Where to try the new E-3

[ongsw]

Hi Guys,

Tempted to buy the new E-3 but I wanted to test the AF speed before committing. I went to Funan HV but they use 50mm Macro on their test E-3. Any idea whether Olympus Showroom have test set?

Thanks

[chvictor]

Yap, The E3 is on display for all to try. I went there on Friday. The Olympus showroom is just a stone throw away from Funan IT mall.


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[wrx_sti_22b]

The E-3 in the Olympus show room is mated to the 12-60mm len... pop your own CF card in... bring your own lens clothe to wipe clean the lens front element... a lot of finger print & oily dirty one...

[dorts]

You can go and try Harvey Norman at FN. They have the E-3, and many lenses to poison you.

[onedollar]

Originally Posted by ongsw Hi Guys, Tempted to buy the new E-3 but I wanted to test the AF speed before committing. I went to Funan HV but they use 50mm Macro on their test E-3. Any idea whether Olympus Showroom have test set? Thanks

Can only say the AF is amazing fast. So much better then my old E-500. Never regretted buying it. Cheers!

[b-a-k]

Originally Posted by lkequan Can only say the AF is amazing fast. So much better then my old E-500. Never regretted buying it. Cheers!

Originally Posted by ongsw Hi Guys, Tempted to buy the new E-3 but I wanted to test the AF speed before committing. I went to Funan HV but they use 50mm Macro on their test E-3. Any idea whether Olympus Showroom have test set? Thanks

AF is UltraSonic fast on the 12-60mm... so silent... u might not even know its already focused if you don't pay attention to the audio beep and focus confirmation....

So sometimes i focus again to confirm... blazing fast!faster than fast

[de_ep]

have anyone compared the AF speed between E-500 and E-3 using non-ultrasonic lenses, eg. 50mm F/2.0 macro lens?

[egnaro]

can try E3 in service centre in High Street Centre, nobody will disturb u while trying. not sure if i will regret buying E510 or i shd buy E3.... hmmmm....

[microcosm]

If you come to the gathering on 25th January, I am sure there are quite a number of E-3s and 12-60s lying around for you to test. I find that the focusing on the 12-60+E3 very fast, almost on par with the Canon 1DsMkIII.

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by microcosm If you come to the gathering on 25th January, I am sure there are quite a number of E-3s and 12-60s lying around for you to test. I find that the focusing on the 12-60+E3 very fast, almost on par with the Canon 1DsMkIII.

Are we going bring our gear along? I am coming from office!!! not sure if i wan to bring everything along!!!

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by egnaro Are we going bring our gear along? I am coming from office!!! not sure if i wan to bring everything along!!!

Bring what you want to bring. If you are coming from the office and don't have the habit of hauling your stuff around, then just come! It is ok.

[bousozoku]

I wish I was closer. I went to the store where I bought my E-1. I asked if they had an E-3 and they told me that they didn't and that the Olympus representative had been bad toward them. I started to say that it was probably in self defence but closed my mouth about that and the other brands the salesperson tried to offer me. Ugggh.

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by de_ep have anyone compared the AF speed between E-500 and E-3 using non-ultrasonic lenses, eg. 50mm F/2.0 macro lens?

Even between the E510 and E3 for non-US lens, it is significantly faster to me. I dun have to time it to know. It also focuses surer with less hunting. The 510 really likes to hunt a lot.

[viewwing]

think there's gonner be a E3 pandemic on 25th Jan 08