Which new body would you choose?

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Permalink Reply by Rick - RFL Photography on January 24, 2012 at 11:25am

I upgraded my E-510 to E-520 which my 9 year old grandson uses and it added image stabilization.  I have the E-5 and the E-30, both are amazing bodies.  You could look at Adorama, B&H Photo or KEH for a reconditioned by Olympus body, they come with 90 day warranties and you can then purchase the 2 year extended warranty.  If the price tag on the E-5 is out of reach any of these would be a very nice upgrade from the E-510 to add image stabilization, remote control flash ability and art filters if those appeal.  You may find an E-3 reasonably priced as well in the $600 range, that was the model prior to the E-5 and is a pro style weather sealed body.

Permalink Reply by Angie's Images on January 24, 2012 at 12:29pm

Thank you! My e-510 does have IS, but I will definitely check into your suggestions. I really appreciate your input!

Permalink Reply by Angie's Images on January 24, 2012 at 1:29pm

Thank you! I was just browsing Adorama. I haven't yet researched the e-30. I will definitely take a look at that.

Permalink Reply by Angie's Images on January 24, 2012 at 9:56pm

Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Rick - RFL Photography on January 24, 2012 at 2:34pm

Angie,

Hope you are getting some helpful information, I started with the E-330, and then E-510, E-510, E-30 and the E-5.  I always tell photographers and many agree, the bodies are disposable and I invest in my lenses.  I have the 35-100 f/2 SHG, 12-60 SWD, 50-200 SWD and 50mm f/2.0 Macro.  I can get great results from any of the bodies I own.  I purchased my E-30, 35-100 and 50 Macro all refurbished by Olympus and just before the 90 day warranty expired bought the extended warranty from Olympus.  They all work great and I figure they got personal attention from a technician to bring them to factory specs.  Always looking for a great value on great gear!

Rick

http://rflphotography.zenfolio.com/

Permalink Reply by Angie's Images on January 24, 2012 at 10:13pm

I never really thought of it that way before - the camera body being disposable and the lenses being the real investment, but it makes sense.

Permalink Reply by David Stutz on January 24, 2012 at 3:19pm

I have been using the E-500 for several years now and will be upgrading to the E-3 soon. I was a photographer in the Navy where the consensus was that Nikon and Canon were the only affordable pro cameras around. I think Olympus deserves to get more credit then they do. Almost all the reviews I've read show image quality to be at the top of ites class.
I was going to get a used DX2, but I would be without the great features of the E-3. Like IS, articulating screen.............
I'm very happy with Olympus gear and will continue to use it dispite the Canon-Nikon users.

Permalink Reply by Dan Tubbs, Jr. on January 24, 2012 at 3:57pm

You might be able to find a new E3 at a very good price. I'm sure some dealers still have them around. Not everyone can afford the price tag on the E5. I would Google "Olympus E3" and find a price comparison site. I did that when I bought my E3 about a year before the E5 came out. I did not buy from the cheapest seller because of terrible customer ratings. With all your great lenses, you're halfway there. The E30 is a great camera if you do not need the ruggedness of the E3.

Best regards, Dan

Permalink Reply by Angie's Images on January 24, 2012 at 10:21pm

Thank you so much. You have all been so helpful!

Permalink Reply by Andrea Merkel on February 5, 2012 at 6:27pm

I shot with the the E-510 from Jan 2008 until last March, when I purchased the E-30, since I wanted a wider DR and felt limited.  The E-30 is a good camera and gives some beautiful results.  I shoot mostly nature so enjoyed it with the butterflies, etc.  My only complaint, and it was a big one, was the softness of the images.  It seemed that no matter which settings I used, or how still I held the camera, they were never razor sharp.  Even my E-510 had sharper pics, and although to some people, this is not a big issue, it is for me.  I finally bit the bullet and bought the E-5, because having invested in a large line of Zuiko lenses, it made sense to stay with Olympus.  I haven't regretted my decision for a moment and find that the E-5 gives me back that sharpness.There are people who will swear that the E-30 is just as good, and I'm not arguing that it's a great camera (I still own mine and will use it on occasion when a softer image is what I'm after.)  I don't know much about the E-1 or E-3 but take my advice and really do your homework and look at lots of pics shot by the various cameras to give yourself an idea of the possibilities of each.  Yes, the lenses are very important and the best part of the investment, but some camera bodies work more efficiently with the lenses than others.  My Zuiko 12-60mm SWD focuses more quickly with the E-5 than it did with the E-510, but it takes good photos with both cameras because it's a great lens.  That being said, if you love your E-510 and have 5 good lenses, any upgrade will increase your opportunities for even greater shots:-)

Permalink Reply by Angie's Images on February 5, 2012 at 7:46pm

Great input, Andrea. Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Jack Harwick on February 5, 2012 at 6:16pm

I used my E510 for a year and half then traded for the E30 & bought my wife an E620' which I consider a better value and a signifecnt step up from the E510 for little money. Now shooting the E5, which is a better camera, but not by much.

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