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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
"Olympus E-1"
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Q: The images are too soft anf lack color and have a blue saturation which may be set too high. Is there a factor default or reset? Or do I start to readjust all settings?
A: Use the four-way controller to go into Setup Menu 1. At the bottom should be Custom Reset Setting where you... read more

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Editors' Comments

Introducing the world's first 100% all-digital interchangeable lens camera! The OLYMPUS E-1 starts with a 5.5 Megapixel Full-Frame Transfer CCD for increased dynamic range, improved color, and reduced image noise. Digital Specific Lenses matched to the CCD break down light and picture-quality barriers. ED and aspherical glass elements provide impeccable... read more

Specifications

  • 5.5 Megapixel
  • SLR/Professional
  • 1.8 in. LCD Panel
  • CompactFlash Card Type I, IBM Microdrive
  • External Flash
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  • 4.8 out of 5

Average rating based on 15 total reviews: 4.8/5

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  • 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

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Professional Reviews

  • 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

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