Calling all E-300 Users in singapore

[bariq]

Hi,
Collected my E-300 today in the evening and met Raycsk and Chii. Well congratulations to the guy named Thomas who won the lucky draw.

Here is the list of people who collected E-300 pls add in to the list and keep it updated.

1) Raycsk
2) Chii
3) Bariq

[Allan Teo]

Originally Posted by bariq Hi, Collected my E-300 today in the evening and met Raycsk and Chii. Well congratulations to the guy named Thomas who won the lucky draw. Here is the list of people who collected E-300 pls add in to the list and keep it updated. 1) Raycsk 2) Chii 3) Bariq 4) Allan Teo

I did some CCD testing at the shop before I picked up the best
of a few E-300s that was at the store.. Xchanged 1 lens with
another box as I spotted so many 'bird's nest' in one lens.

Caution for new users:
* Do not leave the E300 blowing in the wind when changing lens
Treat it as though it has no dust filter/blocker.

-- Oly SG Verified with me the system REDUCES dust contamination
it does NOT prevent the dust from going in 100%

My unit is made in China

Oly Sg says that other expensive lens will be made in cheaper non
weather proof versions in the coming months.

My friend got 6 other guys to buy the E-300. But I am unsure if
they are on clubsnap.


Regds
Allan

[hammer_400]

Originally Posted by Allan Teo Caution for new users: * Do not leave the E300 blowing in the wind when changing lens Treat it as though it has no dust filter/blocker. -- Oly SG Verified with me the system REDUCES dust contamination it does NOT prevent the dust from going in 100%

are u sure? i clearly remember oly doing a "pour sand on sensor" demonstration in dpreview....

[bariq]

E-1 is weather sealed and so the chances of dust getting onto the ccd is less, but E-300 is not weather sealed. That might be the problem.

cheers

[Merciless_Knight]

Originally Posted by bariq Hi, Collected my E-300 today in the evening and met Raycsk and Chii. Well congratulations to the guy named Thomas who won the lucky draw.

Flash is coming January hor....

Here is the list of people who collected E-300 pls add in to the list and keep it updated.

1) Raycsk
2) Chii
3) Bariq
4) Allan Teo
5) Merciless Knight

Originally Posted by Allan Teo I did some CCD testing at the shop before I picked up the best of a few E-300s that was at the store.. Xchanged 1 lens with another box as I spotted so many 'bird's nest' in one lens. Caution for new users: * Do not leave the E300 blowing in the wind when changing lens Treat it as though it has no dust filter/blocker. -- Oly SG Verified with me the system REDUCES dust contamination it does NOT prevent the dust from going in 100% My unit is made in China Oly Sg says that other expensive lens will be made in cheaper non weather proof versions in the coming months. My friend got 6 other guys to buy the E-300. But I am unsure if they are on clubsnap. Regds Allan

Thanks for Ur info.

[Allan Teo]

Hi
I just discovered some HOT pixels on my E-300

When you take a photo of a BLACK paper it will show..
Shoot in RAW and you will see them. In contrast my Nikon D70
upto today has 0 hotspots.

ASA 100 = White dots
ASA 200 = Blue dots
ASA 400 = Very bright dots



Using this E-300 in super close up Macro may be a big problem if hot pixels
exist in the WRONG SPOT.








Regds
Allan

[hhho]

1) Raycsk
2) Chii
3) Bariq
4) Allan Teo
5) Merciless Knight
6) HHHo

Hi! just collected my E300 at 7.30pm now still charging battery
and waiting for green light

there is firmware update for E300 at the following website
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...tware/firm/e1/
Did anyone update to latest firmware?

[Allan Teo]

Originally Posted by hhho 1) Raycsk 2) Chii 3) Bariq 4) Allan Teo 5) Merciless Knight 6) HHHo Hi! just collected my E300 at 7.30pm now still charging battery and waiting for green light there is firmware update for E300 at the following website http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...tware/firm/e1/ Did anyone update to latest firmware?

