Typical price: £470
What is it: Entry-level dSLR camera with live view
What we think: Quick and lightweight dSLR for newcomers and advanced amateurs
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 August 2007
Tags: olympus, raw, length, wheel
We like:
Quick performance; light weight; live view LCD screen
We don't like:
Excessive noise reduction; some poor automatic and default settings; supplied lens too short
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Olympus E-410 combines the automatic functionality, preset options and simple interface of a high-end compact with the manual flexibility of a dSLR. Aside from some automatic exposure issues and intrusive noise reduction, image quality is good once you dive into the settings. The E-410 is great for newcomers to dSLRs, or more experienced photographers looking for a feature-rich yet ultra-portable dSLR
Editors' Choice Winner 2007
Makes snapping quick and easy, without compromising the sophistication of its advanced functions. Live view, a sensor cleaning system and the flexibility afforded by the Four Thirds lens standard, point to the future of digital photography.
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