Changes in my photography life - so to speak....

[Photo-John]

Liz-
I think the E-620 is a good idea. The Canon would be nice, but it is a second system. I haven't found it too difficult switching back and forth between Canon and Olympus. But there is a little lag and confusion when I do switch. There's no need for you to deal with that if both of your cameras are Olympus.

I think you'll find the E-620 to be a very capable camera. It uses the same 12-megapixel sensor as the Olympus Pen cameras and the E-30. So image quality is a totally known quantity. I also think you'll find the E-620 actually feels better than the entry-level Canon bodies. I'm am surprised how solid and sturdy the E-620 feels. I also love the tilt-swivel LCD. That's gonna be a feature you fall in love with. I hate being without it now. Thanks for spoiling me, Olympus

The one area where you might have some trouble is the bokeh. Like I said before, Olympus doesn't have anything quite like the Canon 50mm f/1.8. However, using a longer lens with a fast aperture might get the job done for you. The 50mm Olympus lens looks like a good bet.

I sure hope I'm not steering you wrong here. But I really do think the E-620 is a good idea for you. It will keep your system simple and I think it's a great camera.

[Liz]

Liz-
I think the E-620 is a good idea. The Canon would be nice, but it is a second system. I haven't found it too difficult switching back and forth between Canon and Olympus. But there is a little lag and confusion when I do switch. There's no need for you to deal with that if both of your cameras are Olympus.

I think you'll find the E-620 to be a very capable camera. It uses the same 12-megapixel sensor as the Olympus Pen cameras and the E-30. So image quality is a totally known quantity. I also think you'll find the E-620 actually feels better than the entry-level Canon bodies. I'm am surprised how solid and sturdy the E-620 feels. I also love the tilt-swivel LCD. That's gonna be a feature you fall in love with. I hate being without it now. Thanks for spoiling me, Olympus

The one area where you might have some trouble is the bokeh. Like I said before, Olympus doesn't have anything quite like the Canon 50mm f/1.8. However, using a longer lens with a fast aperture might get the job done for you. The 50mm Olympus lens looks like a good bet.

I sure hope I'm not steering you wrong here. But I really do think the E-620 is a good idea for you. It will keep your system simple and I think it's a great camera.

Thanks John.....

I'm leaning toward the E-620. The IS is pushing me that way! The only thing I "don't" like is that it uses the CF card - just that I prefer the smaller cards and this will make me spend more money if I get the 620. I gave all but one CF card away when I sold the XTi.

As a sort of "test" I ordered the Olympus 50mm/f2 from J&R today. I have the 3/4 to M3/4 adaptor already so I will try it on my E-P1 for starters and see what I get. The lens will arrive tomorrow as it was shipped today - NJ always gets overnight delivery. Free shipping and no tax is a good deal.

I'm assuming that since the E-620 has the same sensor as the E-P1 that the images - including the bokeh - will be the comparable. Is this correct?

Interesting that I began this thread with "CHANGES.........." since I was ready to purchase the XSi - and now! another change.

I've done a lot of research since you mentioned the E-620 and it looks pretty good. I appreciate your input and always respect your opinion.

Liz

[Photo-John]

Liz-
I'm really curious about that 50mm lens. Looking forward to seeing what you get out of it. The image quality should be pretty much the same with both cameras. The sensor is exactly the same and it's the same lens no matter what camera you mount it on, right? If there's a difference the only thing I can think of that would cause it is in-camera software.

If you want more E-620 inspiration, here's a link to a gallery of all my E-620 images:

Photo-John's Olympus E-620 Photos >>

The E-620 has been good to me

[Liz]

Liz-
I'm really curious about that 50mm lens. Looking forward to seeing what you get out of it. The image quality should be pretty much the same with both cameras. The sensor is exactly the same and it's the same lens no matter what camera you mount it on, right? If there's a difference the only thing I can think of that would cause it is in-camera software.

If you want more E-620 inspiration, here's a link to a gallery of all my E-620 images:

Photo-John's Olympus E-620 Photos >>

The E-620 has been good to me

Wow! great shots there! I noticed you used your 12-60 lens for most of them. Spectacular images from that lens. Actually, you got some really good "bokeh" on the red leaf image. Excellent color too.

Thanks for sharing. I'll post some pics from the 50mm lens in the next couple of days.

Liz

[Sushigaijin]

The 50/2 is the best lens on the 4/3 system, hands down. It's cheap, fast, and stupid sharp. It weighs more than the plastic canikon 50's, but it isn't heavy. It is rugged, weatherproof, and tough as nails.

It's also loud, and has no focus limit switch so it can be slow to focus in the dark. If you have decent light, it's just as fast as any other lens.

[Photo-John]

Thanks for posting the 50mm samples, Sushigaijin! I checked the reviews for that lens and I didn't see one from you, so here you go, get to work

http://www.photographyreview.com/cat...9_3111crx.aspx

There are three reviews at the moment and it has a very good 4.11 averaged rating.

[Liz]

The 50/2 is the best lens on the 4/3 system, hands down. It's cheap, fast, and stupid sharp. It weighs more than the plastic canikon 50's, but it isn't heavy. It is rugged, weatherproof, and tough as nails.

It's also loud, and has no focus limit switch so it can be slow to focus in the dark. If you have decent light, it's just as fast as any other lens.

Wow! Terrific - sharp - great color/tone. Thanks for posting the images - and for the thumb's up on the lens. Mine will be here later today! :thumbsup:

Liz

[SmartWombat]

I also love the tilt-swivel LCD. That's gonna be a feature you fall in love with. I hate being without it now. Thanks for spoiling me, Olympus

I feel the same way about that.
I'm waiting for Canon to realise it and make a 1DmkV that has tilt/swivel LCD.
And for the E-P3 with tilt/swivel LCD and built in flash.