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Firewire vs. USB2

On Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:23:54 -0500, "Von Fourche"
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>"RnR" <> wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:47:51 +0000 (UTC), Boris <>
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>>>My son wants to record music on his E510 pc. He's looking at amps that
>>>come with firewire outputs, but I always thought that USB2 is just about a
>>>'fast' as firewire. He tells me the advertising says firewire is faster.
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>>>The E510 doesn't have a firewire input, but it does, of course, have USB2
>>>inputs.
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>>>What's the story?
>>>
>>>TIA
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>> Firewire is faster according to what I've ever read tho I never tried
>> to test it myself. Off topic... USB3 is supposed to be faster than
>> current firewire but doesn't seem popular yet.
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> On a video production forum I post on, there is talk of new dells having
>problems with USB3. They were saying to buy new
>Dells with USB2 and add the USB3 yourself. Dell's USB3s don't work that
>well.
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Thanks Von Fourche for letting me know. I wasn't aware of that.

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Olympus EVOLT E-510 with 14-42mm & 40-150mm Lens

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What Olympus E-510 compatible lens works best for baseball photos?

Feb 27, 2009 by revsalumnireport | Posted in Cameras

I recently bought an Olympus E-510 camera and want to find out what would be the best compatible lens for shooting sporting events. I mostly want it for baseball games. The games I go to I sit along the 1st base line and I would like to be able to get focused, up close shots of players all over the field..3rd base, outfield, pitchers, etc. I also want to use the camera for horse races. What lens would work the best? And roughly how much would this lens cost?

Budget:
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4-5.6 - ~$300 USD
Pros: lightweight, compact, inexpensive, great reach
Cons: slow AF, small aperture, does not work well with TCs


Mid-range:
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 - ~$650 USD
Pros: cheaper than the newer SWD version which focuses faster, but not substantially so; Olympus' High Grade perks like weather-sealing, rugged construction, etc.; works well with TCs (EC-14 recommended); tripod collar
Cons: discontinued -- can only find used, prices vary, reach not as great (combo with EC-14 recommended)

- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD - ~$950 USD
Pros: [same as above, but] slightly shorter than the old version, albeit fatter; focuses faster
Cons: pretty expensive

- Sigma 140-400mm f/4.5-6.3 - ~$500
Pros: inexpensive, tripod collar, great reach
Cons: discontinued -- can only find used, small aperture

- Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 - ~$900 USD
Pros: inexpensive used, very versatile zoom range, tripod collar
Cons: large, heavy


Pro:
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 - ~$5,500 USD
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 90-250mm f/2.8 - ~$5,000 USD


You'll be able to get pretty decent shots with these lenses. If either of the Olympus 50-200mm lenses or if the Olympus Super High Grade lenses interest you, it's strongly recommended that you pair whatever you're getting with Olympus' EC-14 1.4x teleconverter for extra reach. The EC-14 doesn't work that well with the other lenses.

If you're planning on photographing televised sporting events (MLB in particular), remember that most stadiums impose gear restrictions for non-press photographers. Some places restrict lenses longer than a certain length, specific photographic equipment, or anything "pro" looking.

What is the difference between the Olympus E-410 and the Olympus E-510?

Jan 22, 2008 by Matt B | Posted in Cameras

What is the difference between the Olympus E-410 and the Olympus E-510? Which is better?

There are three main differences and two additional "minor" differences -

The E-410 is smaller and lighter.
The E-410 uses a smaller, lower capacity battery that is different than the "standard" battery used in all other Olympus E-Series cameras (except possibly the E-400 available in limited markets).
The E-410 DOES NOT have image stabilization.

Minor differences -

Smaller number of control functions directly accessible from the control buttons.
Some software functions included in E-510 are omitted from E-410.

IMO Image Stabilization, better, more common battery w/longer life and accessory battery pack that can use over the counter batteries in a pinch make the E-510 a better buy.

Hope this helps.

P.S. For extensive reviews of Oly equipment and many links try te link below.

What dSLR cameras can Olympus E-510 be compared to?

Feb 11, 2008 by Lana | Posted in Cameras

Hi!
I'm thinking about buying a dSLR camera. From the reviews I've read -- Olympus E-510 looks like the best bet, with its in-body image stabilization and dust reduction system. But, compared to Nikon or Canon, there are very few Olympus lenses available. So -- what cameras have similar characteristics and are in the same price range as E-510? What would you recommend? And, for an amateur photographer, how important is the number of available lenses?

