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Manufacturer: Olympus Part number: 262081
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews
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- 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 ... Read more
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Excellent images, small package
by GazzBC on October 29, 2008
Pros: - Small and light
- Live view plus traditional viewfinder
- Very satisfied with quality of images
- 14-42 lens provides useful range for most purposes
- Cheaper than most comparable camerasCons: - Menu system too difficult to navigate (like most digital cameras, unfortunately)
- Manual focus isn't that easy to dial in compared to my old film SLRsSummary: I'm a pretty basic shooter, nothing too fancy but I appreciate having more control than what a point-and-shoot provides (e.g. depth of field). This camera fits the bill ...
Summary: I'm a pretty basic shooter, nothing too fancy but I appreciate having more control than what a point-and-shoot provides (e.g. depth of field). This camera fits the bill and I've been very pleased with the images. I haven't shot at anything faster than ISO 400, which is apparently a weakness of this camera.
What I like most about this camera is how compact it is. While it's no credit-card size model, my buddy's new 40D looks and feels like a monster truck in comparison. The downside is that the 420 and the kit lens don't seem to be very robustly built - adequate, but certainly not like my film SLRs of the past.
I process the raw images with iPhoto rather than the bundled software, so I can't comment on that.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great budget camera
by Digital duck on April 24, 2008
Pros: Nice for the price, Large LCD Screen, Decent Learning Curve
Cons: Small lens compared to other models of similar price, no image stabilization
Summary: This is my first DSLR, and while i have played with many others, i have to say i have no large qualms with this model. I went on a 3 ...
Summary: This is my first DSLR, and while i have played with many others, i have to say i have no large qualms with this model. I went on a 3 day trip and used it almost consistently, aside from a few blurred pictures caused by my lack of experience i can say that i am very pleased with the performance i got from it. All in all, if your a professional photographer that demands the most out of your camera, this isn't the one for you, if you a first time DSLR buyer and you don't have much experience with it, this is definitely a good model for you.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Camera Awesome Quality pictures
by XxhacksxX on February 25, 2011
Pros: Quality, Functionality, Lightweight, Small, Compact, Fast Shutter Speed, Alot Of Flash Modes built in
Cons: When Putting a Lens such as the one i have ( 70-300 ) and you place the camera on a tripod the lens weighs the front down a bit
Summary: All around great camera
Summary: All around great camera
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Outstanding and small, great pictures 4/3rds camera.
by Philip A Parker on March 8, 2009
Pros: Small like a 35mm film SLR, sharp lens fully featured digital camera. Handles well easy to learn and does everything I need. Love the 4/3rds system.
Cons: The flash is expensive. No after-market flashes at this time.
Summary: Bottom line I like it. You can take very professional shots. Quick focus and no complaints on image quality. My wife said you took these shots they look like post ...
Summary: Bottom line I like it. You can take very professional shots. Quick focus and no complaints on image quality. My wife said you took these shots they look like post cards! I like the scene modes with are many you can really dial in a subject quickly and easily. Also like the live view feature where you can look through the LCD image screen and zoom in on the image before shooting. Camera's small size, lightweight and easy operation a plus. The camera is easy to handle. Colors are very good to excellent. I don't have to photoshop every image. Feature I like the most is auto-bracket, and you can change anything (i.e ISO, WB, metering mode, etc) right on the LCD screen. Very cool and good value for the money. Wish the flash was more reasonably priced. Oh, and it has an automatic dust filter build right in!
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kool but have video!!!!!!!
by petexxxxx on January 9, 2009
Pros: cheap! but no video ! so gotta carry another camera with video too! so i need some dude to carry the ************ camera! so i must need a caddy to make a ****** pix and pics!!
Cons: no video!!!!!! no video and you need a carry to carry this moster truck!!!
Summary: today all cameras got some video and video camaras also let take some pixs too! so what a **** olympus dont include some video in this fancy and expensibe camera?????
