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Olympus Evolt E510 10MP Digital SLR Camera with CCD Shift Image Stabilization and 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Zuiko Lenses | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $749.99
Buy New: $579.99
You Save: $170.00 (23%)
New (16) Used (4) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  162 reviews
Sales Rank: 828
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 42
Minimum Focal Length: 14
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 3.6 x 2.7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 262072
Model: 262072
UPC: 050332160484
EAN: 0050332160484
ASIN: B000NVXF30
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints | | • | 2.5-inch Live View HyperCrystal LCD display | | • | Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive technology | | • | Lightweight ergonomic design; kit includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Zuiko lenses | | • | Powered by one lithium-ion battery; stores images on CF, Micro Drive, or xD Picture Cards |
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Product Description
Olympus EVOLT E-510 digital SLR is a great camera to help you evolve as a photographer. Olympus digital SLRs are engineered to be 100-percent digital. Simply put, this means your pictures will have stunning edge-to-edge sharpness that can't be beat. Olympus' Live View LCD technology is a unique feature that enhances your picture-taking experience. Whatever life brings, whatever you're photographing, you'll capture colorful memories with the E-510's proven Dust Reduction System and powerful, 10 megapixel imager. Creative photography shouldn't necessarily be complicated. Using Zuiko digital lens technology, choose among auto and manual focus modes. You can select exposures manually but there's a wide scope of automatic modes to choose from. 29 exposure modes including 10 advanced modes and 19 Easy to Use Scene Select Modes. Simply select the right mode for your shot. The easy to use Scene Select Modes make you an instant expert, even with the most demanding shots. Choose from any of the 19 selections like Fireworks, Beach or Snow. The E-510 takes care of the rest. It's the digital SLR you've been waiting for. Adjust ISO 100 to 1600 Built-in multimode electronic-flash (external available. Inactivation is available to set) Shutter - Auto mode - 2 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings) 2 Mode self-timer Multifunction display menu Up to 650 pictures recordable using optical viewfinder per fully charged battery (with 50% flash light) (with BLM-1 under CIPA testing standard) Unit (body) Dimensions 5.35 in.(W) x 3.6 in. (W) x 2.67in. (D) / 136 mm (W) x 91.5 mm (H) x 68 mm (D) (excluding protrusions); Weight 16.2 oz. / 460 g (body only)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 157 more reviews...
 Great Buy! September 6, 2008
This camera takes amazing pictures! I was going to buy the 520 and then realized for the same price I could get the 510 plus two lenses! The camera is exactly the same as the newer model except for a few new features. If you're anywhere from a beginner to an avid photographer you can't go wrong with this camera!
 Fine Value - Compact DSLR September 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this outfit (E-510 plus two kit lenses) not because it's "best in class" (it isn't), but because it seemed the best value in what I was looking for (I concentrate on landscapes, vacations, people; I do not concentrate on sports or formal portraiture). The price for this outfit shrunk from $1,000 to $620 in less than a year and a half. With Olympus introducing the tweaked E-520, the 510 became old hat. An example of excellent (but no longer state of the art) technology deeply discounted.
As for the camera itself, these are its noteworthy attributes that might not be apparent at first study of the specs:
A) On body (as opposed to on lens) image stabilization. Take a look at lens prices for Nikon or Canon and compare to Olympus' Zuiko equivalents. Nikon and Canon boast on lens stabilization - at a premium price.
B) High reviews for the optical quality of these kit lenses - at virtually every aperture setting. They're remarkably lightweight too.
C) Four-Thirds sensor functionally doubles the 35mm equivalent zoom factor of the lenses. Thus the 150mm kit lens magnifies to 300mm equivalent - about 8x zoom.
D) Relatively lightweight but ergonomically friendly.
E) Overall picture quality at various settings - really really good!
Work Arounds:
A) Noise reduction and sharpness default settings not so good. I prefer the results with the noise filter on "low" and sharpness on "minus one".
B) Speed: If freezing sport or fast action is important to you, look elsewhere. ISO is best at 100 - 200. Just fine through 400. Beyond 400 to 800 is just OK - too much granularity for my liking. Above 800 - forget it - noise is obvious.
C) Only downside of the kit lenses are their maximum apertures of f3.5 and f4.0. (Would really like a f2.8.) However, pretty typical in this class.
D) Built in flash is what you'd expect for this level camera - adequate at best. Consider springing for the Olympus FL-36 - I wouldn't travel without it!
All told - I'm very happy with this camera, especially at this price!
I love this camera! August 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this camera a little over a month ago and I love it. I am a beginner with SLR but have enjoyed digital photography for years. While I still have a lot to learn about all the settings and features, I have been able to take some amazing pictures using the auto settings alone. Great camera for those who are interested in getting into SLR photography. And great price as well.
Great Camera for a Great Price! August 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Found this camera for the lowest price on Amazon.com
It was a wonderful deal since it included two lenses for under $600. Yes, this camera was discontinued last year, but made a lot of sense to purchase since the newer version does not include any features that make it that much better for me.
The camera arrived sooner than expected and I have not experienced any issues yet - Just enjoying it!
Great Camera for Great Price August 21, 2008
This is such a great deal that it should be hard for any amateur looking for an SLR to pass up. It is a comfortable camera to hold, has 2 great kit lenses and the 4/3 system is really just starting to take off. I have only had mine a couple days, but I am loving it already.
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