Actually. the Olympus and 4/3 line up of lenses is quite extensive considering that the standard is only five years old. Many of the lenses listed for Canon & Nikon are either older designs or reworked designs of older lenses and, while most are very high quality there is a great deal of overlap in the available array for those brands.

Olympus has been very consistent in providing additional lenses since the introduction of the E-Series (and no longer lists lenses that it has phased out as it introduced newer variations or designs). For most users there is an excellent
selection of lenses (32 current models) especially if you include the Leica/Panasonic 4/3 mount lenses.

http://www.four-thirds.org/en/products/lense.html

What they have done is developed three "grades" of lenses to provide excellent optics with different characteristics -

"Standard" grade with lighter, smaller lenses that are less expensive but not as "fast" (bright) because they have smaller apertures. These are very reasonably priced, economy lenses with superior optical qualities when compared to most other brands.

"High Grade", larger, brighter lenses with more rugged construction and dust/moisture seals for rougher usage. These lenses are clearly superior in construction and use metal fittings where some of the less expensive ones may use plastic but they are significantly more expensive. If you are a working pro or very serious amateur you will pay the extra $$ to have the heavy duty equipment and best possible optical performance.

"Super High Grade", very bright, using more special optical glass and often costing many times more than the cameras.
These lenses are stellar in performance.

Also, the E-Series can use nearly every lens ever made for the 35mm Olympus OM cameras (with an adapter) and MANY other brands of lenses, including many Nikon 35mm lenses with similar adapters.

For a brief history of the design check out the first site listed below -

Here are comparable models to the E510 based on features and price -

Canon Digital Rebel XTi (also known as EOS 400D)
Nikon D40X
Pentax K110D

I would compare them using a tool like the one at dpreview.com (The last link below).

BTW, I think the argument about sensor size is moot, largely because of a corollary to Moore's Law (check Wikipedia for an explanation of the term, if you're interested). Olympus was the first company to design a DSLR based solely on a digital construction and has already surpassed every limitation that the naysayers warned about in 2003. And the results speak for themselves.

Hope this helps. Email if you have more specific questions

Is there a good book or online guide to better understand my camera: Olympus E-510?

Jul 10, 2008 by d.r.e.a.m.e.r. | Posted in Cameras

Just wondering...to help me take better pictures. I have the manual..but just wondering if there's anything more. Or else just a good book about photography?

Your best bet is just a book on photography. Somthing like "Photography for Dummies". This series of books is really good for helping people understand complicated subjects. The only thing that really separates SLR cameras are where items are in the menus. You can find some E-510 specific books and videos, but they tend to be more expensive. You can also check out sites like You Tube, which have some nice user made videos that can be helpful. Again, you can look at the general photography for the most help.

Is there a big difference between the Olympus Evolt E-510 and the 520?

Aug 29, 2008 by Allison D | Posted in Cameras

I know the 520 is the newer version. But it's more expensive and comes with only one lens where as the 510 comes with 2 lenses and is cheaper. Is there a lot of difference between the two? Which one should i get?

There are some slight changes between the E-520 and the older E-510 which include:
- Menu system
- Features like Shadow Adjustment Technology and Perfect Shot Preview
- Image processor modification
- Design changes (trim on E-520, label color)
- Contrast detection auto focus in Live View and face detection with select lenses
- Larger and better LCD (2.7" vs. 2.5")
- Vertical panning image stabilization (E-520)
- Slightly wider range of DR

The E-520 isn't a significant upgrade from the 510. If you plan on using Live View a lot the E-520 is definitely better for it. Otherwise, the E-510 is just as good and the extra 40-150mm lens is worth it. It should be noted that, though the issue isn't very important, the E-510 has a mediocre LCD display. It's also important to nail exposures because there isn't a lot of room to play with in terms of DR. Even with above said issues I'd still recommend the E-510.

I am planning to buy the Olympus E-510 SLR. Where is a good merchant to buy from?

Feb 04, 2008 by joachimlow2001 | Posted in Cameras

I checked out on bestbuy, selling for USD750 (dual lens kit). Also, I found that amazon is selling the same kit for USD650. Do you think its wise to save the 100 bucks and get it from amazon? Anyone who experienced shopping from amazon?

There are two kits and there are two different prices. Watch out!! One kit has two lenses; the other only one.

