8MP DSLR twin lens kit - cheap!

[janoskiss]

I was at Dirk Smith Powerhouse in Carnegie VIC and Olympus E300 DSLR twin lens kits were on sale for $911. The E300 is an 8MP DSLR, but that's all I know about it. Sounds very cheap - though I still couldn't afford it.

[h0ughy]

please find out more info, it might just be a local thing

[ving]

you could look up dse.com.au houghy :)

[iceman]

I saw it was on sale at JB hi-fi too I think.

[janoskiss]

It's not on the website. It's a clearance item, so other stores that have any stock left might be doing a similar deal. :shrug:

[h0ughy]

thats what i thought, couldnt find it? Is this camera really worth getting for astrophotogrpahy?

[h0ughy]

Ok after a phone call to DSE:

the twin lens kit is just that twin lenses, no camera

price at erina is $881 for the kit (14-45 and 40-150) and the camera and kit is $1598

[ving]

camera house is currently selling the nikon d50 for $998 :)

[janoskiss]

What I saw was definitely E300 Camera + two lenses. From the prices you're being quoted Houghy, it sounds like it would be a ripper deal.

[ving]

http://www.camerahouse.com.au/stores/storeCatalogue.aspx?catalogueID=33&CatPageID=320

[h0ughy]

http://www.camerahouse.com.au/stores/storeCatalogue.aspx?catalogueID=33&CatPageID=325
pentax, canon, olympus

[acropolite]

It's worth noting that the E300 has had some unfavourable reviews, particular problems mentioned were high noise levels and colour balance problems. The sensor is also smaller than current DSLR models.

[h0ughy]

thats why your going to buy one for us and review Phil:thumbsup: :D

[ving]

on ya phil!! what a guy!! :D

[acropolite]

:lol2: I went through just about every review on the planet before I bought my 20D, the Oly looks very nice on paper, but there were just too many deficiencies.