Olympus E-510 Digital SLR Camera (ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 & ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6) has feature such as Image Stabilisation:For razor sharp pictures, the image stabiliser (IS) corrects image blur caused by handshake even in low-light conditions and with high focal lengths
The image stabiliser works using breakthrough SWD technology, acheiving a correction effect of up to 4 EV steps
The E-510 incorporates two IS modes for different occasions. It even allows sports pictures to be captured while still correcting the handshake
Because the IS system is built into hte camera body, all lenses of the Four Thirds System are stabilised
Live View:The comfort and flexibility of continuous live previews shown directly on the HyperCrystal LCD is available to digital SLR users for the first time.This ground-breaking innovation enables framing of shots without the need to look through the viewfinder. Users can therefore see what’s going on around them while they shoot and also use the camera in situations where it is difficult to frame using the viewfinder – e.g. above the head or below the waist.
The Live View function incorporated in the E-410 and E-510 displays the information required for photography on the rear-panel LCD monitor:MF, exposure correction and white balance can all be adjusted more intuitively, as they can be viewed on the LCD monitor.This also enhances the camera’s mobility and flexibility.
High image quality 10 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor: The newly-developed Live MOS sensor ensures superb image quality even of fine details
An energy-efficient technology, the Live MOS sensor reduces battery consumption and heat development and thereby pleases the photographer with a minimum of noise while ensuring maximum performance.
Dust reduction system; Dust is a serious problem for DSL-R cameras. With every lens change, tiny dust particles enter the camera body and can settle on the sensor. Subsequent photographs are affected and need to be retouched. The Supersonic Wave Filter from Olympus ensures worry-free operation
This unique dust reduction system delivers strong ultra-sonic vibrations to clean the sensor. The pictures will be spotless at all times. After all, a photographer’s job is hard enough worrying about aperture and shutter speed!
HyperCrystal LCD for perfect viewing:On the HyperCrystal LCD th images can be viewed comfortably straight-on, from below, above or the side. 176º viewing angles ensure visibility in extreme shooting conditions
It provides a clear view – even in bright sunshine
Four Thirds – a forward-looking standard:Four Thirds is a completely new standard devised for the specific requirements of digital imaging
Lens and camera construction are based on a mechanical, optical and data exchange standard, allowing for impressively-high aperture lenses, fantastic image quality and an extremely compact form
The Four Thirds Standard ensure compatibility with components from different manufacturers for a broad range of equipment and the greatest flexibility.
Helpful consumer’s review
Having been a Canon user for sometime now ie 350 & 400D, I decided to give a 4/3 camera a try.
So after reading loads of reviews the Olympus E-510 is the one i went for and ive not been dissapointed one little bit.
To start off with it has tons of features like live view, built in body IS, anti dust system ect plus you can use either XD or compact flash or both together, also a biggy for me is spot metering 3 different types to boot aswell, eh Canon only just finally decided to add this to it’s overpriced 450D.
Another good thing with this camera is the supplied 14-42mm & 40-150mm both very well built & very very good optics considering they kit lenses, & the pictures this camera can produce are nothing short of excellent ISO noise control is also very good.
Another plus with 4/3 cameras is it 2x so if you invest in say a 300mm lens it becomes 600mm very handy.
Now onto the viewfinder loads of reviews said the viewfinder was small but to be honest it’s not that small similar to the 400D just more square.
All in all you get alot of features for your money with the E-510 for a very good price & if your condsidering getting your first DSLR I would easily recommend the Olympus E-510.