Know what you are buying.

When I have my Olympus E-510 set on "P" in bright sunlight the pictures are all overexposed. How do I fix this?

Oct 24, 2008 by Klara S | Posted in Cameras

I am a biginner so I need a simplified way to solve this

Most Olympus DSLR will set the shutter speed and aperture to a calculated optimum value when used in the "P" mode. However this mode will take into account any settings of other values that you have made on the camera as well as the lens you are using.

In the case you are describing it sound like you may have manually chosen a setting that is confusing the cameras computations. Check the metering mode. Generally, either the ESP or Center Weighted Averaging mode is best for outdoor shooting, see page 54 of the manual.

You will also need to check that the exposure compensation is not set to a + value and that the ISO is not set to a high value (400 or greater) which could easily exceed the capability of the camera to set a high enough shutter speed in bright light. See page 31 of the manual for a chart that describes the setting selections.

The exposure compensation value is set by the little +/- button next to the shutter release and the ISO setting is set by the ISO button (Down Arrow) on the back of the camera. To check these settings you need to take the camera OUT of "P" mode and set it to "A" or "S" mode.

Check the exposure adjustment as follows - Press and HOLD the +/- button, turn the adjustment dial until the value is 0.0 then release the button.

Check the ISO this way - Press the ISO button to display the ISO adjustment menu, use the adjustment dial or left/right arrows to select a low number or set it to "AUTO".

Finally, set the camera back to "P" mode and try shooting again. See pages 55-57 of the manual for specific instructions for these settings.

One other thing to check in the viewfinder is to make sure you DO NOT have AEL enabled to always on (there will be a little AEL rectangle illuminated if it is on).

Hope that helps.
Email me if you have more questions or cannot figure this out.

what is the difference between olympus e 510 and e 420?

Jul 06, 2008 by LEPTON | Posted in Cameras

I had zoomed in on E-510 but on comparison with e-420 I find no difference. They have a very good deal on e-420 on circuit city.
Can anybody tell me if E-510 is superior to E-420.
i checked on circuit city and it shows both have image stabilization

I am actually looking at the two same cameras. I feel that the E-510 is better with stabilisation built into the body , e420 doesn't have. also the pricing e-510 some cracking deals with 2 lens kit , whereas e420 , you get a basic lens and recommend you buy the pancake (though its good but expensive). go for the E-510.

Does anyone know if the Olympus e-510 digital dslr camera?

Jun 07, 2008 by D H | Posted in Cameras

Does anyone know if the Olympus e-510 digital dslr camera is sufficent enough to use for wedding photography. I am on very tight budget to start with, The camera comes with a 14-44mm and 40-150mm lens and is cuurently under $800.00.

Is it sufficient? In the hands of a good photographer, yes. If you're on a tight budget, you probably could do a lot worse!

My only concerns with the Olympus cameras are:
1) the future of the 4/3 system; it may not survive long-term.
2) the smaller sensor of the Olympus system makes it inherently less sensitive to light, which means dim-light shooting can be more of a challenge.
3) small lens lineup compared with Canon and Nikon
http://www.four-thirds.org/en/products/lense.html

The lenses--not perfect for low-light shooting, due to moderate maximum apertures.

Still, at $800 and two lenses, it's a good deal. The rest is really up to you and your skills.

Opoinions on the Olympus E-510 digital camera?

Jul 11, 2008 by ChuChu | Posted in Cameras

im thinking of buying one, has anyone heard of of had any good of bad experiences?

I have an E-300 and an E-510. Olympus cameras are great quality and value. It is true the sensor is smaller than other DSLR's. This is only a problem when shooting at ISO levels above 1600, they have more noise than competitors. However, the cameras are also smaller and lighter, making it easier to lug them around all day. As for the lenses, there is a full range of digital Zuiko lenses for the cameras, all you will likely ever need and more. I have 4 total lenses for both my cameras, the 14-45mm and 40-150mm that came with my E-300 and the 14-42mm that came with my E-510. I also have a T-mount 420-800mm lens. The reality is that most non-professuionals will use the 14-45mm for almost all of their shooting. It fits the range mpost often used by everyday usage. I love the in body IS, even my manual only T-mount lens has IS. I have not had any bad experiences with my cameras at all. My camera even survived a three foot drop onto a carpet floor with no damage and no loss of function or quality. I found Olympus to be a better value and great quality. I recommend Olympus.