Olympus E500

Advantages: Superb quality Photo's
Disadvantages: Increased noise at high ISO's

...I've owned an Olympus E500 for two years now and can only say good things about it! I've found it takes superb photos at a very high quality. It sits comfortably in the hand, and has a nice weight to it, something which can be lacking in some of the other models on the market. The only slight draw back is the level of noise when shooting at high ISO's, typically above 500. However this isn't an issue most of the time. The level of available lenses and accessories is more than adequate for the typical user. The interface on the camera is logical and easy to navigate. I recently took it travelling with me on a gap year, and looking through my photos on getting home I felt like I was back in all the places I'd visited! A very good camera capable of taking superb quality photos! A very good choice!...

thomarnold 25.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-500

Olympus E500 Digital SLR camera

Advantages: Light weight, good range of functions, dust reduction system.
Disadvantages: Only just adequate in low light conditions.

...I bought this camera around 18 months ago and have found it to be reliable so far. The 'dust shake' mechanism that activates when you switch it on helps prevent dust build-up on the sensor which has to be a major plus point. This is my first digital slr although I am familiar with film slr cameras and, also, basic compact digital cameras. I found that the transition to more advanced digital photography relatively simple with the E500. The E500 is fairly light to carry but not so light that it impinges on the ingegrity of the camera. The photographer is in control of complexity of use:from fully manual to automatic with useful priority modes in between. There are also 'scene' modes......effictively automatic settings which are tailored to very particular situations eg.'Night and Portrait' and 'Beach or snow'. I have also found...

Moongazinghare 16.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-500

E-500 - Pro Digital SLR at budget price

Advantages: Great features, sensor cleaning, sexy looks, great lcd viewer, dual card memory
Disadvantages: limited choice of lenses (currently)

...I bought the E-500 as a replacement for my previous Fuji S9600. I used to work as a professional photographer years ago and wanted the flexibility of better lenses than the normal fixed lens digital cameras without paying top price for the Nikon or Canon cameras that it seems everyone has. In addition, I always loved the crispness of the Olympus lenses. This camera is a great \'do-it-all\' machine. It\'s simple to use, it has some great features which are easy to find and it looks sexy. The images it produces are sharp and usually have great colour rendition. A good point is that it has two different memory card holders using exactly the same type of cards as the Fuji meaning it is a good step up for Fuji owners who don\'t want to have to buy replacement memory cards. I have it with the 17.5-45mm and the 40-150mm lenses and also...

fightgear 11.07.2007 · Read review
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Olympus E-30. Still not up there with the big boys?

Advantages: Fold out LCD screen, Image Stabilization, Zuiko lens quality, Picture quality, Flash options
Disadvantages: Noise in low light, Too many buttons, Badly laid out, Too many gimmicks

..." on the LCD screen when not in Live View mode. This is displayed by pressing the Info Button. The sheer number of buttons dotted around the cameras facades are enough to put off anyone who isn't familiar with the functions of an SLR and I would have preferred some of the functions shifted to the menus. The battery life is very good at around 500 shots but it does take around 5 hours to charge with the standard charger (a faster one is available from Olympus). It is the same battery as the Olympus E-3, which may be a consideration for people with multiple cameras, and the optional battery-grip allows the use of AA batteries. Image Stabilization is via CCD shift and now has 3 modes, with vertical panning being catered for. This is worth up to 5 stops of shutter speed if you believe the Olympus documentation. Picture quality is of course...

rabidbadger 05.09.2009 · Read review
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Olympus EVOLT E-410. A little SLR for a little price

Advantages: Small, Light, Inexpensive, Easy menus and options
Disadvantages: Manual/Auto focus switching is awkward and can not accommodate macro rings

...explained in the accompanying documentation. Noise is a problem at higher ISO settings and the Noise Reduction software can be painfully slow if you are taking long expusures. The hotshoe works with a variety of flash units but there is no PC socket for a remote flash. Battery life is quoted at around 500 shots (without Live View) - battery and charger supplied with camera. Features the SSWF Dust Reduction system that cleans the sensor every time the camera is switched on. Startup is still reasonably quick. Non OE infra-red remote control units for the Olympus E-410 are incredibly cheap....

