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Olympus E-520 DSLR Camera With 14-42mm lens

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Technical Details

  • Built-in image stabiliser for all lenses
  • Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View
  • Dust-free photography with a powerful Dust Reduction System
  • 100% D-SLR quality
  • Absolute control with professional functions
  • 6.9cm / 2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD with 176� viewing angle
  • Perfect image quality with a 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
  • Fast continuous shooting with 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer
  • Built-in flash and wireless flash control
  • 32 shooting modes
  • Optional Underwater case available
  • Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology
  • Four Thirds Standard
  • Compact and ergonomic design
  • Bracketing functions
  • ISO 100-1600
  • AF/AE lock functionality
  • Depth of field preview
  • Anti-shock (Mirror lock) function
  • One-touch white balance
  • Perfect image control
  • 100% field of view via LCD
  • TruPic III image processor
  • Detailed playback info screen with histogram
  • Hi-speed USB 2.0
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  • Item Weight: 477 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 1.8 Kg
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  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Item model number: E-520 Single Lens Kit
  • ASIN: B0019JKOX4
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 19 Jun 2008
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank:: 14,585 in Electronics & Photo (See Bestsellers in Electronics & Photo)
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E-520 & ED 14-42mm Zoom Lens

SP560

Make the most of every opportunity
The perfect moment doesn’t wait, that’s why serious photographers need serious equipment. With its pro features and top image quality, the Olympus E-520 D-SLR fits the bill perfectly. This evolution in the EISA Award-winning E-500 series incorporates a built-in image stabiliser to ensure blur-free shots irrespective of the lens attached and without the need for a tripod, and without the need for a tripod.

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6
With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28-84mm, this specially designed kit lens provides a full 3x zoom performance. Offering a broad focal range from medium wide angle to traditional telephoto, the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 is not only small but lightweight too.

8 mega pixels2.5 LCD27mmbright captureface detectionsmile shothigh isoimage stabilizationimage stabilization


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The E-520 makes blurred photos a thing of the past. Because its stabiliser is located in the ergonomically designed camera body rather than the lens, photographers can shoot with confidence regardless of whichever of the 20+ ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses in the range is attached.

The E-520 is fast too, offering continuous shooting at 3.5fps for up to eight RAW images in a sequence. A TruePic III image processor ensures noise levels are impressively low, even with light sensitivity settings running from ISO100 to ISO1600. For added versatility, photographers can bracket a series of shots to compare varying exposure, focus or white balance settings.

When flash is needed, E-520 owners can select either the built-in pop-up bulb or choose an optional external unit, thanks to the top-mounted hotshoe. Wireless flash control is also possible with this model, making customised lighting set ups an easy reality.

Like all Olympus E-System cameras, the E-520 incorporates a Supersonic Wave Filter to protect its sensor from the incursion of dust when changing lenses, and thus deliver blemish free results.

With the E-520, Live View via the 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD has been enhanced to boost user friendliness. In addition to previewing depth of field, users can adjust exposure compensation and white balance on-screen, as well as witness the effects of auto focus, Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology in real time.

 

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Key Features

10.1 Megapixels resolution

2.5 LCD

Large 6.9cm / 2.7'' HyperCrystal II LCD

Built in image stabilisation means that any lens attached becomes immediately protected against the blurring effects of camera shake

Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View
bright capture

Dust-free photography with powerful and highly effective Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system

face detection

Designed for digital Four Thirds Standard

smile shot

3.5 frames per second continuous shooting

high iso

Face detection for sharper portraits. Detects up to 8 faces at the same time

image stabilization

Shadow Adjustment Technology (SAT) to ensure even exposures, even with bright backgrounds and dark foregrounds

image stabilization 32 user-friendly shooting modes Professional-grade photography with all the convenience of a compact camera
 

Face Detection

Live View

 

 

 


LONG LIFW RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM ION BATTERY
Long-life rechargeable battery ensures extended shooting.

