I am considering either the Olympus C-2500L or the Kodak DC 290. I have heard that, despite some good reviews, the Olympus has noticeable video noise, which appears apparent to me in Imaging Resource's musicians picture. The Kodak does not have as large a CCD or as sophisticated a picture, but the images appear smoother with better (or at least more saturated) color. Can anyone give me some advice to help in my decision?

-- Charles E. Sigmon, Jr. (csigmon@wwgap.net), December 07, 1999

Answers

One thing to consider is that Kodak has a whole line of related models, where the Olympus 2500 is unique for the olympus line. If the 2500 had more closely resembleed the d500,600 & 620L, then it would be different.

One think I like about the 2500 is that it more closely resembles a 35mm camera with the Through The Lens (TTL) view finder. The camera may be "clunkier" but I like that feel more.

dave

-- David Erskine (davide@netquest.com), December 07, 1999.