Just bought my E500

OperaUser · 28th September 2006

Hi everyone - finally bought my DSLR after months of reviewing and consideration of other options. I have a question - I still have many lenses left from my OM-4 days - how easy is it to get an adaptor for the OM lenses. Do I have to pay for it or will Olympus provide it free.

Thanks

Mikefellh · 29th September 2006

It's as easy as going to a store and saying you want to order it or ordering it over the internet, and you will have to pay for it (unless the store has a contest where you can win your purchase).

Olympus America did provide it for free to those who were early North American adopters to the E-1 and the E-300, but they stopped that a year ago.

say123 · 29th September 2006

Originally Posted by OperaUser

Hi everyone - finally bought my DSLR after months of reviewing and consideration of other options. I have a question - I still have many lenses left from my OM-4 days - how easy is it to get an adaptor for the OM lenses. Do I have to pay for it or will Olympus provide it free.

Thanks

welcome to the oly group!

you can buy the adapter from oly directly. they used to give it free when u show them ur OM lens during the time of the e300 and then e1.

tao · 29th September 2006

Originally Posted by OperaUser

Hi everyone - finally bought my DSLR after months of reviewing and consideration of other options. I have a question - I still have many lenses left from my OM-4 days - how easy is it to get an adaptor for the OM lenses. Do I have to pay for it or will Olympus provide it free.

The adaptor used to be free when you buy an E-system camera buy so long you can produce an Olympus OM lens serial no. Now you have to buy it in the form of Olympus MF-1, think you can order it from Olympus Singapore at High Street Center or from Cathay Photo.

OlyFlyer · 29th September 2006

Welcome OperaUser!
I also left the "dark ages of film" a few months ago and removed the batteries from my old OM2n forever(?) or at least I thought was forever. Regarding the "dark ages of film", well it is just a joke, in many ways I still think film is better, especially now that I know the E-500 (or any other camera) does not have a real TTL flash or something like the TTL OTF my OM2n has. I miss that part, but on the other hand, it is my first AF camera (if I exclude my two P&S film cameras) and regardless of what ppl say about being slow in AF and bad in low light, compared to manual focus with OM2n it is just great, even if the VF is tiny on the E-500 compared to OM2n. So, I am sure you will be happy with your camera too.

As for the MF-1, the OM converter, what I hear it is better to get an expensive original than a cheap copy. The quality says to be better, but I only have experience on the original. That works fine but I think unless you have large tele and many other stuff like bellow or extension tubes, lense reverser and stuff like that it is not worth the money. I think the more modern ZD lenses beat all the old OMs, especially if you consider you have to focus manually and set the aperture manually. But it is a good to have gadget. I have a Tokina 70-210mm OM zoom and Tokina 2xTC plus a Soligor 2xTC and also extension tubes and reverser ring for macro, so I have used the MF-1 quite often. It works fine. Manual focus is not as easy as on the OM2n but so far I had no problems. I also have some other OM lenses but I hardly use any of them except the 50mm which I have used for macro.

OperaUser · 1st October 2006

Thanks for all the info. I notice quite a number of sellers over eBay offering the 4/3 adapter. A lot cheaper too. Does anyone have any experience with them? If the results from the zuiko lenses are not so good - do we really need the quality associated with the MF-1. I hate to imagine the margin they are making with these adapters. They probably OEMed it out to the same guys selling over the internet. Oh well.. maybe I'm a cynic.

Which are the must have accessories - there are many and the originals are not cheap.

Many thanks again for the warm welcome and hopefully I will learn to master the camera soon.

say123 · 1st October 2006

Originally Posted by OperaUser

Which are the must have accessories - there are many and the originals are not cheap.

Many thanks again for the warm welcome and hopefully I will learn to master the camera soon.

It really depends on ur shooting needs.. but most common accessories are flash, battery, Cf cards.

divefree73 · 27th October 2006

Hi everyone, I am a newbie. I just brought a E-500 few days ago. Hope to join you guy for a photo shoot soon.

All of you guys out there, you are my senior. Kindly guide me along the way.

