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January 2008
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The editors liked
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...
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...
Sensor-based stabilisation
Live view
Dust reduction
Nice build
Sensor-shift image stabilisation
Live View mode (LCD preview) operation
The editors didn't like
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...
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...
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...
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...
Abstract: The Olympus E-510 is a digital SLR with excellent image quality and some clear advantages over the rest of the market. The camera is compact and light, but with its large handgrip it is comfortable to hold. Anti-dust and mechanical image stabilisation...
