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Old 01-05-2009, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fletch View Post
I also have the E-510 and unfortunately for us it's not the best for low light. There are some very good fast lenses but they are mega bucks compared to the 50mm f/1.8 offerings from Canon and Nikon. The small sensor also does not bode well for high ISO performance and the noise here is very high compared to the latest cameras.

Maybe a good buy might be a new flash. I may be wrong but I think they have focus assist lamps to help with low light focusing and they will light up you subjects to avoid the need for a fast lens.

I agree an FL-36 or FL-50 hot shoe flash is needed here.
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