Olympus Pen EPL-1

[Specialkalways]

I Have to Olympus Pen EPL-1 and would like to know if there are any other people out there who are also using the same camera as me?

Im just getting in Photography and Im really enjoying and would like to take it on to a professional level soon.

So if anyone have any ideas on what equipment I should get or there views on my camera. Please feel free to leave a message or reply to this.
The equipment I have now is not much.
My camera bag,
tripod,
Lens cleaner,
and UV filter
With the kit lens, which is 14-42mm f:33.5-5.6.

Im into taking Portraits and shooting events. Any ideas on what equipment I should have to take great pics?

All suggestions will be appreciated......
Thanks

[inkista]

I've only got one recommendation of a lens: the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 for the portraits. It's much nicer than the Olympus 17/2.8: it's both faster and sharper.

You may also want to consider the VF-2 electronic viewfinder. Using a viewfinder vs. the LCD on the back can drastically change your handholding technique and capabilities.

[Ash64]

Just picked one up last week to see how it'd work out as a "mid size" rig... Been shooting with both the Canon eos 20d as well 40d, and wanted to see what could be achieved in a smaller scale, and am so far favourably impressed. Am also using the kit lens, (14-42mm), but have been looking toward to the Oly 17mm as well the VF2 viewfinder.
So far, it's been a blast to work with; makes me wonder why so few other replies to a 2+ month old post though.....?

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by Ash64

Am also using the kit lens, (14-42mm), but have been looking toward to the Oly 17mm as well the VF2 viewfinder.

I have the EPL-1 and GF-1. You may want to check out the Panasonic 20 f/1.7 as well. It works very well with both cameras.

Originally Posted by Ash64

So far, it's been a blast to work with; makes me wonder why so few other replies to a 2+ month old post though.....?

I was not sure how to answer a post that asked what they needed to go pro with their EPL1! It would have probably been rude to say "a different camera"!

[Ash64]

Originally Posted by Papa Rotzzi

I was not sure how to answer a post that asked what they needed to go pro with their EPL1! It would have probably been rude to say "a different camera"!

Guess I just chose to overlook that bit, ("going pro with an EPL1"), that is.

I'd like to chalk it up to youthful enthusiasm on their part, and a desire to become more professional in their work overall, (as opposed to making money at this point - though the market should sort them out soon enough if the latter is the case).

Anyway, point taken Papa Rottzi; should have phrased my comment differently.

You are ok, Ash. I am just a sarcastic old fart!

As you can see by my signature, I am heavily invested in Oly product. I have had a lot of opportunity to play with the EPL's as well. They are good/great cameras with a lot of potential to make great images.. just not sure if I am yet willing to say "I am a professional and I use an EPL1!"