Typical price: £540
What is it: 10-megapixel dSLR camera with Live View LCD
What we think: Great customisation features and a compact camera-style framing make this a good entry-level dSLR
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 September 2007
Tags: Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Canon, Olympus E-510
We like:
Sensor-shift image stabilisation; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation
We don't like:
Sluggish autofocus; subpar exposure and white balance performance; some poor choices for default settings
CNET UK judgement:
The Olympus E-510 has quirky exposure and white balance issues but its Live View and Image Stabilisation modes may make some photographers give this dSLR a chance
Full review:
As compact cameras continue to evolve into commodity items, camera makers have shifted the way they approach their entry-level digital SLRs. Continue Reading...
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