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> On Dec 27, 2023, at 5:45 AM, Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I got my first E-500 so long ago I can't remember. Since then I've bought a
> couple more used ones as well as an E-510 and E-520. They all work well, but
> shortly after I got the first one I became dissatisfied with the two
> autofocus lenses that came with it. I soon learned about being able to use MF
> film lenses with adapters and have been doing so ever since.
>
> Even though I can't contemplate problems with the OM 400 lens, I would
> suggest you try a few other MF lenses before taking the $1,800 plunge. Lots
> of really decent ones out there on evilBay, and I could suggest a few if
> you're interested. My favourite for casual walk around is the Tamron 01A
> 35-80/2.8-3.8. Plenty out there for less than $50:
>
> https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=tamron+01a+&_sop=15
>
> Chris
>
> When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
> - Hunter S. Thompson
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> From: Olympus Camera Discussion <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Dec 26, 2023 3:18 PM
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] It might be camera replacement time
>
> Hi, Y'all-
>
> I'm currently using an E-520 with a 14 - 54. I also have a 40-150 and an OM
> 200 f4 with adapter, but I don't use them much. Most of my photography is
> informal portraits, getting shots of people whitewater kayaking, or
> rappelling, or pictures of whatever looks photogenic on vacation trips.
>
> I've grown dissatisfied with the pictures I'm getting. The focus is mostly
> correct, but sometimes it just doesn't happen. Even when it does focus the
> pictures are not always sharp. Image stabilization kind of works but has
> limitations. It sometimes picks the wrong thing to stabilize.
>
> I dropped by a local camera store recently, and they suggested the C... EOS
> Rebel R7 with a kit lens that does the 35mm equivalent of 28 to 250. The
> salesman said he could sell me another Olympus, but it would be significantly
> more expensive and he didn't know how much longer Olympus would be around.
> The store also stocked Sony and Nikon, but he didn't try to push either of
> those on me.
>
> So, my main question is whether this would be a good successor to the E-520,
> or whether there's something else out there that would fit the bill better.
> The store wants $1800 for the camera and lens. I'm sure I could get it for
> less on line, but the store includes a class explaining all the features of
> the camera. That might be nice, since I would be changing brands.
>
> Thanks, Steve Goss
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