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...