Thank you

Hacker · 27th October 2006

Welcome all. I consider the E-500 one of the best entry level models out there for the price. Excellent choice.

microcosm · 27th October 2006

Originally Posted by Hacker

Welcome all. I consider the E-500 one of the best entry level model out there for the price. Excellent choice.

Until the E-400 comes along... I cannot wait to see the little one... might not work for me, but still, I think this is going to be one awesome camera for holidays!

BoyCam · 2nd November 2006

Hi fokes,

Looking around for an entry DSLR, was considering the E 500.

Seems like afew of you have got it, care to share your reason for getting the E 500, as surpose to Nikon or Cannon?

microcosm · 3rd November 2006

Originally Posted by BoyCam

Hi fokes,

Looking around for an entry DSLR, was considering the E 500.

Seems like afew of you have got it, care to share your reason for getting the E 500, as surpose to Nikon or Cannon?

I like Olympus because of the glass. (Lenses are great, even for the kit lens).

Do a search and look for the older thread. This has been discussed for a long time.

drakon09 · 3rd November 2006

Originally Posted by BoyCam

Hi fokes,

Looking around for an entry DSLR, was considering the E 500.

Seems like afew of you have got it, care to share your reason for getting the E 500, as surpose to Nikon or Cannon?

Oly shooters have artist temperament, i.e. if everybody else is using it, we don't want it.

Here's to individuality!

drewdam · 3rd November 2006

Originally Posted by BoyCam

Hi fokes,

Looking around for an entry DSLR, was considering the E 500.

Seems like afew of you have got it, care to share your reason for getting the E 500, as surpose to Nikon or Cannon?

well....if u go zoo, JBP, SBG or any open event to take photo...dont u feel diff where they are many C & N except u?

not sure about others...due to "limited" lenes that available from 3 party or used market, u will spend less time n also think b4 u invest in any additional lense...and spend time take photo instead..

say123 · 3rd November 2006

Originally Posted by drewdam

well....if u go zoo, JBP, SBG or any open event to take photo...dont u feel diff where they are many C & N except u?

not sure about others...due to "limited" lenes that available from 3 party or used market, u will spend less time n also think b4 u invest in any additional lense...and spend time take photo instead..

agree! too much choices also headache.

btw, in terms of range oly got it covered. 7-300mm (oly glass)
for longer reach get the sigma one. so i dont see much limited choice by joining the oly camp.
and one thing to note... ZDs are digital glasses. firmware upgradable.

but i think the most impt thing is the colour/output that will appeal to u .. that is to say the output from the camera with as little editing as possible.

Broken Rubber · 3rd November 2006

Did anyone see the promotion they had at audio house? I did post something regarding it in another thread.(Click Here)

Do you think its a great buy?

drewdam · 3rd November 2006

Originally Posted by Broken Rubber

Did anyone see the promotion they had at audio house? I did post something regarding it in another thread.(Click Here)

Do you think its a great buy?

look at another tread with rgds to the price of e500, 1208 + 5% GST at CP is better...CP do accept CC payment as well as 12 mths installment too.

Broken Rubber · 3rd November 2006

The one at audio house offers 2 lens leh, its a little tempting but only 5pcs are offered. Dunno if its a marketing scam cos they might tell me i am the 6th buyer when i am there. -___-"

cire07 · 3rd November 2006

Originally Posted by Broken Rubber

The one at audio house offers 2 lens leh, its a little tempting but only 5pcs are offered. Dunno if its a marketing scam cos they might tell me i am the 6th buyer when i am there. -___-"

Then pondering wun help! Quickly go down and get the facts!!!

IF really its a marketing scam... still can do some weigh&balance b4 making a decision... then dun work out just head down to HN or CP or etc etc...

BUT hor... i think HN at the same price (nett...) got give other freebies too... MAYBE still have the 2year extended warranty thrown in... (i'm not sure...)

From ur post, AudioHouse only giving the cam body and the lenses yeah?

cire07 · 3rd November 2006

Originally Posted by Broken Rubber

The one at audio house offers 2 lens leh, its a little tempting but only 5pcs are offered. Dunno if its a marketing scam cos they might tell me i am the 6th buyer when i am there. -___-"

Oh yeah, by the way... $1399 for the E-500 Dual Lens kit has been ard for quite a while liao IF i'm not wrong...

