<![CDATA[Steve's Digicams Forums - Olympus dSLR]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/techforums_v2/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Steve's Digicams Forums - Olympus dSLR]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ One-legged Grackle http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162454-one-legged-grackle.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:57:32 GMT This one-legged Grackle was posing at the bird bath this morning. Dang, these guys are difficult to get the right exposure on! From the E-410. ... This one-legged Grackle was posing at the bird bath this morning. Dang, these guys are difficult to get the right exposure on! From the E-410.









]]> Olympus dSLR gjtoth http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162454-one-legged-grackle.html Olympus E600? http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162421-olympus-e600.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:17:38 GMT I just happened to look at QVC and the "TSV" for Nov. 20 is an Olympus SLR. It's labeled an E600, 12.2mp with the 2 kit lenses, they're offering the kit for 699.95.
Has anyone heard of this model--is it one made just for QVC? It does have pop art filters and a swivel LCD screen, dust reduction and in camera image stabilization. I didn't have time to compare the focus system to other on market models, but if anyone checks it out, what are the opinions as compared to the 520 or 620??
It certainly is interesting!!
Angie I. ]]> Olympus dSLR spedangie http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162421-olympus-e600.html <![CDATA[Kirk Tuck's 3day shoot w/ Olympus]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162396-kirk-tucks-3day-shoot-w-olympus.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:16 GMT Those of you who are regular visitors to DPReview may have already seen this blog, but to those of you who haven't caught it yet, here is a link to Kirk Tuck's commentary on a recent 3 day shoot using an E-3 and E-30 camera.

http://visualsciencelab.blogspot.com...long-days.html


Some pretty good equipment assessments.

Zig ]]> Olympus dSLR zig-123 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162396-kirk-tucks-3day-shoot-w-olympus.html Some street pics .. with the E1..PP using LR3Beta http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162365-some-street-pics-e1-pp-using-lr3beta.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:13 GMT Hi Guys

As I've been playing around with LR3 Beta recently I started to look through all of my old pics (haven;t taken any new ones for a while so their all old!) and came across a few E1 pics that I had missed completely. I only ever shot RAW with my E1 (my E3 - its RAW+Jpeg) - all PP within LR3 Beta:

1. Rivets: - A peterbuilt truck that i spotted in the West End of London.



2. The London Eye - a different viewpoint. Taken from roof on the old "Joost" UK headquarters using the OM 135 F3.5.



3. Covent Garden - Watching the street entertainers.



4. "Size" - this one I had PP before using LR1 just after it was taken but I decided to put it through Lr3beta.



5. Sunset over Canary Wharf



6. Scaffolding - Again from the old Joost roof top.



7. The last one... "Flowers" - A Morris Minor car that had flowers all around the front and rear bumpers. Sheperds Bush, London:



Cheers

Harj

:eek: :D ]]> Olympus dSLR HarjTT http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162365-some-street-pics-e1-pp-using-lr3beta.html Avian Photography video 101 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162298-avian-photography-video-101-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:08:14 GMT For those interested in photographing birds, here's an interesting video on the how to go about it;

http://www.prophotolife.com/2008/05/...otography-101/


Zig ]]> Olympus dSLR zig-123 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162298-avian-photography-video-101-a.html Misty Morning http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162280-misty-morning.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:08:42 GMT Got up to a foggy morning today. When I looked outside there was "dew" everywhere. Quickly took the E-620 and the 14-42 kit lense and went outside to snap some pics.

Water beads 1 on cedar branch


Water beads 2 on cedar branch


Water beads 3 on cedar branch


Water droplets on a branch #1. You can actually see a maple leaf reflected in the droplet.


