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20 March, 2026

Olympus IS-5000 – the Bridge to Digital

By Tony Warren

Olympus IS-5000 the bridge to digital.

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Ibraar Hussain on Olympus IS-5000 – the Bridge to Digital
Excellent review of this camera I wrote one of the is-3000 model which I don’t think you read https://www.35mmc.com/14/05/2025/olympus-is-3000-zlr-zoom-lens-reflex-with-expired-fuji-reala-100/#comment-feed Similar.…
Walter Reumkens on Olympus IS-5000 – the Bridge to Digital
When this camera was on offer, I also had a Nikon F801s as my autofocus camera, fitted with the Tamron…
Bob Janes on Olympus IS-5000 – the Bridge to Digital
An interesting read - and lovely crisp photos - I wish I had your development technique..

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