Olympus DSLR E-500

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http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_archived_product_details.asp?fl=2&id=1192

Thats the camera. Need this one sold. Looking to upgrade a bit. PM me a price if interested.

Subject: Re: Olympus DSLR E-500 Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:04 am

upgrade??....nice....which way you heading to? What lenses come with???

Subject: Re: Olympus DSLR E-500 Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:41 am

pm sent

Subject: Re: Olympus DSLR E-500 Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:08 pm

Will you sell the zoom lens separate?

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Ubergeek wrote:: upgrade??....nice....which way you heading to? What lenses come with???

I was looking at the Nikon D-80. Its reasonably priced and with the 18-135mm lens , gives me a wide range of opportunity for different types of shots. . Its 10.2 Mega Pixels vs my 8.0 Olympus which I have now.
Been reading some reviews and allot of people seem to be leaning towards Nikon products.
Im still in the market looking but for price/quality Ive been leaning towards the D-80.

Quote :: Will you sell the zoom lens separate?

I only have the 14-45 mm lens for it.

Subject: Re: Olympus DSLR E-500 Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:48 pm

imho....the D80 is old school technology. However still a decent camera. My D90 replaces the D80.....and a lot of functions/features have changed as well. But I agree, the prices of a D80 is a lot better nowadays and you probably don't need the features of a D90. Whatever you do...don't go below a D70 as some lenses are non-compatible and will not auto-focus with the lower end models (D40, D40x, D60). Word of advice....spend less on a decent body and spend top dollar on lenses.

Also, you do realize that going the Nikon route gets very expensive compared to Canon. After I did my research on camera gear, I noticed everything Canon-related was a few hundred dollars cheaper. I just wasn't feeling the functionality and ergonomics of the Canon. It felt cheap. Either way the end results are always based on how much fun you will have when playing with a new camera.

Side note*....if you go Nikon....I have a kit lens for dirt cheap....as I have not used it
Nikon/Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G DX VR

...and maybe my Manfrotto tripod....as I need a heavier/sturdier one

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Bump ! Still for sale ! make me an offer ! VERY easy to get along with !

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Boost_Junkie wrote:: Bump ! Still for sale ! make me an offer ! VERY easy to get along with !