Water droplets on a branch #2
]]> Olympus dSLR TekiusFanatikus http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162280-misty-morning.html Ez-25 with 50mm f2 or not http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162253-ez-25-50mm-f2-not.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:33:41 GMT Hi Guys Just a note to those who have the ex-25 Im wondering to purchase this for some macro photography. Now the big question is I have the... Hi Guys
Just a note to those who have the ex-25

Im wondering to purchase this for some macro photography. Now the big question is I have the 12-60mm swd and the 50-200mm swd, now would I be better to buy the 50mm f2 as well to get the full potential or are my lenses good enough with the extension tube added. I also like the 50mm idea as a potrait lense but how much better would it be than my current lenses.

if you have these two lenses and have and the 50mm do you still use the 50mm or does the other lenses jump to your hand 1st.


p.s. Some day I will own the 35-100mm would this then replace the 50mm for portrait? so would I best put the money aside and wait till I have the funds for the 35-100mm

Thankd Brian

E3, E330, 14-45mm, 12-60mm swd, 50-200mm swd, FL50, FL50R ]]> Olympus dSLR Dangerous Brian http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162253-ez-25-50mm-f2-not.html <![CDATA[Crammin' it down]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162229-crammin-down.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:18:03 GMT Suet and whole kernel corn is well-liked around here.









]]> Olympus dSLR gjtoth http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162229-crammin-down.html Which lens should I get http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162160-lens-should-i-get.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:47:32 GMT I have a E520 and I started to use it now to shot product image. I have noticed a white spot in the middle which turns out to be a scratch on the... I have a E520 and I started to use it now to shot product image. I have noticed a white spot in the middle which turns out to be a scratch on the front of the lens. (I think because of aperture it shows up, otherwise my other photos look fine.) I called a local camera store which tells me there is no way to repair a scratch and I'm probably better off getting a new lens as anything they attempt to do will cost the same. Should I get the same lens (14-42mm ED) which I see on ebay sometimes for a little over $100 new or something else? I can probably still use the scratched lens for everyday use to take photos of my family. I just need to have one that I can use to shoot product photos. Also, should I use a UV filter to protect the lens from now on? I have one that came with the package that is a digital concept filter 58mm (sakar warranty). Is that good enough? ]]> Olympus dSLR jjhung88 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162160-lens-should-i-get.html Birds at 283mm focal length http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162049-birds-283mm-focal-length.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:39:17 GMT After taking a look at the bird photos taken by Greg (of the North), It prompted me to see what I could get out of the 50-200mm Ed when fully... After taking a look at the bird photos taken by Greg (of the North), It prompted me to see what I could get out of the 50-200mm Ed when fully extended and with using the EC-14 teleconverter. What follows are two images that are not cropped but reduced somewhat for web posting:






As you can see depth of field is a problem for me as my lenns is just too close to the subject to allow for any DOF.

Anyways, while not anywhere near what the 300mm f2.8 can deliver, this will have to do for now. ]]> Olympus dSLR zig-123 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162049-birds-283mm-focal-length.html Some Gear shots http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162039-some-gear-shots.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:42:02 GMT taken with my trusty E500 and ZD 50/f2 lens this is my new baby and her latest implements...along with a longtime friend, the ZD 14-54 and EC14 ... taken with my trusty E500 and ZD 50/f2 lens

this is my new baby and her latest implements...along with a longtime friend, the ZD 14-54 and EC14

I have been using a Chinese Manfrotto Clone for 3 years now and have run into various scenarios where it has completely failed me in some form or another...upgrades had been put off for far too long...I went all in:D





]]> Olympus dSLR -=edge=- http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162039-some-gear-shots.html Problem with Live Veiw zoom focusing http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162032-problem-live-veiw-zoom-focusing.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:47:31 GMT I recently upgraded my trusty e500 to the new e620 body. I have been, by and large, delighted with the new camera, but am having trouble with one... I recently upgraded my trusty e500 to the new e620 body. I have been, by and large, delighted with the new camera, but am having trouble with one feature.

I am having a problem with the metering of the Live View preview when enlarging the display.

