Olympus Evolt E620 12.3MP Live MOS Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch...

List Price: $799.99

Product Details Stores images to Compact Flash (Type I and II), Microdrive, xD Picture card (not included) TruePic III for superior image quality in all lighting situations; Supersonic Wave Drive (in-body sensor shift) 2.7-inch HyperCrystal III Swivel LCD; Smooth Live View allows you to change the frame rate of the Live View display 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor for photo-quality, poster-size prints

Product Description

OLYMPUS 262162 12.3 Megapixel E-620 Camera Kit (Includes ED 14–42mm zoom & 40–150mm zoom)

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Customer Reviews

Really the Great
Olympus is one of the unnoticed heroes in most of the markets in the world because of their marketing strategy or what ever the reason is.

A sort history before I start, this is my two shakes of a lamb's tail D-SLR and first one was Sony Alpha 200. And with experience of 1 year DSLR photography with my Sony, I could gifted to find out my expectations, and they are

1. My type of photography would be mostly travel photography > landscape > portrait > wildlife, macro and others
2. arrange advantage
3. options for better lenses than kit lenses
4. money matters
5. latest technologies

beyond these expectations there is my passion towards technology as well as photography. So before I went to buy a new d-slr, I started reading about the brands, their imaginings and stories. The main thing that turned me towards Olympus was, their passion for innovation; when all (other leading brands) were in lane war to increase the sale and came up with ideas just by modifying existing technology, Olympus (with a insignificant group of other companies) showed the courage to come up with totally new ideas based on the mind's eye of an ideal camera & lenses as well as keeping photographers in mind - they gave birth of four third technology. Along with the archetype capturing technologies they introduced a small but sufficient range of quality lenses which are made by experts in the line of optics. Beyond this, my other expectations were also fulfilled by the camera - Olympus E620 that I am using now,

1. Though entry level camera, it is masterly to handle complex situations in the sense of easy configuration and usability
2. This is the most (one of) lightweight camera weighing around 475g, as well as lenses are lightweight
3. truly a number of pro lenses available
4. average/competitive pricing - low in many cases
5. latest or not, completely different and quite innovative technologies used - four-third sensor, SWD for AF, Supersonic Wave Cheesecloth for dust protection, sensor shift IS (similar tech may be used in Sony also) for in-confederation image stabilization etc

Apart from these, other things that one would like:
- Easiest menu navigation and configuration without effective into the menu options, its known as super-menu
- Option to play around with Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, RBG curve directly without growing to Menu options
- even though two different types, you can use two memory cards (one CF and other is XD) and can switch between on the fly
- all direction Tiltable LCD protect
- dedicated keys for most of the key feature - WB, ISO, Image Stabilization, Exposer lock, live prospect etc
- 5x/7x/10x magnification is useful in Live view mode for manual focusing
- pop-art filters which are straight to use
- Image stabilizer can be switched on only for one direction also, like only for horizontal movement or only for vertical - which helps in creating attractive panning effect (I haven't tried this feature though).
- Supports mirror-lockup

Some of the positives or negatives
- only 7 AF breadth and 5 are cross-type AF sensor
- It gives guidance frame for panorama, but it works only on XD membership card
- Some pro level configuration option like auto focus adjustment for each lens that is registered with the camera, but most of us do not nag about those settings
- lens firmware can be upgraded for better performance but only if company provides an update


Some opposing negatively points as pointed out by different forums or I think they are negative
- due to reduced sized sensor, alarms are more. but in most of the cases there is workaround to reduce noise. four-thirds have crop factor of 2.
- availability of camera, lenses or trimmings in India are not at all widespread.

Rest of the features are mostly comparable with other brand's entry level models.

2010-08-11 | DipDaWiz (Cardiff, UK) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Inordinate Camera
Not my 1st. Olympus DSLR but might be my last. Has everything I scarceness in a
Camera. Good sensor, IS and the controls are well laid out. The lens I have work well with this camera. Only fashion that might be missing is GPS.

2010-08-08 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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A camera that has it all (almost)
I bought the E-620 as a Christmas proffer to... myself in December 2009. I went the Olympus way basically because of sentimental reasons: an old guy I used to remember was a World War II photographer who shot Olympus until the day he died; he was the one who introduced me to the brand back in 1982.

