The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

tsk1979 · 7th January 2008, 23:54

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

Samurai · 7th January 2008, 23:57

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

What? Navin bought an Olympus E3?

No, I think I beat him to it.

Quote:

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.

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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 · 8th January 2008, 00:00

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Originally Posted by Samurai

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

I second this thought.

tsk1979 · 8th January 2008, 00:27

Quote:

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 · 8th January 2008, 11:25

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.

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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 · 8th January 2008, 13:35

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 · 8th January 2008, 17:11

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 · 9th January 2008, 09:21

Quote:

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?

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kpzen · 9th January 2008, 10:14

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

musicmanaman · 9th January 2008, 10:27

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 · 9th January 2008, 11:31

@samurai: CONGRATS!!!

When is the "due date for delivery"?

Waiting to see even more better pictures.

-- Torqy

Samurai · 9th January 2008, 11:31

Quote:

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?

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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.

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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 · 9th January 2008, 11:35

Don't tell me you are getting it shipped!

Samurai · 9th January 2008, 11:37

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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 · 9th January 2008, 11:38

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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.

7th January 2008, 23:54	#1711
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Nope, navin was planning on the E-3, he did not buy it as he realized Canon is the best
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8th January 2008, 13:35	#1716
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,830 Thanked: 45,558 Times View My Garage	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 Last edited by Samurai : 8th January 2008 at 17:08.
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mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	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.
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9th January 2008, 10:14	#1719
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	I got Nikon P5100 for 11k. Fantastic deal IMO. I'm yet to explore its features..
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9th January 2008, 10:27	#1720
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	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.
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9th January 2008, 11:31	#1721
Torqy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 966 Thanked: 244 Times	@samurai: CONGRATS!!! When is the "due date for delivery"? Waiting to see even more better pictures. -- Torqy
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9th January 2008, 11:35	#1723
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Don't tell me you are getting it shipped!
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