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Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $321.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(based on 12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10973
Category: Photography

Publisher: Olympus
Studio: Olympus
Brand: Olympus
Label: Olympus
Media: Electronics
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Special Features: nv:Sensor^10 Megapixel|Image Resolution^3648 x 2736|Storage Media^MicroDrive|Storage Media^xD Picture Card (Dual Slot)|Storage Media^Compact Flash Type I/II|Compressed Format^JPEG|Compressed Format^RAW + JPEG|Compressed Format^DCF|Compressed Format^DPOF|Compressed Format^PRINT Image Matching III|Compressed Format^RAW (12-bit)|Focus Mode^Single AF (S-AF)|Focus Mode^Continuous AF (C-AF)|Focus Mode^Manual Focus (MF)|LCD Monitor^2.7-inches|LCD Pixels^230,000 pixels|LCD Coverage^100%
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1

MPN: 262080
Model: 262080
UPC: 050332163874
EAN: 0050332163874
ASIN: B0015AUUFY

Release Date: May 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 10-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
  • 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal II LCD screen
  • TruePic III for superior image quality in all lighting situations; exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
  • Lightweight ergonomic design; body only, lenses sold separately
  • Stores images on CF, Micro Drive, or xD Picture Cards (not included)

Accessories:

  • Olympus FL-50 Electronic Flash for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
  • Joby Gorillapod Focus GP8 Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
  • Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Olympus and Panasonic SLR Cameras
  • Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 Digital ED SWD Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras

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  • Olympus PS-BLS1 Li-Ion Battery for Olympus E-400 & E-410 Digital SLR Cameras
  • SanDisk 8 GB Extreme III CF Card SDCFX3-008G-A31 (Retail Package)

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The E-420 is small enough to fit into a purse or a jacket pocket and light enough to shoot with comfortably all day. Measuring 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches (excluding protrusions), it is the world's smallest digital SLR. And at a featherweight 13.4 ounces. The innovative and unique Olympus Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. The E-420's Scene Select Modes make you an instant expert -- or switch to manual mode to expand your creative control. This feature-rich digital SLR also sports Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection, both viewable in real time on the Live View LCD. Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter Digital Image Stabilization, activated as a Scene Select Mode, allows high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds so you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving Accepts CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards Perfect Shot Preview enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD Compatible with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for multiflash digital photography Unit Dimensions 5.1 in. W x 3.6 in.H x 2.1 in. D / 129.5 mm (W) x 91 mm (H) x 53 mm (D) (excluding protrusions) E-420 body, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB cable, Video cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master 2 CD, Instruction manual, Warranty


Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Such A Nice Little Camera   December 31, 2008
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I recently brought this camera and was amazed by all the features.It's so small and easy to use.I'm no pro or anything but I wanted to take on a more creative role in my photography so I shopped around looking for a digital slr that was on my level.The manual comes jam pack with information on how to operate the camera.So if you haven't had a digital slr in the past don't be alarmed it's a great camera to upgrade to after using a point and shoot.


5 out of 5 stars Very Pleased with the E420   November 26, 2008
Just received my E420 from Amazon a week ago and love it. Thank you Amazon for wonderful service and a great price on top of that. After being a 35mm enthusiest from years back, I wanted to get back into photography but of course on the digital side. The E420 is my first DSLR and am amazed at the versatility and quality of the photos I taken with it. For the price, I don't think you can get a better entry-level DSLR. I noticed that it's one of the seven cameras that Popular Photography has nominated for Camera of the Year 2008. With all the cameras on the market now, that says a lot.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Camera   October 4, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I buy two or three cameras a year. I hesitated on this camera because it has no image stabilization. But I recently took it to Europe and got great pictures in churches and museums. I set the ISO to 800 and had very sharp handheld pictures. The size is fantastic...very light and small. The live view works great...although the focus is slow. Focus if very fast in non-live view. To learn all the options, you'd have to spend quite a bit of time. But for most uses, you can learn to use the camera in about 5 minutes. Menus are very deep, so some options are difficult to keep track of. But in most competitors at this price level, those deep menued options don't even exist. Highly recommended.


4 out of 5 stars A lovely camera, surprisingly small!   September 8, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I've had this camera for a couple of months now and I am nothing short of satisfied with this camera's look, feel, size and quality. For starters, this camera is really small! I always knew that it was touted as the world's smallest, but it really is that tiny! If used along with the pancake lens, this camera can be carried around all day in your jacket/coat pocket and will make an excellent tool for street photography. I also own an E-510 and other than the missing IS, I would say this camera has improved a lot over the E-x10 series.

For starters, the JPEG engine and the new sensor are a noticeable improvement and this shows in the image quality. The camera also has a much better dynamic range and doesn't clip highlights like the E-510, which makes it very easy to use. The auto WB isn't as accurate as the E-510 though and it does have a tendency to make colors a little warmer, but this still looks really nice and isn't really a problem.

Noise is also very well controlled and even at ISO 1600, the noise is very fine grained and not intrusive as such.

In response to the other poster, the AF speed on this camera is plenty fast and extremely accurate and doesn't lack anywhere. The live view with face detection is an excellent feature when clicking group pictures or handing the camera to someone else to take pictures. Contrast-detect AF is slightly slow, but works as intended and is also quite accurate (not as accurate as TTL phase detect AF).

Overall, for the price, this is an excellent package and great value for money. This camera is also the ideal camera if you want something you can carry around everywhere without compromising on image quality. I highly recommend this camera.



5 out of 5 stars My first SLR   August 29, 2008
  5 out of 5 found this review helpful

It's my first SLR, and I couldn't be happier with it. I hesitated for a long time because I was worried that I wouldn't take the camera everywhere the way I did with my point and shoot. But it's small, light and just as easy to tote everyplace. The lenses are also much smaller and lighter, but with the same quality shots. And it takes simply beautiful pictures. The price wasn't so high that I had to hock my first born for it either, which was the other barrier holding me back.

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