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New camera or not

  • 07-10-2011 6:45pm
    #1
    magnumlady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭


    I have an Olympus E-400 which I only got recently second hand and I really like it.
    I also have a Panasonic FZ30 which I also like.

    Now my dilemma is. I love the zoom and movie mode on the panasonic. I don't have either on the olympus. I much prefer using the olympus though, more control over the shots I get and more manual features.

    So I'm torn between keeping the two, although I'm using the Olympus more. Possibly getting another lens for it. Or getting a new DSLR with movie mode...although my budget would only be for an entry level camera. Any thoughts or ideas please?


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  • #2
    121FOTO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29 ✭121FOTO


    Hello magnumlady!
    Personally I wouldn't buy a new camera unless I really, reallllllyyyy, need it. My advice is to keep both :). Keep the Panasonic for movies and use whatever cash you had in mind to spend for a new camera, to purchase a good lens for your Olympus. Having more manual control over the shots (aka Olympus) does help with your creativity. My opinion...:D


  • #3
    magnumlady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭magnumlady


    Thanks, I think you are right. :D I'll have fun looking for a lens now.


  • #4
    121FOTO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29 ✭121FOTO


    50mm f2 A must in my opinion!
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/301932-REG/Olympus_261003_50mm_f_2_0_Macro_ED.html


  • #5
    magnumlady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭magnumlady


    Looks good...the price though :eek:
    I wouldn't mind some kind of telephoto lens though. I'll have to do a bit of research.


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