Olympus E-300 Economy list

Olympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Lenses


Buy used from: $750.00

This set is amazing when it comes to value for money. Check out the results at http://olympus-esystem.jp/gallery_e/index.html [updated 6/4/2007...now they have updated with lots of other pictures from olympus E series SLR]

Kodak 8 - in - 1 Multi-card Reader, KRW8IN1SCS

I always drain my camera battery while downloading the photos from the camera...this might prove to be expensive when you are travelling. A card reader (USB 2.0 standard)is a must-have for people who are always on the move. Buy it and you will never really regret it.

Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter


Buy new: $6.99

A cheap filter to protect the lenses is a must

Sunpak CF-7059 CP Circular Polarized Filter 58mm


Buy new: $13.96

Be little additional spendthrift and go for a Circular Polarizer too...it's good

Hitech - DB-OLympus PS-BLM1/ BLM-1 / BLM-01 Equivalent Battery (1500mAh)


Buy new: $8.09

Carrying a battery backup is always good though not compulsory. I already bought one of these and it just never dies. Guide: http://t5r.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/e1/clonetests.htm

Samsonite Worldproof 4.2 Blue/Black Intermediate Camcorder Bag

This bag will hold every extra thing you carry along with your fav. camera.

Digital Concepts TR-60N Camera Tripod with Carrying Case


Buy new: $18.89

A tripod becomes a must while taking long exposure shots or taking a distant shot and also while using a timer. Note: I personally didn't like the built so much but it is a OK kind of quality

Olympus FL-36 Electronic Flash for SP series, C7070, E1, E300 & E500 Cameras



Buy new: $176.06

This should suffice for pitch dark close shots

Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR Cameras


Buy new:
$416.36
/ Used from:
$960.80

In order of Picture Quality: Sigma 55-200mm < Olympus 18-180mm < Olympus 50-200mm

Olympus 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras


Buy new:
$675.00
/ Used from:
$570.00

Could be good for close-ups

Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras



Buy new:
$145.65
/ Used from:
$327.87

this might be a good telephoto lens option when running out of money....heard quality is good. Only complain: switch for manual focus

8in4 reader

Well this is second alternative if you dont get Kodak Reader

Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses)



Buy new:
$357.20
/ Used from:
$977.90

I wont say that this is cheap but it gives you 1.4x zoom on your existing system. It is compatible with the Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8/3.5, 50-200mm f2.8/3.5 and 300mm f2.8.

Olympus 50-200mm Zuiko Digital f/2.8-3.5 ED Lens for Digital SLR Cameras

Cheapest u can get till Dec 31st 2007: http://www.wilddigital.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=3579127&l=Amazon
I know I'm gonna get lot of backlash on this one because it is so damn out of reach to be put up on "Economy" list. BUT I'm having my eyes on this one and the day my saving touches $850 I'm gonna buy this...no second thoughts!