Great Value-for-Money kit? Flash/Lens/Filter Kit-Olympus Evolt E300/E330/E500/E410

wcchew · 14th September 2007

hi all, as we all know , photography is not a cheap hobby. thus has been searching for cheaper alternatives to the official olympus stuff.

Found this ebay seller, looks like a great deal, or is it not??
Any fellow olympus user has bought something like this before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Flash-Lens-Filte...QQcmdZViewItem

of course i understand that "one-cent-money, one-cent-good" , but if such alternatives provide a decent picture, maybe not great, that's good enough already i suppose.

thanks!

drakon09 · 14th September 2007

It is a common practice in the US to bundle "starter kits" like what you see here.

However, take note that the products shown are NOT Olympus OEMs.

schon · 14th September 2007

don't think it's a good idea... the accessories in the kit are meant for non-slr cameras, esp the conversion lenses.

also, that flash included is actually the emoblitz 328 (have one and it's falling apart), which is a sub-$70 made in singapore flash. don't see the point of buying something made here all the way from over there.

all-in-all, you should shoot and discover equipment that you might want/need, rather than just buy a whole set of stuff not knowing exactly what you'd want to do with them. by then you should know what's truly good for you.

hope that helps.

Mikefellh · 15th September 2007

More like a $40 (US) flash, not to mention them claiming the closeup set is worth $98...try $20!

Probably all the filters are uncoated so the image will reflect in the filter giving you a ghost.

Also the kit lenses (or lenses with externally moving elements) aren't designed to take the weight of converter lenses.

14th September 2007	#1
wcchew New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	Great Value-for-Money kit? Flash/Lens/Filter Kit-Olympus Evolt E300/E330/E500/E410 hi all, as we all know , photography is not a cheap hobby. thus has been searching for cheaper alternatives to the official olympus stuff. Found this ebay seller, looks like a great deal, or is it not?? Any fellow olympus user has bought something like this before? http://cgi.ebay.com/Flash-Lens-Filte...QQcmdZViewItem of course i understand that "one-cent-money, one-cent-good" , but if such alternatives provide a decent picture, maybe not great, that's good enough already i suppose. thanks!

14th September 2007	#2
drakon09 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,690	Re: Great Value-for-Money kit? Flash/Lens/Filter Kit-Olympus Evolt E300/E330/E500/E41 It is a common practice in the US to bundle "starter kits" like what you see here. However, take note that the products shown are NOT Olympus OEMs. __________________ www.facebook.com/darrengyh

14th September 2007	#3
schon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: the other side Posts: 1,977	Re: Great Value-for-Money kit? Flash/Lens/Filter Kit-Olympus Evolt E300/E330/E500/E41 don't think it's a good idea... the accessories in the kit are meant for non-slr cameras, esp the conversion lenses. also, that flash included is actually the emoblitz 328 (have one and it's falling apart), which is a sub-$70 made in singapore flash. don't see the point of buying something made here all the way from over there. all-in-all, you should shoot and discover equipment that you might want/need, rather than just buy a whole set of stuff not knowing exactly what you'd want to do with them. by then you should know what's truly good for you. hope that helps.

15th September 2007	#4
Mikefellh Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,460	Re: Great Value-for-Money kit? Flash/Lens/Filter Kit-Olympus Evolt E300/E330/E500/E41 More like a $40 (US) flash, not to mention them claiming the closeup set is worth $98...try $20! Probably all the filters are uncoated so the image will reflect in the filter giving you a ghost. Also the kit lenses (or lenses with externally moving elements) aren't designed to take the weight of converter lenses.