e500 user pls come in ....

[2RR]

the e500 original battery life long or not ? can last long how many hours n how many shoot ?

can upgrade the battery grade ?

[ongsw]

I got my fresh batt shooting for at least 400 shoots before the red light came on and still shooting. Is there a shutter count indicator somewhere buried in the menu or something where I can check? Thanks!

[kcuf2]

Originally Posted by ongsw I got my fresh batt shooting for at least 400 shoots before the red light came on and still shooting. Is there a shutter count indicator somewhere buried in the menu or something where I can check? Thanks!

shutter count dun think so.. many brands req u to bring the cam to the service centre and open the cam up to check the shutter count

[ongsw]

IC. thanks for the prompt reply!

[konadude]

Originally Posted by 2RR the e500 original battery life long or not ? can last long how many hours n how many shoot ? can upgrade the battery grade ?

I've managed about 300+ shots (with LCD reviews) before the red blinking battery low indicator comes on too! Battery life seems pretty good considering presents all its information on 1 BIG 2.5" LCD screen.

[shchow]

Yeah... the battery life is great. I managed to shoot around 6~8 rounds 1GB CF cards in RAW format, which is about 400+ shots. But, I sheldom use flash and i always turn off the LCD most of the times... Haven't really get a actual count, but, the performance so far is very satisfactory.

[akak]

wow that is good news to new owner like me.
btw, has anyone use any lens adaptor for OM or Nikon? any photos to show?

[ICEZ]

HI GUYZ,I JUST GOT MY E500 LAST MONTH.NEED TO GET SOME TIPS N WHAT TYPE OF LENS YOU GUYZ USING NOW??

[roti_prata]

400+ is quite sad lei...my d70s can manage 800 w/lcd review.

olympus lenses quite limited, there're only a few consumer lenses.

i dont think there's lens adaptors for olympus since its using 4/3

[Hacker]

I can easily exceed 1k as I do not use the built in flash and rarely bother using the LCD to view my pixs.

[ernie_ng81]

Olympus lenses are limited but the quality of almost every single oneis undeniable.

Originally Posted by roti_prata 400+ is quite sad lei...my d70s can manage 800 w/lcd review. olympus lenses quite limited, there're only a few consumer lenses. i dont think there's lens adaptors for olympus since its using 4/3

[ykkok]

Originally Posted by roti_prata 400+ is quite sad lei...my d70s can manage 800 w/lcd review. olympus lenses quite limited, there're only a few consumer lenses. i dont think there's lens adaptors for olympus since its using 4/3

Wait until you compare the LCD size and quality, then you'll be willing to compromise.

I have not seen such a good LCD in a budget DSLR yet.

There's no compromise in any of the ZD lenses as they are all digital specific.

[akak]

I am new owner of E500 too. I find the the kit lens 14-45 is not sharp at all. I used UZ750 10x in the past and always amaze by sharpness. Is it because there is something wrong with the lens or body? Should I send it for service?

[Hacker]

The 14-45mm is very bad. Sell @ $100 and there are no takers. Get the 11-22mm or the 14-54mm at the least.

[akak]

Has anyone use the OM or Nikon lens adaptor on E500? Where to buy?

[nightpiper]

Originally Posted by akak Has anyone use the OM or Nikon lens adaptor on E500? Where to buy?

i have both the adaptors & used them before but on my E1. shud be fine with the E500 also. bought it overseas. dig up my old threads & find some pics. i think u wud be glad u chose oly cos of such flexibility.

[serene]

Originally Posted by akak I am new owner of E500 too. I find the the kit lens 14-45 is not sharp at all. I used UZ750 10x in the past and always amaze by sharpness. Is it because there is something wrong with the lens or body? Should I send it for service?

I must disagree with you. This lens can produce very good results. Last year, I submitted some photos to Oly and the 14-45mm one was chosen. Suggest you try to practise coz sometimes it can be caused by focussing problems and handshake

[Benng]

Originally Posted by Hacker The 14-45mm is very bad. Sell @ $100 and there are no takers. Get the 11-22mm or the 14-54mm at the least.

Yes I agree with Hacker. 14-45mm is a kit lens. Just switched over to 14-54mm, really like the image quality.

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by Benng Yes I agree with Hacker. 14-45mm is a kit lens. Just switched over to 14-54mm, really like the image quality.

You cannot go wrong with the 14-54mm and the 11-22mm. If you do not mind carrying the 50-200mm, then you are basically all set. You have the ability to shoot about 95-97% of all situations possible and get very good results. I have seen many shots from these lenses and the quality is up there with the best. Congrats....

[Raptor1]

Originally Posted by Hacker The 14-45mm is very bad. Sell @ $100 and there are no takers. Get the 11-22mm or the 14-54mm at the least.

Your this post really tempting me to sell of the 50mm and get the 14-54 for its flexibility.. haha.. j/k j/k.. not at the moment at least.. =X Still enjoying the 50mm