Physically trying out Olympus cameras/lenses

[daniel0ng]

I'm intending to jump to the Oly platform sometime later this year, but I figured that it wouldn't be so nice to patronise the shops and try out the sets if I'm not buying it yet.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could try my hand at "demo sets" or something similar? Does the Oly HQ near River Valley have an exhibition room for people to touch and try the equipment out?

Appreciate any inputs!

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by daniel0ng I'm intending to jump to the Oly platform sometime later this year, but I figured that it wouldn't be so nice to patronise the shops and try out the sets if I'm not buying it yet. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could try my hand at "demo sets" or something similar? Does the Oly HQ near River Valley have an exhibition room for people to touch and try the equipment out? Appreciate any inputs!

Olympus service centre will be a great place to molest the system. But pls dun damage it, otherwise I will have to wait till it is repair before I can molest.

[daniel0ng]

Originally Posted by egnaro Olympus service centre will be a great place to molest the system. But pls dun damage it, otherwise I will have to wait till it is repair before I can molest.

They have all camera bodies and lenses on display at OSC?

Haha I wouldn't dare to damage it, no $$ to pay (but I wouldn't mind buying it in such an event )

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by daniel0ng They have all camera bodies and lenses on display at OSC? Haha I wouldn't dare to damage it, no $$ to pay (but I wouldn't mind buying it in such an event )

yes, which body or lens u looking at?

[daniel0ng]

Originally Posted by egnaro yes, which body or lens u looking at?

I'm looking at e620/e30 with the 12-60mm/70-300mm/50mm lenses.

After trying the virtual preview of the setup at the 4/3 website, I got an idea of how it'll look like but the weight is more important to me than just the looks since I want to bring my camera out as much as possible.

[nik34]

Hi All,where is OSC located at?
wanted to have a good feel on the E3 + 1 or 2 ZOOKOOL lenses.
tks egnaro for the great info.

[dorts]

Yep. Olympus Service Center has everything you need. LOL.

http://home.olympusimage.com.sg/contactus/

[nik34]

Originally Posted by dorts Yep. Olympus Service Center has everything you need. LOL. http://home.olympusimage.com.sg/contactus/

Great! thankyou very much!

[K3N]

Curious about which system you're using now. They do have the E-3 on display at the showroom. Don't know if they've put the E-30 and E-620 on display yet.

[Benares]

For those who wants to play with E620/E30, you may want to stay tuned to this thread for more info...

[egnaro]

actually pls do join us in kopi session and you might be able to hand on to olympus Camera.

I wun mind to let u guy try my cam

Stay tune to next kopi session.

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by K3N Curious about which system you're using now. They do have the E-3 on display at the showroom. Don't know if they've put the E-30 and E-620 on display yet.

I think u can request the staff to show u, they are quite friendly. provided they have the demo or loan set with them.

[daniel0ng]

Originally Posted by K3N Curious about which system you're using now. They do have the E-3 on display at the showroom. Don't know if they've put the E-30 and E-620 on display yet.

Haha, I'm using the Nikon D40 with kit lens, and I've used a 18-200mm before too.

I'm still fascinated by the colours that the Oly system gives, and I believe that investing in Zuiko lenses (which are lighter and of superb quality) will be cheaper and a better choice down the road.

As of today, the E-620 is retailing in the US already. Hopefully it'll be at the showroom

[daniel0ng]

Originally Posted by egnaro actually pls do join us in kopi session and you might be able to hand on to olympus Camera. I wun mind to let u guy try my cam Stay tune to next kopi session.

Exam period Guess not in the month of April at least! Thanks for the kind offer though, appreciate it

Originally Posted by egnaro I think u can request the staff to show u, they are quite friendly. provided they have the demo or loan set with them.

Haha I wonder how they will react if they see me bring along my D40, hopefully they'll bring all the cameras out to entice me to the 4/3 world!

Originally Posted by Benares For those who wants to play with E620/E30, you may want to stay tuned to this thread for more info...

April
Thanks for the heads up though!

[phyrewall]

As egnaro (and possibly some of the guys here) have mentioned, the OSC would be the best place for you to get a hands-on for the camera bodies.

Aside from that, you can join in the kopi session. Everyone attending there are very friendly, and I'm sure they will be more than welcome to let you get a hands-on as well.

[kumagelo]

i would like to join one of these kopi sessions as well. just curious on how the ZD 50mm macro/portrait works.. and i guess to meet other Oly users. I'm pretty new to photography and somehow got into olympus for one reason or another. xD

[Benares]

Welcome aboard the 4/3 bandwagon, I hope it has been the right system for you. Do feel free to join us for the kopi-sessions, there are alot of things that you can learn from just listening and exchanging ideas with the other attendees there. We have quite a lot of skillful folks who are good with various aspects, like macro, landscape, events etc... Hope to see you around!