Note: this camera was first sold in
May 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
Olympus E-520
HQ Grade: A-
| 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. |
This camera is ranked
- 1st of 45 in Olympus
- 11th of 88 in $350 - $600
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Editors' Comments
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: when using the inbuilt flash in low light, it takes so long for the sensor to make up its' mind , that you end up missing the shot or the photo is blu
- A: An external flash will help in that it may not strobe - that is a red eye function, not a... read more
- Q: I'm just an amateur on a budget, but I need a telephoto lens for my Olympus E-520, my question is can i mount Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC? lens adapter?
- A: If it has an Olympus lens mount, sure. But also be aware that Oly has a new 4/3s format which... read more
- 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
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Open Questions for the E-520
- Q: will a sigma zoom lens 4-5.6 / 28-200 function on the E520 ?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Will the the lenses for my Olympus OM 77 AF film camera work on the Olympus E-520
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
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