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Olympus Evolt E-300 (body only)

THE GOOD
High resolution for its price; effective dust elimination; speedy, pleasing performance; unusually solid construction for its class; top-notch images when properly exposed at low to moderate ISO sensitivities.

THE BAD
Inconsistent, too-often inaccurate metering; short battery life; only one command dial; somewhat noisier images than competitors at ISO 800 and ISO 1,600.

THE BOTTOM LINE
This beauty-challenged Olympus offers unmatched build quality, snappy performance, and top resolution for its class, but low-light shooters and metering novices may prefer alternatives.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 9.0 out of 10

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  1. May 2, 2005 08:51

    4.5/5
    I have always been a fan of Olympus optics. I am a surgical pathologist and have used Olympus microcopes and medical cameras for years. I have also owned Olympus consumer cameras. The consumer cameras for years gave good quality, but were never l...  read more »

    - drevman


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