Pricewise though, the Olympus Stylus cameras are a real bargain, especially if you can
find the older, original Stylus. While it has only a 35/3.5 lens, you are only losing
about half a stop over the Stylus Epic (Mju II). I picked one up when the Stylus Epic
was released because the local camera stores were almost giving away the original
Stylus cameras. I think I found mine for $69, brand new, at one of the chain discount
stores, while the new Stylus epic was going for about $125.
However, the original Stylus is not weatherproofed like the new one, so if that is an
issue, you should go with the Epic. But, either of these two cameras will take
excellent pictures for a compact, rivaling SLR quality. I've also been able to get
decent slides as well, provided the lighting is not tricky or contrasty.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Bradshaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: Further on compacts
> Jody wrote:
>
> > The Olympus mju is probably a good size, but is it a good camera?
>
> I sympathise with your problem. After much research I had whittled down my
> list of possible compacts to the Olympus mju 11 and the Yashica T5, going
> primarily on the basis of lens quality and weather-resistance.
>
> Today I went down to my local camera shops and played with both of them. I
> came away with the T5. It felt better in my hands, for whatever that is
> worth, and it has a better viewfinder than the mju. The mju's viewfinder
> bends straight lines at the edge of the frame rather alarmingly, a problem
> not to be found with the T5's finder.
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