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Olympus Evolt E520 10MP Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization (Body Only)

Olympus Evolt E520 10MP Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization (Body Only)


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Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography

List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $545.41
You Save: $54.58 (9%)



Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
Sales Rank: 8405

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Resolution: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 2 x 4 x 4

MPN: E520
Model: E520
UPC: 050332163959
EAN: 0050332163959
ASIN: B0019FJM7W

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Features:
  • 10-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
  • Lightweight ergonomic design; body only, lenses sold separately
  • Enhanced in-body Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive technology
  • Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment technologies; Perfect Shot Preview
  • Compatible with CompactFlash Type I and II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards (not included)
Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Your life is full of priceless, fleeting moments that you want to keep just the way you see and feel them. Preserve each moment with the E-520. With the E-520's Live View, you can shoot your subject while viewing it on the LCD monitor, so it's just like shooting with a compact camera. In addition to phase-difference detection AF, the E-520 incorporates a high speed Imager AF that offers easy 11-point multi-area autofocusing with Live View simply by half-pressing the shutter button. Face Detection AF automatically detects up to 8 faces at a time and adjusts focus appropriately. Accurate composition is assured by the monitor's 100% field of view. The E-520 is equipped with a 2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD monitor with high-definition 230,000-dot resolution, improved contrast ratio, and enhanced color reproduction capability. While shooting with Live View, framing-assist patterns or a histogram can be displayed on the LCD monitor to improve your picture composition and check exposure condition. The E-520 incorporates a Live MOS sensor with 10-Megapixels, Olympus' original TruePic III image processing engine delivers improved imaging, gradation expression and color reproduction capabilities as well as minimized noise at high ISO setting. Olympus' highly acclaimed dust reduction system employs a Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the image sensor, which vibrates at such high speed and with such great power that it removes even the most stubborn dust; dust that cannot be removed by just shaking the image sensor or by discharging the static electricity. Weight - 475 grams (body only)

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5 out of 5 stars My first dSLR, and it blew my socks off!   October 12, 2008
ubat (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Yes, the E-520 is my first dSLR. It took me months to make the leap, during which I did A LOT of research, posted questions in forums, went everywhere my mouse would take me. Here were my reasons for choosing this camera:
1. Weight. I have back and shoulder problems, and lugging around a huge camera and heavy lenses was never an option.
2. Mirror-cleaning system. One of the issues that held me back for so long, as I'd been reading about the problems and annoyances caused by dust in mirrors (electronic devices are dust magnets!). But Olympus came up with a solution for this, and everybody said it was the best cleaning system in the market. I chose to believe it.
3. Camera resources. If you're willing to learn them, you'll become a better photographer, and that was my plan. I no longer wanted to let the camera do all the thinking. Although the E-520 still allows that (auto mode), I wanted more control and a better idea of why I was getting the results I was getting. Thus, I can set everything by hand if I want to. Or not, if I'm having a lazy day!
4. In-body image stabilization. Like any point & shoot, the E-520 body is stabilized, which helps reduce camera shake, especially when using those bigger lenses.
5. Lenses. As they say, Olympus has great "glass". Even the most humble and inexpensive Olympus lenses have a lot of quality. They will surely outlast any camera body, which is how it should be: the biggest investment are always the lenses. Furthermore, the peculiar sensor size adopted by the company (four thirds) makes for twice the reach with no gain in bulk. Thus, for instance, a 70-300 mm Olympus lens is, in fact, a 140-600 mm lens -- a huge zoom in a compact package, which is perfect for me since I do a lot of bird photography. And this takes me straight back to the weight and bulk in item #1.

I've had the E-520, plus the "kit"14-42 mm, the 70-300 mm and the 50 f/2 lenses for almost two months and I couldn't be happier. In terms of image quality, the differences between this camera and the superzoom cameras I owned previously (Panasonic FZ18, Canon S3 IS) are not only visible, they are incredible. I haven't had any problems with purple fringing, excessive noise, distortion, nothing.

