Second that. I got a Stylus Epic over Christmas, just so I can carry a
camera about at all times (even when it isn't convenient). I find that it's
OK, although getting the thing to lock on to the appropriate focus point
takes a little learning. And a spot meter! Try finding that on another
P&S!
> 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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