Any idea what the magnification on the C-5050 is at maximum? I just
checked my Mynolta A1 at its 200mm (equivalent) setting and it at
closest distance (about 10") it covers a horizontal field of view of
about 48mm. It wasn't on a tripod so it might be capable of slightly
less than that.
The A1 might also be a viable candidate but would need a closeup lens
attached for more magnification. It has a 49mm filter thread and I'm
sure I have a 49mm set of closeup lenses around here somewhere so I'll
give that a try. Getting the horizontal field size down to about 20mm
would be desirable.
Chuck Norcutt
deebel wrote:
> For what is required I reckon I would use my C-5050 in manual super macro
> mode. F1.8 Olympus lens, full flash shoe F-50/40/36/20, RAW, Probably pick
> one up for a fraction of a DSLR if cost is a factor.
>
> Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 29 June 2010 15:00
> To: Olympus mail list
> Subject: [OM] E-thingy body recommendation
>
> Hey! An actual on-topic question.
>
> Someone on another list is interested in purchasing a used (read low
> cost) DSLR for use in making macro photographs of his mineral
> collection. The samples vary in size from about 1/2 to 1 cm so I
> suspect life size magnification is probably adequate.
>
> Since autofocus cameras aren't exactly known for easy manual focusing in
> a conventional view finder I considered that good live view might be a
> strong requirement. Also, easy lens adaptability for inexpensive MF
> lenses, ext tubes, etc. would also be important.
>
> That leads me to perhaps the oldest E-thingy sporting good, full time
> live view for easy focusing. External flash connector would also be
> nice but not required. Of course, a newer E-thingy which might have an
> important usability feature over its older sibling might be considered
> too as long as the body price is not significantly more.
>
> Of course, some Canon and Pentax bodies might fit the purpose as well
> but I think these bodies might be more expensive since being later to
> the live view game these bodies would tend to be newer.
>
> I know the E-330 is the first body to offer live view but is the E-420
> the first body to offer full time live view? By that I mean that the
> camera can be used for composition, focusing and shooting with the
> mirror up all the time as in a P&S camera. No need to flip the mirror
> up and down for focusing vs. shooting as in the E-330?
>
> Thanks,
> Chuck Norcutt
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