It is easy and intuitive to navigate the camera menus and controls to do things the way I want. Oh, and dust? I haven't yet given it a thought: the Olympus cleaning system really works. Truth is, for me it is simply a joy to use this camera. Photography is fun now -- not frustration at seeing something and then having the images be a total letdown.

A bit of advice for newbies like myself: join forums, ask for advice, read the manuals and the literature out there (like Brian Peterson), take a lot of pictures then look them through to understand what you did right or wrong. It really helps the learning curve.


5 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good pictures at this price level   September 25, 2008
G. LO (Fremont, CA)
I looked at several camera models from Olympus, Nikon, and Canon. While a lot of folks go with Canon or Nikon, I found the values and quality of the Olympus 510 or 520 to be much better.

I considered for a long time whether to pay less for the 510 or get the latest 520 for a little bit more money. I decided to go with 520 eventually and I am very happy with my decision. I also bought another 40 to 150 mm lens

The focus is very sharp, colors are very good. Picture quality is much better than I expected. At first, I used the Auto mode like many other DSLR beginners. Later, I tried different modes including P, A, S and could really create many different type of pictures. AE Bracket is very useful. I found image stabilization very useful. Occasionally, the pictures under expose a bit particularly indoors. But fear not, just set the exposure to overexpose by 0.3 or 0.7 and viola, the quality is great.

Some complained that 510/520 only has 3 AF points but other brands provide more. I think that is a good thing. That makes focusing so much easier when you only need to think about using 1 of the 3 points. If you use Live View, you can many more focus points. But so far I use view finder most of the time. Battery lasts forever. I have taken hundreds of pictures and haven't had the need to recharge.

All in all, this is an awesome camera.


5 out of 5 stars Best Entry Level DSLR   September 7, 2008
Drifter (NYC, NY)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I have this SLR with ZD 14-54 2.8-3.5 lens.
There no other body and lens combination under one grand that can match the value and quality of pictures I can get from Olympus. The E520 is compact yet has super ergnormics when compared to E420 and Canon XTi, both of which I owned at one time.


5 out of 5 stars very much worth the purchase   August 15, 2008
I. Davis
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

The E-520 from Olympus is my first DSLR purchase and I must say that it is an excellent camera. I've taken some great shots with it outside and I'm very impressed. The kit lens (Zuiko 14-42mm) i find to be a great starter lens although in low light situations the auto focus takes much time and can be inaccurate. i plan to get the Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm lens to go with this camera as it handles lower light situations much better. the auto white balance can generally be accurate but i do suggest using either one of the presets or making manual tweaks. while live view is one of the big features in this dslr, as it has been with almost all of their dslr cameras, i find myself having more fun using the viewfinder, which hasn't really given me any problems. the anti-dust system is great, i still encourage cleaning the camera every once in a while as well just as a precaution. I encourage anybody in the market for an entry level dslr to look @ and try the e-520.


5 out of 5 stars Olympus E-520, an excellent choice   August 14, 2008
anshuman (Canada)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I was shopping from my first DSLR and finally settled for the Oly E520 after shortlisting it with Canon XSi [450D] and Sony A300. Some of the features that made me go for it are mentioned below:

- a nice package with 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses
- the quality of Zuiko lenses [and they are smart to market them as optimized for digital photography]
- SSWF dust removal system [which according to some works the best]
- Live View [XSi and A300 have that too]
- In body Image stabilization, which means that you don't need expensive lenses with stabilization [A300 has in-body stabilization too]
- the camera felt better in hand than the other two
- the Olympus brand
- Intuitive Menu

I have both the CF and xD cards on it. The xD card box has a code that activates Art and 3D feature on the Olympus Master 2 Software.

For someone who is moving up from the point and shoots, the Oly E-520 is one of the best choices. I have been using it for a week now and everyday I learn something new about it.

Overall, it's one of the best and I have no hesitation in giving it 5 stars and recommending it highly!!!!