| I bought an Olympus SLR camera some time ago, the | | | | department, the dust buster works well. Even though I |
| Evolt E510 model to be more exact. My advice for | | | | change lenses quite a bit, I didn't see any dust. |
| those that are buying a SLR camera for the first time | | | | 5. The weight, size and ergonomics. The lenses that |
| would be to be careful how they choose it. If the auto | | | | come with the camera will cover the 28-300mm |
| mode is the only thing that you'll be using, then you | | | | range, something that doesn't happen with any other |
| should stick with the cheaper versions. The E510 for | | | | camera. |
| example is not made to be great in this area, and a | | | | What I don't like about it: |
| very good point and shoot might be better. For | | | | 1. The viewfinder is a bit on the small side, but at least |
| example, if you choose to use auto mode with a SLR, | | | | it's bright compared with other models from Olympus. |
| the photo will be bad if the sun is behind you. With a | | | | Using the Live View will help you a bit. If you have |
| DSLR you need to use either spot metering or the P | | | | good eyes, that's not a problem. |
| mode. What I like about this camera: | | | | 2. Using lenses with manual focus for confirmation of |
| 1. I can take shots that are sharp at 1/30 while the | | | | the focus. It's something that I wished it had, since other |
| focal length is set at 300mm in 35mm equivalent. | | | | cameras from Pentax and Panasonic have it. Since it |
| 2. The ISO is clean and high. The noise reduction is | | | | should be fixable through the software, they could |
| very small when the ISO is up to 800. If you're using | | | | probably do that through a firmware. |
| ISO 1600, the results will be even better. | | | | The problems that I have with it aren't that bad, and |
| 3. The quality of the photos is good , with good | | | | the second one can be fixed easily. If you got a bit of |
| sharpness and color, even if the noise filter is turned | | | | experience then you can take great photos with it. If |
| off. There are cameras out there with better dynamic | | | | you're new at this, then it might be a challenge at first. |
| range, but it shouldn't be a problem if you use | | | | As long as you're not bothered by the fact that it's |
| Lightroom and RAW files. | | | | made in China, then this is a very good SLR to own. |
| 4. SSWF. While other brands have problems in this | | | | |