chubasco
Well-known
I got this camera for $25, free shipping, and really like how it handles and
the results:
pic of the cam, upside down
:
That it close-focuses to 1.1ft allows for head and shoulder portraits. All
these are uncropped. Kodak Gold 200 film, scanned at 2400dpi, Epson 4490.
Bill
the results:
pic of the cam, upside down
:
That it close-focuses to 1.1ft allows for head and shoulder portraits. All
these are uncropped. Kodak Gold 200 film, scanned at 2400dpi, Epson 4490.
Bill
chubasco
Well-known
And a few more, I just got another one of these off the 'bay for $9.95, shipping included.
Kodak Gold 200:
duck pond, Huntsville:
blooming bradford pear:
Arista 400:
Zildjian, no flash used:
local color:
Bill
Kodak Gold 200:
duck pond, Huntsville:
blooming bradford pear:
Arista 400:
Zildjian, no flash used:
local color:
Bill
arthur sadowsky
Established
...great pictures, please keep up your talented work and upload some more!
amateriat
We're all light!
Darned good.
Galfriend had one of these when we met. Some time later, she lost it while we were on a bike ride. Even though she didn't want me to go to the trouble, I secretly tracked down a like-new kit (including box, etc.), and she was thrilled. It might actually be my favorite of the Stylus series, not to knock the later versions too much.
- Barrett
Galfriend had one of these when we met. Some time later, she lost it while we were on a bike ride. Even though she didn't want me to go to the trouble, I secretly tracked down a like-new kit (including box, etc.), and she was thrilled. It might actually be my favorite of the Stylus series, not to knock the later versions too much.
- Barrett
chubasco
Well-known
Arthur, thanks for your comments, too kind, will post more soon.
Barrett, I used to have the Olympus Stylus Zoom (before Epic) that was a little
thicker than this camera to house the 35-70mm zoom, but optically speaking,
this seems to be a better performer. The one thing I like is being able to shut
off the darn flash, and the camera meters pretty well without it. Thanks for your comments.
Bill
Barrett, I used to have the Olympus Stylus Zoom (before Epic) that was a little
thicker than this camera to house the 35-70mm zoom, but optically speaking,
this seems to be a better performer. The one thing I like is being able to shut
off the darn flash, and the camera meters pretty well without it. Thanks for your comments.
Bill
like2fiddle
Curious
I have one of these too, it's a great, compact, carry-around point and shoot. My biggest trouble is that I tend to shoot mostly in low light situations, and I don't like using flash for anything (it's the M rangefinder habits in me), so... my results aren't usually what I am looking for. I carry it when out in the woods skiing or biking, perfect for that.
chubasco
Well-known
Roger, it is fast becoming my fave for long walks, hiking, etc. I like my Oly XA, but for some
street shots where you don't have time to focus, this makes for a great substitute.
street shots where you don't have time to focus, this makes for a great substitute.
charjohncarter
Veteran
I have the exact camera, I bought it new. I have many small 35mm cameras and this is the easiest and the best. It is small (shirt pocket is way bigger), it has a built it clamshell lens cover, the meter is good, and the lens is very sharp.
Here is how sharp the lens is:
from this:
Here is how sharp the lens is:
from this:
chubasco
Well-known
CJC, that is one crackin' shot! What film?
Bill
Bill
charjohncarter
Veteran
Thanks Chubasco, doesn't that mean 'squall?' You won't be disappointed in that camera. I'm even thinking of buying another, the front plate fell off mine about 8 years ago, but it doesn't effect the performance.
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
I've had a Stylus Epic for a number of years now. It's a great carry-everywhere camera. I find the handling is much improved with a wriststrap that screws into the tripod mount. Gives me a bit more to hold onto.
Here's a whole bunch of photos taken with the camera: link
And here's a photo taken with Fuji Velvia last fall. The minimum focus distance allows you to get nice and close:
Here's a whole bunch of photos taken with the camera: link
And here's a photo taken with Fuji Velvia last fall. The minimum focus distance allows you to get nice and close:
chubasco
Well-known
CJC, thanks for the info about the film, lol, and yes it means 'squall' or I prefer
'tropical storm', from Spanish/Portuguese. I actually picked the nick from an old
60's movie starring Christopher Jones, remember him? I noticed you decided
to leave off the 'ofMars' in your nick...maybe you never read the Martian series
by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Andrew, your pic has convinced me to use some better film in mine, great
photo! Will check out your link for more, thanks.
Bill
'tropical storm', from Spanish/Portuguese. I actually picked the nick from an old
60's movie starring Christopher Jones, remember him? I noticed you decided
to leave off the 'ofMars' in your nick...maybe you never read the Martian series
by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Andrew, your pic has convinced me to use some better film in mine, great
photo! Will check out your link for more, thanks.
Bill
charjohncarter
Veteran
Chubasco, no I don't remember Christopher Jones, but I do remember JC of Mars. I got lots of kidding when I was younger. If you are interested I have other images from the OSI, that are tagged on Flickr. Here is a way to mine:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carter3john/tags/olympusstylusinfinity/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carter3john/tags/olympusstylusinfinity/
chubasco
Well-known
Very nice collection, John, I faved one of the BW shots. Thanks for providing
the link.
Andrew, found a fave in your link as well, I need to shoot some B&W though this camera!
Bill
the link.
Andrew, found a fave in your link as well, I need to shoot some B&W though this camera!
Bill
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chubasco
Well-known
I got a second Olympus Stylus (non-Epic) for $5 plus $4.95 shipping and
came with a good battery. Some test shots from the first roll using Kodak
Gold 200:
Not bad for $9.95 and gave serviceable results in less than ideal lighting
situations.
Bill
came with a good battery. Some test shots from the first roll using Kodak
Gold 200:
Not bad for $9.95 and gave serviceable results in less than ideal lighting
situations.
Bill