Quickly after I set my hands on the E-620 I knew that this was a brief powerhouse. I am an amateur enthusiast with unfortunately too little time to pursue my passion for photography, but even without too much familiarization with the E-620 I was superior to shoot some incredible photos right out of the gate and with the kit 14-42mm, which is a little gem if you get to know how to use it.

What I justifiably like about this camera:

1. Body built like an armored car; I've used much more expensive cameras that get "flimsy" in comparison to the Oly.
2. A Super Control Panel with tons of information.
3. Excellent Get along View.
4. Swing and tilt LCD monitor -- one BIG plus in my book!
5. In-body picture stabilization that the competitors should really study and adopt, too!
6. Dust-removing system that WORKS...
7. Power Confront HLD-5 that offers endless battery life and balances the camera wonderfully in both larger and smaller hands ( I have smaller hands).
8. Without the power influence, I can comfortably and steadily hold the camera like my much smaller Canon point-and-injure.

What I slightly dislike:

1. Viewfinder is a bit smaller than in other comparable cameras; I wear glasses and using the viewfinder requires some getting tempered to to.
2. If you do not use the battery grip, the single battery will drain rather fast, especially if you decide to jerk with the Art Filters and Scenes.
3. LCD not as crisp and bright as the competition.
4. Menu system that is often a bit confusing and takes a lot more pains to learn than the competition.

That this Oly does not offer video recording leaves me unconcerned. I never honestly understood why I should be buying a still photo camera in order to shoot video, but this is another story. Don't let the truancy of this rather useless function deter you from VERY seriously considering the E-620.

Image quality: I have shot some 10,000 pictures with this camera, mostly during research runs. Without too much digging into the menus and various fine tuning choices, output from the E-620 ranges from noteworthy to truly stunning. In fact, one of my routine complaints (to myself) is that I just don't know how I got to shoot the gorgeous ones! My next step is to get a notebook, set the camera in a particular way, make an exact notation of the settings, harm, say, 50 photos, and mark the end of the run so that I get to know exactly how a series of photos was produced. I am convinced that once I get to be versed the Oly beyond the rudimentary, results will be consistently pretty amazing.

By way of comparison, I recently purchased a Nikon D5000 which, principal out of the box, has pleasantly surprised me with incredibly sharp, beautifully colored images. Adding a Sigma 18-50mm to the bundle has produced even greater output. I know the Oly is quite capable of similar performance, but it requests nudging and tender loving care.

Another thing is that Olympus offers a limited choice of lenses that won't breach the bank plus finding non-Oly lenses for the Four Thirds system is a bit of a challenge. In contrast, with the Nikon you are almost spoilt for pick; I have already bought two lenses beyond the two included in the kit, whereas with the Oly I have practically run out of choices after the kit lens, the 35mm macro, and the 70-300mm, both by Olympus.

I never blast RAW; the Oly's JPEG engine seems entirely prepared to meet the crunch with aplomb. I rarely difficulty to post process.

Bottom line: the Oly E-620 is an extremely attractive package, tightly manufactured, well calibrated, more than reasonably priced, and expertly operational. It feels "snug" and "natural" in one's hand and this is the kind of feeling that, to me at least, adds significantly to the entertainment and comfort a photographer gets from a camera. Give the E-620 the utmost serious consideration. If you decide to buy it, you won't be defeated (but you NEED to devote significantly more time to getting to know it well).

2010-07-27 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Bad Entry Level DSLR
I am an bungling photographer, not a professional by any means. But I've been using an old Canon AE1 35mm film camera and/or a juncture and shoot digital for a quite few years and wanted to upgrade to a DSLR. After doing the research, I went with the Olympus. Everybody has their own preferences, so that plays into the equation. My friends with Canons say that Canon is the only way to go and every other type sucks. My friends with Nikons say that Nikon is the only way to go and every other brand sucks. I compared this camera with the comparable Canons and Nikons and when it all played out, the Olympus was the camera that most appropriate matched my wants/needs.

