Note: this camera was first sold in
Mar 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
Olympus Evolt E-420
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. |
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This camera is ranked
- 32nd of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 62nd of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 13th of 45 in Olympus
- 33rd of 88 in $350 - $600
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Editors' Comments
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 - 10 replies
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