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Olympus EVOLT E-510 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens

Olympus PEN E-P2 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens

13 reviews

$1,699.00 | 1 store

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Product Description

Advanced image stabilization and a high-resolution, 2.5 inch LCD screen are two of the many reasons the Olympus Evolt E-510 digital SLR is a bestselling camera. Take one look at the... More

Advanced image stabilization and a high-resolution, 2.5 inch LCD screen are two of the many reasons the Olympus Evolt E-510 digital SLR is a bestselling camera. Take one look at the flawless, 10.0 megapixel images and we’re guessing you could think of a few more. Portable and ergonomically designed for superior comfort and usability, the Evolt E-510 is the perfect camera for people looking for an entry into SLR photography. Easy-to-read menus and a myriad of auto functions will help you snap amazing photos no matter what your skill level. When you’re ready to take the training wheels off, the Evolt E-510 is fully customizable and fully featured meaning you can graduate to the rank of professional without having to refresh your equipment. Less

12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko digital zoom lens; optional Electronic View Finder not included, sold separately... More

12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko digital zoom lens; optional Electronic View Finder not included, sold separately 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function; Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) tracking system Record HD video with high-quality audio; Full Manual Control of shutter/aperture in Movie Mode iEnhance to automatically adjust color and contrast for a more dramatic effect Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Less

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Key Features

Camera Type

SLR/Professional

Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer

Weight

1.01 lb.

11.1 lb.

LCD Screen Size

2.5 in.

3 in.

Resolution

10.9 Megapixel

12.3 Megapixel

Image Quality

Camera Resolution

10.9 Megapixel

12.3 Megapixel

Image Sensor Type

Live MOS

MOS

Image Resolutions

640 x 480 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 3648 x 2736

640 x 480 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 4032 x 3024

Lens

Interchangeable Lens

Interchangeable Lenses

Focus Type

Autofocus & Manual Focus

Autofocus

Focal Length

14 - 42 mm

35mm Zoom Lens

28 - 84 mm

Exposure Control

Aperture Range

f22 (t) - f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)

Shutter Speed

4 - 1/4000 sec

Frames Per Second

8 Frames

White Balance

Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Overcast (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions

Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync

Flash Type

Built-In & External

ISO Speeds

Auto

100

Storage

Memory Type

CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • xD Picture Card

SD Card • SDHC Card

Compression Type

JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF

Included Features

Self Timer

2 Sec. • 12 Sec.

Viewfinder / Display

Viewfinder

Optical (Through-the-lens)

LCD Screen Resolution

230,000 pixels

Interfaces

Interface Type

USB 2.0

USB 2.0 • HDMI

Power Supply

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Weight

1.01 lb.

11.1 lb.

Depth

2.2 in.

Height

3.6 in.

Width

5.35 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC

050332160460

050332172128

Product ID

41645822

97877821

Included Accessories

Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap

Family Line

Olympus EVOLT

Olympus PEN

Product MPN

MPN

262071

Consumer Reviews

Olympus EVOLT E-510 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens

$1,699.00

Olympus PEN E-P2 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens

From $449.95

Product Review Summary

4.5

Based on 13 user reviews

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Consumer Reviews

Olympus Evolt E-510

byastarisborn Jul 13, 2007

20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls

Pros Lg LCD. 10MP. Sensor cleaner. Image stabilizer. Price. 2 lenses. Quality. Size.

Cons Small viewfinder. No movie mode. Pinch type lens cover.

Recommended it? Yes

This is my first SLR and I am more than pleased with the quality of the photos. I took it out of the box, took a few minutes to sort of familiarize myself with the basic functions, then began taking some of the most gorgeous photos I've ever seen! After reading some of the rave reviews on the... Read full review »

Is the Olympus E-510 the best digital camera for under $1000?

bywhitefalconbpd May 18, 2008

15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls

Pros Light body, excellent image quality, good value for kit and two lenses

Cons Hard to navigate menu system, Not as easy to find repair centers when needed.

Recommended it? Yes

Background information on my decision to get a new digital camera
I had a wedding coming up that I had been asked to take pictures of by a friend. I am not a professional photographer. I wanted to have a camera that would simplify this task. I already was in a mode mentally that I wanted to... Read full review »

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