The Pros:

One of the main selling points to the Olympus is that it has in body notion stabilization, so you don't have to worry about buying lenses with IS vs. without. Pretty much, you can slap any lens on it and get image stabilization. This also cuts down on the load of the lenses. This is something my Canon friends bitch about. They have lenses that do not have IS, so they get some blurred shots from time to pass. Buying the lenses with IS is a lot more expensive. With the Olympus, you don't have to worry about it. For most amateur photographers, this is a big plus.

The Zuiko kit lenses are top dent. I've got the 14X42mm, the 40X150mm and the 35mm Macro lenses, and they are all very impressive.

The other Zuiko lenses are all great quality and get great reviews, while Canon and Nikon lenses watch over to either be damn excellent or nearly crap. Plus, since the E-620 has in body image stabilization, you can unqualifiedly buy an adaptor and use Canon and Nikon lenses (the ones without image stabilization), or other old prime lenses (though, the autofocus will not business with these 'other' lenses).

The live view function is excellent, even though I hardly ever use it. I always use the viewfinder, but in playing with the abide view, it rocks for what it is. If you are gonna use the live view function a lot, this camera has a very good one.

The rotating/swiveling LCD stretch makes it easy to use the live view function (or the menus in my case) from odd angles if/when imperative. This is really helpful when taking macros, or using a tripod, or any other time you may need to be at an odd apex or attitude to the camera.

Built in dust reduction system. This is a very handy feature to keep the sensor absolutely confess without you having to do anything but turn the camera on.

The built-in art filters are excellent.

The image quality is without equal. You have to play with the camera settings and learn how to get what you want out of it. It will produce stunning pictures, once you get the carry on of it. This is true with any higher line DSLR. Right out of the box on "Auto", this camera produces winsome images. But take the training wheels off, and this camera quickly gets even better.

The controls are well laid out and moderately easy to use, plus they are programmable. So if you want to 'customize' the buttons for certain features that you use often, you can away do so.

The body is smaller, compared to other comparable DSLRs. I also find it to be very comfortable to handle. This is nice because you can transport the E-620 around without too much hassle. It is still a full size unit, but less size and weight are a plus if you are gonna lug the article around all day.

The basic functions are pretty easy to learn/use with a little practice. But as with anything else, RTFM!

The assess. If you shop around, this camera is a LOT cheaper than the comparable Canon (50D) or Nikon (D5000). You can get the cadaver, 2 kit lenses and a few accessories for what it would cost you to get the comparable Canon/Nikon body and peradventure one kit lens. Why pay a lot more $$$ for the Canon/Nikon name, when the odds are, you'll never notice a difference anyway? Sure, the kind snobs will point out all kinds of things that they say make their brand of choice "better", but unless you are a euphonious serious photographer, it won't mean a thing to you. And if it does, you are probably gonna buy a much more expensive/sophisticated camera anyway. If you are looking for the most "pummel for your buck", this camera delivers.

The Cons:

Overall, the Canon 50D and the Nikon D5000 will have a slightly bettor picture quality at high resolution; but the difference is not really noticeable unless you are a gifted or otherwise have a lot of experience in the field. Most entry level buyers will never notice the difference anyway. Or, they'll cover the contrast in Photoshop/Lightroom, etc. If you ARE sophisticated enough where these minor differences are going to make or break your abstract, the odds are that you probably were not going to buy into this price range anyway.

The viewfinder is a bit small. This takes a diminutive getting used to and is something Olympus could (and should) improve upon. This is a minor inconvenience, but still, it could (and should) be better.

The camera does NOT have video recording aptitude. For some people, this is a problem. For me, it is not. I already have an HD camcorder that I like, so I didn't want (or need) one in my still camera. Supplementary, for me, it just seems wrong to be taking videos from this type of camera. But that is just personal favourite. If I'd wanted a camcorder/DSLR hybrid, I'd probably have considered the Olympus PEN. But in any event, if you want a camcorder aim, the E-620 doesn't have one.

The XD memory card. This camera uses both XD cards and CompactFlash cards (one spot for each). I like the CompactFlash cards, but the XD is not ubiquitous. Plus, the panorama function on the camera will only line with an XD card installed. If you are switching from a point and shoot, unless you have a Fuji or Olympus (about the only two cameras that use the XD cards), your existing remembrance cards (SD, etc.) will not work. And here is a tip: Buying high quality CF cards will speed up the write times. So don't skimp.

