[OM] Re: E-500 or E-1

[Chuck Norcutt]

I'll let the E thing users respond but my own opinion is that if you 
intend shooting much at 800 and 1600 ISO you're looking at the wrong set 
of cameras.  That's why I've never bought an E-1.  But ergonomically the 
E-1 is one of the best and has truly professional build quality.  You'll 
also have no problems whatsoever shooting manually in the studio at ISO 100.

The downside of the smaller sensor and of these particular sensors is 
noise.  Perhaps Oly wasn't concerned about it since it probably performs 
about as well at ISO 800 as ISO 800 film.  However the competition has 
moved beyond that noise/grain level.

But if you can live within the range confines of the 14-54 it's today's 
fantastic price deal if it meets your requirements.

Chuck Norcutt

Larry Powers wrote:

> I am  about to go digital and like the 4/3 format as well as having a 
> prejudice for Olympus cameras.  I have seen the e-1 with a 14-54 zoom for 
> $900 and the e-500 at about the same price for the 2 lens kit.  I would 
> typically print 8x10's but want the option to go  up to 11x14.  I also shoot 
> some indoors sports so low light ability is important.  Given the same lens 
> does one have better performance at 800 or 1600 ASA?  I will also be 
> shooting using studio flash so ease of using manual mode is important.
> 
> I have read the reviews and I believe that either camera will do what want.  
> I like the idea of the more rugged pro body of the e-1.  I also wonder how 
> much difference there is between the 5meg pixel sensor of the e-1 vs the 8 
> meg pixel of the e-500 for making larger prints.
> 
> Any comments and opinions appreciated.
> 
> Larry Powers
> 
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