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Olympus E-300 EVOLT

Olympus E-300 EVOLT

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HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"I love this camera"
  • 2 out of 5
"Sharpness almost always off!"
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Q: Soccer Team Photo Help!!!
A: Hi Kevin,I would use the Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 lens. When taking pictures, try to use focal length around 40-54mm... read more

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Editors' Comments

Not just another SLR, the 8-megapixel Olympus E-300 EVOLT distinguishes itself from the rest of the pack with a "supersonic wave filter" which eliminates dust from the camera's image sensor. Poised to compete with the Nikon D70 and the Canon Digital Rebel, the Olympus E-300 is available with a lens for less than $1000. Its body design is unique, as... read more

Specifications

  • 8.0 megapixels (effective)
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG
  • TIFF
  • and RAW file format
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  • 4.48 out of 5

Average rating based on 51 total reviews: 4.48/5

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  • 5 out of 5
I love this camera (Annie DuBois - 11/14/06)

I am currently a photo student using both film and digital and this camera has been awesome. It is a great buy for the price... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Sharpness almost always off! (Jay - 8/15/06)

I have done everything I can to try and get this camera to give me a good crisp photo. I seem to get one/two out... read more

  • 3 out of 5
disappointed with sport mode ( - 2/15/06)

I found the e-300 easy to handle and understand the functions, however I do a lot of sport photography mainly rugby and cricket , the... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.2 out of 5
Our early reaction to the E-300 was quite favorable (Imaging Resource - 5/10/05)

A good camera for both advanced novices and experienced photographers, the Olympus E300 is a versatile camera that, while noy read original review

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Olympus E-300 EVOLT News

1/12/05

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