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Re: [OM] Thinking of taking the plunge....

Subject: Re: [OM] Thinking of taking the plunge....
From: Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:16:54 +0100
I'd second the D7000 (unless you want FF). It is supposedly the
crop-sensor camera with the best low-light (hi-ISO) performance.
Jez

On 31/10/2012, Bill Pearce <billcpearce@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Were I you, I would look at the Nikon D7000 or the D600.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Braun
> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 10:47 PM
> To: Olympus Group
> Subject: [OM] Thinking of taking the plunge....
>
> I've had Olympus gear since my first OM2n in college.  I stuck with it,
> bought a 4Ti, have several lenses, and a T45 and a couple other
> flashes.  So, it was natural to go with the E-1 when I went digital.
> Also bought the FL-50.  Have been happy with the gorgeous images I
> get.... when there's plenty of light.
>
> However, I work with a number of musicians, and often I'm at one of
> their gigs when the regular photographer isn't there and I need to grab
> some shots for Facebook or a website.
>
> And that's when my E-1 lets me down with crashing disappointment.
> Miserable performance with stage lighting.
>
> So....... I think I've made the decision that I want to sell off the
> entire OM kit, including all of the MF lenses and the whole E-1 kit and
> put the money towards something that can take concert shots.  Two of the
> guys I know are big on Canyon, the other shoots N*kon.
>
> I do this mostly as a hobby - I don't get a lot of money for the online
> stuff, so a fully-pro body is out of the question.   So is a $15,000
> superfast tele.
>
> I now cast out amongst the brains on this list - make a few
> recommendations for me.  Something in the prosumer range.  The main need
> is for excellent performance in low light.  And I will need a flash.  I
> would consider a one-generation-back used body if it meant I had more
> money towards a lens and flash.
>
> I await your answers.
>
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>
>
> Paul Braun
> Valparaiso, IN
>
>
> "It's such a fine line between stupid, and clever." - David St. Hubbins
>
> "Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life" - Harlan Howard
>
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