Gareth,
Others may have answered, but I'll jump in too. For what you're looking
for, I think a 'pro' digital is the right, if expensive, answer. I have a
'prosumer' camera (Kodak DC290) and the limitations are great. Wonderful
camera, but not right for the job. I know several people that have the D1
and simply love it. Another choice you might want to consider though,
something in the middle, is Canon's recently announced D30. It's a digital
EOS and shares the EF lenses. Probably won't ship until the fall, though.
I admit that even I, a confirmed Zuikoholic, have found the D30 intriguing.
I am close, perhaps one generation, from jumping ship and getting a film
body and digital body that share the same lenses. One reason I say 'one
generation' is that I am hopeful the next round of introductions will use a
larger CCD, to minimize the 50mm=85mm problem you mention. Once the CCD
approaches the size of a 35mm frame, it will go away.
So, get a D1 or a D30 if you want to move now, but, like the computers from
which they derive, the longer you wait, the better you'll get, for less
money.
Oh yes, as for selling, you will clearly make more money by selling the
items individually, but it will, of course, be more work. While I understand
your ebay comment, it is the way to maximize your return. I usually offer
things to the list first, as I enjoy seeing equipment go to fellow Zuiks,
it's generally at the expense of 'top dollar'. OK with me, but reality.
Whatever you choose, keep on shooting.
Tom
> Dear all,
>
> I must confess to being one of the list's lurkers on the whole, but I
enjoy
> watching the banter and listening to the experience of some of the
> characters over the past two years. I thought I would write and ask for
> general comments on my dilemma over digital photography
>
> I have been building up my Olympus collection for four years now, and
> despite the relatively small spending power as a student, I have amassed
> quite a collection now from extensive searching of small camera shops and
> purchases from photographers I have met. I was delighted to discover the
> list, which allowed me to get a couple of rare lenses.
>
> My problem is that increasingly of late, a lot of my photography has been
of
> the candid indoor evening variety - which calls for ease of focussing in
dim
> conditions and good flash support. Whilst I persevered for a long time
with
> a OM2SP & Bounce grip 2, once the bounce grip circuit failed I had to buy
in
> a hurry and I bought an EOS 5 / 430EZ. I am a great admirer of the OM
> design, but I have to say that it simply cannot approach a wonderbrick for
> ease of use in a dark pub after a few beers.
>
> For all the outdoor photography, I find great pleasure in the Zuiko lenses
> and timeless design of the bodies - my personal favourite is actually the
> OM2, unfortunately I have never had the opportunity of using the OM1.
>
> I use a Nikon Coolscan to bring the photos into my computer. I am
studying
> Electronic Engineering, but in the current climate, web & database
> development make lucrative summer jobs. Hence, I share my photos with
> friends and take re-prints orders over the web. The scanning process
takes
> a long time though, and I have always been a man for digital inventions
...
>
> What I would dearly love is a digital OM5/6 that I could use my Zuikos on.
> Despite the odd murmur in the press, I have to conclude that this isn't
> going to happen. Failing this, I would like to replace the EOS with a
> digital version as those shots are the ones most likely to end up on the
> web. The only likely digital SLR contender at the moment is the Nikon D1
as
> far as I can see. The problem is that in order to finance this, I would
> have to sell my OM collection & the EOS, and hope that the Nikon would
prove
> a worthwhile replacement for both. The only problem I forsee is that the
> CCD size means a zoom factor of 1.5 on all focal lengths - I enjoy my 21mm
> for landscapes and I would be sorry to miss this focal length.
>
> Basically what I am asking is whether anyone has bailed and regretted it /
> or indeed never looked back.
>
> Separately, has anyone used the D1 - is it good enough for general use yet
?
>
> Finally, if I were to bail I would offer the collection to the list first
> and I would appreciate comments on whether it is better to sell as one lot
> or as separates (certainly not as an auction, boy do I remember that
debate
> :))
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Gareth.
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