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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Newbie Discussion => Topic started by: photo.hr on July 02, 2010, 05:42

Title: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: photo.hr on July 02, 2010, 05:42
Hello everyone, i have one question, i have a chance to buy cheap this camera olympus camedia e-20p, is this camera good enough for microstock photo?
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: Xalanx on July 02, 2010, 06:46
No.
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: travelstock on July 02, 2010, 07:06
It was good enough 5-6 years ago, but technology has moved on a little in the 9 years since it was released...
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: photo.hr on July 02, 2010, 09:14
Yes it has only 5 mp, it should have at least 8 megapixels
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: FD on July 02, 2010, 10:26
No
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: MicrostockExp on July 02, 2010, 11:48
I still have it but do not use it anymore, not good enough.
I ll go for a e-510 10MP u can find it cheap I guess now
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: microstockphoto.co.uk on July 03, 2010, 02:01
I am an happy Olympus user, but e-20p is a fixed lens camera, a "bridge" camera between point&shoot and a real reflex; also, image quality is not good enough given today's standards - useful as a general purpose camera but not actually for stock.

If you choose Olympus, go for the E510 as MicrostockExp suggested. I have one and I'm very happy with it; although kit lenses are a bit soft: start with kit then buy a proper lens as soon as you can.
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: sam100 on July 03, 2010, 03:23
I am an happy Olympus user, but e-20p is a fixed lens camera, a "bridge" camera between point&shoot and a real reflex; also, image quality is not good enough given today's standards - useful as a general purpose camera but not actually for stock.

If you choose Olympus, go for the E510 as MicrostockExp suggested. I have one and I'm very happy with it; although kit lenses are a bit soft: start with kit then buy a proper lens as soon as you can.

Good advice..  ;)
Title: Re: olympus camedia e-20p question
Post by: MicrostockExp on July 03, 2010, 06:56
As were are in the Olympus topic here are the lastest rumors about the E-5 and modular camera :http://43rumors.com/ft4-the-first-olympus-modular-camera-will-not-have-a-removeable-sensor-box-and-no-fourthirds-100mm-macro-lens/

I guess we should wait for Photokina in September......