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New Photos with E3 & E510 [by mnoble]

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:14:18 -0000

Cameras:: New Photos with E3 & E510
I just uploaded a gallery on pbase with my latest work with my brace of Olympus cameras. Please check it out at:

http://www.pbase.com/mnoble/this_and_that

Also, I would be interested in knowing if any other E3 users notice an unacceptable amount of noise in dark blue areas of their photos.

Thanks,

Mike

E-510 remote flash options [by Matself]

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:08 -0000

Cameras:: E-510 remote flash options
Hi!

My first entry at this site. Hope for more, and replies to this enquiry.

When I bought my E-510 earlier this year, the salesperson claimed that it had wireless flash control. The camera was bundled with an FL-36R flash which has wireless control. Sadly, I quickly discovered that the E-510 does NOT have wireless flash control. However, the successor E-520 has. Most irritating.
How can I get remote flash control on the E-510?
I have bought the spiral cord flash cable but it's not long enough.
I have looked at a wireless control unit at eBay, called
PT-04 TM Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger Receiver.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
But strictly, all I would need is a transmitter to put on the camera.
Does the eBay-thing work on the same frequencies as the FL-36?

Or can you retrofit the E-510 with a transmitter?

Thankful for all tips,
Mats.E

Over 400 views and no responses? wow [by Obscurare]

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:46:00 -0000

Open:: Created a few wallpapers for Olyfans
I figured I'd have some sort of response as to whether people like them at all or even find a desire for some Oly wallpapers. Kept seeing postings about wallpaper and figured I'd do something for Oly fans.

Re: Sigma 50-500 now in stock [by anujgupta8]

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:37:01 -0000

Lenses:: Sigma 50-500 now in stock
i looking to buy this lens for my E-500. I guess it has no compatability issues ...
Though i heard a bit about auto focus given our cameras have no HSM motors ?
Can some one plz elaborate on pros-cons of this lens

Re: Sigma 50 - 500 APO f4-6.3 4/3 mount (Bigma) [by nocanrun]

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:10:20 -0000

Lenses:: Sigma 50 - 500 APO f4-6.3 4/3 mount (Bigma)
Geeez, with the Oly 2x factor, how do you keep that thing steady enough even with the IS?

Re: E510 considered a pro-sumer DSLR? [by lendur2]

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:44:23 -0000

Cameras:: E510 considered a pro-sumer DSLR?
Not wanting to strike sparks, but I noted that money was an issue. In that case, a 510 might be the better choice. I, too, prefer the 520. For one thing its live view is superior to the last generation. Another is a brighter LCD, easier to see in bright light. Face recognition and contrast focusing make live view superior to the last generation. Focusing in general, and particularly low-light performance is enhanced. By the way, for close range, you can use flash-assist for focusing and I think metering too. Note that the 420 & 520 won't be offered with two lenses as were the 410 & 510. Bummer; cost of the 40-150 doubles. If you can scrounge the cash, I'd recommend the 510 + 14-54. Saving on the 510 (sales are sure to blossom when the 520 hits the shelves), you surely can manage (somehow) the pro lens which is coming down from a former $500. I saw it somewhere for just $400 (may have been a time-limited deal), but unfortunately can't recall where that was. Anyhow either way, I am confident you will enjoy your Oly. Not to say that others aren't swift too. The Pentax K200 is waterproofed. That might sway you, though I have no idea about their lenses. You are like me in favoring the lens array over the body. I have owned both Canon and Nikon SLRs, plus another now defunct brand I can't recall; and a Mamiya-press medium format camera. I became most interested in Olympus' glassware, and in particular the breath-takingly expensive f/2 zooms. But their optical quality even wide open is amazing and then some! Apparently image quality wasn't sacrificed to achieve the fast aperture. I too am poor, but last December paused before buying the E-510 2-lens kit. Finally I decided the E-3 with 12-60mm lens was my heart's desire and I'm patiently waiting for funds to accrue (probably about Thanksgiving time). But I wager it's worth it all since I am serious about moving over into the digital world.

Yes, you have choices to make. Just don't make yourself miserable with "might-have-been"s. Use what you have to the fullest and get pleased with your results. Another day you might be able to afford more. Don't give short shrift to a good flash, though. I understand Metz is now fully compatible to Olympus cameras (might be just one model of Metz, I don't know). Still the FL36 is around $200 (I think a bit less). A note on "(R)"; The E-3, 420, & 520 can trigger an "R" flash remotely; the earlier models cannot. So you might want to spring for and "R" model looking ahead to new bodies...or save your cash. After all you'll need a couple of more items such as a lens cleaning kit.

I've seen the gosh-awfulest stuff infesting lens cleaning kits (whoo-ee!). I've tried that bulb on a brush and it's about as useless as... (you think of something). My pet kit was a baby's ear syringe, a camel's hair lipstick brush, proper cleaning fluid, and the right kind of paper--and a baggie to keep the paper clean.

There is an unresolvable argument as to whether to put a UV filter on front for a "clear lens cap". All I want to say is that if you go for it, make it a good quality one, since every piece of glass along the lens axis degrades the image. The trick is to use good glass with good coating on the glass. That's how dozen-plus element zooms come off nicely. And if you go for a polarizer, make sure it's the circular variety, since the planar (less expensive) variety plays hob with in-body sensors on most cameras. If you know you have one of the lucky few, okay, but otherwise, beware.

Happy shooting!

Leonard Durrenberger

Re: Filters? [by earwaxuk]

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:04:04 -0000

Lenses:: Filters?
This might not be relevant but if you are UK based, Dixons sell a great UV filter for less than �10. I was looking around on the internet for ages and finding UV/Skylights at �20-�25.

They also sell a circular polariser for ~�12. Both filters are made by Praktika and work perfectly well - especially for the cost.

Re: New to Four Thirds - Coming From Nikon - Need To Knows ?? [by lendur2]

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:31:32 -0000

Cameras:: New to Four Thirds - Coming From Nikon - Need To Knows ??
One more thought: you have an E-510 (also applies to the E-410); this does not signal the (R) version of Olympus flash (FL-36; FL-50), however I gather you can still use them as slaves. (not really sure, though). Unless you need to scrimp, do go ahead and get the (R) version, though, because another day you willl upgrade your body. The E-3, E-420, and E-520 do signal the (R) version flashes.

Re: cOMMENT AND cRITIC WELCOMED [by bousozoku]

Sat, 24 May 2008 18:25:26 -0000

Photography:: cOMMENT AND cRITIC WELCOMED
The ladies all look quite lovely. Maybe obviously, some angles are better than others. The colours are quite vibrant.

It looks like a remote location to have a beauty contest.

Re: Photo samples from E510 and E3 [by dpelletier]

Sun, 18 May 2008 11:44:41 -0000

Cameras:: Photo samples from E510 and E3
My favorite is the Eggs in a Bowl.
Was it taken with all natural light??