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(FIH) The Don · Feb 12, 2010, 12:28 AM

pure smexyness bro

Chicken Patty · Feb 12, 2010, 12:31 AM

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pure smexyness bro

used to be a lot cleaner, but I've put various rigs on there so the wire management went to s**t

(FIH) The Don · Feb 12, 2010, 12:31 AM

to hell with the wm man, its the performace that counts imo

Chicken Patty · Feb 12, 2010, 12:32 AM

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to hell with the wm man, its the performace that counts imo

Well yeah, but for me it has to look neat too!

(FIH) The Don · Feb 12, 2010, 12:32 AM

too right, but techies dont have real good wm to make it look pretty

Chicken Patty · Feb 12, 2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by (FIH) The Don

too right, but techies dont have real good wm to make it look pretty

I enjoy it so what the heck

(FIH) The Don · Feb 12, 2010, 12:35 AM

me too man:P

Chicken Patty · Feb 12, 2010, 12:39 AM

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me too man:P

I still have to finish my project log, I'll have an update soon, just need a few weeks to get things sorted.

(FIH) The Don · Feb 12, 2010, 12:40 AM

sounds good man!
hint on what will happen?

Chicken Patty · Feb 12, 2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by (FIH) The Don

sounds good man!
hint on what will happen?

Lotta tidying up

(FIH) The Don · Feb 12, 2010, 12:42 AM

mmmh will be nizzle

i might have a few new things coming in the build next month too, so stay tuned haha

Chicken Patty · Feb 12, 2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by (FIH) The Don

mmmh will be nizzle

i might have a few new things coming in the build next month too, so stay tuned haha

I'm already tuned

(FIH) The Don · Feb 12, 2010, 01:03 AM

taste good

Chicken Patty · Feb 12, 2010, 03:20 AM

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taste good

http://img.techpowerup.org/100211/IMG_3810[1].jpg

yum

Black Panther · May 26, 2010, 10:12 AM

I have a small quick question - is the Olympus E-330 Is it a good camera? How much would you pay for it?

Here's a link to the specs.

I'm not very knowledgeable on 'professional' cameras. Never owned one.

My guess is that this Olympus is old?

How much do you think it is worth today? In $ or € ?

Thanks.

Fourstaff · May 26, 2010, 10:25 AM

Straight answer to your question: I wouldn't buy that camera, because its rather old (2006) and its harder to find lenses for Olympus (not that much harder though)

Normally, I would stick to either Nikon or Canon, they are by far the largest ones and its easier to find lenses and things like that for them. However, smaller ones like Sony, Pentax and Olympus cannot be written off easily. Please do bear in mind that the lenses are worth more than the body itself, and it will last far longer than the body, hence people stick with one particular brand. I have been trying to look for a "budget" DSLR, and came out with the Canon EOS550D (Rebel T2i for Americans) and the Nikon D90 if that's any help.

Black Panther · May 26, 2010, 10:29 AM

Thing is the seller (who is someone I know personally) is asking only €150 for it....

ste2425 · May 26, 2010, 10:29 AM

could i become a member if ijust love taking photo's? I have no highend equipment but do love photography?

(FIH) The Don · May 26, 2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Panther

Thing is the seller (who is someone I know personally) is asking only €150 for it....

what lens, mem card etc is there with it?

Black Panther · May 26, 2010, 10:34 AM

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what lens, mem card etc is there with it?

I got no idea about the lens

I seen the camera, powered it on, appears to work 'fine' (lol), looks in good condition.
It's got no mem card, I have to buy one.
Otherwise everything seems there, charger, battery and spare battery.

I'm a total n00b as I said.

(FIH) The Don · May 26, 2010, 10:43 AM

take a few shots with it, and see how the overall quality is.

as Fourstaff said, Nikon and Canon is preffered, how much does a used 450d/1000d cost where you live? used...-

DanishDevil · May 26, 2010, 01:31 PM

While I have no idea on the specifics of that camera, I want to know whether or not you plan on getting into photography or simply taking casual photos here and there. Since you're a member of TPU, I have a feeling it's the former. If so, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

I got lucky back when Bing cashback was high for eBay and got my old setup worth about $1400 retail for a hair under $850. IMO, it would be best to buy a cheap body and lens from either Nikon or Canon and then if and or when you decide to upgrade, you have a lot more options without having to start all over or spend more because there are less out there second hand.

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Originally Posted by ste2425

could i become a member if ijust love taking photo's? I have no highend equipment but do love photography?

Sure thing! Added. Have a favorite photo or two to bring to the party?

Fourstaff · May 26, 2010, 01:32 PM

Its actually very hard to recommend whether to buy or not. for €150, you can get yourself a nice compact which is *almost* as powerful as the E-300. (Almost because DSLR have more tricks and their lens are far superior)

Will you be happy with that purchase? Many times I hear people buying a low end body and complained that they should have gone for a better body. If you get sucked into this photography madness, you will end up cursing your wasted €150, if not then that €150 is well spent for a good camera. Can you please check the lens too?

ste2425 · May 26, 2010, 03:08 PM

ive got a few yea ill dig them out and share em with ya, thanks

DanishDevil · May 26, 2010, 03:09 PM

Looking forward to them!

