The E-410 is a hard act for the E-510 to follow, but it's to this camera's credit that it's arguably the better proposition… at least as far as the enthusiast- level photographer is concerned. The little extras make all the difference as, of course, does ...
The image quality is excellent. Pictures are sharp and detailed, which is probably partly due to the sensor being smaller than on other DSLRs, because a smaller sensor tends to give greater depth of field at any given focal length. We liked the consis...
Auto white balance is unreliable in some situations, such as late-afternoon light. The viewfinder is dim and we are not convinced that removing camera status indicators from the body top is a good move - no doubt it saves money. The LCD information re...
This is a camera we would recommend to anyone who wants the image quality of a good SLR without having to think too much. Its light weight will also appeal. And now that Panasonic/Leica is in the Four Thirds camp, there should be some cheaper third-pa...
The image quality is excellent. Pictures are sharp and detailed which is probably partly due to the sensor being smaller than on other DSLRs, because a smaller sensor tends to give greater depth of field at any given focal length. We liked the consiste...
Auto white balance is not reliable in some situations, such as late afternoon light. The viewfinder is really dim, and we are not convinced that removing camera status indicators from the body top is a good move. No doubt it saves money, and the LCD in...
This is a camera we would recommend to anyone who wants the image quality of a good SLR without having to think too much. It’s light weight will also appeal. And now that Panasonic/Leica is in the Four Thirds camp there should be some cheaper third...
Sensor-based stabilisation, live view, dust reduction, nice build
Slightly soft images, only three auto focus points The Final Word If features like live view, image stabilisation and dust reduction appeal to you, then the Olympus E-510 might be just what youre looking for. While its pictures are a little on the sof...
If features like live view, image stabilisation and dust reduction appeal to you, then the Olympus E-510 might be just what youre looking for. While its pictures are a little on the soft side compared to competing models, they are perfectly adequate f...
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 Stabilization modes may make some photographers give this SLR a chance. ...
Abstract: The differences between the Olympus E-510 and the E-410 model we reviewed last month are largely physical, but the less obvious, internal differences are highly significant. Targeted at more knowledgeable photographers, the E-510s body is larger and 8...
Abstract: A great fit for anyone looking to enter the dSLR worldI knew that testing the Evolt E-510 from Olympus would be an interesting experience, even if the main reason was because it would be in Morocco. The North African locale seemed like the perfect pla...
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Published: 2008-02-14, Author: Rick , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: While many digital SLRs priced under $1,500 have severely limited features, Olympus's Evolt E-510 bucks the trend. Priced at $1,485 with a standard lens (as of February 15, 2007), this 10.2-megapixel camera is designed for photo enthusiasts who have a bas...
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