info on olympus C5060 digital camera?

[Terrence Credlin]

hi
I am contemplating buying this camera and housing
just wondering if anyone has any feedback both negative and positive
I am a beginner to digital photography
I normally use my trusty NikV etc
also what lighting is better ? torch or strobe I have had mixed advice on
this
thanks
Terry

[Jason]

Post by Terrence Credlin
I am contemplating buying this camera and housing
just wondering if anyone has any feedback both negative and positive

I've just got one, but haven't had a chance to use it much. I have taken
it for a dip in a rather murky quarry. Do you have any specific questions?

There's some info at:
http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/d_stills/olympus/pt_020/user_info.html

Jason

[Terrence Credlin]

thanks for your response Jason
I am now more confused than ever .
having spent the past few weeks checking reports and comparing between the
5050 and 5060 mostly at www.digitaldiver.net
the general concensus of the posts I have seen is that the 5050 is a far
superior unit although now out of production
my experience is with a Nik V rather than digital
so I guess you can say I am starting at square one and have only limited
knowledge on digital camera's
I am really interested to hear what you think of the 5060 and see the
results from your dive.
thanks again Mate
Ter

[Jason]

Post by Terrence Credlin
the general concensus of the posts I have seen is that the 5050 is a far
superior unit although now out of production

I don't know about far superior. The only thing that I'm aware the 5050
has going for it is a brighter lens. With flash photography I'm not sure
this is that relevant.

The 5060 is faster and has a wider angle lens. I still find it a bit slow
to auto focus, and the 5050 is supposedly quite a bit slower.

I should get a chance to see what it can really do in 3 weeks time.

Jason