Summary: today all cameras got some video and video camaras also let take some pixs too! so what a **** olympus dont include some video in this fancy and expensibe camera?????
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Olympus
- Part number: 262081
- Description: 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. This feature-rich digital SLR also sports Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection, both viewable in real time on the Live View LCD.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
- Resolution 10 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Live MOS
- Total Pixels 11,800,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 13.0 x 17.3mm
- Field of View Crop Factor 2
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Image Processor TruePic III
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 3
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW,
RAW + JPEG - AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100-1600,
ISO auto (100-1600) - Exposure Metering Shadow spot,
Highlight spot,
Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Metering Zones 49
- Exposure Modes Program,
Bulb,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Candle,
Sports mode,
Sunset,
Beach/snow,
Night portrait,
Landscape-portrait,
Panorama assist,
Night scene,
Low key,
High key,
Underwater macro,
Underwater wide,
Fireworks,
Children,
Macro,
Document,
Nature macro,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Portrait,
Purple,
Blue,
Green,
Muted,
Black & White Green filter,
Vivid,
Monotone,
Sepia,
Black & White Orange filter,
Black & White Yellow filter,
Black & White Red filter,
Neutral - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Shade,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (daylight),
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white),
2000K - 10000K - Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 8 min
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Type 3 x x Zoom lens - 14 mm - 42 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Four Thirds
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 84 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 8 groups / 10 elements
- Filter Size 58 mm
- Lens System Mounting Four Thirds
- Features Internal focusing system,
ED glass Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
- Flash Modes Rear curtain sync,
Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Wireless off-camera control,
Flash +/- compensation Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3.5 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
12 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Display brightness control,
In-camera red-eye removal,
PRINT Image Matching,
Resizing an image,
Shadow Adjustment Technology,
Saturation control,
Date/time stamp,
AF lock,
DPOF support,
RGB primary color filter,
AE lock,
Auto power save,
Histogram display,
Highlight point display,
LCD live view mode,
PictBridge support,
Shadow point display,
Sharpness control,
Contrast control,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.92x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- Viewfinder Information Exposure compensation,
Shutter speed,
Aperture,
Flash charge completion,
AE lock,
AF-in-focus,
Exposure mode,
White balance,
Metering system,
Frames-remaining counter,
Record mode,
Battery status Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video output,
1 x Remote control
Software
- Software Olympus Master,
Drivers & Utilities System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
Eyepiece cover,
USB cable,
Lens cap,
Shoulder strap,
Dust cap,
Body cap,
Lens hood Battery
- Supported Battery Olympus BLS-1
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot xD-Picture Card,
CompactFlash Card - Supported Memory Cards xD-Picture Card Type M,
xD-Picture Card,
xD-Picture Card Type H,
CompactFlash,
Microdrive - Image Storage RAW 3648 x 2736 - 11 MB,
Fine / large JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 6.8 MB,
Fine JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 4.7 MB,
Normal JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 2.2 MB,
Basic JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 1.5 MB,
Super-fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 5.3 MB,
Fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 3.7 MB,
Normal JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 1.7 MB,
Basic JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 1.1 MB,
Super-fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 3.6 MB,
Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 2.2 MB,
Normal JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB,
Basic JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 0.7 MB,
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 1.3 MB,
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.8 MB,
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.5 MB,
Basic JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.3 MB,
Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.8 MB,
Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.5 MB,
Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.3 MB,
Basic JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.2 MB,
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.5 MB,
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.4 MB,
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.2 MB,
Basic JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.1 MB,
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB,
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB,
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.1 MB,
Basic JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.1 MB Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.1 in
- Depth 2.1 in
- Height 3.6 in
- Weight 13.4 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Olympus Evolt E420 (with 14-42mm Lens)
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: SLR,
10 megapixels,
3 x,
28 - 84mm F/3.5,
13.0 x 17.3mm,
Live MOS,
Electronic -
Manufacturer: Olympus
Specs: SLR,
10 megapixels,
13.0 x 17.3mm,
Live MOS,
Electronic
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