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Re: [OM] E-thingy body recommendation

Subject: Re: [OM] E-thingy body recommendation
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:10:05 -0400
Thanks, Dave.  That is indeed a good read and puts the C-5050 in a 
different light with respect to macro mode image size and quality.

Chuck Norcutt

deebel wrote:
> Chuck
> 
> http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/c/c5050-macro.html
> 
> worth a read
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
> Sent: 29 June 2010 19:18
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] E-thingy body recommendation
> 
> Any idea what the magnification on the C-5050 is at maximum?  I just 
> checked my Mynolta A1 at its 200mm (equivalent) setting and it at 
> closest distance (about 10") it covers a horizontal field of view of 
> about 48mm.  It wasn't on a tripod so it might be capable of slightly 
> less than that.
> 
> The A1 might also be a viable candidate but would need a closeup lens 
> attached for more magnification.  It has a 49mm filter thread and I'm 
> sure I have a 49mm set of closeup lenses around here somewhere so I'll 
> give that a try.  Getting the horizontal field size down to about 20mm 
> would be desirable.
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
> deebel wrote:
>> For what is required I reckon I would use my C-5050 in manual super macro
>> mode. F1.8 Olympus lens, full flash shoe F-50/40/36/20, RAW, Probably pick
>> one up for a fraction of a DSLR if cost is a factor.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
>> Sent: 29 June 2010 15:00
>> To: Olympus mail list
>> Subject: [OM] E-thingy body recommendation
>>
>> Hey!  An actual on-topic question.
>>
>> Someone on another list is interested in purchasing a used (read low 
>> cost) DSLR for use in making macro photographs of his mineral 
>> collection.  The samples vary in size from about 1/2 to 1 cm so I 
>> suspect life size magnification is probably adequate.
>>
>> Since autofocus cameras aren't exactly known for easy manual focusing in 
>> a conventional view finder I considered that good live view might be a 
>> strong requirement.  Also, easy lens adaptability for inexpensive MF 
>> lenses, ext tubes, etc. would also be important.
>>
>> That leads me to perhaps the oldest E-thingy sporting good, full time 
>> live view for easy focusing.  External flash connector would also be 
>> nice but not required.  Of course, a newer E-thingy which might have an 
>> important usability feature over its older sibling might be considered 
>> too as long as the body price is not significantly more.
>>
>> Of course, some Canon and Pentax bodies might fit the purpose as well 
>> but I think these bodies might be more expensive since being later to 
>> the live view game these bodies would tend to be newer.
>>
>> I know the E-330 is the first body to offer live view but is the E-420 
>> the first body to offer full time live view?  By that I mean that the 
>> camera can be used for composition, focusing and shooting with the 
>> mirror up all the time as in a P&S camera.  No need to flip the mirror 
>> up and down for focusing vs. shooting as in the E-330?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chuck Norcutt
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