Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Dec 9, 2007, at 9:16 AM, Daniel Ridings wrote: > Half the problem, BD. > > The kids might still look at me, being up higher, than the camera, > even if it is low down. > > Good point though, comparing to a TLR. > > I looked long and hard at the Olympus models before I picked up this > camera for my trip. The lenses you mention (11-22) weren't part of the > package and I couldn't figure out if the kit lenses were what I would > like. So I went with a Nikon D80. > > The $400 price tag leaves the door open for alternatives, have to > admit it. My Oly E330 cost $349 USD... and the angles and perspectives you can get with the swivel LCD are unique, and can be sensational... Steve > > > Daniel > > On Dec 9, 2007 4:54 PM, <bd@bdcolenphoto.com> wrote: >> The Olympus E330 - which you can now pick up for under $400 - >> really solves the OldFart problem. The swivelling Live View LCD >> let's you use it just like a TLR - no bending required. Stick the >> 11-22 2.8-3.5 on it, and you've got the equivalent of 22-44 - and >> use whatever camera you love for the rest of your shooting. >> B. D. >> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Ric Carter <ricc@mindspring.com> >> >> Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:29:04 >> To:Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Philip from Nankhunda >> >> >> >> I must admit that, as I age, rather than squatting, I find myself >> bending at the waist and shooting almost upside down more often. >> >> Though I expect that more of my problem is breathing around a beer >> gut;^) >> >> Reason for perspective mention: People, especially kids, have much >> more power and interaction with viewer when seen eye-to-eye. >> >> Keep up the wonderful work -- and photography. >> >> ric >> >> >> >> >> On Dec 9, 2007, at 10:17 AM, Daniel Ridings wrote: >> >>> I may squat down ... but I'm wondering if these old knees will bring >>> me back up? :-) >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information