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Top Olympus Evolt E-510 Camera Reviews
Digital Camera Resource wrote a review on
the
Olympus Evolt E-510 and said: "Right out of the box, the
E-510's photo quality is somewhat disappointing (with softness
being the main issue). But tweak a few settings and you'll get
excellent results. I recommend turning the noise filter to
"low", possibly lowering the in-camera sharpening, and keeping
an eye on the exposure (since the camera underexposes
occasionally) to get the most out of the E-510. With those
settings, you'll get sharp photos with accurate exposure."
LetsGoDigital reviewed the
Olympus Evolt E-510 and said: "All in all, the Olympus E-510
is a very good D-SLR camera. It has a nice and solid build, good
image quality and it is easy to use. In addition, the camera is
fairly compact, it features Live View, and is part of the
FourThirds System so that you can mount a large number of
lenses."
Olympus Evolt E-510 News Release Summary:
Olympus EVOLT E-510 Digital SLR Offers Mechanical Image
Stabilization For Sharp, Blur-Free Images
2.5-Inch Live View LCD, 10-Megapixel Imaging Sensor and Proven
Dust Reduction System for Clear, Spot-Free Photographs
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 5, 2007 – Olympus today unveiled its
EVOLT E-510, a portable digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera
with advanced technologies for photo hobbyists and those that
are serious about their photography. While easy to use, this new
digital SLR appeals to photographers who desire complete
creative control. The E-510 also offers the following key
features:
Live View LCD enables users to compose shots from a
variety of angles other consumer digital SLR cameras just can't
match;
10-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor for super
high-resolution images that can be cropped or blown up to poster
size without sacrificing image quality;
Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave
DriveTM technology provides blur-free images - across all of the
more than 30 digital-specific lenses;
Dust Reduction System for spot-free photos, so users can
spend more time taking pictures and less time removing unsightly
specks from digital images with computer editing software; and
Extremely portable, lightweight body with an ergonomic
grip ensures the camera fits snugly in the hand, and the
portable body is complemented by two new ultra-compact digital
specific lenses that won't weigh you down and is perfect for any
adventure.
Innovative 2.5-Inch Full Time Live View HyperCrystal LCD
The E-510 features a Live View LCD to provide users with the
freedom to choose how they compose their shots, using either the
LCD or the optical viewfinder on the back of the camera. The
Olympus Live View LCD empowers users to easily compose their
subjects live on the LCD before the shot has been taken,
offering a level of versatility that can not be achieved by
other digital SLR cameras that only offer an optical viewfinder.
By holding the E-510 away from the face and using the Live View
LCD to compose, it's possible to shoot upward from a low angle
for dramatic composition, in close for detailed macro photos of
a butterfly's wings or photographing a parade over a crowd of
people.
The E-510's big and bright 2.5-inch LCD display with
approximately 230,000 pixels includes HyperCrystal™ technology,
which offers many times the contrast of conventional LCD
monitors, and enables images to be beautifully displayed in
vivid color - both in preview and playback. The HyperCrystal LCD
also provides a wide viewing angle, which ensures images can be
composed from even the most obscure angles. The larger LCD makes
viewing icons and text on the camera's menu a squint-free
process.
Detailed, Bright and Colorful Photos with 10-Megapixel Live
MOS Image Sensor
The E-510 is loaded with an impressive 10 million pixels for
high-resolution photos. The 10-megapixel sensor gives
photographers the flexibility to blow up their prints to the
large sizes supported by many of today's printers, or crop the
image to print only a part of the image that is important to
them. The high-performance Live MOS image sensor in the E-510
delivers excellent dynamic range for accurate color fidelity,
and a new state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to eradicate noise
and capture fine image details in the highlight and shadow
areas.
Mechanical Image Stabilization for Sharp Images
Unlike other digital SLR cameras in its class, the E-510 employs
Mechanical Image Stabilization, which compensates for camera
movement. This new technology complements Digital Image
Stabilization, which compensates for a moving subject. Combined,
Mechanical Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization
provide a powerful solution, ensuring blur-free photos even in
active shooting situations where photographers may encounter
camera shake or a moving subject. This powerful combination
resides within the camera's body, translating to blur-free
images taken with any of the more than 30 digital-specific
lenses.
Dust Reduction System for Spot-Free Images
Olympus' Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with
the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter™. The patented ultrasonic
technology vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the
front of the image sensor, and captures the debris on a special
adhesive membrane every time you turn on the camera. These
spot-free photos liberate users from hours spent retouching
photographs at the computer or sending their cameras back to the
manufacturer to remove dust trapped inside.
