Posts about the Olympus E-420 (Kit with 14-42mm lens)
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Reviews of the Olympus E-420 (Kit with 14-42mm lens)
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 58344 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: Compact, easy to use and inexpensive, the Olympus E-420 is a good DSLR option for anyone nervous about trading up from a pocket camera, while E-410 owners can rest easy that any upgrading is relatively minor.
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letsgodigital.org
Review Summary: Olympus E-420 Komachi kit : Named after famous Japanese poet Ono no Komachi, who was renowned for her beauty, the Olympus E-420 Komachi Kit certainly lives up to its namesake. Olympus brings together the E-420 body with the ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 pancak
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shutterbug.com
Review Summary: Billed as the "world's smallest digital SLR," this Olympus model is an upgraded version of the E-410 with several benefits.
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digitalversus.com
Review Summary: The Olympus E-420 is first and foremost of interest for its small size and light weight. While the photos produced by this camera are convincing, image quality (noise control, dynamic, etc.) is a bit behind the competition.
Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc.
Part number: 262081
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Weight 13.4 oz
- Width 5.1 in
- Depth 2.1 in
- Height 3.6 in
Main Features
- Resolution 10 megapixels
- Sensor resolution 10 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Live MOS
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 11,800,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100-1600, ISO auto (100-1600)
- Shooting Programs High key, Candle, Low key, Underwater macro, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Sports mode, Landscape-portrait, Fireworks, Nature macro, Panorama assist, Sunset, Portrait mode, Document, Children, Beach/snow, Underwater wide, Night scene
- Special effects Muted, Vivid, Portrait, Sepia, Purple, Monotone, Black & White Green filter, Blue, Black & White Red filter, Neutral, Black & White Orange filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Green
- Field of View Crop Factor 2
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Min Shutter Speed 8 min
- Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
- Exposure Metering Shadow spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight spot
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation ?5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, 2000K - 10000K, Fluorescent light (warm white), Cloudy, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (daylight), Daylight
- Still Image Format RAW + JPEG, JPEG, RAW
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3.5 frames per second
- Color support Color
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.8 MB, Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.4 MB, Normal JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 1.7 MB, Basic JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 1.1 MB, Fine / large JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 6.8 MB, Normal JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB, Basic JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.2 MB, Normal JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 2.2 MB, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.5 MB, Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.2 MB, Super-fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 3.6 MB, Basic JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.1 MB, Super-fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 5.3 MB, Basic JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 1.5 MB, Fine JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 4.7 MB, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.5 MB, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.1 MB, Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 1.3 MB, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB, Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 2.2 MB, Basic JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 0.7 MB, Fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 3.7 MB, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB, Basic JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.1 MB, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.3 MB, Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.5 MB, Basic JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.3 MB, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.8 MB, RAW 3648 x 2736 - 11 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash, XD-Picture Card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 14 mm - 42 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Four Thirds
- Focal Length 14 mm - 42 mm
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 10 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting Four Thirds
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Highlight point display, DPOF support, Face detection, Shadow point display, PictBridge support, AE lock, In-camera red-eye removal, RGB primary color filter, AF lock, Resizing an image, Saturation control, Direct print, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Digital image rotation, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Auto power save, PRINT Image Matching, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, LCD live view mode
Camera Flash
- Type Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction, Rear curtain sync
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features Wireless off-camera control, Flash +/- compensation
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Color support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.92x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information Flash charge completion, Metering system, AF-in-focus, White balance, Frames-remaining counter, Battery status, Aperture, Record mode, Exposure mode, Exposure compensation, AE lock, Shutter speed
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Remote control, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x XD-Picture Card, 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal length 14 mm - 42 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 84 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens construction 8 : 10
- Filter Size 58 mm
- Features Internal focusing system, ED glass
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable
- Included Accessories Shoulder strap, Body cap, Lens cap, Dust cap, Lens hood, Eyepiece cover
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripherals USB port, CD-ROM drive
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )
Software
- Type Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Master
User Opinions
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