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Olympus Evolt E-420

Olympus Evolt E-420

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  • 4 out of 5
"More than I hope"
  • 5 out of 5
"Very Nice Camera for the price"
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The E-420 enters the digital SLR market as the smallest and lightest model available by a good 20 to 40 percent, weighing only 380 grams or a little less than a pound. In addition, it features a new and improved version of Olympus's Live View feature, which provides an autofocused preview image before shooting. Aside from these big draws, the E-420... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • TruePic III image processor
  • RAW and JPEG file formats
  • 4/3 standard lens mount
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the E-420

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 E-system specific four thirds lens... 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 work because the camera will... read more

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Open Questions for the E-420

Q: E420 vs Nikon D40
20 points for best answer - 7 replies

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4.8 out of 5 19705 Store Reviews Beach Audio
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  • 4.25 out of 5

Average rating based on 79 total reviews: 4.25/5

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  • 4 out of 5
More than I hope (Celso - 5/26/09)

I feel really hape to get my e420 evolt. I've control of all things that a reflex has to allow you:Iso, speed, f, focus, WB... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Very Nice Camera for the price (Chris - 4/5/09)

I have had the opportunity to use many digital cameras from high end Nikons to Canons to an old Olympus e20. They were all great... read more

  • 3 out of 5
olympus E Volt 420 a subjective review (mpaired hal seitz - 6/13/08)

The olympus E volt 420 has asmall grip, harder to hold to,especially for larger hands.. It has LIVE VIEW which causes shutterr lag when you... read more

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