Worthwhile to get a E-10 now?

kliff · 25th July 2003

As above, considering there are so many other prosumers cameras that have been released during this 2 years. Any E-10 owner can convinced my friend that this camera is still go and lasting enuff? What shud the expected second hand price be and what shud we look out for when we want to buy this cam second hand? Thanks alot...

SianZronG · 25th July 2003

hm..... you the guy who posted the wtb E-10/E-20 thread....

anyway i just got my E-10.... and ammoxx77 soon will be here to bombard you with anti E-10 propaganda

but never mind the final desision is up to you i ain't no avocate of the camera either.... one thing's for sure i notice straigth away... the flash recharges much faster than my old C-4000z or now my backup cam C-4040z.... about 2 - 3 secs to recharge... quitte fast... and there is the TTL opertaion blah blah blah i'm sure you've heard it and read reviews about it but in the end you the user must see your needs and justify the cost vs performance. Like i don't mind grain it's ok... don't need super sharp pictures... and i don't have money to get a 10D so here i am with a E-10 sweet simple no need worry about lenses. and if i really need the speed to cover events and stuff i hold 2 cams at one go .... hehe.. E-10 + C-4040z no need to wait for any buffers / batt charging anymore haha... maybe you should get yourself a E-10 hands on see shoot somethings and load it ont oyour com and see for yourself if you like the pictures which come out of the E-10.

at first when i first got it i saw the pictures to be dull.... but after some simple post processing TADA! it just came to life.... as you must have read the pictures comes out quite neutral.

wow so much to say... wonder if ammox77 posted anything already...

ammox77 · 25th July 2003

hahahahahaha ok good one sianzrong you are learning fast keep up the good work

Zerstorer · 25th July 2003

Ask yourself, "why" you want a E-10 and see if there are any cheaper alternatives with the same or better attributes.

ivor · 25th July 2003

Well, believe it or not, I felt that the autofocusing of the E20 is better and faster than the Canon D60, and the same as 10D which currently I am using.

E20 with its built-in 35-135mm f/2.0-2.4 zoom lens, while on the 10D with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6, not forget the 1.6X multi factor which naturally become 45-216mm, not really wide, and 17-35mm f/2.8 would be 28-56mm, but only f/2.8 while E20 is f/2.4 at 135mm

Another reason, you DO NOT have any dirt problem like most DSLR users faced. You can't beat the price of maintenance. With the 10D, I have to get around two to three high-end lenses to equal the range on the E20.

1. 17-35mm f/2.8L
2. 70-200mm f/2.8L
3. 50mm f/1.8

The only con about the E20 is the writing speed. But it has a 4fps advantage. But with the 512 RiData CF, it is really all right for most shoot.

ivor · 25th July 2003

If you are not ready to invest in lenses system, E20 is the best DSLR. In fact, E20 works truly like a SLR, ie. TTL optical viewfinder, and optional LCD while fixed lenses. You would never go wrong with E20. And the skin color tone is so good, even without correction from PS.

E10/E20 c/w 35-140mm f/2.0-2.4. It is convenient, and suitable for all occasion, and travel. That's what I brought to Shanghai trip early this year, but for my recently HK trip, I really regret bringing the 10D with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6. Reason for f/stop not bright enough for night shoot. And it is so troublesome to bring more than 1 lenses when travelling, and changing them as and when required.

Read comments from the Pro below,

Suggest that you read more about the E20...

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/mtp_index.asp

SianZronG · 25th July 2003

and for the topic wat to look for in a second hand camera....

the lense is one of the major factor to look in the camera... cause it's as impt as the CCD itself(digital only)....

check for scratches and marks. i got my e-10 from weg which looks like new and he said it's dunno how many users before mi before i got it... but don't take it if it's too old. cause the shutter itself has a lifespan. after a while it bound to fail.

tweakmax2 · 25th July 2003

SianZronG · 25th July 2003

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Originally posted by tweakmax2

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NorthernLights · 28th July 2003

I have owned an E20 before.

Believe you me...it's AF is very fast due to the bright lens (f2.0-f2.4) Skin tones is excellent but the writing speed is one horrible thingy.

Hey, but think about this...it's the cheapest DSLR around. Buy it and o need to think about lens, about dirty CCD. You can focus in total darkness, something my 10D cannot do.

It's also very robust with full magnesium body.

You can see my pics taken with E20...

I changed because I knew it's price will crash with the E1. In addition, the 35-140 is limited in the zoom end although I bought the Tcon-14B.

