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Olympus E1 5.5MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Olympus E1 5.5MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
  • 4 out of 5
"A Good "Work Horse" Camera"
  • 5 out of 5
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Olympus E1 5.5MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Reviews

  • 4.8 out of 5

Rating: 4.8 of 5
(15 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Olympus E1

  • 5 out of 5
I can say that the E1 is an exceptionally nice-handling camera (Imaging Resource - 10/8/03)

A preview of the Olympus E-1, with descriptions of the camera's extensive controls. read original review

  • 5 out of 5
It definitely feels more solid than my EOS-D60 and is much nicer than the Digital Rebel (DC Resource - 10/8/03)

This professional reviewer was impressed with the Olympus E-1's fast focus and solid feel. read original review

  • 5 out of 5
The system delivers a true film-like experience with fast shooting and operating speeds, dramatically reducing the lag time often associated with digital cameras (Steve's Digicams - 10/8/03)

No conclusion yet, but a lengthy first look at the Olympus E-1 and its new 4/3 lens and CCD system. read original review

  • 5 out of 5
Despite its preproduction status, our test camera performed flawlessly (PC Magazine - 10/8/03)

An enthusiastic initial assessment of the Olympus E-1, which boasts a high quality weather-sealed body that weighs one pound less than most other digital SLRs. read original review

Olympus E1 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 4 out of 5
A Good "Work Horse" Camera (Tom Scott - 5/8/07)

I'm a portrait photographer who's been with large multi-studio company for 10 years. We purchased 14 E-1 cameras 3 years ago and are still using... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Olympus E-1 (Robert Steinbach - 10/12/06)

After a hiatus of several years, I decided to take up photography again. I spent almost a year reading reviews and handling several 'prosumer' DSLRs. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Incredible quality and color ( - 4/13/05)

Olympus always leads the way, having done so with film equipment - the smaller, lighter OM-1 - then with TTL metering, ad OTF flash metering... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great quality ( - 3/16/05)

Bought mine as soon as it came out and it has performed flawlessly. The feel of the camera is great, and it's incredibly forgiving! Excellent... read more

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