Hi All,
I'm about to buy myself a new digital camera and would like some advice on what model to get. I'm not a professional photographer (no way near!) but would like something a bit more professional than the usual compact.
I've been looking at the new Olympus E-PL1 because it looks like a good all-rounder and offers the functions of a DSLR but is still quite compact. The Micro Four Thirds market seems to have opened up a bit recently and I like the look of this type of unit because it gives the option to change lenses.
I've also looked at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 which is more of a compact than the Olympus but reviews all say it can offer close to SLR results. The only downside to this model is the lens is fixed (although reviews of the lens are all positive).
My subject matter will vary quite a bit so as mentioned before will need a good all rounder that's quite compact.
Would anyone recommend either of the above? I would just go for the Panasonic if the results were good enough because it would save me a few hundred pounds! But am willing to go for the Olympus if the results are far superior.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Kind regards
Dan
I'm about to buy myself a new digital camera and would like some advice on what model to get. I'm not a professional photographer (no way near!) but would like something a bit more professional than the usual compact.
I've been looking at the new Olympus E-PL1 because it looks like a good all-rounder and offers the functions of a DSLR but is still quite compact. The Micro Four Thirds market seems to have opened up a bit recently and I like the look of this type of unit because it gives the option to change lenses.
I've also looked at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 which is more of a compact than the Olympus but reviews all say it can offer close to SLR results. The only downside to this model is the lens is fixed (although reviews of the lens are all positive).
My subject matter will vary quite a bit so as mentioned before will need a good all rounder that's quite compact.
Would anyone recommend either of the above? I would just go for the Panasonic if the results were good enough because it would save me a few hundred pounds! But am willing to go for the Olympus if the results are far superior.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Kind regards
Dan