olympus equipment

dennisc · 24th October 2002

I've been using the Olympus c-3040z for about 7 months and my only complain would be the f.18 lens, its too bright tends to overexpose. For nightshots though not many can equal its low lighting capabilities though, i've compared it with the fuji 602 (etc)
and its less grainy and sharper.
Question is does anyone knows where to get mcon-40 + cla1 addon for this model in Singapore?

http://www3.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=321655 Some samples

denizenx · 24th October 2002

distortion or overexposure? latter is more metering prob

SianZronG · 24th October 2002

i always wished i had a bright lense and here we have a complain about it being too bright

being bright gives you very fast shutters so there will be lesser chance of a motion shot wat's bad with that?

as for CLA-1 it can be found at most camera shops.....

as for mcon-40 i'm not sure though cause i don't use macro lenses...

mpenza · 24th October 2002

if it's too bright, then use a smaller aperture. you have various metering modes (aperture priority, manual, etc), make full use of them.

25th October 2002

Dial in exposure compensation, or stop down your aperture and/or shutter speed, if your camera seems to be overexposing your photos. There is no reason for this to be a problem even with your camera's brighter maximum aperture size, because it should still be able to handle the typical range of lighting conditions encountered in most photographic situations. If this is a consistent problem, I would suggest getting it looked at by Olympus because it may be a problem with your camera's metering.

dennisc · 25th October 2002

3040 is a fine camera just that on occasions, say your skin is yellow in colour, the shots would come out as white. And taking sky shots would be most frustrating as all the panoramic shots would turn out as if the skies are made of neon bulbs.
other that that, i have no grudge about it. Took it to the city or night safari, perfect night shots.
But right now the zoom becomes a handicap. thinking of a camera with a bigger zoom eying f-717 though, but I much prefer
the olympus e-10/20 series if not for the puny 4x zoom. will have to consider carefully, I'm a poor guy.

stk · 25th October 2002

Sounds like ur 3040 metering system and white balance got a bit of problem leh.. why not report the problem and bring it down to the service center for a checkup.. since it is still under warranty..

togu · 25th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by dennisc
...camera with a bigger zoom eying f-717 though, but I much prefer the olympus e-10/20 series if not for the puny 4x zoom. will have to consider carefully, I'm a poor guy.

How about getting the E10 at Harvey Normans? Pay by installment...

24th October 2002	#1
dennisc Workshop/Shoot Organiser Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Freezing Upp Thomson/Mandai! Posts: 1,441	mcon40+cla1??? I've been using the Olympus c-3040z for about 7 months and my only complain would be the f.18 lens, its too bright tends to overexpose. For nightshots though not many can equal its low lighting capabilities though, i've compared it with the fuji 602 (etc) and its less grainy and sharper. Question is does anyone knows where to get mcon-40 + cla1 addon for this model in Singapore? http://www3.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=321655 Some samples Last edited by dennisc; 24th October 2002 at 01:10 PM.

24th October 2002	#2
denizenx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: L2TPYSG Posts: 4,514	distortion or overexposure? latter is more metering prob __________________ "I'm... dreaming... of a wide... angle~ Just like the ones I used to know~"

24th October 2002	#3
SianZronG Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: @ Singapore Marine Parade Posts: 1,543	i always wished i had a bright lense and here we have a complain about it being too bright being bright gives you very fast shutters so there will be lesser chance of a motion shot wat's bad with that? as for CLA-1 it can be found at most camera shops..... as for mcon-40 i'm not sure though cause i don't use macro lenses...

24th October 2002	#4
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	if it's too bright, then use a smaller aperture. you have various metering modes (aperture priority, manual, etc), make full use of them.

25th October 2002	#5
Midnight Guests Posts: n/a	Dial in exposure compensation, or stop down your aperture and/or shutter speed, if your camera seems to be overexposing your photos. There is no reason for this to be a problem even with your camera's brighter maximum aperture size, because it should still be able to handle the typical range of lighting conditions encountered in most photographic situations. If this is a consistent problem, I would suggest getting it looked at by Olympus because it may be a problem with your camera's metering.

25th October 2002	#7
stk Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: AMK, Singapore Posts: 610	Sounds like ur 3040 metering system and white balance got a bit of problem leh.. why not report the problem and bring it down to the service center for a checkup.. since it is still under warranty..