nikon D50

[digi]

Barbara, I have posted you a Robin image taken on the E500 with the kit 45-150mm lens this works out to be 90-300mm

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...mage-7561.html

[Mark43]

Digi the small viewfinder on the E500 seems to come in for some criticism on some review sites...........what did you think?

[nightshade]

The D50 I tried had the 18-70 and this was supplemented by a 70-300 sigma an excellent buy at £114 from jessops
Dont lose sight that many people myself included are only interested in better photos not the ultimate semi-professional results that many on the site aspire to,and achive

[digi]

Not a problem for me, but most reviews I have read on the E500 come out really good including AP. It also gets Highly Recommended on DPreview. It has more features and modes than the Canon or Nikon and with the Oly/Leica/Panasonic/Sigma partnership the future is looking very good.

Just can't wait fot my Bigme to arrive.

[Barbara]

Originally Posted by digi

Barbara, I have posted you a Robin image taken on the E500 with the kit 45-150mm lens this works out to be 90-300mm

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...mage-7561.html

thanks digi,lovely close up shot and fabulous detail, the kit you mention is that what comes with the camera and is it easy to use?

[digi]

Originally Posted by nightshade

The D50 I tried had the 18-70 and this was supplemented by a 70-300 sigma an excellent buy at £114 from jessops
Dont lose sight that many people myself included are only interested in better photos not the ultimate semi-professional results that many on the site aspire to,and achive

I fully agree with you Nightshade, when you add up the cost of the Nikon D50 and two lenses the price is close to the Olympus twin lens kit and that 45-150 Zuiko lens is an excellent peice of glass. A pro set up for a bargain price.

BTW Olympus give two years warranty on their cameras unlike Nikon and Canon.

[Barbara]

Originally Posted by Barbara

thanks glsammy,lovely close up shot and fabulous detail, the kit you mention is that what comes with the camera and is it easy to use?

Oooops! I meant to say thanks digi for the photo, sorry!!

[paulthomas]

Originally Posted by Mark43

Digi the small viewfinder on the E500 seems to come in for some criticism on some review sites...........what did you think?

It's OK but probably not quite big enough if you prefer to use manual focus. On the other hand it has neat features like whilst changing the ISO, the ISO number is displayed in the viewfinder. Canon have just added this feature to their 30D. Apparently the 20D doesn't have it. The E-500 can be configured to use 0.3EV steps for the ISO. This is also a 30D upgrade over the 20D. And then there's the 2.5 inch screen...

[Barbara]

Originally Posted by Barbara

thanks glsammy,lovely close up shot and fabulous detail, the kit you mention is that what comes with the camera and is it easy to use?

Oooooops! I did it again, sorry I meant to say thanks digi for the shot of the robin, not glsammy, I think I'm beginning to lose it oh well!

[Mark43]

I have just noticed that Dixons have an online offer on the E500 body only for £399