HIGH ISO
ISO100 to ISO1600 light sensitivity.

DUAL SLOT - XD/CF
Accepts xD-Picture Cards and Compact Flash card.
           
LCD boasts viewing angles of 176° and has a field of view that covers 100% of the frame

BUILT-IN FLASH AND WIRELESS FLASH CONTROL
Control wireless flash units remotely – eliminating the need for extra cables.

TRUEPIC III IMAGE PROCESSOR
Olympus' newest-generation image processing engine. It automatically enhances important aspects of image quality including: Colour reproduction (colour range, saturation and brightness), picture sharpness (reduced image noise, improved edge reproduction), as well as providing faster processing speeds.



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The perfect moment doesnTt wait. ThatTs why serious photographers need serious equipment so that they are ready for whatever comes. With its pro features and top image quality, the new Olympus E-520 D-SLR fits the bill perfectly. The next evolution to the EISA Award-winning E-500 series incorporates a built-in image stabiliser to ensure blur-free shots irrespective of the lens attached - no matter if wide-angle or ultra-tele and without the need for a tripod. Matched with the Supersonic Wave Filter dust protection system and improved Live View capabilities, the freedom to frame and take great, crystal-clear photos is virtually limitless. Based upon the forward-looking odesigned for digital_ Four Thirds Standard, the 10.0 Megapixel E-520 with Live View ensures uncompromising D-SLR quality. It will become available in June 2008.Features:-Built-in image stabiliser for all lenses-Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View-Excellent dust reduction system-100% D-SLR quality-Professional functions-6.9cm / 2.7 HyperCrystal II LCD-10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor-3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer-Built-In flash and wireless flash control-32 shooting modes-Optional Underwater Case available-Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces-Shadow Adjustment Technology-Four Thirds Standard-Compact and ergonomic design-Bracketing functions-ISO 100-1600-AF / AE lock functionality-Depth of field preview-Anti-shock Mirror lock function-One-touch white balance-Perfect image control-100% field of view via LCD-TruePic III image processor-Detailed playback info screen with histogram-Hi-speed USB 2.0FeatureProduct FeaturesLens systemDigital zoom13x Optical zoom17x Lens systemFour Thirds Digital SLRY ColourColour of productBlack Image sensorSensor typeCMOS Aspect ratio4:3 Effective sensor resolution11800000pixels ViewfinderCamera viewfinderEye-level Pentaprism type Optical viewfinderY Magnification0,92 x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptres Image editing/playbackHis

