Camera People- help me, please

[Cataholic]

Nope, where did you see that? I was looking at the Olympus site, which makes it look like you can use the LCD on the E-330 almost like you do on a point & shoot digital. The rest of their d-SLR's you can't use it, except to review pics after they are taken.

I want the E-500 since it comes with more accessories and lenses for about the same price as the E-330.

There ARE cameras that are like an SLR, in alot of ways, but, according to the guy at the camera store, a 'true' SLR can't display the image at the time of the taking of the pic. Too technical for me to re-explain, but, it made sense at the time he said it.

[slleipnir]

There ARE cameras that are like an SLR, in alot of ways, but, according to the guy at the camera store, a 'true' SLC can't display the image at the time of the taking of the pic. Too technical for me to re-explain, but, it made sense at the time he said it.

I've heard that too. When I bought mine I asked why I couldn't take pictures using the display. He explained it but I didn't really get it. I think an SLR takes more exact pictures. You look though the eye thing, and what you see is what you get....where as non SLRs it uses mirrors or something? Anyway, what you take isn't exactly what you see....

sorry I know know technical names or anything so that probably didn't make sense...

[Glacier]

There ARE cameras that are like an SLR, in alot of ways, but, according to the guy at the camera store, a 'true' SLC can't display the image at the time of the taking of the pic. Too technical for me to re-explain, but, it made sense at the time he said it.

I think you mean a "prosumer" camera. That's what my camera guy calls my Olympus C-5060. It's not a point and shoot(although you can set it to fully automatic), not a pocket camera. It has lots of manual options, all sorts of settings and tricks, but you can't change the lense and you can use the LCD to take pics.

[Cataholic]

Glacier, I made a change to my post. I said SLC, when I meant, SLR. No SLR camera gives you the function of viewing the picture AS you are taking it. (or, that is what the guy told me, and the first web site mentioned..... ).

Like Audrey said, hard to articulate, but, it makes sense. I **think**.

I have taken some pics, and WOW what a difference...but, the price was steep. So, I am going to play around with it for a few days, and make the final, final decision.

Thank you all for your input!

Johanna

[slleipnir]

I paid 1500 (with taxes and stuff) for my canon rebel SLR. I don't regret it one bit. I know that's probably too much for a camera, but I really like it. If I could use it better, I would be all set.

[finn's mom]

I know you've already pretty much gotten your answers, but, I wanted to chime in with how odd it has been for me to get back into using a viewfinder to take photos. I had my 35 mm camera for years, so, I knew I could get used to it again. I remember how weird it was to NOT use a viewfinder when I first had access to a digital. The camera I have now is an SLR, and, only uses the display for reviewing, and not taking, photos. I love my camera, though (it's a D80), and, am really enjoying getting to know it. I have a lot more to learn, though, as there are many things it's capable of. I think you will love the Nikon you got, and, definitely do not think it's a waste of money. Have fun with it! Can't wait to see those "toddler in action" shots.