Nikon 8400 vs olympus 7070

suede1976 · 7th April 2005

Has anyone used both the 8400 and olympus 7070? How do they compare? Is the EVF on the 8400 a cause for concern? I think I would prefer an optical one... Well, I've read lengthy reviews online for both but I still can't quite decide.

I'm migrating from my EOS 5 to digital and I don't really want to lug along a digital SLR when travelling, etc. Or am I better off with the 350D since I've a Canon system?

Anyone has the latest price for the 8400 and 7070? Can PM me? Thanks!

buddy · 7th April 2005

why dont you consider getting the pro1 if you are seriously thinking of getting a PnS digicam? there's a chance that you will be able to reuse stuff like your canon flash if you have one...

however, i think there is very little difference in travelling with a semi-pro style digicam like the pro1, c7070 or the 8400 vs using a dslr like a 350d. both types of camera are hardly pocketable (the c7070 is possible in a large jacket though) and the 350d with the 17-85 lens is an excellent piece of kit for travelling...

King Tiger · 7th April 2005

I would prefer the Nikon 8400.
One of the nice feature is the super wide angle (the widest among the prosumer camera), and excellent image quality.

metalgear · 8th April 2005

Originally Posted by buddy

however, i think there is very little difference in travelling with a semi-pro style digicam like the pro1, c7070 or the 8400 vs using a dslr like a 350d. both types of camera are hardly pocketable (the c7070 is possible in a large jacket though) and the 350d with the 17-85 lens is an excellent piece of kit for travelling...

Get the canon 350D and the 17-85mm IS ! (not the 18-55mm non-IS)
they make a good small and light pair.

eric69 · 8th April 2005

Originally Posted by suede1976

Anyone has the latest price for the 8400 and 7070? Can PM me? Thanks!

Latest price at CP and MS for C-7070WZ are $940 and $930 (exclude GST). I can send you the equote from CP and MS if you are interested.

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suede1976 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 52	Nikon 8400 vs olympus 7070 Has anyone used both the 8400 and olympus 7070? How do they compare? Is the EVF on the 8400 a cause for concern? I think I would prefer an optical one... Well, I've read lengthy reviews online for both but I still can't quite decide. I'm migrating from my EOS 5 to digital and I don't really want to lug along a digital SLR when travelling, etc. Or am I better off with the 350D since I've a Canon system? Anyone has the latest price for the 8400 and 7070? Can PM me? Thanks! Last edited by suede1976; 7th April 2005 at 08:39 PM.

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King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	I would prefer the Nikon 8400. One of the nice feature is the super wide angle (the widest among the prosumer camera), and excellent image quality. __________________ War is one of the most regrettable human activities.

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buddy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Singapore, Central Posts: 626	why dont you consider getting the pro1 if you are seriously thinking of getting a PnS digicam? there's a chance that you will be able to reuse stuff like your canon flash if you have one... however, i think there is very little difference in travelling with a semi-pro style digicam like the pro1, c7070 or the 8400 vs using a dslr like a 350d. both types of camera are hardly pocketable (the c7070 is possible in a large jacket though) and the 350d with the 17-85 lens is an excellent piece of kit for travelling...