I am trying to take photos of the moon with my 150mm lens. The moon appears as a very small, bright circle on a black background. To get a clear focus, I am trying to use the live view enlarged display option. The image appears normal when in standard view, but washes out as though overexposed when I enlarge the display--glowing brightly and showing no detail that I could focus on. When I shoot the picture, the metering is agian normal. I am generally shooting 200 ISO, Shutter speed 1/160, f 8. Stopping down the lens, reducing the ISO, or decreasing the shutter speed seem to have no effect on this washing--which again, only happens when I enlarge the live view display.

I have turned the live view boost off, so I know that isn't the problem. Any ideas? It's quite frustrating. I am working around this by taking dozens of shots incremental focus steps and deleting the ones that are out of focus--hardly a preferred solution. I welcome any input.
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]]> Olympus dSLR Clear http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162032-problem-live-veiw-zoom-focusing.html Infancy in ultrawide http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162008-infancy-ultrawide.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:09:34 GMT (if there is an ad, I don't endorse it.)

Pics follow this post. ]]> Olympus dSLR fldspringer http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/162008-infancy-ultrawide.html A really good photography book ... http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161978-really-good-photography-book.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:29:25 GMT Hi Guys and Gals

I'm not one for buying books on photography as there's always some really fantastic sites such as Steve's forums, strobist.com and luminous landscapes to name just a few. One book I would like to recommend as it just about covers everything and in such a nice and concise way is ...

Digital Photography Master Class by Tom Ang.
http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.u...315562,00.html

I was a bit biased when I purchased the book as I used to work at Dorling Kindersley many years ago but this is really one of those must have books - theres some really wonderful photography in the book, good tutorials, etc... don;t take my word for it read some of the reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photog...7622140&sr=8-1

http://photofocus.com/2009/08/09/dig...-ang-dk-books/

Cheers

Harj ]]> Olympus dSLR HarjTT http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161978-really-good-photography-book.html My last 4/3 Zuiko Lens... http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161971-my-last-4-3-zuiko-lens.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT (if there is an ad, I don't endorse it.)

Details follow this post. ]]> Olympus dSLR fldspringer http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161971-my-last-4-3-zuiko-lens.html Sunset http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161969-sunset.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:25:34 GMT Drove to the beach today some 30 kms from my place. Not as sharp as I had hoped the images would be. Taken with 14 - 42 at 42mm, ISO 200, f/7.1,... Drove to the beach today some 30 kms from my place. Not as sharp as I had hoped the images would be.

Taken with 14 - 42 at 42mm, ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/800
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Taken with 14 - 42mm at 42mm, ISO 200, f7.1, 1/250
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]]> Olympus dSLR Zeshane http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161969-sunset.html My first evening landscapes attempt http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161963-my-first-evening-landscapes-attempt.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:57:18 GMT Hi guys- I took this pic last Sunday during halftime of the Packers game. It was around 5:45PM. Here is the original. Image:... Hi guys-

I took this pic last Sunday during halftime of the Packers game. It was around 5:45PM.

Here is the original.



The color is a bit dull, so I boosted it up a bit.



- Hiro ]]> Olympus dSLR hiro1963 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161963-my-first-evening-landscapes-attempt.html <![CDATA[....she's back in town]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161935-shes-back-town.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:57:22 GMT .........today I went to Arlington airport to shoot a few addon files to my B-17 Aluminum Overcast collection. Friday made for a good day (sans a... .........today I went to Arlington airport to shoot a few addon files to my B-17 Aluminum Overcast collection. Friday made for a good day (sans a crowd) to move about and make photos, but no crowd - no flights, that will be tomorrow and I have a football game so today it was. Here are a couple samples.

