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Olympus E-510

Olympus E-510

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HQ Grade: B
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"all features is better about this price range"
  • 4 out of 5
"Reflections on upgrading Olympus E500 to E510"
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Olympus adds another Live View digital SLR to their roster, with the stylish, compact Olympus E-510. A slightly embellished version of the E-410, the E-510 is similar to that camera in almost every way, except the E-510 has a very appealing sensor-shift image stabilizer. The E-510 continues the Olympus tradition of appealing to novice or developing... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • Sensor-shift image stabilization
  • TruePic III image processor
  • RAW and JPEG file formats
  • 4/3 standard lens mount
  • Auto and manual focus
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Answered Questions for the E-510

Q: How do I use the screen instead of the viewfinder on the Nikon d40?
A: Michelle,SLR cameras do not take photos through the screen. Sorry if you thought otherwise.Andrew... read more
Q: Is it possible to get a 'live feed' for remote viewing from the E-510?
A: Honestly I've never seen an SLR with this capability, but there are a lot of camcorders with this ability. I... read more
Q: I bought my E510 with the 14-42 & 40-150 lenses. I'm considering the 70-300 for increased zoom. (replacing the 40-150) Will I be happy with that?
A: Absolutely. Although it will be a tad slower and you'll have to deal with camera shake at the extreme end... read more

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Open Questions for the E-510

Q: can not get selection screen to appear
10 points for best answer - 4 replies
Q: E-510 or new E-520?
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Q: Looking to buy Olympus E-510 in Bangkok!
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4.7 out of 5 69581 Store Reviews ANTOnline
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  • 4.47 out of 5

Average rating based on 190 total reviews: 4.47/5

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  • 4 out of 5
all features is better about this price range (syed shaukat iqbal - 3/22/09)

e510 is a better digital slr camera and i sugges all profesional's buy the e510
he is a low coast camera and result gives to... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Reflections on upgrading Olympus E500 to E510 (chessnut - 3/13/08)

I own the E500 before finally upgrading to the newer E510. The colors of the E500 are a tad richer and more vibrant than those... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Useful Information (Shinji Konno - 1/8/08)

After months of looking at different cameras and internet camera reviews, I finally bought E510. At the time I purchased, I didn't know that the... read more

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