Thinking of getting SP-350 or SP-500UZ

Panzer · 12th October 2006

Just like to check with all Oly users here as to why Oly Prosumer DCs are not as popular as Canon S3 and Panny FZXX series. I remember when I bought my 1st DC years ago, Oly DCs was in the forerun and quite sought after.

I am thinking of getting either the SP-350 or the CP500UZ for capture of family and outings memories. DSLR can be quite cumbersome at times.

Thanks.

drakon09 · 12th October 2006

Simple.

XD card format.

Proprietory, slow, expensive, unreliable.

Apart from that, Oly's DCs are pretty good. The C7XXX and C8XXX series are still very much sought after (IMHO due to the fact that they use CF!), maybe you could try a 2nd hand purchase?

CreaXion · 12th October 2006

Originally Posted by drakon09

Simple.

XD card format.

Proprietory, slow, expensive, unreliable.

Apart from that, Oly's DCs are pretty good. The C7XXX and C8XXX series are still very much sought after (IMHO due to the fact that they use CF!), maybe you could try a 2nd hand purchase?

The 4040 and 5050 is still sought after by underwater photographers

Panzer · 13th October 2006

Originally Posted by drakon09

Simple.

XD card format.

Proprietory, slow, expensive, unreliable.

Apart from that, Oly's DCs are pretty good. The C7XXX and C8XXX series are still very much sought after (IMHO due to the fact that they use CF!), maybe you could try a 2nd hand purchase?

Oh yah, forgot about the XD card thing. That sure is a show stopper for some. On ebay, one could get a refurbished one at about US$180 with 90 days warranty. I think they are good buys other than the XD card thingy.

Pynch · 14th October 2006

Originally Posted by Panzer

Just like to check with all Oly users here as to why Oly Prosumer DCs are not as popular as Canon S3 and Panny FZXX series. I remember when I bought my 1st DC years ago, Oly DCs was in the forerun and quite sought after.

I am thinking of getting either the SP-350 or the CP500UZ for capture of family and outings memories. DSLR can be quite cumbersome at times.

Thanks.

Reasons:

1. XD Card.
2. No image stabilization.
3. Less powerful zoom.
4. Movie mode.

12th October 2006	#1
Panzer Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 246	Thinking of getting SP-350 or SP-500UZ Just like to check with all Oly users here as to why Oly Prosumer DCs are not as popular as Canon S3 and Panny FZXX series. I remember when I bought my 1st DC years ago, Oly DCs was in the forerun and quite sought after. I am thinking of getting either the SP-350 or the CP500UZ for capture of family and outings memories. DSLR can be quite cumbersome at times. Thanks.

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drakon09 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,690	Re: Thinking of getting SP-350 or SP-500UZ Simple. XD card format. Proprietory, slow, expensive, unreliable. Apart from that, Oly's DCs are pretty good. The C7XXX and C8XXX series are still very much sought after (IMHO due to the fact that they use CF!), maybe you could try a 2nd hand purchase? __________________ www.facebook.com/darrengyh Last edited by drakon09; 12th October 2006 at 12:56 PM.