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Hi all any one got or tried one off these dslr cameras? Olympus E-510
It gets great reviews and seems very good value. Might order one tomorrow.
Unless i change my mind again (d40, d60 or eos 400d arrrrrrg:nuts:)
Cheers all for any comments :)
 
its curently being replaced by the Olympus E-520 so look for a bargain if you are going for the E-510, when some dealers bring in the new stock they will be wanting to clear out the old.
 
I have one. Bought from Kerso for £410 inc the twin lens kit.

Pro: Light, good kit lenses, easy to use. IS built in

cons: Olympus lenses are expensive (although very good) in the UK. Less choice of third party kit.

Part of my rational was that I wanted something my wife could also use (she has small hands and the Canon/Nikon felt bulky by comparison)

What sort of pictures are you wanting to take? Do you think you would need fast (large aperture glass?)

Think about good used kit as well. I sort of regret not getting a used E-1 (£250) and the 14-54 lens. The 510 kit lenses are readily available on ebay cheap.
 
I use the E500, great size for carting around all day on holiday. But, the smaller sensor means you can't crop as much as the Canon's and Nikon's(depends on what you use it for) and 12 months ago I was finding it difficult to offload mine to upgrade whereas Canon's and Nikon's sell easily.
 
I had one, up to the point that i upgraded to the E-3.

I currently have the E-1, E-3 and the E-420.

The lenses are all top quality. Yes they can be expensive for the "top-Pro" lenses (Just like the Canon 'L' lenses can be), but you get what you pay for.

As for lens choice - how much do you need. The only area that Olympus are 'weak' on is the choice of prime lenses. With the Canon range there is just too much choice and a lot of it is dross! (my opinion of course).


Sensor size.... The sensor is not too small to crop, and is very capable. The 2 x field of view gives an advantage in the telephoto stakes, but means that going ultra-wide can be expensive.

Chris
 
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