Olympus E-30 In Da House - Video!

[Photo-John]

I got the Olympus E-30 a few days ago and made a box opening video yesterday:

Olympus E-30 DSLR Unboxing

I'll be doing some testing today and should have a short preview article with sample photos up this evening!

[xwingkiller]

nice. looking forward to this one.

[Photo-John]

I've shot about 3 GB of photos with the E-30 since I opened it up, yesterday. I just finished downloading the images and haven't had a chance to look closely at them yet. The auto focus (same as the E-3) is very nice. I shot a bunch of continuous AF ski photos this morning and they look pretty good - at least on the LCD. I was skeptical of the Art Filters. But after actually using them I think they're pretty cool and I'm having fun with them. In particular, I like the Soft Focus and Pin Hole filters.

As soon as I'm done shooting studio tests and looking at the photos I'll post a short preview article on the E-30. So far I'm liking it and think it's definitely a nice upgrade for someone who wants more than an E-510 or E-520 has to offer.

[Photo-John]

I posted some ski photos taken with the E-30 in my blog. I'm working on more and still plan to have a short hands-on preview article up tonight. In the meantime, here are some photos taken with the newest Olympus:

Olympus E-30 ski photos >>

Thanks for looking. If you've got questions about the camera, feel free to ask. That's why I'm here

[Greg McCary]

John that looks great. Thanks for all of your hard work and I look forward to your thoughts.

[Atomic2]

I dig your manly grizzly look

[Atomic2]

Also whats your 2c on the E3 vs E30 question?

Assuming you can get an E3 new for about 1200 USD now, and the E30 commands 1300.



edit: just checked and now a new E3 goes for about 1100 reliably on Ebay.

[Greg McCary]

Hopefully the price of the E30 will drop after it has been a few weeks, but it is a different camera all together from the E3. The E30 is much smaller than the E3 and the E30 is packed with new features. New sensor ect. I wonder about IQ over the 520? Time will tell and PJ's full review should be an interesting read.

[dannn]

Thanks for posting all of this. GREATLY APPRECIATED. Dan