Advice on Semi-pro cameras...

[BinGx]

Hi Bros/Sis,

Im helping my Gf to do a research on which semi-pro camera she shd get in a few mths time.
We r actually looking at Canon G11, Olympus PEN E-PL1, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 or any other semi-pro cameras which is highly recommended? Cus we r really troubled with the vast range of cameras out there for us to choose nw.

She is currently upgrading from a normal compact PnS camera, She wanted the blurry background effect with the object is focused only, which a DSLR can easily do but she doesnt like the idea of carrying a v bulky n heavy camera around.

Hope there will be reply to this thread..Thank U Bros/Sis! Ur Help would be greatly appreciated!



Cheers!

 

[BinGx]

If nt any reviews on Olympus EP1 or EP2? are they good too?

 

[geraldkhoo]

Not semi-pro but prosumer cameras

I would suggest maybe one that can interchangeable lenses. I met a guy who bought a EP1, then he bought an adapter, and used Nikon mount lenses on them (manual focus and manual exposure settings of course).

 

[yatsunil]

She is currently upgrading from a normal compact PnS camera, She wanted the blurry background effect with the object is focused only, which a DSLR can easily do but she doesnt like the idea of carrying a v bulky n heavy camera around.

That effect you're looking for is termed "bokeh" although I don't think you can find it in a dictionary Do note that this effect is mostly achieved by using a large aperture which is found on fast lenses. The DSLR bodies hardly contribute to this effect. So you can use the lowest end bodies with these fast lenses and still achieve the same thing.

Cheers

 

[RoKiddo]

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/show...ighlight=wtsell:+compact+-panaosonic+dmc-fz28



INterested??

 

[BinGx]

Not semi-pro but prosumer cameras

I would suggest maybe one that can interchangeable lenses. I met a guy who bought a EP1, then he bought an adapter, and used Nikon mount lenses on them (manual focus and manual exposure settings of course).

Hi bro..so u suggest to buy EP1? hw abt G11? isit gd also? =)

 

[BinGx]

That effect you're looking for is termed "bokeh" although I don't think you can find it in a dictionary Do note that this effect is mostly achieved by using a large aperture which is found on fast lenses. The DSLR bodies hardly contribute to this effect. So you can use the lowest end bodies with these fast lenses and still achieve the same thing.

Cheers

Haha..isit like using a 50mm lens on a dslr? but my gf doesnt wan a dslr for nw..too heavy n bulky..she has one fren who recently bought a canon 500D n nw she is nt using tt often anymore due to the weight n size.

Any prosumer or semi-pro camera u recommend??? =)

 

[BinGx]

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/show...ighlight=wtsell:+compact+-panaosonic+dmc-fz28



INterested??

Im sorry Rokiddo..my gf's nw stream down to canon or olympus ald.. paiseh ah! Thanks for the offer anw! =)

 

[geraldkhoo]

Hi bro..so u suggest to buy EP1? hw abt G11? isit gd also? =)

If you want to get the blur background thing, the EP1 or EP2 is better than the G11 because the sensor size of the EP1/2 is bigger than the G11. G11 does not have interchangeable lenses, so you are stuck with whatever lenses is built on the camera. The EP1/2 can change lens, and can even use a f/1.4 lens on it.

At the end, it is up to you. I have a fren who bought a Canon SX10 and found it too complicated and in the end went to buy a simple small point and shoot camera and ask me to help sell her SX10 (which is on sale for $400). If you get a complicated camera and am willing to learn and explore, the EP1/2 would give you better quality pictures.