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Just thinking out loud here...any input welcome.
I have noticed that there are a few dead pixel in my camera (s) and have been toying with the thought of "NEXT!"
My first thought was a 7070, that way I can still use my strobe and macro lenses, I wouldn't have to learn all that much new as the buttons and paths are pretty much the same on all olys
I went to my LPS and talked shop. He first told me that the 7070 is on the way out and he isn't sure if he will get any more (maybe one more delivery).
Then he went on to say that with the progress I am making with my pictures it is maybe time that I should start thinking of a DSLR.....
So I went home with this information and started to research and ponder:
I am an oly fan... I know my way around the camera and programs so, in addition to the thought of a 7070 (I know, gotta think quick), I checked out their DSLR's
The Evolt is a nice camera, and just noticed that the Evolt 500 is coming out next month. I like the dust reduction system (great idea), the big screen, dual media slots and the fact that it is an oly.
I don't like the limited selection of lenses....(can anyone point me in the right direction of more lenses for this camera?)
No reviews for this camera available yet....the Evolt 300 got some good reviews...not great but good.....
Now I got to thinking about Canon, I had looked at them before and was interested in the Rebel XT. As far as the specifics go, not that much different than the 20D, but the price is a big difference.
I also looked into their Pro Line and although a fantastic camera, just not in my budget....maybe someday. (hey, gotta have a dream )
You can see where I am going with this and I don't want to fuse a heated debate - My main worry is that I don't want to invest so much money in something that is a "fad" camera (olys seem short lived in that sector), might fizzle out and I won't be able to get any additional lenses or parts for when I can afford to expand my gear....
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I have noticed that there are a few dead pixel in my camera (s) and have been toying with the thought of "NEXT!"
My first thought was a 7070, that way I can still use my strobe and macro lenses, I wouldn't have to learn all that much new as the buttons and paths are pretty much the same on all olys
I went to my LPS and talked shop. He first told me that the 7070 is on the way out and he isn't sure if he will get any more (maybe one more delivery).
Then he went on to say that with the progress I am making with my pictures it is maybe time that I should start thinking of a DSLR.....
So I went home with this information and started to research and ponder:
I am an oly fan... I know my way around the camera and programs so, in addition to the thought of a 7070 (I know, gotta think quick), I checked out their DSLR's
The Evolt is a nice camera, and just noticed that the Evolt 500 is coming out next month. I like the dust reduction system (great idea), the big screen, dual media slots and the fact that it is an oly.
I don't like the limited selection of lenses....(can anyone point me in the right direction of more lenses for this camera?)
No reviews for this camera available yet....the Evolt 300 got some good reviews...not great but good.....
Now I got to thinking about Canon, I had looked at them before and was interested in the Rebel XT. As far as the specifics go, not that much different than the 20D, but the price is a big difference.
I also looked into their Pro Line and although a fantastic camera, just not in my budget....maybe someday. (hey, gotta have a dream )
You can see where I am going with this and I don't want to fuse a heated debate - My main worry is that I don't want to invest so much money in something that is a "fad" camera (olys seem short lived in that sector), might fizzle out and I won't be able to get any additional lenses or parts for when I can afford to expand my gear....
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