[tsk1979]

Nope, navin was planning on the E-3, he did not buy it as he realized Canon is the best

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

What? Navin bought an Olympus E3?

No, I think I beat him to it.

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Congrats Samurai. Did you also order the 12-60 lens?

No, that's $1000 more, considering I have 14-54mm, it is not an optimal upgrade.

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Wishing you to put even more brilliant pictures on this site. So, what are your plans with E-500? Use it as backup?

I think we all know better cameras don't make better photos. Yeah, it will be hard to resell the E-500 in India although it is a brilliant camera. I won't sell it for a song, better keep it as backup.

[Rudra Sen]

Originally Posted by Samurai

I won't sell it for a song, better keep it as backup.

I second this thought.

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by Samurai

I won't sell it for a song, better keep it as backup.

Go one step better. Mod it for IR. Just get that filter removed, or remove it yourself

[cypher]

Based on these requirements, I'm narrowing down to the Nikon L10 (5MP) or the L11 (6 MP) depending on the price difference.

Price quoted on Online Shopping India – Shop Online for Apparels, Jewellery, Cameras, Mobiles, MP3 Players from homeshop18 for the
L10 - Rs 5500
L11 - Rs 7200

Any comments? Is this a good buy?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by cypher

I am looking for a basic point & shoot digicam for my dad. His only requirement is that it should be small enough to carry in his shirt pocket. Budget is around Rs. 7K-9K.

I think a 5-6 megapixel model with the standard 3x optical zoom will meet his need quite well.

[Samurai]

Couple of shots from E3 users that really shows the quality:

E3 Tiger Tiger and others: Olympus SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Wow, check out the dynamic range: Sunrise over the dam: Olympus SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

[mobike008]

Congrats Samurai for the E-3. And, great samples of E-3. However, the color tone of the zoo shots ( especially the parrot shot) looked a little toned down ( meaning not as crisp and bright as maybe it should have been) or maybe its photoshop job.

[kvish]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Couple of shots from E3 users that really shows the quality:

E3 Tiger Tiger and others: Olympus SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Wow, check out the dynamic range: Sunrise over the dam: Olympus SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Congrats on your new addition! You plan to add the 150mm f2 as well? (the one used for the zoo shots? )

[kpzen]

I got Nikon P5100 for 11k. Fantastic deal IMO.
I'm yet to explore its features..

[musicmanaman]

I got myself a Canon 570IS, 2GB Toshiba card, High speed battery charger 4 battries and a case for Rs 10800 from Ebay. The picture quality is good I must say and the Movie recording is also good. All in all I think it was a good buy, Let me know your opnions.

[Torqy]

@samurai: CONGRATS!!!

When is the "due date for delivery"?
Waiting to see even more better pictures.

-- Torqy

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by kvish

Congrats on your new addition! You plan to add the 150mm f2 as well? (the one used for the zoo shots? )

Sigh! That's a $2200 lens, you have to be a pro to need that lens. I am yet to fully exploit my 50-200mm.

Originally Posted by Torqy

@samurai: CONGRATS!!!

When is the "due date for delivery"?

Thanks, I think it will be one month before I can lay my hands on it. It has to travel from US to India.

[tsk1979]

Don't tell me you are getting it shipped!

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Don't tell me you are getting it shipped!

It will reach my US office by this week. But my boss is not due to visit here until next month.

[Torqy]

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Samurai, I think it's a vital point you need to address.

Otherwise in a week down the line we'll see this battle starting all over again.

Did somebody here say Olympus is crap?
I'm off to get the war paint.