Olympus EVOLT E-420 Digital camera

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Olympus EVOLT E-420 Digital camera

The E-420 is the world's smallest digital SLR with all the features you need to take great pictures anywhere you go, every day. The innovative and unique Olympus Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. The E-420's Scene Select Modes make you an instant expert - or switch to manual mode to expand your creative control.

25mm Zuiko Zoom Lens / 2.7" LCD / Digital Image Stabilization / Accepts CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards

Olympus Evolt E-420 DSLR is small enough to fit into a purse or a jacket pocket and light enough to shoot with comfortably all day. Measuring 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches (excluding protrusions), it is the world’s smallest Digital SLR. And at a featherweight 13.4 ounces. The innovative and unique Olympus Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. The E-420's Scene Select Modes make you an instant expert -- or Switch to manual mode to expand your creative control. This feature-rich digital SLR also sports Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection, both viewable in real time on the Live View LCD.
Uses Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses or compatible
10 Megapixel for stills up to 3648 x 2736 Pixels
Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation setting pre-view, Face detection pre-view, Perfect shot pre-view, Grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, Heat warning
On-Screen Autofocus works as seamlessly as a Point-and-Shoot to display subjects in focus on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way
Face Detection Technology targets and locks on up to eight faces to ensure they are in focus and crystal clear for amazing portraits
Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter
Digital Image Stabilization, activated as a Scene Select Mode, allows high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds so you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving
Accepts CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards
Perfect Shot Preview enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD
Compatible with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for multiflash digital photography
Unit Dimensions 5.1 in. W x 3.6 in.H x 2.1 in. D / 129.5 mm (W) x 91 mm (H) x 53 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
E-420 body, 25mm lens, Li-ion Battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery Charger BCS-1, USB cable, Video cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master 2 CD, Instruction manual, Warranty
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Product Guide for Digital Cameras

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Lens Zoom Lens
Megapixels 10.0
Storage Media Type XD PictureCard or Compact Flash
Compatible with Windows PC Yes
Electronic Flash Built-in
LCD Viewer 2.7 Inch
Optical Viewfinder Yes
PictBridge Compatible
Still Picture Capture Yes
Self Timer Yes
Compatible with Macintosh Yes
Anti Shake Mode Yes

Olympus EVOLT E-420 Digital camera user reviews

"For low light you may want to try 1.4 or 1.6 for a short lens such as the one mounted if offered by other companies. In house you can get away without a flash if you don't want to spend the $200 on a flash.

However I'd much rather have a 50mm as a prime over a 25. I didn't think I'd use the 50 as much as I found myself using it in place of a short range lens
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--- Ed rated: 3

""I got this a take-anywhere camera to replace a G9. I'm really impressed so far. The sensor being so much bigger than the G9's results in far superior image quality, and it's an SLR. It's much bigger than the G9, of course, but it's WAY smaller than a 40D; small enough to take somewhere not specifically for photography. The raw conversion software is slow compared to DPP or Bibble. The image quality I've obtained so far has been really good, and I only have the second-level Zuiko lens, not the first. Like any camera at first, there's a learning curve, and I'm still on it, but no unfavorable impressions yet (unless they were not significant enough to have registered in my memory). I think this is a great small (world's smallest so far) DSLR, and I don't think anyone would go wrong choosing it (assuming they didn't want one of the larger ones with sensor-based IS; in that case, the E-520 would be the choice)."

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--- bhakti-rider rated: 3

"I am new to SLR cameras but wanted good camera as I am going on a 3 month trip early next year. I did a bit of research and I have had olympus cameras before so I decided to get the Olympus E420. I just went for weeks holiday and I brought the camera with me to get used to it. The camera is really easy to use and the quality of the pictures are second to none. Within the space of 5 minutes I was up and running. The controls are really simple to use. The auto focus feature allows you to point the camera, press auto focus and shoot. The camera has multple different scene selections that sets the different features such as flash intensitity, shutter speed etc... for you based to the different scene you select. These different scenes really make a difference to the pictures produced. All of these can be configured manually but I havnt got that far yet. The two lenses are again very eay to use as the auto focus does that last bit of focusing for you. (This can also be done manually). One of the main reasons why I went for this camera is that as when travelling for the 3 months I want a small camera and this camera is very neet and tidy and exactly what I want for my trip. I know I have only touched on the potential of this camera and have lots to learn but it has impressed me, so much so that I decided to write this review. So I would totally recommend this camera to a novice like myself who wants to learn how to use a slr camera. "

--- Dermot O'Sullivan rated: 3

"i bought Olympus EVOLT E-420 Digital camera three weeks ago. the pictures' quality were great. when i was looking for an entry-level dslr, this camera was the cheapest and the smallest dslr with only US$328 with lens kit 14-42mm"

--- anonymous rated: 3

"I love this Olympus EVOLT E-420 ! I have spent years buying the two top brands instead of getting in my heart what I knew was the right one, Olympus. Recently made the plunge because I always new Oly lenses were the best by far. I am not a professional but a hobby and travel photographer.
The camera is small, which I really like, and great to carry around all the time. But would not be good for someone with large hands. The LCD is great not only for viewing and taking photos but also to set the settings that you want to use. It is just so convenient to have it right there instead of having to go into the camera menu.

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--- Mary Ellen rated: 3

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