Product Description
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The new Olympus E-520 digital single lens reflex (DSLR)
camera delivers brilliant images thanks to advanced technologies
that help take the blur out. Industry leading Image Stabilization
built into the portable camera body compensates for movement so
that images are sharp and blur-free with any lens and even at
slow shutter speeds. Autofocus Live View brings subjects into
sharp focus on the camera’s HyperCrystal II LCD. Together, these
technologies produce amazing results, along with the following
features that further expand the DSLR experience.
From the Manufacturer
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The new Olympus E-520 digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera
delivers brilliant images thanks to advanced technologies that
help take the blur out. Industry leading Image Stabilization
built into the portable camera body compensates for movement so
that images are sharp and blur-free with any lens and even at
slow shutter speeds. Autofocus Live View brings subjects into
sharp focus on the cameras HyperCrystal II LCD. Together, these
technologies produce amazing results, along with the following
features that further expand the DSLR experience:
* In-Body Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive
technology provides blur-free images when using any of the more
than 30 digital-specific lenses;
* Face Detection Technology targets and locks on faces to ensure
they are in focus and blur-free for amazing portraits;
* Shadow Adjustment Technology opens up detail in the shadows
that other cameras would render too dark or underexposed while
maintaining detail in the highlights; and
* Perfect Preview enables photographers to view and select
White Balance and Exposure Compensation effects right on the LCD,
and see how the image will look before they even capture it.
Evolt E520 Highlights
10-megapixel Live-MOS Sensor Get amazingly detailed, colorful
and clear images with the 10-megapixel Live-MOS image sensor.
This high-resolution sensor captures all the detail needed to
make large prints, or even crop without losing detail. The E-520
sensor's high dynamic range, accurate color rendition and low
noise characteristics let you capture great images, even at high
ISO settings.
Enhanced In-Body Image Stabilization For the first time, in-body
Mechanical Image Stabilization has three modes for increased
versatility. IS-1 mode for general shooting adjusts the sensor on
both the X and Y axes to compensate for movement by the
photographer so images stay sharp even at slow shutter speeds. To
capture the motion of athletes and animals, and other moving
subjects, the E-520 offers two specialized modes. IS-2 mode is
ideal for capturing a racecar flying down the track, preserving
the sense of motion while panning with the moving subject and
holding the camera horizontally to dramatically portray the cars
high speed. For sharp images of moving subjects like a basketball
player charging up the court, the IS-3 mode allows a photographer
to hold the camera vertically while panning. The artistic effects
of panning enhance the and render the player in sharp detail
with blurred background.
The Live View Experience The portable E-520s advanced autofocus
Live View enables photographers to compose their images and bring
them into sharp focus on the HyperCrystal II LCD -- just like a
point-and-shoot camera. By simply pressing the shutter button
halfway, subjects come into focus on the LCD, so when the perfect
moment occurs it is easy to compose, focus and capture sharp
images while viewing on the LCD. Live View makes it possible to
shoot upward from a low angle for dramatic composition, in close
for detailed macro photos of an exotic insect, or over a crowd of
people at a tennis tournament.
New and Improved HyperCrystal II LCD The E-520s viewable
HyperCrystal II LCD is the key to its Live View capabilities.
While some LCD screens force photographers to squint to preview
images in bright sunlight or a dimly lit room, the E-520 features
a large, bright 2.7-inch LCD display that incorporates new
technology. It also offers twice the contrast for better viewing
in extreme light conditions, a larger color gamut that displays a
greater range of color detail, and a 176-degree viewing angle.
Always Find a Face in the Crowd The E-520s Face Detection
reduces the chance of blurred subjects in photography by
distinguishing between peoples faces and the background. It
tracks up to eight faces within the image area even if people are
moving and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for
sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
In Sunshine or the Shadows, Never Miss a Detail Shooting scenes
with shadows can be tricky because of the extreme contrast
between dark and bright areas. The E-520 addresses this challenge
with Shadow Adjustment Technology that compensates for extreme
contrast and maintains visible detail in both the shadow and
highlight areas of the scene. Now users can preview and capture
images showing the shadow detail they saw. This feature is also
available in the Edit menu after the has been taken.
Preview a Multitude of Possibilities Perfect Preview
enables users to preview and select from a variety of thumbnail
previews of the photographic effects of white balance and
exposure compensation adjustments live on the LCD before taking
the photograph. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn
about the effects of different photography techniques, visually,
without having to scroll through menu options. With 20 preset
scene-select modes for every imaginable shooting scenario from
underwater photography to fireworks, and program, automatic modes
and full manual controls, the E-520 offers a world of
possibilities to photographers.
