Olympus C-5060

[mariov]

Hey guys

Probably a million people would have asked the same question so i do apologise in advace .

I am on the process of buying a digital camera for everyday use plus diving.

After few discussions a lot of people have recommended teh C-5050 or C-5060 . I dont know much about cameras and its not a cheap option ($1500 with PT-20 case) i wanna make sure its a good camera.

Any recommendations or suggestions?

Mario

 

[Dee]

It's basically a decision of what features are more important to you.

There is a good comparison HERE from someone who has both cameras.

 

[alcina]

Hey guys

Probably a million people would have asked the same question so i do apologise in advace .

I am on the process of buying a digital camera for everyday use plus diving.

After few discussions a lot of people have recommended teh C-5050 or C-5060 . I dont know much about cameras and its not a cheap option ($1500 with PT-20 case) i wanna make sure its a good camera.

Any recommendations or suggestions?

Mario

Mario

1) buy it overseas...I bought my 5050 and PT housing for about $700 Australian in March. Bought in USA. A friend just bought his here and with a 128 card was about $1900! I bought us both 512 cards for about $90 Australian!

2) I would go with the 5050 over the 5060 - more users, more support, faster lens

3) if you won't use this much camera, you can check out the Olympus Stylus range and the Canon range - I love the Canon A series. On this board you will also find Lukerob who uses an A70, I've used my a lot - wonderful images and expandable for strobes and lenses (lenses are not as simple as the oly 5050 I think). On the Canon A70 you have complete manual control should you want it. It is also smaller than the Oly 5050.

Hope this helps some...

 

[mariov]

Damn 700 bucks sounds damn good price !!!! I will have a look as i got friends the live in the states ...

Thanks guys

 

[5615mike]

Damn 700 bucks sounds damn good price !!!! I will have a look as i got friends leave in the states ...

Thanks guys

Ordered my 5060 today with housing for $668

 

[mariov]

Mike

Is that American dollars? From where if you dont mind me asking ? If its AUD then hello new camera

 

[5615mike]

yes, mariov, USD...........not to be confused with Canadian "dollars"...LOL!

 

[Sophia4]

I am shopping for a 5060 and housing. Actually, I waiting for Fridays' paycheck. Been spending too much on scuba lately. $1000 here and $900 there, and pretty soon you're talking real money. Anyway, using froogle.com it was pretty easy to find the camera for $400 and the housing for around $190, plus shipping of course. In USD.

 

[jjgibo]

Ordered my 5060 today with housing for $668

that is a great price and what i was looking for, where did you buy.

 

[Sophia4]

that is a great price and what i was looking for, where did you buy.

If you want factory refurbished, you can get it even cheaper at...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3816564693&category=48542

This is $350 on Buy It Now


Or if you don't like refurbished, you can get it at
http://ww2.fotoconnection.com/viewitem.php?IndexID=5423&section=
for $429. I don't see the $397 site anymore, maybe they sold out.
The fotoconnection place also has the PT020 housing for $200.

So the total after 3day shipping is $660.