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Olympus E-520

Olympus E-520

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  • 2 out of 5
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Olympus continues to build incrementally on their digital SLR roster with the Evolt E-520, an upgrade to last year's E-510. The new camera picks up a number of tricks from the more powerful Evolt E-3, as well as some features all its own. The biggest technical feature is the new contrast detection AF mode, which allows the camera to autofocus even... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • Sensor-shift image stabilization
  • TruePic III image processor
  • Supersonic Wave Filter sensor dust cleaner
  • RAW and JPEG file formats
  • 4/3 standard lens mount
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Answered Questions for the E-520

Q: Will old Olympus OM 10 Lens fit on a new Olympus Didgital?
A: You will need to buy a lens adapter before you can attach the OM10 lens to the new Olympus dSLR.There... read more
Q: Is the E-520 worth the extra money over a E-420 for your average photographer?
A: Well, personally I'd take a Canon xSi over either of these. But, the only difference between the E420 and the... read more

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Open Questions for the E-520

Q: Will the the lenses for my Olympus OM 77 AF film camera work on the Olympus E-520
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  • 2 out of 5
E520 Shadow (Lisa - 1/1/09)

If you are saving to purchase the E520, you'd better plan on saving a little more for the external flash because the incamera flash doesn't raise high enough to flash above the lens leaving a dark half moon shadow at the middle bottom, of every photo. I had to purchase an external flash get beyond this problem.

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