Experience Life under the Sea Olympus will offer the PT-E05
optional underwater housing for the E-520 to allow photographers
to document the richness of life in the depths. Capable of
reaching depths of 130 feet underwater, the housing will ensure
that divers will not miss an image during their journeys to the
abyss. Special underwater scene modes on the E-520 will assure
that the camera is set up correctly for underwater use.
Wireless Flash Capability Sometimes wireless flashes can help
photographers cast the best light on their subjects and capture
great images. For this reason, the E-520 is compatible with the
Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are
designed exclusively for digital photography. When these flashes
are used in combination with the E-520, wireless multi-flash
photography is possible. The E-520 can control up to three
wireless flash groups independently, with multiple flash units in
each group.
TruePic III for Image Clarity & Speed The 10.1-megapixel E-520s
TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal-clear photos using
all of the pixel information for each image to provide the best
digital images possible for every photo with accurate color,
true-to-life tones, brilliant blue skies and precise tonal
representation in between. TruePic III also lowers image noise by
one step to reduce graininess in images at higher ISO
settings, enabling great results in low-light situations.
Dust Reduction System for Spot-Free Images Life moves too fast
to spend time worrying about dust ruining the perfect image.
Olympus proven 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 it on a special
adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on. 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.
Easy to Handle, Easy to Operate The E-520 is extremely portable,
measuring 5.35 inches (width) by 3.6 inches (height) and 2.68
inches (depth), excluding protrusions, and weighing 16.75 ounces
(body only). The new camera has a classic penta-mirror design
that is light and compact enough to shoot with all day. It
features a comfortable ergonomic grip to ensure that the camera
fits snugly in the hand. Beyond its portable size, the E-520 has
an expanded menu for greater control and buttons on the body for
quick and easy direct access to the most common settings.
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.
100-percent Digital-Specific Lens for Sharpness and Rich Colors
The E-520 outfit includes a compact, Zuiko Digital 28-84mm
equivalent (ED 14-42 mm Four Thirds) f3.5-f5.6 lens 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
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.
This lens is part of Olympus expanding line of 100 percent
digital lenses -- designed specifically for digital photography.
Unlike other camera companies, Olympus does not rely on old film
lenses, which often result in images with soft edges or other
imperfections.
What's in the Box
E-520 body, 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens, USB cable, video
cable, Li-Ion battery pack (BLM-1), Li-Ion battery charger
(BCM-2), shoulder strap, Olympus Master software CD-ROM, manuals
and warranty card
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Review from dpreview.com
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Learn more about this camera
at DPReview.com ( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse520/ ) Olympus Evolt E-520 Digital SLR: Highly Recommended (just) by
dpreview.com
The Olympus E-520 is a refreshed version of Olympus's
upper-entry-level camera, the E-510. As such it's a slightly
bulked-up E-420 with image stabilization, which makes it one of
the most feature-packed and customizable cameras available for
under £500/$800. It loses some of its sibling's compact chic but
offers a bigger, longer-lasting battery and a more familiar grip
shape to those people familiar with contemporary DSLRs.
Its Four-Thirds sensor (2.43cm2) offers 10 million pixel output
and a Live view system that has become commonplace since Olympus
pioneered the idea a few years back. It's clearly a camera that
comes from a company with a strong heritage of making products
for photographers, with useful features such as highlight and
shadow spot metering modes sitting alongside a plethora of
beginner-friendly point-and-shoot modes.
The whole market has become a much more competitive place since
the E-510 first hit the market in March 2007, so has the newest
version done enough to stand out against the increasingly slick
APS-C offerings? New features (compared to the E-510)
* Larger, 2.7" LCD display (versus 2.5" on the E-510)
* Contrast detect autofocus (with select lenses)
* Face detection in live view mode
* Auto Gradation (Dynamic Range enhancement)
* Faster continuous shooting speeds (3.5 vs 3.0 fps)
* Wireless flash control (Up to three groups)
* Additional Image Stabilization mode for panning • Read more at
dpreview.com ( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse520/ )
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- About this item.
- 10-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints Lightweight ergonomic design; kit includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens Enhanced in-body Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive technology Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment technologies; Perfect Preview Compatible with CompactFlash Type I and II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards (not included).