Shutterbug Strasse

Posted by Doc B. (M) on February 01, 2005 at 19:58:46

In Reply to: i want a good digital camera that accepts smart media cards posted by zuki on February 1, 2005 at 16:32:38:

There's not many brands besides Olympus that use the Smart cards anymore. Most of the less expensive cameras tend to use Secure Digital or XD and the fancy stuff uses Compact Flash. You might consider selling the cards with the Oly and starting fresh if you want to look at another brand.

To get short shutter lag you usually have to look at the higher end stuff, like DSLRs. However there are some fixed lens models that are getting known for being pretty quick. I think the Olympus E-10 is supposed to be pretty fast and takes smart cards too. But I have to ask - is the gear you are shooting moving? If not, shutter lag shouldn't be an issue ;^)> For great gear shots I would look for cameras with great lenses that can close down smaller than f8 and CCDs that have good dynamic range and color.

Bear in mind that great gear shots are part camera, and part lighting. A good light source away from the lens will help solve the hot spot problem, so figure a light source into the budget. It doesn't have to cost a lot, you can use $10 halogen work lamps and foam core board for reflectors. I did the one above with some fancy shmancy Nikon and Speedotron gear, but I've gotten good results with a $300 Oly D-460Z and halogens too.

• link to a shot done with 1.3 MP Olympus and available light   (Open in New Window)