E-3 50-200 v.1 @ 112mm f/10 1/250s ISO160


E-3 50-200 v.1 SP mode @ 56mm f/18 1/250s ISO160 ---- Zig, your 'pano crop' came to mind for these two


E-3 50-200 v.1 SP mode @ 83mm f/6.3 1/250s ISO160


E-3 14-54 v.1 AP mode @ 22mm f/3.0 1/320s ISO 160


E-3 14-54 v.1 AP mode @ 14mm f/2.8 1/2500s ISO 160
]]> Olympus dSLR boBBrennan http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161935-shes-back-town.html Probably the last flowers of the year? http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161926-probably-last-flowers-year.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:08 GMT The other day I came home to find a bouquet on the table. I thought all the flowers were gone by now in Wisconsin, so that was a surprise. Taken... The other day I came home to find a bouquet on the table. I thought all the flowers were gone by now in Wisconsin, so that was a surprise.

Taken w/E410 & 14-54mm Mark l.




Close-ups





- Hiro ]]> Olympus dSLR hiro1963 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161926-probably-last-flowers-year.html Autumn Pics http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161891-autumn-pics.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:22 GMT All of these were taken with my E-620 and 14-42 kit lens. Forgot to have my wife shoot from the other side, having the sun at our back. Meh...... All of these were taken with my E-620 and 14-42 kit lens.

Forgot to have my wife shoot from the other side, having the sun at our back. Meh...


I thought the way the leaf was turning red was pretty cool:


My favorite:
]]> Olympus dSLR TekiusFanatikus http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161891-autumn-pics.html Olympus Announces E-P2 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161845-olympus-announces-e-p2.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:10:13 GMT Olympus has just released the E-P2 Digital PEN camera. We just posted our hands-on E-P2 First Look... Olympus has just released the E-P2 Digital PEN camera.

We just posted our hands-on E-P2 First Look, so be sure to check it out for more info on this new PEN model.

]]> Olympus dSLR billy http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161845-olympus-announces-e-p2.html Olympus E-P2 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161839-olympus-e-p2.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:43:34 GMT Looks like the Olympus E-P2 coming very soon(January).

http://www.bjp-online.com/public/sho...ml?page=870668

And new lenses: 14-150mm & 9-18mm

http://43rumors.com/olympus-e-p2/ ]]> Olympus dSLR dnas http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161839-olympus-e-p2.html Some new 50-200 SWD and EC20 images http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161781-some-new-50-200-swd-ec20-images.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:21:24 GMT Shot at varying focal lengths and near, if not wide open with the E620. Image:... Shot at varying focal lengths and near, if not wide open with the E620.







The statue atop the Federal Reserve Bank in focus in the forground, with the out-of-focus facade of the Adolphus Hotel in the background at 3 blocks away, zoomed to 400mm. A little busy for sure, but I do love using the compression ability these longer focal lengths provide.



One of the three bells in Thanksgiving Square.



The Pegusus atop the old Magnolia (Mobil) Oil building, from several blocks away at 400mm.

]]> Olympus dSLR Greg Chappell http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161781-some-new-50-200-swd-ec20-images.html Zuiko ED 50mm Vs. Sigma 105mm http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161772-zuiko-ed-50mm-vs-sigma-105mm.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:33:02 GMT Hey everyone!

First off, sorry if I posted this in the wrong area, please feel free to move it and scold me haha :p

I'm looking for a good solid macro lens for my Olympus e-450. I'm sort of torn between the Zuiko ED 50mm: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1327

or

The Sigma 105mm:
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/len...53&navigator=5

If anyone has any advice or thoughts or experience with either or both, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks!
James ]]> Olympus dSLR Jerolin http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161772-zuiko-ed-50mm-vs-sigma-105mm.html <![CDATA[B&H Photo has special pricing on 70-300mm]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161756-b-h-photo-has-special-pricing-70-300mm.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:05:39 GMT Just took a look at B&H Photo's pricing for lenses. They have special pricing on both the 70-300mm and the 12-60mm SWD lenses.
To see the pricing, you have to add the lens to the cart.


70-300mm price: 254.95
12-60mm price: 786.00

Zig
Also; pricing for the 9-18mm is 475.95 ]]> Olympus dSLR zig-123 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/olympus-dslr/161756-b-h-photo-has-special-pricing-70-300mm.html