Hi!
Well, the office needs a new DSLR - and I'm really not sure which models
to recommend looking at.
It should not be too expensive, so I'm thinking something along the
lines of a E-500 or 350D. Up to now, the only digital camera available
at the office was a C*non 5mpx p&s, which was mostly OK, sometimes
lacking image quality, sometimes `feature stuff' (focal length, shutter,
external flash, aso.). So I guess the amount of megapixels should not be
the main criterium. Rather, the camera should render `good' pictures
without much post-processing.
One big problem on the p&s was the flash (obviously). Since the DSLRs
actually all have hotshoes, this should not be such a big problem
anymore. I will just have to see how high the trigger voltages on my
various flashes is.
Another thing was the the inability to switch lenses. Here, I would like
to be able to use my OM lenses. (Knowing that modern DSLRs are difficult
to work with the old manual lenses.. But when one needs a special focal
length, it's better to have the option to use it!)
Like I said above, the E-500 or the 350D were the first that came to my
mind. I wonder if a E-1 might not even fit our needs. Or maybe it might
even be better to wait until after the Photokina? (If just for the price
drop of old models?)
We will go look at some cameras next week. But maybe one of you can
offer some advice on what to think about, look out for, etc.?
Thanks,
Nils
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