New Olympus E-520 DSLR

published : Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | model : OLYMPUS E-520

Theme : Digital Photography | D-SLR

The new Olympus E-520, the next evolution to the EISA Award-winning E-500 series incorporates a built-in image stabilizer to ensure blur-free shots irrespective of the lens attached – no matter if wide-angle or ultra-tele and without the need for a tripod. Matched with the Supersonic Wave Filter dust protection system and improved Live View capabilities, shooting with the E-520 will even be easier than before. Based upon the Four Thirds Standard, the 10.0 Megapixel E-520 with Live View ensures uncompromising D-SLR quality. It will become available in June 2008.

Olympus E-520 Digital Camera with 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses

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699.95 $

Flexibility is the motto of the Olympus E-520

The built-in image stabilizer of the E-520 ensures subjects are captured in optimal sharpness, even in hard conditions. Because the stabilizer is located in the camera body and not in individual lenses, photographers can shoot with confidence regardless of which lens is attached: from wide-angle models like the soon-to-be-released ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 to high-performance zooms such as the new ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm 1:4.0-5.6 (equiv. to 140-600mm in a 35mm format).

TruePic III

Sequential shooting at 3.5fps with up to eight images in RAW buffer lets room for some action shots. Matched with fast processing speeds the E-520 is ready, according to Olympus, for high-speed action. The noise reduction of the E-520 is done by the TruePic III image processor. Let's remind here that 4:3 sensors are more subjects to noise than APS-C sized ones which are wider, so more sensitive. Yet, broad-ranging sensitivity or the Olympus E-520 from ISO 100-1600 adds versatility, and the bracketing function let series of shots to be taken with varying adjustments to exposure, focus or white balance, allowing the best of the shots to be selected.

New wireless flash on Olympus E-520

For low-light shooting situations photographers can select the built-in flash or choose an optional external unit. Wireless flash control is also possible with this model, making customized lighting set ups an easy reality.

Olympus Super Wave Filter

As with all cameras in the Olympus E-System line-up, the E-520 incorporates the Supersonic Wave Filter to protect against the effects of dust, which can enter the camera during lens changes or otherwise result from normal operation. Olympus system is probably the most efficient anti-dust system on the market.

Advanced features of the Olympus E-520

Its ergonomic body houses the capabilities that not only advance image quality but also enrich the complete photo-taking experience. Live View has been enhanced to boost user friendliness. In addition to allowing depth of field previews, providing the facility to control exposure compensation and white balance on-screen, and being able to see the effects of Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology in real time on the 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD, autofocus changes can now also be seen directly on the display. This has been made possible by implementing a contrast AF system in addition to the customary phase difference detection AF system, which means that the mirror does not need to move to the down position for AF measurements to be made and previewed in Live View.

New improved wider LCD than on E-510

The LCD boasts viewing angles of 176° and has a field of view that covers 100% of the frame. Live View is also ideal to support the needs of macro photographers wishing to focus visually, as sections of the subject can be enlarged by a factor 7 or 10 to aid manual focus adjustments.

Dual card slot

The E-520 includes a total of 32 consumer-friendly shooting modes to make shooting easier : whether at a candlelight dinner, taking a portrait or shooting under water. A long-life rechargeable battery ensures extended shooting. Dual CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card slots enable excellent storage flexibility, and the downloading of files is fast thanks to USB Hi-Speed 2.0.

Olympus underwater case for E-520

Further enhancing shooting opportunities, a special underwater case will also become available for the E-520. Waterproof to a depth of up to 40m, it opens up an entirely new realm of creative photography.

Olympus E-520 digital SLR technical specs:

• Built-in image stabilizer for all lenses • Autofocus Live View • Dust reduction system • Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology • 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD • 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor • 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer • Built-in flash and wireless flash control • 32 shooting modes • Optional underwater case available • Four Thirds Standard • Compact and ergonomic design • Bracketing functions • ISO 100-1600 • AF/ AE lock functionality • Depth of field preview • Anti-shock (mirror lock) function • One-touch white balance • Perfect shot preview • 100% field of view via LCD • TruePic III image processor • Detailed playback info screen with histogram • Hi-Speed USB 2.0 The Olympus E-520 will be available, in June 2008, in the following configurations: • Olympus E-520 Lens Kit (E-520 body with ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens) • Olympus E-520 Double Zoom Kit (E-520 body with ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 and ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 lenses) • Olympus E-520 Tele Double Zoom Kit (E-520 body with ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 and ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm 1:4.0-5.6 lenses) • Olympus E-520 (body only)