Here's an insight of something so profound that it needs an entry to this blog: I think I have found the one. It's Olympus E-510. Or The Dude.
Leica Digilux 2 may have been my first love but this new dude has what it takes to be on my kind of adventure this year. Leica was authentic, and pretty but I would never be edgy when out in the wild with it... because it's too pweeeety. Olympus E510, on the other hand, which has very good reviews, is an old-rounder camera and a light traveler - which is very important in my world. Being the sort of landscape, portraits and events capturer, I would prefer something that could assist me in delivering good results, efficient and something that I am very comfortable holding with my two delicate yet firm hands. :-)
It has not been a short process, being a very choosy mink, but very educational nonetheless. I pick up jargons and new technical terms and techniques along the way. Here are a few good websites that you could rely on for some camera reviews:
www.dpreview.com
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/entrylevel-dslr-cameras,review-1324.html
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/digital_camera_and_lens_reviews.shtml
...and dozens more that I couldn't be bothered to copy-and-paste.
Speaking of good websites, have a look at TrekLens that offers some sharing on photography skills by experts. You could upload your photos and browse others for ideas and technical suggestions. I find the site really helpful and encouraging so have a go at it! Much better than most photo-sharing clusters that I have encountered, to say the least. Credits to a friend who sent me an email about it.
I hope to get The Dude home by end of next week. He's there, just waiting for me to pick him up. Then we can start the anticipated winter road trip, hoping to capture the first sight of snowdrops across Scotland. It would be lovely.
Leica Digilux 2 may have been my first love but this new dude has what it takes to be on my kind of adventure this year. Leica was authentic, and pretty but I would never be edgy when out in the wild with it... because it's too pweeeety. Olympus E510, on the other hand, which has very good reviews, is an old-rounder camera and a light traveler - which is very important in my world. Being the sort of landscape, portraits and events capturer, I would prefer something that could assist me in delivering good results, efficient and something that I am very comfortable holding with my two delicate yet firm hands. :-)
It has not been a short process, being a very choosy mink, but very educational nonetheless. I pick up jargons and new technical terms and techniques along the way. Here are a few good websites that you could rely on for some camera reviews:
www.dpreview.com
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/entrylevel-dslr-cameras,review-1324.html
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/digital_camera_and_lens_reviews.shtml
...and dozens more that I couldn't be bothered to copy-and-paste.
Speaking of good websites, have a look at TrekLens that offers some sharing on photography skills by experts. You could upload your photos and browse others for ideas and technical suggestions. I find the site really helpful and encouraging so have a go at it! Much better than most photo-sharing clusters that I have encountered, to say the least. Credits to a friend who sent me an email about it.
I hope to get The Dude home by end of next week. He's there, just waiting for me to pick him up. Then we can start the anticipated winter road trip, hoping to capture the first sight of snowdrops across Scotland. It would be lovely.
3 comments:
I had the Olympus Evolt E620 on my wish list at Amazon. ;-) I added that to the list of DSLRs that I thought I might like to consider WHEN the time comes to upgrade to the next level.
Can't wait to see the pictures you take with the new toy!
I want one!
Puteri,
There's always a room for an upgrade. I did think of taking E6xx instead of E5xx but hey, I guess I just need to upgrade in the future! :-)
Anon,
Get one! :-)
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