Hi all,
I hope I find time and intellect and you find sufficient tolerance for me and my Olympus to make this a home for a bit.
I upgraded from an Olympus C-5000 point and shot to an Olympus E-510 a couple of years ago. I did it because Frank Guppyman/Coryologist Falcone told me I would never be able to play with the big boys until I moved to a dslr. Knowing nothing at all but point and shoot, after looking at reveiws, I found that Olympus had a better than average rating and was at competitive prices. So I got the E-510.
After a couple of years I had learned very little and stuck mostly with the 35 mm macro although I had 2 other kit lenses. Then a series of burglaries happened just as I was starting to experiment a little with the other lenses and hand adjustments. I by the way understand almost nothing in photo speak.
During the 4th burglary they found my prize E-510 with all the rest of my kit. Three lenses and Olympus cases, 3 batteries and charger, 3 CF cards and 2 xD cards, extra cables, Samsonite camera case. I dont remember all. :-(
I had after 3 burglaries finally purchased renter's insurance. Last week I got my claim check. So I decided that I would make my one treat from the money a new dslr. I still have my C-5000, but I do not want to go back to point and shoot.
:-D
I was going to go with the Canon or the Nikon, but after reading the reviews and looking at the prices, I again decided on an Olympus. There were things I was not fully satisfied with before, but one thing I like very much about the Olympus camera is that I can grip it with one hand, and I have a small hand.
Monday I should recieve a new E-620 4/3rds camera with two kit lenses. I am pretty exited and looking forward to trying it out.
When the time comes I will be looking for advice on the best lenses for my hobby.
I hope I find time and intellect and you find sufficient tolerance for me and my Olympus to make this a home for a bit.
I upgraded from an Olympus C-5000 point and shot to an Olympus E-510 a couple of years ago. I did it because Frank Guppyman/Coryologist Falcone told me I would never be able to play with the big boys until I moved to a dslr. Knowing nothing at all but point and shoot, after looking at reveiws, I found that Olympus had a better than average rating and was at competitive prices. So I got the E-510.
After a couple of years I had learned very little and stuck mostly with the 35 mm macro although I had 2 other kit lenses. Then a series of burglaries happened just as I was starting to experiment a little with the other lenses and hand adjustments. I by the way understand almost nothing in photo speak.
During the 4th burglary they found my prize E-510 with all the rest of my kit. Three lenses and Olympus cases, 3 batteries and charger, 3 CF cards and 2 xD cards, extra cables, Samsonite camera case. I dont remember all. :-(
I had after 3 burglaries finally purchased renter's insurance. Last week I got my claim check. So I decided that I would make my one treat from the money a new dslr. I still have my C-5000, but I do not want to go back to point and shoot.
:-D
I was going to go with the Canon or the Nikon, but after reading the reviews and looking at the prices, I again decided on an Olympus. There were things I was not fully satisfied with before, but one thing I like very much about the Olympus camera is that I can grip it with one hand, and I have a small hand.
Monday I should recieve a new E-620 4/3rds camera with two kit lenses. I am pretty exited and looking forward to trying it out.
When the time comes I will be looking for advice on the best lenses for my hobby.
