camera help

[mrsnewman]

hi im ruth newman i am new to the site and there is something i would like to discuss. i have an olympus e420 and i was thinking of getting a new camera. the e420 has never met my expectations especially in low light conditions. i was wanting to make the switch to the canon 60d or 7d, a photography shop person suggested the 600d im confused. do you reckon i would be makin a big step from my olympus to either of one of these cameras, or are any suggestions to make the olympus better in the low light conditions. i just want to make this next camera i get one that stay around for a longer period of time. any suggestions would help. thanks

 

[dxqcanada]

What lens do you have on the Olympus ?

 

[mrsnewman]

i have two lens i mainly use 14-42mm lens

 

[mrsnewman]

or wat about the nikon d7000

 

[dxqcanada]

i have two lens i mainly use 14-42mm lens

Hmm, f/3.5-5.6 ... you can get faster lenses on a DSLR ... like f/1.4 - 1.8 ... though most zoom lens only get to f/2.8 max.
Probably get better noise reduction with a DSLR at very high ISO.

 

[mrsnewman]

i have two lens i mainly use my 14-42mm

 

[mrsnewman]

wud u recommend getting a better lens for my olympus or jus upgrading

 

[dxqcanada]

You could find some fast lenses for the 4/3 cameras ... like f/1.8 or f/1.4
Mirrorless System Lenses

Or upgrade to a current DSLR that has better high ISO capability.

 

[Designer]

or wat about the nikon d7000

If you can afford the D7000, and at least one lens, then go for it. What type of cameras do your friends use? Is there a knowledgable retailer near you who can show you several makes and let you hold them?