Feb 12, 2010, 12:28 AM	#251
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	pure smexyness bro __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

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Feb 12, 2010, 12:31 AM	#253
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	to hell with the wm man, its the performace that counts imo __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

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Feb 12, 2010, 12:32 AM	#255
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	too right, but techies dont have real good wm to make it look pretty __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

Feb 12, 2010, 12:35 AM	#257
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	me too man:P __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

Feb 12, 2010, 12:40 AM	#259
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	sounds good man! hint on what will happen? __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

Feb 12, 2010, 12:42 AM	#261
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	mmmh will be nizzle i might have a few new things coming in the build next month too, so stay tuned haha __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

Feb 12, 2010, 01:03 AM	#263
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	taste good __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

May 26, 2010, 10:12 AM	#265
Black Panther Senior Moderator™ Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,046 (3.23/day) Thanks: 2,165 Thanked 1,836 Times in 1,102 Posts System Specs	I have a small quick question - is the Olympus E-330 Is it a good camera? How much would you pay for it? Here's a link to the specs. I'm not very knowledgeable on 'professional' cameras. Never owned one. My guess is that this Olympus is old? How much do you think it is worth today? In $ or € ? Thanks. __________________ *My Great White Bengal build* Join the techPowerUp! Official Group on Facebook.

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May 26, 2010, 10:25 AM	#266
Fourstaff TPU Janitor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Science Museum, Londinium Posts: 5,955 (4.70/day) Thanks: 261 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,208 Posts System Specs	Straight answer to your question: I wouldn't buy that camera, because its rather old (2006) and its harder to find lenses for Olympus (not that much harder though) Normally, I would stick to either Nikon or Canon, they are by far the largest ones and its easier to find lenses and things like that for them. However, smaller ones like Sony, Pentax and Olympus cannot be written off easily. Please do bear in mind that the lenses are worth more than the body itself, and it will last far longer than the body, hence people stick with one particular brand. I have been trying to look for a "budget" DSLR, and came out with the Canon EOS550D (Rebel T2i for Americans) and the Nikon D90 if that's any help.

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May 26, 2010, 10:29 AM	#267
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May 26, 2010, 10:29 AM	#268
ste2425 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blackpool, uk Posts: 2,765 (1.52/day) Thanks: 773 Thanked 278 Times in 233 Posts System Specs	could i become a member if ijust love taking photo's? I have no highend equipment but do love photography? __________________ Womack & Womack : Duran Duran : The Specials : Madness : Lionel Richie : Indeep : Michael Jackson : Taylor Dayne : Frank Sinatra : The Gap Band : Wild Cherry : Fleetwood Mack : Blondie : Bee Gees : Wham : Snap : MC Hammer : Bill Withers : Louis Armstrong : Percy Mayfield : Ray Charles : Ben E. King : Bob Marley : The Temptations : The Marvelettes : Elvis Presley : Chic : Sister Sledge : The Clash : The Ramones : The Sex Pistols Where's all the talent gone?

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May 26, 2010, 10:43 AM	#271
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	take a few shots with it, and see how the overall quality is. as Fourstaff said, Nikon and Canon is preffered, how much does a used 450d/1000d cost where you live? used...- __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

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May 26, 2010, 01:32 PM	#273
Fourstaff TPU Janitor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Science Museum, Londinium Posts: 5,955 (4.70/day) Thanks: 261 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,208 Posts System Specs	Its actually very hard to recommend whether to buy or not. for €150, you can get yourself a nice compact which is almost as powerful as the E-300. (Almost because DSLR have more tricks and their lens are far superior) Will you be happy with that purchase? Many times I hear people buying a low end body and complained that they should have gone for a better body. If you get sucked into this photography madness, you will end up cursing your wasted €150, if not then that €150 is well spent for a good camera. Can you please check the lens too?

May 26, 2010, 03:08 PM	#274
ste2425 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blackpool, uk Posts: 2,765 (1.52/day) Thanks: 773 Thanked 278 Times in 233 Posts System Specs	ive got a few yea ill dig them out and share em with ya, thanks __________________ Womack & Womack : Duran Duran : The Specials : Madness : Lionel Richie : Indeep : Michael Jackson : Taylor Dayne : Frank Sinatra : The Gap Band : Wild Cherry : Fleetwood Mack : Blondie : Bee Gees : Wham : Snap : MC Hammer : Bill Withers : Louis Armstrong : Percy Mayfield : Ray Charles : Ben E. King : Bob Marley : The Temptations : The Marvelettes : Elvis Presley : Chic : Sister Sledge : The Clash : The Ramones : The Sex Pistols Where's all the talent gone?

May 26, 2010, 03:09 PM	#275
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