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Post by shp on Mar 2, 2010 13:41:15 GMT -5
Found it at Wal-Mart, one package left, today, but didn't purchase it because I wanted to ask your advice on it. It is a DSLR -->
Olympus Live View Digital SLR EVOLT (E?)-420 Outfit Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-f5.6
And the storeclerk told me it would come with the lens that I saw a diagram of on the box.
It's at a fair $369. Should I get it? Please let me know soon because if I should I want to get it tonight before it jumps off the shelves. XD There's only ONE BOX left! XD
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Post by ŋєт™ on Mar 2, 2010 14:00:07 GMT -5
I'm a Nikon person so I'm more inclined to go that route. I also don't have alot of experience with Olympus at all so I can't comment on the quality of their DSLRs. For $369 and what you listed it's not bad. I would wait on Scott or Saknika to comment though they know more about cameras than I do at this point.
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Post by shp on Mar 2, 2010 14:09:53 GMT -5
Mhm, I went and looked it up, had a little problem at first but found two interesting links. For one, I think it used to be around $540, but I am not sure if that's just the camera or the "kit" it would eventually need. Here are the links - www.digicamreview.com/olympus_evolt_e420_dslr_review.htmphoto.net/equipment/product-detail?product_id=2410Unfortunately it comes with a built-in flash, but... I'm sure I could figure out how to diffuse the bloody thing or not use it at all unless it's absolutely necessary. I think it said on the box that it would come with the memory card. That saves money, XD.
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Post by Saknika on Mar 2, 2010 15:01:51 GMT -5
I looked it up on Adorama ( here) to get all the specs, since that's my online hub for equipment, and it looks like a terrific camera to begin with. Back in the days of film I had (actually, still have) a very nice point-and-shoot 35mm Olympus camera. And they were expensive because they were top of the line. That quality hasn't left, Olympus cameras still do great quality. Like any camera you're going to find some snags about it if you get it, that it doesn't do as well in some area as other camera brands. That's totally normal, each brand has its strong and weak points. But for you, it would be an excellent starter camera. If the box at Walmart is a kit, then it comes with the lens. It will say right on the box if it is or isn't. And the price is at the right spot it would seem. The biggest struggle you'll have with it, probably, is getting used to using a DSLR. There's a lot more that goes into it when taking photos, because you'll have more control. Built-in flash is standard on most cameras. Until you get up into medium and large format, you'll get built-in flash. You don't have to use it though, it's not like a point-and-shoot where it just turns itself on. So long as you have control over the camera, it won't just pop up. If you're really thinking about moving up to a DSLR, I'd say to go for it. It'd be a good starting point, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg.
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Post by ScottWood on Mar 2, 2010 15:05:45 GMT -5
There is nothing wrong with it having a built in flash, all but the very high end pro bodies do. You have the control over it though.
I am sure that it is a very good camera, but I wouldn't buy it if I were starting out. Like it or not, we are a Nikon and Canon world. Combined they have almost all of the market share. The reason that is important is that there are many more things available for them than there are for any other brands. The amount of world class lenses available for both Nikon and Canon are enough for me to pick on of those two. Lenses are very expensive, and are the real investment when it comes to digital photography, so I would always base my buying decision on what lenses I will want down the road.
I went Nikon when I started digital because I knew more people with Nikon lenses than I did Canon.
Have you considered the used market? Something like the Nikon D40 is a great camera. I have sold a lot of images made with a D40, and I suspect you could pick a used one up cheaply.
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Post by ScottWood on Mar 2, 2010 15:15:20 GMT -5
I just looked on Adorama and they have D40 kits onsale for $427. It comes with a camera bag and an SD card.
I have shot with both the D40 and the D40x and the D40 was a better camera in my opinion. The 18-55 kit lens is also very good for an entry level lens. It is actually the lens I use on my IR converted D70s.
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Post by shp on Mar 2, 2010 15:15:33 GMT -5
Thank you, all. You've been a great help in this! =)
And Scott, you got a point. I did think about Canon for a while, and they did have a camera there, but I didn't know if it was D-SLR... I did know it cost a whopping 700 bucks!
I will try to go and get it tonight. I know it will take some getting used to, but with a camera like that I'm definitely going to practice plenty. Not only that, I would finally have an instruction manual, and I could always look on the Internet or around if I needed parts like new lenses and such. I read wide-angle lens are best for landscapes, while telephotos are suitable for sports. Thank you, all, again. =)
Hopefully you would see some of my new pictures before the end of the month.
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Post by shp on Mar 2, 2010 15:21:26 GMT -5
Well, that is a good deal, but then in the end I would only have 20 bucks left. The only money I have coming in is from the disability check and I give a couple hundred bucks to my mum to help pay the bills, and I also have the car insurance to pay. I'm kind of hesitant when it comes to buying used items because half the time they wouldn't work as well as a new one would.
Sorry for the double-post, kind of in a rush.
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Post by Saknika on Mar 2, 2010 15:25:30 GMT -5
Well the nice thing about Adorama, as far as I am aware, is they check to make sure all their used equipment works. If you do decide to go Adorama, go through our site. We have an affiliate link on there.
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Post by ScottWood on Mar 2, 2010 15:28:11 GMT -5
One thing to remember is that you will probably have to buy a memory card for the new camera, so that will add a few more dollars to the mix, unless the kit you are looking at has one.
As for used, there are some good places out there. B&H has a really good used department, and KEH.com is also quite good. I have bought from both.
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