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[ponda51]

Hi
Have just joined as I have been browsing the web looking at what options I have to replace my Olympus E520 which died on me whilst in Portugal - have been thinking of upgrading to the e5 but it seems an awful lot of money for Olympus when I am not sure what direction they are taking - am I reading the situation OK or am I being naive in thinking that they may withdraw from the SLR field.
My little green heart does not cope with having 3 lens that I wont be able to use on a new camera - as I hate the thought of our disposable society - however don't see much point in throwing good money after bad
Has anyone any opinion on this - was thinking of going to the Nikon 5100 which I understand is bit up on the E520 - I am a beginner who throughly enjoys photography and will always be a keen amateur

Ponda51

[Kym]

:gday: & Welcome
- lets see some photos in the main CC forums (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?5) maybe try a competition or 2 and have fun!

[selaw]

Welcome Ponda51 & hope to see you soon in the cc forums. Probably best to discuss gear preferences in another forum. You will get much more feedback.

[ricktas]

welcome to AP, as suggested, check out our gear forum as you have more chance of people seeing your Oly dilemna and responding, than in an intro

[Wayne63]

Welcome to AP, Enjoy the site, join in on the forums and look forward to seeing some of your pics

[BillB]

Welcome! Glad your here.

[bobsie]

hi, welcome

[Kel]

Welcome to the site