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January 2008
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Superb image quality
Very reliable metering
Excellent dynamic range
RAW
JPEG and RAW+JPEG image formats
Live View system
Effective image stabilizer
Supersonic sensor cleaning system
Excellent color accuracy
Solid handling of noise (smoothes over lots of detail though)
Dust reduction system
Built-in image stabilization
Enlarged live preview
Nice traditional DSLR design
Tons of manual control
xD and CF compatibility
Manual focus can...
High resolution
Long list of handy features
Dual-lens kit is handy
Image stabilization works well
Long battery life
Full featured
Compact and lightweight compared with many digital SLRs
Easy to use
Crisp
Natural colour images
Four Thirds system allows for physically smaller lenses that offer twice the focal range of their 35mm equivalents
Making for a lighter camera all round
Built-in stabilisation allows for steadier shots in low light avoiding image blur
Plus a better
Mo...
Sensor-shift image stabilization
Live View mode (LCD preview) operation.
Excellent image quality at all ISOs
Feature-rich design
Sensor-based image stabilization works with all Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses
Solid image quality
Quick response
Live View
Compact and lightweight design with excellent handling
Abstract: Unlike the E-400, we had to await the successor of the E-500 for awhile. This is not so bad in itself, because the Olympus E-500 is a fine camera. Olympus has managed to combine the advantages of the E-500 with the E-410 in the new Olympus E-510, which...
Abstract: Back on August 1, Olympus PR invited me to attend the Legg Mason Tennis Classic here in Washington, DC and shoot with their new DSLR, the EVOLT E-510. I enjoyed myself thoroughly at that event, and my thanks go out to Michael Bourne from Mullen, the ag...
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Published: 2007-09-11, Author: Philip , review by: cnet.com
Sensor-shift image stabilization; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation.
Sluggish autofocus; Subpar exposure and white-balance performance; some poor choices for default settings.
The Olympus Evolt E-510 has quirky exposure and white-balance issues, but its Live View and Image Stabilization modes may make some photographers give this SLR a chance.
Superb image quality, Very reliable metering, Excellent dynamic range, RAW, JPEG and RAW+JPEG image formats, Live View system, Effective image stabilizer, Supersonic sensor cleaning system
Only three AF areas, Menu system a touch too complicated, TTL viewfinder a bit too constricted
The Olympus E-510 is a new and more advanced version of the E-410. It retains most of the latters characteristics — a 4/3 10 megapixel Live MOS sensor, a Zuiko Digital lens mount and a 2.5-inch monitor that offers Live View — but adds a built-...
Abstract: The Olympus EVOLT E-510 is a compact consumer DSLR based on the Four Thirds digital camera standard created by Olympus and Kodak. The E-510, as tested, is available in a kit that includes the body and two Olympus Zukio Digital lenses-the 14-42mm f/3.5-...
I have no problems recommending the Olympus Evolt E-510 two lens kit for D-SLR newbies or those who don’t have an extensive collection of older lenses. However if you have a collection of glass, go with similar 10MP Canons or Nikons. And, as noted...
Abstract: It seems to be that Olympus cameras are a bit like buses – you wait for one new model to come along, then two turn up at once. A month ago we took a look at the E-410 – the smallest and lightest DSLR on the market – and this time round
So, the question is, is the Olympus E-510 worth the extra money over the E-410, which offers many of the same features including an identical 10 megapixel resolution? In terms of ergonomics, the E-510 feels slightly more comfortable to handle due to t...
Abstract: Just over a year ago, I reviewed the EVOLT E-500 from Olympus and it was by far the best digital SLR I’ve ever used. More recently, Olympus took this camera to the next level with the E-510. The E-510 Dual Lens Kit we received comes with a 14-42mm l...
Four Thirds system allows for physically smaller lenses that offer twice the focal range of their 35mm equivalents, making for a lighter camera all round, built-in stabilisation allows for steadier shots in low light avoiding image blur, plus a better, mo...
Physically bulkier than its E-410 baby brother, meaning that it cannot similarly lay claim to smallest DSLR in the world, auto white balance is sometimes inaccurate
The E-510 may not be 100% perfect but its the closest Olympus has come yet with any of its digital cameras. If youre prepared to opt into the Four Thirds system favoured by Olympus - and now Panasonic - rather than going with the tried and tested Nik...
