HOT but Limited - Olympus e20N - $799 (tax incl) + ~ $10 shipping

[yatko]

This is a discontinued model. It is a true SLR but no interchangable lens.
Used to sell for $2K+ in its old days.
It has dual memory media slots and write speed is a bit slow compared to new models but superb built and picture quality.

As a part of Olympus month (no tax) it can be had for $799

http://www.mcbaincamera.com/digital/olympus/e20n.htm

[soarlow]

no... get a digital rebel for $899 or less........

[yatko]

I hear what you are saying but DR and this are two different animals. You have to handle this one in person in order to see the difference.

Besides this is approx $680+tax the DR is $899+tax so there is a difference in price as well.

[grimplin]

The Olympus Camedia E 20N Olympus Drops the Ball on this One

Olympus E20N Poor Performance Hampers Professional Feel and Price

There are much better cameras out there in this megapixel range and higher - even at this discounted price.

[yatko]

From the first link

When we used the Olympus Camedia E 20N to shoot color tests (using brightly colored plastic toys) with a homemade close-up set** tripod mounted camera, and controlled lighting, the E 20N’s real talents started to show. The E 20N will work absolutely great for shooting formal portraits, product illustrations, catalog shots, fashion & glamour, and model photography), especially with the PC contact capability (almost unlimited pro lighting options). My friend spent several years as a studio photographer and he was in his element with the E 20N. Outside and action shooting were pretty disappointing, but inside with strictly controlled studio lighting and mounted on a sturdy tripod, this digital camera behaves like a classic studio camera.

Plus one should take these into consideration as well.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read...rodkey=oly_e20

[swifferman]

The Olympus Camedia E 20N Olympus Drops the Ball on this One

Olympus E20N Poor Performance Hampers Professional Feel and Price

There are much better cameras out there in this megapixel range and higher - even at this discounted price.

Epinions and Macworld aren't exactly the two most reliable sources.

[Capelin]

Here's a 2001 Review:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2001_reviews/e20n.html

[Capelin]

I wonder where those cameras were sitting for the last 3 1/2 years???

[Pseudo Nim]

From the first link

When we used the Olympus Camedia E 20N to shoot color tests (using brightly colored plastic toys) with a homemade close-up set** tripod mounted camera, and controlled lighting, the E 20N’s real talents started to show. The E 20N will work absolutely great for shooting formal portraits, product illustrations, catalog shots, fashion & glamour, and model photography), especially with the PC contact capability (almost unlimited pro lighting options). My friend spent several years as a studio photographer and he was in his element with the E 20N. Outside and action shooting were pretty disappointing, but inside with strictly controlled studio lighting and mounted on a sturdy tripod, this digital camera behaves like a classic studio camera.

So basically, if you need a camera strictly for inside use only, and if you're rich enough to afford a complete studio lighting set, then ... then wouldn't you already HAVE some kind of a fancyass camera and should pass this one on anyway?...

[canuck_fan]

nice, proffesional camera.