Olympus E520

[ryan_davidson]

So i just got the 520 with the Zuiko 14-42mm and the Zuiko 40-150mm and wait for it.... wait, 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5

Zuiko ED Digital. The 14-54 being my favorite lens so far. Its by far better made then the other two and has not

really come off my 520 since getting it. I also got a 67mm Hoya SUPER HMC (Hoya Multicoated) UV(0) Filter just to

protect and well do what i needs to do for this lens and my picts. So I have read the reviews and I am very

stunned by the pictures this camera takes, this is my first DSLR and I cannot wait to learn what I can to get

better. i have a few books I am reading "Digital Nature Photography" by Jim Miotke and "Understanding Exposure

Rev" by Bryan Peterson. So far so good. i just wanted to post on here and see what others have thought about

this camera. thanks Ryan

[richsimmons]

I'm two generations back with the E-500, but it's a very good camera to learn on and comes with a pretty extensive set of features. But do keep in mind that it is listed as an entry level camera. Not that you can't take exceptional photos, you can. I have Peterson's book. It's really good. I just read it again. also go to this web site,

 

http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/index.html

 

He has the most extensive site on the Olympus line than anyone else I've found.

[kenwae]

I'm one generation back with the 510 and the two kit lenses plus the 70-300 and the 35 macro. Way back in the day, i had an OM-1 and a collection of lenses. Dropped out for a while and earlier this year decided it was time to get into digital. Did a lot of research but ended up again with Olympus. I have been very pleased and also use the 14-42 more than the 40-150. The 70-300 ain't bad either for the price. However, I have my eye on the 12-60!

[jim nichols]

I'm also one generation back with the 510 and the Zuiko 14-54 lens. This is a great combination, and produces excellent photos. I'm also experimenting with a M42 to 4/3 adapter and my older SLR lenses, and have had some success with this approach. I think the 510/520 cameras are a great value when one is seriously entering the digital field.

[ryan_davidson]

Well i am very much looking forward to getting some good nature shots and stuff. I checked out that site Rich told us about, its great I bookmarked it. Im going to try and figure out how to upload some picts.

[ryan_davidson]

So i have adobe Elements and for the life of me i cannot figure out how to re size my picts to post here. I do not want to loose too much quality in the compression process. Can anyone help.<div></div>

[ryan_davidson]

So i was able to get them smaller, but they deff do not look the same at all.

[hermanvdc]

I am also a happy E510 user and I would like to try thos semipro lenses but I think it is goind to be to addictive!

I never found a good article on resizing pictures for internet and I will be interested. For thrmoment I use the free resize tool from digital BD sizer 2.2.4

Herman

[laurentbaig]

I just bought an E-520 recently, but I got the 12-60mm lens as I wanted a single lens to cover the range of focal lengths I use with 4x5. I'm very impressed with the quality of the lens and the rendering of the camera. I took this image

http://thewildlight.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/weavers-needle-superstitions/

recently and am very pleased with it. So much so, I'm going to see what a 22x28" print looks like. I don't expect 4x5 quality, but when I want that, I'll shoot 4x5.

[bobrock]

RE. resizing.I doubt it is very different in Elements but heres what I do in Photoshop.Click Image---Image size--- change resolution to 72,change longest dimension pixels to 800, I make it 700 for a vertical pic.Constrain proportions and resample image should be ticked.click OK.save to your preffered folder.Hope this helps,regards