CNET Editor's rating: 7.1 out of 10
Reviewed by
Philip Ryan
Review date: 9/11/07
The good: Sensor-shift image stabilization; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation.
The bad: Sluggish autofocus; Subpar exposure and white-balance performance; some poor choices for default settings.
The bottom line: 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.
Description:
The Olympus Evolt E-510 is a 10-megapixel, prosumer camera.
Compared to other prosumer digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $605.
Pros:
Has a 10-megapixel resolution.
This unit supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.
Cons:
Has a 2.7 in thickness, which is thicker than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability:
Suited for serious photographers who want a lot of control over their shots.
This model has a hot shoe terminal which allows you to attach an external flash to accommodate poor lighting conditions.
A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.
The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value:
Overall, this digital camera's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.
Manufacturer:
Olympus America, Inc.
Part number: 262071
General
Product Type
Digital camera - SLR
Weight
16.2 oz
Width
5.4 in
Depth
2.7 in
Height
3.6 in
Main Features
Resolution
10 megapixels
Sensor resolution
10 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type
Live MOS
Effective Sensor Resolution
10,000,000 pixels
Total Pixels
10,900,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity
ISO auto,
ISO 100-1600
Shooting Modes
Automatic,
Manual
Shooting Programs
Macro,
Candle,
Sunset,
Low key,
Children,
Document,
High key,
Fireworks,
Landscape,
Beach/snow,
Night scene,
Sports mode,
Nature macro,
Portrait mode,
Night portrait,
Panorama assist,
Landscape-portrait
Special effects
Blue,
Green,
Sepia,
Vivid,
Purple,
Neutral,
Monotone,
Portrait,
Black & White Red filter,
Black & White Green filter,
Black & White Orange filter,
Black & White Yellow filter
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