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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:39 am Post subject: Just won on ebay an Olympus E-300 |
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Katastrofo wrote:
I was wondering if any of you guys are using this camera. Got it pretty
cheap with 2 batteries and a 512MB CF card.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130099060865&rd=1&rd=1
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Bargain of the year! Congratulation! Viewfinder pretty dark almost unusable for manual focusing. Back LCD also not a good one. I found this weakness anything else is very good. I guess with a split screen you can solve the focusing problem and you will be a very happy camera owner. Congratulation again for this great deal!
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LucisPictor
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
You got this one for an incredible price! Congratulations!
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Thanks, fellas,
Still haven't heard from the seller, he's probably still in shock. 
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Attila
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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Jigt
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Jigt wrote:
The good thing for me (wildlife) is that it had a cropfactor of 2X.
If you need it for wideangle ...
Good thing is "four thirds" this is becoming a new M42 I gues.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
| Jigt wrote: |
The good thing for me (wildlife) is that it had a cropfactor of 2X.
If you need it for wideangle ...
Good thing is "four thirds" this is becoming a new M42 I gues.
Guido |
Well, looking at Attila's chart, Olympus has the shortest register distance
of all digitals.
I've heard from the seller and he shipped yesterday and assures I will
receive it Friday, latest.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Olympus digital reflex cams are only available in 1:2 crop factor, or there are also wider formats?
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
| Orio wrote: |
| Olympus digital reflex cams are only available in 1:2 crop factor, or there are also wider formats? |
From what I can tell, they only produce cams with 4/3rds format, which
precludes anything wider.
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
They make only 4/3 2x crop factor cameras. Very pleasant 2x crop factor with a normal 50mm lens.
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| katastrofo wrote: |
| Jigt wrote: |
The good thing for me (wildlife) is that it had a cropfactor of 2X.
If you need it for wideangle ...
Good thing is "four thirds" this is becoming a new M42 I gues.
Guido |
Well, looking at Attila's chart, Olympus has the shortest register distance
of all digitals.
I've heard from the seller and he shipped yesterday and assures I will
receive it Friday, latest.
Bill |
Great news, Olympus E-300 has a good shape to use wide mirror lenses. That impossible with Canon or Nikon , I still think you made the best deal in this year.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Attila,
Another plus for the Olympus: the M42 adapter is a nice thick sturdy
looking affair compared to the Nikon or even Canon adapters. This of
course is due to it's short register distance. There will be little chance
of the adapter warping against the lens mount fascia like an aluminum
Nikon adapter would. Right?
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Yes true, we have plenty of space to make right adapter for most of the lenses. 4/3 system is the most adaptable DSLR system.
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Orio
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Ok everything, but guys, don't forget that my Flek 4/20 will become a 40mm lens on a 2x crop camera!
That's quite tight - at least for me. It would not do it for me as first camera. Maybe as a second body to use for telephoto shots. The good thing is that a common 50mm. f/1.4 will become a very fast 100mm lens. But what you lose on the wide side with such a big crop, it has an impact.
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
You have right Orio, Olympus-E system is not usable at all for old wide angle lenses.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| You have right Orio, Olympus-E system is not usable at all for old wide angle lenses. |
Yes, damn him for pointing that out...I'm kidding, Orio! 
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LucisPictor
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Yes, the Olympus system would make a fantastic second cam.
But I also would not like to shoot with a 2x-crop all the time.
I'm too much into wide-angle photography.
Let me dream:
1. Canon EOS 5D (for most of the M42s)
2. Nikon D200 (for all those great MF Nikkors)
3. Pentax K10D (for the fascinating K-mounts and the M42s)
4. Olympus E-1 or E-500 (for nice tele effects)
Oh well, this would mean about € 6.000,- just for the cams!
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Have a nice dream mate!
Couple of years later we can buy all for nothing, thanks for consumer world! Only the problem perhaps they are not works at all.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Camera arrived today, 2 days early! Came with 3 batteries, charger,
software, manuals. Looks almost brand new! Now if I only had the
adapter so I could take some pictures....
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TDN
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TDN wrote:
I think it depends on what you like to shoot most.
For teleshooting and especially wildlife, this camera will do wonders for you.
I mean, imagine the quality of the Meyer/Pentacon 200mm f4 with that 2x crop factor That's a very decent telelens then!
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
I have a 200/2.8 Vivitar I'll be trying soon that I got for $15, delivered.
Yeah, this won't be for landscapes but I have medium format film if
I want to shoot those.  So far, I'm very pleased with it's performance!
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Can you take a picture from this lens to me ? I never seen vivitar with 200mm focal length and f/2.8.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Attila, it's a 200/3.5 lens, not 2.8, my bad. If you still want a pic, LMK.
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Ok, I know them , don't need picture , thanks!
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:03 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| Ok, I know them , don't need picture , thanks! |
OK, naturally I'm crestfallen, but being shallow and superficial really
helps to get over little disappointments like this!
Bill
ps does the 200/3.5 suck, is that it? I'm asking cuz I haven't tried it yet. |
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