kernels said:i'm thinking of whether or not to get a DSLR. i have a Olympus C5050. i find the zoom not good enough. thus, i'm considering whether or not to get DSLR.
what are your recommendations? should i get? what models do u recommend?
if u mean the c5050 zoom range not good enuff, then u must take note the 10x zoom of c5050 is equivelant to a 350mm lens on a full sized frame sensor dslrkernels said:i'm thinking of whether or not to get a DSLR. i have a Olympus C5050. i find the zoom not good enough. thus, i'm considering whether or not to get DSLR.
what are your recommendations? should i get? what models do u recommend?
zodnm said:if u mean the c5050 zoom range not good enuff, then u must take note the 10x zoom of c5050 is equivelant to a 350mm lens on a full sized frame sensor dslr
why will the image suffer? :dunno:espn said:Even with a 500mm lens on a DSLR, no IS or VR, your image and zoom will suffer. DSLR is not a cure and solution for your problems.
kernels said:i'm thinking of whether or not to get a DSLR. i have a Olympus C5050. i find the zoom not good enough. thus, i'm considering whether or not to get DSLR.
what are your recommendations? should i get? what models do u recommend?
Getting DSLR certainly is not a solution to your problem(s). You should get to know your SELF and your CAMERA well. Therein lies your solution. Perhaps by sharing with us exactly what made you comment thus, then we can help you find solutions.espn said:Note, I've seen wonders with 3x, A40, A70 etc. Infact I do find a 8x DC quite restricting at times myself.
A DSLR is limited by the range of it's lenses. You will find more frustration over the purchase and carrying of various lenses to cover your focal length.
Even with a 500mm lens on a DSLR, no IS or VR, your image and zoom will suffer. DSLR is not a cure and solution for your problems.
Like the guys here have said, you gotta be more specific in your post. "the zoom not good enough" is too general for us to identify your problem. Could it be that you need a longer reach? Or you find the zoom extending too slowly? Or maybe difficulty in eliminating a shaky image at max zoom length? If you could relate your problem in detail (and perhaps post some pictures to illustrate it), maybe we could help you out with it.kernels said:i'm thinking of whether or not to get a DSLR. i have a Olympus C5050. i find the zoom not good enough. thus, i'm considering whether or not to get DSLR.
what are your recommendations? should i get? what models do u recommend?
Wolfgang said:Is the C5050 10X zoom? I believe it's 3X zoom and maybe thats why he is feeling a tad frustrated. But remember, a DSLR is not a cure all for everything. Esp not zoom range. Even with the inherent multiplier of a DSLR sensor, you might still find it lacking if you do not get a lense that offers u a reach you want.
You might be better off with the Olympus C750 which offers 10X zoom, and a flash hotshot.
Out of curiosity, why would you require such a long reach for? 3X zoom is quite sufficient.
Garion said:Like the guys here have said, you gotta be more specific in your post. "the zoom not good enough" is too general for us to identify your problem. Could it be that you need a longer reach? Or you find the zoom extending too slowly? Or maybe difficulty in eliminating a shaky image at max zoom length? If you could relate your problem in detail (and perhaps post some pictures to illustrate it), maybe we could help you out with it.
Simply put, getting a DSLR is not meant to be a quick fix to your problem. Its a whole new ball game altogether. Indeed, you might be even more disappointed by the initial results you obtain from a DSLR and just decide that "this (insert model here) does not give me the pictures I want" or "the lens zoom is not good enough". What next then? :dunno:
kernels said:i'm thinking of whether or not to get a DSLR. i have a Olympus C5050. i find the zoom not good enough. thus, i'm considering whether or not to get DSLR.
what are your recommendations? should i get? what models do u recommend?
kernels said:hey thanks roy
thank u all for your valuable comments.
well, i was actually trying to say that the zoom did not have a good enough range. but after learning from u all, getting a DSLR is not a solution for this problem, i gather.
probably i'll not be so impatient and explore more of my 5050 first. i'm a learner, not an expert. as such, i seek guidance from the experts here.
You should get a Teleconverter (maybe a 2.0x one) to double the optical zoom from 3.0x to 6.0x if that's your main concern.kernels said:hey thanks roy
thank u all for your valuable comments.
well, i was actually trying to say that the zoom did not have a good enough range. but after learning from u all, getting a DSLR is not a solution for this problem, i gather.
probably i'll not be so impatient and explore more of my 5050 first. i'm a learner, not an expert. as such, i seek guidance from the experts here.
Learning is lifelong. Come join some of us for outings, shoot together, learn together, and most of all - discover the wonders of your camera.kernels said:probably i'll not be so impatient and explore more of my 5050 first. i'm a learner, not an expert.
Winston said:You should get a Teleconverter (maybe a 2.0x one) to double the optical zoom from 3.0x to 6.0x if that's your main concern.