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Top Olympus Evolt E-410 Camera Reviews
Lets Go Digital wrote a review on the
Olympus Evolt E-410 and said: "The camera has a lot to offer
and will certainly satisfy in particular the demanding amateur
photographer. Even the beginning photographer will be able to
make his first SLR images thanks to the friendly nature of the
camera."
Olympus Evolt E-410 News Release Summary:
Olympus EVOLT E-410 Digital SLR Takes The Guesswork Out Of Great
Photography
Portable Powerhouse Meets Any Challenge with 2.5-Inch Live View
LCD, 10-Megapixel Imaging Sensor and Proven Dust Reduction
System for Spot-Free Images
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 5, 2007 – Olympus today announces the
EVOLT E-410 digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera – easy
enough for the first-time user, advanced enough for the serious
photographer. High performance and functionality are packed into
a surprisingly portable and simple-to-use body. The E-410 is the
best value in its class (available in three configurations
beginning at $699.99 for the body) and is loaded with
innovations, including:
Live View LCD enables users to compose shots from a
variety of angles other consumer digital SLR cameras just can't
match;
10-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor generates super
high-resolution images that can be cropped or blown up to poster
size without sacrificing image quality;
TruePic III for superior image quality in all lighting
situations;
Dust Reduction System ensures spot-free photos, so users
can spend more time taking pictures and less time removing
unsightly specks from digital images with computer software; and
Extremely portable and lightweight body complemented by
two new ultra-compact digital specific lenses that won't weigh
you down and encourage users to take it along on vacations or
any family outing.
Innovative 2.5-Inch Full Time Live View HyperCrystal LCD
The E-410 offers ease-of-shooting and greater flexibility with
the Live View LCD. Composing photographs is easier as subjects
can be seen on the Live View LCD, which offers a wide 176-degree
viewing angle. This enables images to be effortlessly taken from
angles that would typically be difficult with a traditional
optical viewfinder – which is still the only option on many
competing digital SLR cameras. Interacting with subjects, such
as toddlers and pets, is also possible thanks to the Live View
LCD, which enables pictures to be taken while holding the camera
away from your face.
The E-410's big and bright 2.5-inch LCD display with
approximately 230,000 pixels includes HyperCrystal™ technology,
which offers many times the contrast of conventional LCD
monitors, and enables images to be beautifully displayed in
vivid color – both in preview and playback. The HyperCrystal LCD
also provides a wide viewing angle, which ensures images can be
composed from even the most obscure angles. The larger LCD makes
viewing icons and text on the camera's menu a squint-free
process.
"The E-410's Live View LCD is appealing to many consumers moving
up from digital point-and-shoot cameras as many of these
consumers have never used an optical viewfinder," said Richard
Pelkowski, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "The
Live View LCD is also perfect for capturing up-close macro shots
of flowers and jewelry."
Detailed, Bright and Colorful Photos with 10-Megapixel Live
MOS Image Sensor
The E-410 is loaded with an impressive 10 million pixels for
high-resolution photos. The 10-megapixel sensor gives users the
flexibility to blow-up their prints to the large sizes supported
by many of today's printers, or crop the image to print only a
part of the image that is important to them. The
high-performance Live MOS image sensor in the E-410 delivers
excellent dynamic range for accurate color fidelity, and a new
state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to eradicate noise and
capture fine image details in the highlight and shadow areas.
Dust Reduction System for Spot-Free Images
Olympus' proven Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos
with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter™. The patented
ultrasonic technology vibrates to remove dust and other
particles from the front of the image sensor and captures it on
a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on.
These spot-free photos liberate users from hours spent
retouching photographs at the computer or sending their cameras
back to the manufacturer to remove dust trapped inside.
TruePic III for Image Clarity
Olympus' enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal
clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to
provide the best digital images possible for every photo with
accurate color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies
and precise tonal representation in between. TruePic III also
lowers image noise by one step to reduce noise in images shot at
higher ISO settings, enabling great results in low-light
situations.
Two More Lenses Added to World's Largest Selection of Digital
Specific Lenses
The versatility of the Olympus E-System comes from delivering
the largest selection of "Designed-for-Digital" lenses – more
than any other manufacturer to date. Olympus' Zuiko Digital
Specific Lenses come in a wide range of focal lengths to achieve
the best image result in any given situation, and impress with
their spectacular clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness.
