Photo Gear User » Olympus Digital SLRs http://www.photogearuser.com Real Photography Gear Reviews by Real Photographers Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:34:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Olympus E-520 http://www.photogearuser.com/321/olympus-e-520 http://www.photogearuser.com/321/olympus-e-520#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:30:37 +0000 admin http://www.photogearuser.com/?p=321 The Olympus E-520 D-SLR incorporates a built-in image stabiliser to ensure blur-free shots irrespective of the lens attached – no matter if wide-angle or ultra-tele and without the need for a tripod. Matched with the Supersonic Wave Filter dust protection system and improved Live View capabilities, the freedom to frame and take great, crystal-clear photos is virtually limitless. Based upon the forward-looking “designed for digital” Four Thirds Standard, the 10.0 Megapixel E-520 with Live View ensures uncompromising D-SLR quality.

Features

  • Built-in image stabiliser for all lenses
  • Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View
  • Excellent dust reduction system
  • 100% D-SLR quality
  • Professional functions
  • 6.9cm / 2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD
  • 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
  • 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer
  • Built-In flash and wireless flash control
  • 32 shooting modes
  • Optional Underwater Case available
  • Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology
  • Four Thirds Standard
  • Compact and ergonomic design
  • Bracketing functions
  • ISO 100-1600
  • AF / AE lock functionality
  • Depth of field preview
  • Anti-shock (Mirror lock) function
  • One-touch white balance
  • Perfect image control
  • 100% field of view via LCD
  • TruePic III image processor
  • Detailed playback info screen with histogram
  • Hi-speed USB 2.0
]]> http://www.photogearuser.com/321/olympus-e-520/feed 0 Olympus E-420 http://www.photogearuser.com/318/olympus-e-420 http://www.photogearuser.com/318/olympus-e-420#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:28:14 +0000 admin http://www.photogearuser.com/?p=318 The Olympus E-420 is a digital SLR for both experienced photographers and newcomers to the world of digital SLR photography alike. Users benefit from the remarkable quality only D-SLR photography can deliver, yet also enjoy the ease of use usually only associated with a compact camera. This includes Live View depictions on the LCD, which can significantly simplify image composition. In addition, as one of the world’s smallest and lightest D-SLRs, mobility is hardly an issue. The E-420 will fit just about anywhere – from a small daypack to a lady’s handbag. This makes it a perfect companion for journalists, travellers or other adventurers who appreciate the one-of-a-kind portability, performance and value for money it delivers. The easy-to-use 10.0 Megapixel E-420 features 28 shooting modes to suit a multitude of photographic situations and is ready to use straight out of the box.

Features

  • Compact D-SLR
  • Exceptional ease of use
  • Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View
  • 100% D-SLR quality
  • 6.9cm / 2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD
  • 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
  • Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology
  • Excellent dust reduction system
  • Built-In flash and wireless flash control
  • 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer
  • Four Thirds Standard
  • 28 shooting modes
  • ISO 100-1600
  • TruePic III image processor
  • One-touch white balance
  • AF / AE lock functionality
  • Depth of field preview
  • Anti-shock (Mirror lock) function
  • Beginners’ and advanced info screen
  • 100% field of view via LCD
  • Detailed playback info screen with histogram
  • Bracketing functions
  • Perfect image control
  • Hi-speed USB 2.0
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Features

Fully-biaxial high-speed 11-point AF
system
1/8000th sec. high-speed and
high-precision shutter control, X: 1/250
5fps sequential shooting with 17 image
RAW buffer
High-performance built-in image
stabiliser to stabilise all lenses
(up to 5 EV steps) with two modes
High Speed 10 Megapixel Live MOS
sensor
Qualified image processing with new
TruePic III
High image quality with a variety of
bright dedicated-to-digital ZUIKO
DIGITAL lenses
2.5”/6.4cm multi-angle HyperCrystal
LCD for greatest flexibility
Real-time effect monitoring
Pre-control over white balance and
exposure compensation
Preview of Shadow Adjustment
Technology (SAT)
5x/7x/10x magnified view for precise
focusing – especially for macro shots
Large viewfinder with professional-level
coverage of 100% and 1.15x
magnification for accurate image control
Spotless photography with most
effective dust reduction system
(Supersonic Wave Filter)
Splashproof body and lens system
Professional quality shutter life of
150K operations
Four Thirds Standard
Built-in flash and wireless flash control
from the camera body
Ergonomic design
AF / AE lock functionality
High sensitivity (ISO 100-3200)
Accurate White Balance with two sensors
High-speed data writing
Second super control panel display
Optional power grip
Hi-speed USB 2.0
RAW & JPEG
Dual slot for CF and xD-Picture Cards

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