Olympus 10MP Digital-SLR Camera w/ 2 Lenses, Case & 1GB Card --QVC SPECIAL!

[brunette8706]

Hi All!

Just an FYI--

I just came across QVC (QVC.com) and they are selling the Olympus bundle for $599.99 with 4 months to pay. This camera sounds like it's a great deal.

What are your thoughts on this? I'm not sure if I should purchase this Olympus or hold out for the Canon Rebel XSI.

This is what's included:

Includes camera, 14-42mm lens, 40-150mm lens, 1GB memory card, battery, charger, strap, case, USB/video cables, software
10 megapixels
Live MOS sensor
2.7" diagonal HyperCrystal II TFT LCD display
Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
Retractable flash
4:3 aspect ratio
ISO sensitivity up to 1600
Supersonic wave filter dust reduction
Adjustable brightness and color temperature
Multiple focus modes
TTL phase-difference detection AF
High-speed image AF
Focus tracking/continuous AF mode
Face detection
AF lock
Five metering systems
Seven exposure modes
Scene program/select AE
AE lock
Eight white balance modes
Multiple picture modes
Filter effects, picture tones
Drive mode
Sequential shooting
Two-, 12-second, custom self-timers
Multiple playback modes
In-camera editing
Sleep mode
PictBridge compatible
Hot shoe flash attachment
USB 2.0 port
NTSC/PAL video multi-connector
Measures approximately 5-1/8"W x 3-5/8"H x 2-1/8"D
1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Made in China

 

[ukcatfan]

While price is important, it should not be a primary factor in your decision. The "feel" and the system should be more important. You shouldn't narrow your decision until you have actually handled cameras from a few of the different manufacturers.

 

[JoeDif]

Do you know which model it is? E510? E520?

 

[gokenin]

looking at the website its the 450, looks like its a preorder of a new camera as its not expected to be delivered till the end of June