MrBig · 28th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by kliff
As above, considering there are so many other prosumers cameras that have been released during this 2 years. Any E-10 owner can convinced my friend that this camera is still go and lasting enuff? What shud the expected second hand price be and what shud we look out for when we want to buy this cam second hand? Thanks alot...

ya buy now!

this is the best time to buy liao

NDP day u can take great pictures with it

it's one hell of a great camera lor

go get yrself one now!

25th July 2003	#1
kliff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 171	Worthwhile to get a E-10 now? As above, considering there are so many other prosumers cameras that have been released during this 2 years. Any E-10 owner can convinced my friend that this camera is still go and lasting enuff? What shud the expected second hand price be and what shud we look out for when we want to buy this cam second hand? Thanks alot...

25th July 2003	#2
SianZronG Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: @ Singapore Marine Parade Posts: 1,543	hm..... you the guy who posted the wtb E-10/E-20 thread.... anyway i just got my E-10.... and ammoxx77 soon will be here to bombard you with anti E-10 propaganda but never mind the final desision is up to you i ain't no avocate of the camera either.... one thing's for sure i notice straigth away... the flash recharges much faster than my old C-4000z or now my backup cam C-4040z.... about 2 - 3 secs to recharge... quitte fast... and there is the TTL opertaion blah blah blah i'm sure you've heard it and read reviews about it but in the end you the user must see your needs and justify the cost vs performance. Like i don't mind grain it's ok... don't need super sharp pictures... and i don't have money to get a 10D so here i am with a E-10 sweet simple no need worry about lenses. and if i really need the speed to cover events and stuff i hold 2 cams at one go .... hehe.. E-10 + C-4040z no need to wait for any buffers / batt charging anymore haha... maybe you should get yourself a E-10 hands on see shoot somethings and load it ont oyour com and see for yourself if you like the pictures which come out of the E-10. at first when i first got it i saw the pictures to be dull.... but after some simple post processing TADA! it just came to life.... as you must have read the pictures comes out quite neutral. wow so much to say... wonder if ammox77 posted anything already... __________________ 1stJournal - http://www.1stjournal.com

25th July 2003	#3
ammox77 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 577	hahahahahaha ok good one sianzrong you are learning fast keep up the good work __________________ http://henryfotography.blogspot.com/ http://cheaptrail.blogspot.com/

25th July 2003	#7
SianZronG Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: @ Singapore Marine Parade Posts: 1,543	and for the topic wat to look for in a second hand camera.... the lense is one of the major factor to look in the camera... cause it's as impt as the CCD itself(digital only).... check for scratches and marks. i got my e-10 from weg which looks like new and he said it's dunno how many users before mi before i got it... but don't take it if it's too old. cause the shutter itself has a lifespan. after a while it bound to fail. __________________ 1stJournal - http://www.1stjournal.com

28th July 2003	#10
NorthernLights Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,085	E10 I have owned an E20 before. Believe you me...it's AF is very fast due to the bright lens (f2.0-f2.4) Skin tones is excellent but the writing speed is one horrible thingy. Hey, but think about this...it's the cheapest DSLR around. Buy it and o need to think about lens, about dirty CCD. You can focus in total darkness, something my 10D cannot do. It's also very robust with full magnesium body. You can see my pics taken with E20... I changed because I knew it's price will crash with the E1. In addition, the 35-140 is limited in the zoom end although I bought the Tcon-14B. __________________ Leica digital user:thumbsup http://www.flickr.com/photos/justphotography/

25th July 2003	#4
Zerstorer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,610	Ask yourself, "why" you want a E-10 and see if there are any cheaper alternatives with the same or better attributes.

25th July 2003	#5
ivor Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SINGAPOUR Posts: 1,905	Well, believe it or not, I felt that the autofocusing of the E20 is better and faster than the Canon D60, and the same as 10D which currently I am using. E20 with its built-in 35-135mm f/2.0-2.4 zoom lens, while on the 10D with 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6, not forget the 1.6X multi factor which naturally become 45-216mm, not really wide, and 17-35mm f/2.8 would be 28-56mm, but only f/2.8 while E20 is f/2.4 at 135mm Another reason, you DO NOT have any dirt problem like most DSLR users faced. You can't beat the price of maintenance. With the 10D, I have to get around two to three high-end lenses to equal the range on the E20. 1. 17-35mm f/2.8L 2. 70-200mm f/2.8L 3. 50mm f/1.8 The only con about the E20 is the writing speed. But it has a 4fps advantage. But with the 512 RiData CF, it is really all right for most shoot.

25th July 2003	#8
tweakmax2 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 557