Thanks, Dave. That is indeed a good read and puts the C-5050 in a
different light with respect to macro mode image size and quality.
Chuck Norcutt
deebel wrote:
> Chuck
>
> http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/c/c5050-macro.html
>
> worth a read
>
> Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 29 June 2010 19:18
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] E-thingy body recommendation
>
> 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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