The E-410 one-lens outfit includes a compact, Zuiko Digital ED
14 - 42 mm f3.5 - f5.6 Lens (equivalent to 28mm - 84mm in 35mm
photography) that perfectly matches the imager so light strikes
the sensor directly to ensure rich, accurate colors and
edge-to-edge sharpness. Its 3x ED Glass zoom lens covers the
range most frequently used in everyday photography and weighs
just 7.5 ounces, offering users an extremely dynamic, portable
everyday-use zoom. Close-ups as near as 9.84 inches (0.25 m) are
also possible throughout the zoom range.
The E-410 two-lens outfit adds the Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm
f4.0-5.6 (80-300mm equivalent) Lens, which provides users with
greater telephoto power for far-away shots in a compact size.
This telephoto lens is smaller than many standard zoom lens at
2.6 inch diameter x 2.8 inch length and a weight of 8.8 ounces -
a real benefit for anyone who wants to pack a powerful zoom lens
without taking up much space. It also has great close focusing
abilities, and is able to capture a subject up-close from a
distance of 31.5 inches (.8m). Consumers won't break the bank to
get this great focal flexibility. For a mere $100.00, the
two-lens kit includes the Zuiko Digital ED 40-150MM telephoto
zoom lens – a $279.00 value!
Both lenses are exceptionally compact, allowing unimpeded
mobility. They are sized for comfortable handling and designed
for maximum image quality at an excellent price. Most important,
these new lenses have the world-renowned ED lenses that deliver
stunning high-quality images.
All E-Series cameras support the Four-Thirds Standard whereby
Olympus and various other manufacturers produce high-quality
Four-Thirds-compliant lenses and accessories that are
specifically designed for digital SLR image capture. Because the
E-410 is part of the Olympus E-System, it is compatible with a
large and growing range of Olympus E-System accessories to
further enhance personal shooting styles and applications. This
includes the full line-up of Zuiko Digital Specific lenses and
flashes.
Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Handle Light and Ergonomic Design
The EVOLT E-410 is extremely portable, measuring 5.1 inches
(129.5mm) by 3.58 inches (91mm) and 2.1 inches (53mm), excluding
protrusions, and weighing 13.4 ounces (380 grams) body only. The
new camera has a classic penta-mirror design that is light and
compact enough to comfortably shoot with all day. Beyond its
portable size, the E-410 delivers unparalleled ease of use -
from menus that make sense and buttons on the body that are easy
to understand and operate, to automatic settings for every
imaginable situation.
While the E-410 includes a full range of manual control options
to customize your creativity, it also has 30 shooting modes
designed to provide the ideal settings for a variety of shooting
situations automatically. These include Digital Image
Stabilization, Night Scene, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, and
Candle Light to name a few, as well as an xD Panorama mode (for
use with Olympus xD-Picture Cards). Users also benefit from
special color modes and the possibility to apply a variety of
Black & White filters.
A new high-power rechargeable battery is included with the E-410
so that users can keep shooting for extended periods. Accepting
both CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture
Cards, the camera provides a choice of data storage options for
enhanced flexibility, and it is possible to transfer image files
from one card to the other right inside the camera.
Availability
The Olympus EVOLT E-410 Digital SLR will be available in May
2007. It includes: EVOLT E-410 Body, USB Cable, Video Cable,
Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLM-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCM-2),
Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM, Manuals,
Warranty card.
US Pricing / Product Configurations
EVOLT E-410 body Estimated Street Price: $699
EVOLT E-410 with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Estimated Street Price: $799
EVOLT E-410 with both ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 and ED 40-150mm
f4.0/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $899
For more information, review units and high-resolution images of
the Olympus EVOLT E-410 and accessories, contact Michael Bourne,
Mullen Public Relations, 978-468-8953 or michael.bourne@mullen.com,
or Jennifer Lyons, public relations manager, Olympus Imaging
America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034,
ph: (484) 896-5350 / (800) 622-6372 or the Olympus Web Site:
http://www.olympusamerica.com.
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