 and the link for the 36 Edited August 13, 2010 by kja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hmm will have to browse ebay or classifieds, they are a little out of my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 valleyCBR your not alone here at DOL being an Olympus user I'm an Olympus DSLR user & very proud one too. I wouldn't use anything else. My E-30 has served me very well, given all the pounds I visit, meaning I shoot under extreme conditions with no or little control over what I'm shooting. And although I have my fair share of average photos, I get a whole lot of good ones too. Plus you've just got to love those Zuiko lenses. My 12-60 is simply brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Yeah I spent a bout a week considering jumping ship bit for a total DSLR novice who rarely uses my camera I have taken some absoultely beatiful shots like the one that I attribute to Olympus Plus Olympus have the lightest rigs and really good lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Yeah I spent a bout a week considering jumping ship bit for a total DSLR novice who rarely uses my camera I have taken some absoultely beatiful shots like the one that I attribute to Olympus Plus Olympus have the lightest rigs and really good lenses. :D Brilliant photo I've also got the E-420. I got that about 18 months ago (I got the E-30 about a year ago). The E-420 doesn't have much, such as IS etc, but it's a fantastic little slr all the same. So it's kind of like yours, so I know where you're coming from. The E-420 actually reminds me of my very old Canon AE1 in respect to the basics. And you can ring the life out of it & get some fantasic shots. To me, as a photographer, it makes for much satisfaction, in doing so, without the aid of all the u-beaut technology Having said that, I love the E-30 for making my job a lot easier given what I do... Here's a series I took, with the E-420 (14-42mm kit lens), at Kurri pound in June 2009 of an old boxer (who finally went home)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 That poor boxer! I am glad it went home. The shots are heartbreaking but very true. I looked at my camera and I actually have an e420! I have the standard twin lens kit with it. I might upgrade the body at some stage but the lenses are pretty decent I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 In comparision, though, to the E-30 (with the 12-60), here's a series from Muswellbrook Pound of a gorgeous pup taken last Tuesday... As a footnote I must mention that this pup is still available... hint, hint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I have a 9 month old at home so I am over the puppy thing for some time Although that pup is adorable and I am sure she will get snapped up fast. Maybe I will upgrade my body for Christmas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 That poor boxer! I am glad it went home. The shots are heartbreaking but very true.I looked at my camera and I actually have an e420! I have the standard twin lens kit with it. I might upgrade the body at some stage but the lenses are pretty decent I think. Yes he went home. And he was such a fantastic old fella too. We had such a huge response with the rescue groups. Everyone wanted to take him. Great camera the E-420. I still use it from time to time. Plus it can use all those fantastic Zuiko lenses which the E-30 uses also. I thoroughly endorse the 12-60 BTW :D In many respects, though, just getting a better lens can greatly improve results - even with the E-420. Having said that, it also depends what you're going to take photos of & the environment you're in. I do pound photography, so I did found the E-420 wanting at times, as the environment is very demanding. For example, lighting varies from bright to very dull, the subject can be jumping all over the place, to being very calm, whilst about a hundred other variables are out of my control. Hence I got the E-30. But all you may need is a new lens. If so, I'd recommend the 18-180mm Zuiko. I use it as my workhorse lens, especially at Kurri pound, & I'm rather satisfied with the results. It is an improvement on the kit 14-42 (which is a rather good lens itself as kit lenses go). Yes the 12-60 is far better, but it is also a lot more expensive. Also if you want to upgrade, but budget is an issue, you may want to think about the E-620. It's probably the best one in the Olympus dslr range as value goes overall compared to features etc & picture quality. The E-30 is better, but costs more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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