On Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:20:47 -0000, <aniramca@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Currently I have a Canon G7 and a Lumix FZ18. I have been thinking
> about upgrading my camera to a DSLR (will be the first one). I have a
> small hand, and a Canon 40D, Nikon D200, or Pentax K10D sizes is just
> too big for my hand. I like the feels of entry level DSLRs, especially
> the Olympus E-410. Now that the XTi (400D) is replaced with XSi
> (450D), D40x with D60, and E-410 with E-420; what is the best picture
> quality among the above three? They are all about the same size, with
> XSi is the biggest in size. I am not planning to buy more than one
> type of lens, and will use the camera for general purpose (no fast or
> s****t actions - mostly still photography). Thinking of having just the
> standard zoom lens which come with the camera (35 mm equivalent of
> 30-120 mm?).
You may be better off with one of the 'prosumer' compact camera. Check out
those from Canon and Fuji
> The plus about the E-420 is its small size (I believe it is the
> smallest). The minuses are the 4/3 which has smaller sensor than the
> other two, and it does not use SD card. Could someone comments?
My wife has the E410 which is Olympus's entry level DSLR. She finds it
fantastic and is just the right size for her. The pictures are good, too..
This camera takes both Compact Flash and Xd type cards. These are cheap
and easy to obtain. You can improve write speeds by buying Sandisk Extreme
type CF cards.
> If you have to buy the lens separately (not as a kit), what specific
> zoom lens among the three that will produce the sharpest photos?
My wife's kit came with both 14-42MM and 40-150mm Zuiko lens. She also got
a bag, lens adapter (for older Olympus lenses)and an introduction to the
4/3rds system.
>
> Finally, the reason of switching to DSLR is because of sensor size and
> noises in P&S. I notice that E-420 with 4/3 system actually has
> approx. 30% less sensor size (area) than the other two (APS-C size).
> Does this make a lot of difference in terms of getting less noise
> pictures at higher ISOs?
Noise control is quite good on some of the files I've seen from the
camera. Shoot in RAW format, and you will have greater control via
software.
I'm a Nikon user (D50 and shortly D300), and I have enjoyed some aspects
of my wife's camera, but it is a little small for me. Having said that, if
I hadn't started collecting Nikon fit lenses, I may have beem tempted to
give their E3 an outing..
>
> Thanks for info.
Hope it helps!
--
Gary
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