TruePic III for Image Clarity
Olympus' enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal
clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to
provide the best digital images possible for every photo with
accurate color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies
and precise tonal representation in between. TruePic III also
lowers image noise by one step to reduce noise in images shot at
higher ISO settings, enabling great results in low-light
situations.
Two More Lenses Added to World's Largest Selection of Digital
Specific Lenses
The versatility of the Olympus E-System comes from delivering
the largest selection of "Designed-for-Digital" lenses -more
than any other manufacturer to date. Olympus' Zuiko Digital
Specific Lenses come in a wide range of focal lengths to achieve
the best image result in any given situation, and impress with
their spectacular clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness.
The E-510 outfit includes a compact, Zuiko Digital ED 14 - 42 mm
f3.5 - f5.6 Lens (equivalent to 28mm - 84mm in 35mm photography)
that perfectly matches the imager so light strikes the sensor
directly to ensure rich, accurate colors and edge-to-edge
sharpness. Its 3x ED Glass zoom lens covers the range most
frequently used in ordinary photography and weighs just 7.5
ounces, offering users an extremely dynamic, portable
everyday-use zoom. Close-ups as near as 9.84 inches (0.25 m) are
possible throughout the zoom range.
The E-510 two-lens outfit adds the Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm
f4.0-5.6 (80-300mm equivalent) Lens, which provides users with
greater telephoto power for far-away shots in a compact size.
This telephoto lens is smaller than many standard zoom lens at
2.6 inch diameter x 2.8 inch length and a weight of 8.8 ounces -
a real benefit for anyone who wants to pack a powerful zoom lens
without taking up much space. It also has great close focusing
abilities, and is able to capture a subject up-close from a
distance of 31.5 inches (.8m). Consumers won't break the bank to
get this great focal flexibility. For a mere $100.00, the
two-lens kit includes the Zuiko Digital ED 40-150MM telephoto
zoom lens – a $279.00 value!
Both lenses are exceptionally compact, allowing unimpeded
mobility. They are sized for comfortable handling and designed
for maximum image quality at an excellent price. Most important,
these new lenses have the world-renowned ED lenses that deliver
stunning high-quality images.
All E-Series cameras support the Four Thirds Standard whereby
Olympus and various other manufacturers produce high-quality
Four Thirds-compliant lenses and accessories that are
specifically designed for digital SLR image capture. Because the
E-510 is part of the Olympus E-System, it is compatible with a
large and growing range of Olympus E-System accessories to
further enhance personal shooting styles and applications. This
includes the full line-up of Zuiko Digital Specific lenses and
flashes.
Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Handle Light and Ergonomic Design
The EVOLT E-510 is extremely portable, measuring 5.35 inches
(136mm) by 3.61 inches (91.7mm) and 2.2 inches (56mm), excluding
protrusions, and weighing 16.2 ounces (460 grams) body only. The
new camera has a classic penta-mirror design that is light and
compact enough to comfortably shoot with all day. Beyond its
portable size, the E-510 delivers unparalleled ease of use –
from menus that make sense and buttons on the body that are easy
to understand and operate, to automatic settings for every
imaginable situation.
While the E-510 includes a full range of manual control options
to customize your creativity, it also has 28 shooting modes
designed to provide the ideal settings for a variety of shooting
situations automatically. These include Digital Image
Stabilization, Night Scene, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, and
Candle Light to name a few, as well as an xD Panorama mode (for
use with Olympus xD-Picture Cards). Users also benefit from
special color modes and the possibility to apply a variety of
Black & White filters.
Accepting both CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture
Cards, the camera provides a choice of data storage options for
enhanced flexibility, and it is possible to transfer image files
from one card to the other right inside the camera.
Availability
The Olympus EVOLT E-510 Digital SLR will be available in June
2007. It includes: EVOLT E-510 Body, USB Cable, Video Cable,
Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLM-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCM-2),
Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM, Manuals,
Warranty card.
US Pricing / Product Configurations
EVOLT E-510 Body Estimated Street Price: $799
EVOLT E-510 with 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Estimated Street Price: $899
EVOLT E-510 Two Lens Kit (Body, 14-42mm and 40-150mm Lenses)
Estimated Street Price: $999
For more information, review units and high-resolution images of
the Olympus EVOLT E-510 and accessories, contact Michael Bourne,
Mullen Public Relations, 978-468-8953 or michael.bourne@mullen.com,
or Jennifer Lyons, public relations manager, Olympus Imaging
America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034,
ph: (484) 896-5350
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