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Olympus Evolt E330 7.5MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens

Olympus Evolt E330 7.5MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens


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Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography

List Price: $1,100.00
Buy Used: $355.00
You Save: $745.00 (68%)



Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 16 reviews
Sales Rank: 22519

Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3.2
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 45
Minimum Focal Length: 14
Maximum Resolution: 7.5
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.5 x 6.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 262056
Model: E-330
UPC: 050332157736
EAN: 0050332157736
ASIN: B000EBA0G4

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Features:
  • 7.5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 21-inch prints
  • Digital SLR kit includes Zuiko Digital 14 to 45mm f3.5/f5.6 lens
  • Articulated 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View feature
  • Olympus' Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter
  • TruePic TURBO Image Processor provides fast camera response, operation, and processing speed
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Product Description
The EVOLT E-330 is the world's first digital SLR to offer "Live" viewing through the Color LCD, making it easier to compose and capture the perfect shot. This big 2.5" LCD also features HyperCrystal technology and is designed with advanced swivel capability so you can capture one dramatic result after another from up top, down low, and everywhere in-between. With innovations like these - combined with world-class optics and Olympus patented Dust Reduction System - the E-330 lets you shoot like no other digital interchangeable lens SLR before.

Customer Reviews:   Read 11 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Oly E 330 not only plastic   September 29, 2008
T. E. Geraridis (Katerini GREECE)
I'm shooting (good) pictures since 1985 when I bought my two Contaxes and a bunch of Calr Zeiss and Yashica lenses. Most of my pictures captured in diapositive films and the camera sets were in Aperture Priority mode. My Contaxes are still here and ready to shoot (but where all the images gone?).
But this is another story. From the old ages???!!! I remember that I was admiring the Olympus cameras for their small dimensions OM series), their excellent construction (OM -4 titanium), and their versatility (see the high speed captures with their dedicated flashes.
In the digital age the Oly C5050Z lands into my hands, and her qualities (construction, easy of use, image clearness, luminosity of the lens) won me at once. But I wanted something faster, to be able to captures motorcycle races, like the old days with my manual focused Contaxes. Then came the E 330 which I bought it fron Digital Depot (UK) with the 14-45 Zuiko in a good price. May be is strange but I was attracted of her shape and her price of course. The camera is well fitted in someone hands and everything is close to the fingers. The body (plastic) has its own quality (very good) and for the capturing speed I have to say that I'm completely satisfied (I'm an amateur). Images are sharp and close to filmlike but only till the ASA setting is to 800. Beyond this climax images are really noisy. Autofocus is acceptable when light is enough, but for more accuracy Live View and the enlargement mode is always on the backside of the camera, ready to help (and really does it well).
So to be honest and a good judge.. I've paid 260 GBP for body and lens at a time when Canon and Nikon and even Pentax demanded a lot more. I bought a unique body with lovely design, with rugged construction (even plastic made out shell), quality feeling, versatile use (programs), Live View mode, and supersonic feature for the dust (really no problem at all). I took many shots in a light rain without any protection and the camera is still working well.
Today I have also my Contaxes, the C5050z, the E330 and recently I bought a used E1 from e-bay at a good price. The only thing that is missing is TIME, because as I live in Greece I have the good weather in my site.

Pros:
Excellent construction and handling (for the money to pay for in nowadays).
Lovely design (for me).
Well balanced colors and natural chroma.
A lot of pre-scene modes, in which one can find everything.
Ready to shoot in just two seconds and keep shooting.

Cons:
The battery lower door. Its toy-made and you have to handle it very carefully. A little bit the same for the card door.
I was not able yet why the back screen was a lot bigger than the image in view. But the screen is crisp and very clear.
Except the noise that appears beyond 800 ASA all the rest looks very good to me.


5 out of 5 stars Second E-330 for longevity   June 2, 2008
William R. Tipton
This is the second E-330 I've bought. I take underwater pictures with the camera in an Ikelite housing. I have the 14-54 Zuiko lens and have had no trouble with the camera. Live view mode "A" is great for quick moving underwater creatures. I get to use the LCD to frame my shot instead of trying to look through the veiwfinder with my mask on. The newer models have not had mode "A" and so are not as useful to me. The Ike housing is expensive so I decided to get a second E-330 body to extend its useful life.

The only negative that I've run into may be due to the lens and not the camera. I started my underwater picture taking career with the C-5050 which has a very bright lens and will lock focus (not always on what you want) in very low light conditions. The set-up I have with the E-330 often does not focus in cloudy or dark water (not enough contrast).

I'll be using this combination for as long as the cameras and housing hold up - hopefully a long, long time.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Camera for beginners   May 28, 2008
J.C. (California, USA)
I had been shooting with this camera for 6 months now and it has served me well. I use it to shoot canned stuff as well as professional events and portraits. As long as you know a little about shooting, you can set the settings to get awesome shots. The basic lens are alright, but if you want to go pro you need to get better lenses and an external flash. I've been using an Olympus 1.4X teleconverter with a 14-54mm lens and got great results. The LCD with live view is a great little touch to the camera. Like any SLR cameras out there, you won't be satisfied unless you get some better quality lenses and an external flash to get the most use out of your SLR camera. Now I have put this camera to good use,I am upgrading to a E-510 and also just bought a 18-180mm lens and can't wait to use them. If you like to take pictures like canned stuff, then this would be a great camera for that and something to get you away from the point and shoot cameras that always causes red eyes in pictures.


5 out of 5 stars E-330 remarkably able camera - high quality output   February 17, 2008
The Kodachromeguy (Vicksburg, MS USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have owned my E330 for six months, and I am more impressed all the time. Its best features:
1. Excellent photographic output, especially when set on ISO100 and shooting RAW. The colors are very natural, not garish and overdone as on some other DSLRs.
2. The hinged viewfinder is great because you can place the camera on low platforms or other odd places and easily compose.
3. Live view is also a great composition tool. On a tripod, Live View B lets you use the camera like a mini view camera.
4. With an adapter, you can mount hundreds of older manual focus lenses, and live view B lets you focus precisely.

One hint: skip the 14-45 mm lens. It was a bit too compromised. Spend more and buy the 14-54 instead. However, the old version of the 40-150 lens is very nice, and an incredible bargain at the current price of about $100.


5 out of 5 stars Fun & Capable DSLR at Point & Shoot Price   November 12, 2007
Crash Video (Arizona)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

A new camera won't make you a better photographer, but taking more pictures might, and that's where the E-330 shines. It's rewarding to use and the tilting LCD with live view encourages experimentation.
The E-330 feels solid and all the buttons are well-placed. Image quality is generally excellent, although there are better cameras for low-light, flashless photography. Focus, frame rate and overall performance is plenty fast for action at my son's soccer games, but USB file transfer is slow so get an external card reader.
Do not underestimate the usefulness of dual-mode live view on a tilting LCD. You won't think it's a gimmick once you have it. Also, the E-330's built-in flash can be used for fill-in with a shoe-mounted flash; another feature that's proven to be much more useful than expected.