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Olympus Evolt E-420
Olympus Evolt E-420
B-
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
"More than I hope"
  • 4 out of 5
"step up to the real world of DSLRs"
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Q: Can I use my 35 mm Olympus film camera lenes (which fits my old OM1n bodies) on this Olympus DSLR? If so, what would the effective focal lengths be?
A: Tim,Your older Olympus uses an OM type mount for the lenses. The Olympus E420 uses... read more
Q: how can you speed up photos taken using the LCD mode and NOT the viewfinder mode?? seems slow..
A: Actually in live view, even if you push the shutter down half way it doesn't... read more

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Q: E420 vs Nikon D40
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