Many people opt for Canon and Nikon because they have older 35mm lenses from those systems and want to use that glass in the digital era. However, if you never bought a lens in your life it’s worth looking beyond the Big Two just as we’ve done in the past. Olympus recently introduced a pair of 10-megapixel D-SLRs using the Four Thirds Standard mounting system (the Evolt E-410 and E-510).

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The SP-560 UZ features the world’s most powerful zoom lens, offering maximum shooting versatility for travel, sports and everyday use. The 18x super telephoto zoom (27 - 486mm equivalent) gets you closer to the action than any compact digital camera on the market.

The 2-in-1 blur solution Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake and freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity along with faster shutter speeds. Record TV-quality AVI movies close up with sound 640×480 at 30 fps up to the capacity of your xD card. Continue Reading »

At first glance, the FE-230 appears to be made entirely from metal, but on closer inspection it turns out to be a plastic casing with a very good metal effect coating.

ephotozine reviewed the Olympus FE-230 and gave out”The FE-230 is aimed at the happy snapper and bows to the requirements of that type of consumer. It is easy to use, attractive to look at and is built to a decent standard. If you get this camera expecting miracles, you will be sorely disappointed, but it will give good results for a cheap compact, which is exactly what it is.”

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the E-410. This has a faster processor and a new imaging sensor, in an attempt to combat our previous criticisms about image noise. It’s also better value than the E-400, and it’s still the tiniest SLR available.

vnunet Reviewed the Olympus E-410 and gave out”
Good points
* Compact and lightweight
* Lightning fast operation
* New sensor cuts down on noise
* Sharp colourful images

Bad points
* Kit lens suffers from distortion
* Size and shape of grip could be improved
Overall The E-410 addresses the concerns we had about its E-400 forebear – the most infuriating being visible image noise at higher ISO settings – and comprehensively rights its wrongs. It’s faster, its images look better and equally importantly it’s cheaper than its predecessor.
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There are plenty of automatic settings and presets, but noise reduction and exposure concerns mean it’s best to dive straight into the menus and begin learning how an SLR works.

Cnet.co.uk Reviewed the Olympus E-410 and gave out”The Olympus E-410 is a lightweight, easy-to-carry dSLR similar in almost every respect to the Nikon D40x and Canon EOS 400D. Live view is a relatively new feature to dSLR, and it is executed well here in terms of user-friendliness, although even a small SLR isn’t designed to be used at arm’s length for too long. “

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the Olympus E510 replaces the E-500 and features a a new 10 megapixel Live MOS sensor. There’s also a new image processing engine which provides sequential shooting at up to 3 frames per second with an eight image RAW buffer in burst mode.

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Born simultaneously with the larger E-510, the Olympus E-410 shares most of its internal features with its fraternal twin. It has a 10-megapixel Live MOS sensor, a new TruePIC III processor, a 2.5 inch LCD, and uses both CF and xD memory cards.

imaging-resource Reviewed the Olympus E-410 and gave out”I think most consumer needs will be served better with a different SLR. Those who are into photography and/or love the whole Four-Thirds philosophy would probably be happier with the Olympus E-510. Tinkerers who have been waiting for a small SLR and like to make good products better with a little attention to detail will love the Olympus E-410. The E-410 is a good camera in the hands of an experienced photographer, but not the best choice for the average consumer. “

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the new Olympus E-510 in the test lab to find out just how effectively its new Supersonic Wave driven moving sensor image stabilisation system (IS) performs

fourthirds-user Reviewed the Olympus Evolt E510 and gave out”t’s not a gimmick - IS really does work and it’s a very worthwhile feature to include in your photographic armoury. And the Olympus E-510 moving sensor IS is competitive with the OIS served up by Leica’s 14-50mm standard zoom. But don’t leave the camera’s Mode 2 on unless you need it for panning! And don’t expect to combine the forces of the lens OIS and in-camera IS; it won’t work….”
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Targeted at more knowledgeable photographers, the E-510’s body is larger and 85 grams heavier, thanks to the addition of a built-in imager-shift stabilisation system.

photoreview Reviewed the Olympus Evolt E510 and gave out”Of the Four Thirds System cameras we’ve tested, the E-510 represents by far the best value for money when you combine its performance, ease of use and functionality. Offering the same Live View LCD and tried-and-proven SSWF dust minimisation system as the E-410, the E-510 is a more comfortable camera to hold and use and would be an excellent choice for photographers who prefer viewing their shots on TV sets and computer screens and should suit travellers who wish to minimise the bulk and weight in their camera bags…”
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The SP-550UZ looks like a mini DSLR with a shiny gunmetal finish, and the large-diameter lens adds to its purposeful appearance.

whatdigitalcamera reviewed the Olympus SP-550UZ and gave out”There are numerous superzoom cameras on the market, but none matches the Olympus SP-550UZ’s zoom range, and if you can accept the slightly high noise levels it’s certainly one worth considering ….”

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