According to Oly Master there is NO new Firmware.. We all have
1.0

Allan

[serene]

Originally Posted by Allan Teo Hi I just discovered some HOT pixels on my E-300 When you take a photo of a BLACK paper it will show.. Shoot in RAW and you will see them. In contrast my Nikon D70 upto today has 0 hotspots. ASA 100 = White dots ASA 200 = Blue dots ASA 400 = Very bright dots Using this E-300 in super close up Macro may be a big problem if hot pixels exist in the WRONG SPOT. Regds Allan

Can you try to exchange it? I am sure Olympus will honour their warranty.

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by hhho there is firmware update for E300 at the following website http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...tware/firm/e1/ Did anyone update to latest firmware?

That firmware is for E-1 and not for E-300. There isn't any for E-300 as yet.

[tomcat]

Virgin pics from the E-300 using the kit lens:


Funan IT Mall (1/5s, f/5.6, 14mm, ISO 100, no flash)


Lucky Draw for the free E-300 (1/50s, f/4.5, 18mm, ISO 400, flash)

and these are of my usual models...

(1/80s, f/5.6, 45mm, ISO 100, flash)

(1/80s, f/5.6, 45mm, ISO 100, flash)

[benny]

Hey Steve!

Were you there too!? I was there to pick up a pocket digital camera and saw the launch. But didn't stay. Was gone by 7.45 pm.

So I assume you have added this to your arsenal as well?

Cheers,

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by benny Hey Steve! Were you there too!? I was there to pick up a pocket digital camera and saw the launch. But didn't stay. Was gone by 7.45 pm. So I assume you have added this to your arsenal as well? Cheers,

Yup. I will be trying this new 'weapon' out on the fishies once my 50mm Marco lens arrived from the States. Think it has already landed in Singapore according to the cargo tracking info. Then again... maybe not so fast... still no external flash available at the moment !

[chii]

Originally Posted by Allan Teo Hi I just discovered some HOT pixels on my E-300 When you take a photo of a BLACK paper it will show.. Shoot in RAW and you will see them. In contrast my Nikon D70 upto today has 0 hotspots. Using this E-300 in super close up Macro may be a big problem if hot pixels exist in the WRONG SPOT. Regds Allan

thx 4 the tip.

will go check mine set out and post the results later.

[Allan Teo]

Originally Posted by hammer_400 are u sure? i clearly remember oly doing a "pour sand on sensor" demonstration in dpreview....

The Oly SG guys said that 'E system REDUCES dust' does NOT 'Prevent dust'

However the Brochure says 'Reduces dust and Eliminates the problem of dust'
anyway regardless, treat it as a Normal system and the dust WILL STAY AWAY LONGER because of the shield.

Regds
Allan

[Evilmerlin]

1) Raycsk
2) Chii
3) Bariq
4) Allan Teo
5) Merciless Knight
6) HHHo
7) Evilmerlin

Collected mine yesterday as well, at around 1930hrs but can't test it out fully yet as I'm in camp

YAY! My first DSLR!!

++Edit++
Does anyone know when the E-300 workshop is supposed to be held?

[Merciless_Knight]

Originally Posted by Evilmerlin 1) Raycsk 2) Chii 3) Bariq 4) Allan Teo 5) Merciless Knight 6) HHHo 7) Evilmerlin Collected mine yesterday as well, at around 1930hrs but can't test it out fully yet as I'm in camp YAY! My first DSLR!! ++Edit++ Does anyone know when the E-300 workshop is supposed to be held?

Olympus Singapore
This is the following address.

Olympus Studio
1 North Bridge Road
#01-05/34/35
High Street Centre
Singapore 179094

EM MK
So do I, 1st DSLR

[bariq]

Hi,

Anyone else encountered the same problem as Alan Teo did? I will take a pic with the lens cap on and post it here so that people can compare and if we all find hot pixel then jump at Oly

cheers

[raycsk]

Thanks for the tip on hot pixels.

I have already taken 200 shots since 7pm last night.

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by bariq Hi, Anyone else encountered the same problem as Alan Teo did? I will take a pic with the lens cap on and post it here so that people can compare and if we all find hot pixel then jump at Oly cheers

Is it in the specs that there is to be no hot pixels for long exposure shots?
Would it help if Noise Reduction is turned on?