Some more this one got no freebies stated... So there shouldn't be a mad rush for it i guess...

28th September 2006	#1
OperaUser New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 15	Just bought my E500 Hi everyone - finally bought my DSLR after months of reviewing and consideration of other options. I have a question - I still have many lenses left from my OM-4 days - how easy is it to get an adaptor for the OM lenses. Do I have to pay for it or will Olympus provide it free. Thanks

29th September 2006	#2
Mikefellh Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,460	Re: Just bought my E500 It's as easy as going to a store and saying you want to order it or ordering it over the internet, and you will have to pay for it (unless the store has a contest where you can win your purchase). Olympus America did provide it for free to those who were early North American adopters to the E-1 and the E-300, but they stopped that a year ago.

29th September 2006	#5
OlyFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe, Sweden, outside Lund Posts: 2,038	Re: Just bought my E500 Welcome OperaUser! I also left the "dark ages of film" a few months ago and removed the batteries from my old OM2n forever(?) or at least I thought was forever. Regarding the "dark ages of film", well it is just a joke, in many ways I still think film is better, especially now that I know the E-500 (or any other camera) does not have a real TTL flash or something like the TTL OTF my OM2n has. I miss that part, but on the other hand, it is my first AF camera (if I exclude my two P&S film cameras) and regardless of what ppl say about being slow in AF and bad in low light, compared to manual focus with OM2n it is just great, even if the VF is tiny on the E-500 compared to OM2n. So, I am sure you will be happy with your camera too. As for the MF-1, the OM converter, what I hear it is better to get an expensive original than a cheap copy. The quality says to be better, but I only have experience on the original. That works fine but I think unless you have large tele and many other stuff like bellow or extension tubes, lense reverser and stuff like that it is not worth the money. I think the more modern ZD lenses beat all the old OMs, especially if you consider you have to focus manually and set the aperture manually. But it is a good to have gadget. I have a Tokina 70-210mm OM zoom and Tokina 2xTC plus a Soligor 2xTC and also extension tubes and reverser ring for macro, so I have used the MF-1 quite often. It works fine. Manual focus is not as easy as on the OM2n but so far I had no problems. I also have some other OM lenses but I hardly use any of them except the 50mm which I have used for macro.

1st October 2006	#6
OperaUser New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 15	Re: Just bought my E500 Thanks for all the info. I notice quite a number of sellers over eBay offering the 4/3 adapter. A lot cheaper too. Does anyone have any experience with them? If the results from the zuiko lenses are not so good - do we really need the quality associated with the MF-1. I hate to imagine the margin they are making with these adapters. They probably OEMed it out to the same guys selling over the internet. Oh well.. maybe I'm a cynic. Which are the must have accessories - there are many and the originals are not cheap. Many thanks again for the warm welcome and hopefully I will learn to master the camera soon.

27th October 2006	#8
divefree73 New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Singapore Posts: 49	Re: Just bought my E500 Hi everyone, I am a newbie. I just brought a E-500 few days ago. Hope to join you guy for a photo shoot soon. All of you guys out there, you are my senior. Kindly guide me along the way. Thank you

27th October 2006	#9
Hacker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cyberspace Posts: 3,023	Re: Just bought my E500 Welcome all. I consider the E-500 one of the best entry level models out there for the price. Excellent choice. Last edited by Hacker; 27th October 2006 at 10:14 PM.

2nd November 2006	#11
BoyCam Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 80	Re: Just bought my E500 Hi fokes, Looking around for an entry DSLR, was considering the E 500. Seems like afew of you have got it, care to share your reason for getting the E 500, as surpose to Nikon or Cannon?

3rd November 2006	#16
Broken Rubber Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 67	Re: Just bought my E500 Did anyone see the promotion they had at audio house? I did post something regarding it in another thread.(Click Here) Do you think its a great buy?

3rd November 2006	#18
Broken Rubber Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 67	Re: Just bought my E500 The one at audio house offers 2 lens leh, its a little tempting but only 5pcs are offered. Dunno if its a marketing scam cos they might tell me i am the 6th buyer when i am there. -___-"