can anyone recommend(or not) the olympus e420?

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Hi im looking to upgrade our camera and seen this on the Argos webiste, seems very good value, would appreiate any comments either for or against or indeed recommendations for a good camera.

Many thanks
 
When you're buying an slr camera, you're really buying into a lens standard. Nikon and Canon would be generally regarded as top of the heap. I'd research into the Four Third lenses before buying. I remember when they were launched, the variety of lenses wasn't great, and the reviews of the ones that were about were variable, and I seem to recall them being pricey.

For general shooting I'd prefer a lens with a longer focal length - I've an 18-70mm lens which is ideal for general purpose shooting. The 14-42mm wouldn't provide much zoom.

You can see a review of the camera [broken link removed].

I just had a look at the pros and cons at the end, and it seems to be a good camera, but small. When I was shopping I was all set to get a Canon based on reviews, but when I picked it up it felt too small and dinky in my hands - the Nikon I was also looking at felt much better, so I bought the Nikon. If you can, get into a camera shop and try it out, and a few of it's competitors too.
 
I got that one around 3 months ago from Argos and I love it. I'm only using it for a hobby but still managed to get some great pics from it. It was the first one I got when I stepped up to DLSR.

Here are a couple of samples I took for my website from the stands:
 
Hardy Har Har. Aren't we the funny one! ;)

I still don't have a clue how to use it properly. That was with the preset Sport setting on it.
 
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