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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: While many digital SLRs priced around £500 have severely limited features, Olympus’s E-510 bucks the trend. This 10.2-megapixel camera is designed for photo enthusiasts who have a basic command of photographic technique and want a camera that can h...
Sensor-shift image stabilisation; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation
Sluggish autofocus; subpar exposure and white balance performance; some poor choices for default settings
The Olympus E-510 has quirky exposure and white balance issues but its Live View and Image Stabilisation modes may make some photographers give this dSLR a chance ...
Abstract: After its success with the introduction of the tiny E-410 and its handy Live View features, Olympus has expanded its range further with yet another minuscule digital SLR camera aimed at novices and enthusiasts alike.
Many DSLR vendors are streamlining their offerings to appeal to novices; in the process, they strip out features or skimp on quality. Olympus is taking a different tack. With the Olympus Evolt E-510, you get a full-featured DSLR with more advanced fea...
Great features for the money, Good all-round performance
Needs two selection dials, Mode dial and card door could be better made
When it comes to camera brands, Olympus has a touch of Marmite about it: people seem either to love or loathe its camera designs. At this point, I should declare an interest: Ive been an Olympus fan since the late 70s when I owned two OM SLRs and a c...
Easy to use (lots of modes to suit all levels of photographer)
Excellent image quality
Excellent battery life (less when using live view)
Very good Zuiko Digital kit lens
Very good 2.5" screen, viewable from any angle
Quick performance, quick switch on...
Images overly soft on default settings (due to noise filter)
Panorama mode only available with Olympus "Panorama" XD cards!
The Olympus EVOLT E-510 has a number of appealing features, built in image stabilisation, a working dust reduction system, high quality kit lens(es), solid body with good grip, and one-touch white balance. However it goes one step further than the majo...
