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Any Olympus DSLR users out there?

  • 28-08-2006 11:04pm
    #1
    Sebzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    Just wanted to know if there are anyone using Oly DSLR's on the forum?
    Shoot with E1 E300 and lots of toys :)


    Seb.


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  • #2
    gyppo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    Yes, Olympus E1, SHLD1 grip, 14-54mm lens, FL50 flash.

    Saving my pennies for a 50-200mm:D


  • #3
    Sebzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Sebzy


    Got the 50-200 a while back and love it to bits. But find myself looking at the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG as I used it back at a wedding a few months ago stuck to a D200.

    Have you used the 50-200?

    It seems oly users here in dublin are quite thin on the ground.

    Seb.


  • #4
    gyppo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    No, the nearest I got to it is the sigma 55-200, which is ok, but not a patch on the oly zuiko one.
    Let me know if you get tired of yours!

    Also use a c8080wz, I bring it on hols, etc. Before the E1 I had an E-10.

    So, as you can see, I like olympus, although they lost the plot visually with the E-300.


  • #5
    Sebzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Sebzy


    i quite like the design of the E300 but it comes nowhere near the E1 it's just about perfect if you ignore the Af and resolution

    Have a look that the E300 kitted out for weddings now how could you not love this.
    http://www.sebastiandooris.com/gal/v/Art+Photography/Miscellaneous/E300-P8283245.jpg.html


  • #6
    bullpost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,240 ✭✭✭bullpost


    I have an E300 and twin lens kit - 14-45 and 40-150.
    Haven't got round to upgrading to latest firmware release yet. I've read that it can significantly increase the quality of captured images - anyone know whether thats true?


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  • #7
    Sebzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Sebzy


    No not significantly but it's better

    E-300 Firmware Ver1.3 has incorporated the following upgrade.
    - It is now possible to set the interval between pressing a button and when the control dial can be operated.
    - Stability of Digital ESP and Center weighted average metering has been improved.
    - The (camera) start up process has been changed to support interchangeable lenses to be released in the future.
    - Two scene modes, Underwater Macro and Underwater Wide, have been added.
    * When taking pictures underwater, the optional underwater housing must be attached.
    Please refer "Additional Functions in E-300 Firmware Version 1.3".

    E-300 Firmware Ver1.2 has incorporated the following upgrade.
    - New high speed CompactFlash cards are supported. Operation with the following card(s) has been verified: Extreme III (Sandisk)
    - The following functions have been added to enhance camera versatility.
    1:SHADING COMP.
    2:ANTI-SHOCK
    3:RELEASE PRIORITY S
    4:RELEASE PRIORITY C
    - The battery check indicator for use with the HLD-3 Power battery holder has been improved.
    Please refer "Additional Functions in E-300 Firmware Version 1.2".


    E-300 Firmware Ver1.1 has incorporated the following upgrade.
    - [AUTO] of the white balance setting has been improved to better accommodate subjects containing yellows.
    - Highlighted parts appeared pink when the color space was set to [Adobe RGB] and [CUSTOM WB] was set to a low color temperature. This situation has been improved.
    - Battery consumption during sleep mode has been improved.


    Seb.


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