At 02:36 PM 5/7/98 +0300, you wrote:
>I am a newcomer to this mail group. As user of a OM-G, 35-70 Zoom for 12
>years, I am quite happy with the performance of this set.
>
>I am looking for a camera for my company to take indoor photos of
>material received or produced.(sizes ranging from few milimeters to two
>or three meters.)
>
>Since I will not personally use this new camera, I am considering a
>reliable, point and shoot type zoom camera.
>
>Would you share your opinions with me about my application and Olympus
>IS Series.
>
Seems to me a P&S with a zoom would be about the worst choice. I say that
because if you are shooting indoors, you need LIGHTING. P&S with zoom have
5.6, 8, or even worse. What is the lighting like? Incandescent?
Fluorescent? Both will have an objectional color cast.
What film are you using? Color print, I assume?
Based on your scenario, I would have a radical suggestion. Use a totally
manual camera, like an OM1. Fit it with a Zuiko 50 3.5 macro lens, so you
can get close to those small objects. Add an inexpensive studio monolite,
like a Sunpack MS2000. And fit it either with a softbox or umbrella.
Assuming you are shooting color print film, this setup could be used even
by a beginner. The wide latitude of print film will cover a multitude of
sins, and at least you will have the right kind of lighting. Do some tests
(on slide film) so you can say, if it's less than 20', use f/8, <10', f/16,
etc.
Regards,
Denton Taylor
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