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good camera, 22 July 2008
By R. J. de Bulat (UK) - See all my reviews
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Olympus E-520 DSLR with ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 & ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 lensesStraight out of the box this seems a daunting camera to get to grips with - lots of menus etc. and what appears to be a steep learning curve. However, once the battery is charged and you first handle the camera, it becomes fairly intuitive,requiring a bit of exploration followed by taking some initial snaps. Suddenly you are taken by surprise at how efficiently everything works. I couldn't believe how quickly the standard lens finds focus - not in particularly low light, but low enough for a handheld shot, I focused and reframed several times before I realised that it works almost instantly. Shots are clean and of good quality: low light focus can be dealt with manually and the handbook advises this, which I think is a good idea and something a good DSLR should be able to do well. I read innumerable reviews before deciding on this two lens kit and tried a colleagues Nikon D40 which impressed me with it's handling and quality. This is more expensive, but adds value to what the NIkon has to offer. It is smallish without being tiny and has a good weight and balance that makes it comfortable to use. It's not a pro camera, but could easily be used in situations where a bulky camera would be inconvenient, so it is capable of doing the job, in my opinion. It is good for the money (you would have to spend a lot more to get better), with a good range of lenses across the price range. Just to reiterate, it is not a difficult camera to learn to use, it handles well and produces good photographs.
By way of an update to my review, I have had this camera for just over a year now and cannot understand why it is not more popular. This is not my main camera, which is a Canon 10D, inferior in many ways to the E520, but I still like using it. I don't get sharper pictures necessarily and pictures I have taken with the E520 are very sharp; ignore the criticisms which apply to all cameras reviewed. The lenses are very good, which is the key; forget about megapixels, this is not a measure of sharpness really and I still use a canon A40 2mp camera which is as sharp as you like 10 years on, if you use it properly. The camera is light and the 2 lens kit gives a good range from wide angle to telephoto. In low light use a tripod and cable release or buy a flash: I can't understand why people go on about low light capability. When I used film cameras I used a tripod or flash or uprated the film and made a feature of the grain. I have just produced an exhibition of students' work where we enlarged a small section of a shot taken on the E520 and printed them to A3 - we added up to 70% grain in photoshop just for the effect: nuff said, it's a good camera.
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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Olympus E520 - a good compromise camera, 30 July 2008
Most people like to rave about the kit they buy. Cognitive dissonance! Let's be impartial. I've used the E520 for a month after buying through Amazon. It's a competitive camera in its price range. The compromises are all about the Four Thirds standard. Shorter focal lengths (half those of 35mm film cameras) go towards lighter weight and very good zoom range effectively 28mm - 300mm in 35mm equivalent with the two kit lenses. But also a smaller sensor for the megapixels with consequent noise problems to manage. You have to study the manual to get the best out of the E520. The most useful online review is of its immediate predecessor the E510, in dpreview.com. Olympus' compromise has been to add strong automatic noise reduction which makes for softer, more blurry image definition and then to counteract that by a high default level of sharpening. Frankly, that doesn't work very well. For clearer images with more detail comparable to the Canon EOS 400 series and the Nikon D80 you will want to use Program mode with noise reduction off, sharpening reduced and ISO in the range 100 - 400. This is not the best camera for good image quality with low available light and higher ISOs (it goes up to 1600) although you still get usable images with noise reduction at auto then. Strong points are light weight, practical handling, battery performance, good kit lenses, good image stabilisation, acclaimed dust control, very good white balance, lovely natural colours, a good range of features including live view (with enlargement for fine focus adjustment), bracketing, scope to customise. Weak points are low light performance, soft images on auto, three point autofocus, small tunnel-like view through the finder (a Four-Thirds problem), lowish dynamic range with a tendency to clip highlights, diffraction blur at small apertures. Olympus have made the most of the Four Thirds system's potential advantages and have tried to compensate for its deficiencies by in-camera processing. Lastly, Olympus trumpet their shadow adjustment and gradation features but I haven't found them worth writing about. All up, a good camera if you want light weight, practical features, good handling at the expense of some image quality especially in lower light. Next time I'd save more money and go up a league or two...Olympus E-520 DSLR with ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 & ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 lenses
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Picture This, 14 Sep 2009
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I'm new to the DSLR market having just upgraded from a compact digital. My problem was deciding which camera to go for; all the photography magazines gave similar ratings for the entry level cameras I could afford. Narrowing it down to two models, I plumped for the e520 and am I pleased I did.

I'm not in a position to compare this with anything else because I simply don't know. What I do know is that it's light and accessible, with all the buttons, switches and knobs falling easily to hand. I like the live view for the ability it gives to compose your scene beforehand and the pictures it takes are excellent. The ability to take photos in monochrome and other assorted modes is good. (Other, more experienced photographers, may mention things like 'noise' and 'RAW' but the market this camera is aimed at won't really be that bothered about such things - and, like me, I doubt they'd be able to tell the difference unless it's pointed out?) Yes, the number of extra lenses available is nowhere near that of other manufacturers, but again, the supplied kit lens and maybe another two would be ample for those whom buy this.

Not only is this a great DSLR, but I shopped around and found it in Curry's for £320 and got a 4GB CF card and camera case thrown in, but not literally, which brings the price below £300 in effect. (It's being discontinued in that chain, so you'll get a good deal.)
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