rabidbadger 31.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-410

Olympus E410 at their best, as usual

Advantages: weight, all the cables you need, battery life, lenses quality
Disadvantages: editing software needs to be purchased

...want to do with them. If is just for small screen TV?s or your laptop/desktop and you don?t want to spend a little fortune on editing software, keep on Jpeg format and SHQ will make wonders. If by the other hand, you are like me a photomaniac you want the best from your E-410 and you will go for the RAW format. The software that comes with the camera is reasonable but can?t understand why I have to pay for Olympus product. Other excellent packages are available with better quality and for the same price (i.e. ACDsee). If you decide to purchase this kind of software, make sure it recognizes ORF extension as not all of them it will. This is definitely a down side for this product. The colour display on the back gives you what you will get on the card but obviously in a lower definition, don?t you worry if you can?t se the photo very clear, it...

pipoka 22.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-410

olympus e-510

Advantages: good photos quality, value for money
Disadvantages: software, catching focus in dim light

...This is my first DSLR, so I can compare it only to compact cameras I used. Picture quality is really excellent; it's very fast (it's also important to but a fast memory card, otherwise it might be a bottleneck). The only bit I can complain about is the software coming with the camera: olympus master 2 - it stops working from time (consuming 100% CPU) to time and I have to restart it. Another issue worth to mention is that this camera has a problem getting focus when the scene you want to shoot is not very well lit. It also comes with 2 sets of high quality kit lens. You also need to remember buying it, that unlike many other DSLRs, which shoot photos in 3:2 format, this one shoots them in 4:3 format, but it shouldn't be a problem nowadays when you want to print it at a studio....

azibo23 06.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-510

Still worth a look

Advantages: Full semi-pro SLR functionallity, fraction of the cost of an E520
Disadvantages: Only 8 Megapixel and possibly a little slower than the 520

...Digital SLR cameras ? once the exclusive preserve of professionals, are rapidly becoming commonplace ? this older model is still worth consideration for the keen amateur. The Single Lens Reflex camera came of age in the 1960s in 35mm terms at least ? digital photography for the masses only became a reality about seven or eight years ago, and whilst the bottom and top ends of the market were quickly provided for, a half decent inexpensive model in the midrange was remarkably difficult to find. In spite of the E-500 being two generations behind the current Olympus SLR offerings, it?s still a remarkably competent piece of kit? the fact that the newest equipment offers ?more for less? means older models can be had on the second hand market at very reasonable prices (although that?s tough luck if you?re selling!) A typical E-500...

dobieg 16.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-500

Olympus - the peak of cameras

Advantages: Superb Quality
Disadvantages: Expensive and big compared to the compacts

...1 A Tough Market xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Olympus has a long history of brilliant cameras and lenses. It finds itself in a tough world as far as digital SLR cameras are concerned. The other big names - Nikon and Canon, have a huge section of the market already. Sony, Samsung, Panasonic and Pentax are eager rivals, but Olympus is determined not to get left behind. Their E series, and especially their latest models, are crossing new frontiers and making ground against the other firms. 2 General Features xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Let's take a minute to note what the E-400 has in common with the other SLRs that you might contemplate.! The benefit of a Single Lens Reflex camera has always been that what you see through the viewfinder, is what you are going to get in your photograph. A mirror reflects what is coming through the lens...

trevorbrock 31.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-400

~Do U Wanna Surf In The Waves Of Olympus?~

Advantages: Lots of stuff
Disadvantages: when you want to record a video sometimes it gets blurry

...for? SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex and non-SLR stands for Non Single Lens Reflex . What does d-SLR stand for? D-SLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex camera(without the word camera). What does SLR mean? SLR means a camera, usually with interchangeable lenses, where you can peak through the lens and very accurate pictures, also it gives you the most accurate framing control and the non SLR is not the same because it begins with non. Box contents E-410 Body: BLS-1 rechargable lithium-Ion battery,BCS-1 battery charger, EP-4 eyepiece cover, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable, Video cable, Olympus Master 2.0 (Software CD-ROM), Basic Manual, Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Warranty Card. E-410 Kit:E-410 Body, ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens. E-410 SE Kit:E-410 Body, ED 17.5-45mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens E-410 Double...

Car.Dude42 01.01.2009 (30.12.2008) · Read review
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Review of Olympus E-410