Pick of lenses/accessories. There are a lot more kit lenses and accessories for Canon and Nikon. Not all of them are necessarily good or helpful, but they are out there. So if you want the widest selection of aftermarket goodies, Canon or Nikon is probably gonna win that tribe. Yes, you can always buy an adaptor to use other manufacturer's lenses, but this is not exactly the same as purpose built accessories because not all of the lens functions will employment with an adaptor (autofocus, etc.).

The autofocus can be a bit fickle in low light. If you use the built-in flash with the auto-well- in some low light situations, it will still sometimes take the camera a while to dial in the focus. This can be pretty damn frustrating. Using guide mode and manual focus solves this problem. Since I have progressed to using manual procedure with manual focus almost exclusively, this is no longer an issue for me. But it is an issue that Olympus should work on improving. I am told that the Canon/Nikon cameras can also have this outgoing, but that they are less temperamental about it than the Olympus.

Battery life. Personally, I think the battery life is fine. However, if you use the loaded view function, it drains the battery a lot quicker. I seldom use the live view role, so I don't notice much of a problem. However, I bought a spare battery to keep in the bag anyway, so this is moot for me. If you are gonna spend $500-$600 on a sensitive camera, go ahead and drop the extra $10 for a spare battery, no matter what identify you buy.

Brand recognition. People know the names "Canon" and "Nikon" very well. Olympus, not so much. So if you are a 'brand deliberate' consumer who needs to go along and fit in with the crowd, then play it safe and buy a Canon or Nikon, and you'll be happy.

The Bottom Rank:

I LOVE this camera. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. It is a pretty sweet rig. The truth is, at this level, you will probably be satisfied with whatever you buy. But for me, for the prosperous, this is the best value for what I wanted in a camera. As with any DSLR, there is a learning curve. You HAVE to put the work into culture how to use the camera. If you are just gonna set it to "Auto" and snap pictures, then you may as well save the money and reasonable buy a nice point and shoot because you are not going to enjoy or appreciate ANY complex DSLR. But if you are pleased to put some time and practice into it, this camera will do whatever you want and more. It isn't a perfect camera, but none of them are. Do your research and make your steadfastness based on the features and functions (and budget) that YOU want out of a camera. If the E-620 meets the criteria for what you desire/need in a camera, then buy one and you will not be disappointed.

2010-07-20 | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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Big rehabilitation over the Olympus 420/520 cameras
My leading complaint about the the Olympus 420 is the slow autofocus speed. This is especially notable in low light. I have a marvy deal invested in Olympus E system accessories and lenses so was reluctant to change camera brands. I have been very light-hearted with the newer E620. it is a major upgrade on the 420/520 cameras.

The AF speed is much better, even with the kit lenses that I already own. The 620 has 7 vehicle focus sensors,5 are are the cross type. The 420 has only 3, non cross type AF sensors.

Another convalescence is the contrast detect auto focus when using live view.There is still a significant bog down when shooting with live view, but it is much improved over shooting with live view in the 420, which was really not usable except for landscapes and studio work

Much of my photography is underwater, and have found the slow autofocus of the 420 to be an maddening handicap especially shooting macro. I plan on purchasing the PT-E06 housing for the 620, and based on on dry bag experience will expect the 620 to much more responsive.

Overall I think the 620 is a one of the best Olympus DSLR cameras to man, It has the same sensor as the E-30, in much smaller and lighter body. It also shares with the E30 the ability to do double exposures, and the "art filters".Though I have yet to find a use for these features.

I have enchanted about 500 shots since I purchased the body, and am quite satisfied. Highly recommended

2010-06-29 | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 4

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Olympus E30 12.3MP Digital SLR with Image Stabilization with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

List Price: $1,099.99 Price: Too low to display

Product Details Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens 6 Art Filters; enjoy photographs that ordinarily require the use of special lenses, add-on filters, or the use of complex processing techniques Dual card slot; compatible with UDMA-Type I, Type II, MicroDrive and xD Media Cards (not included) 12.3-megapixel Live MOS imager for photo-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches

Product Description

The Olympus E-30 is the newest extension to the interchangeable-lens digital SLRs (single lens reflex) within the Olympus E-System lineup. This new 12.3-megapixel, FourThirds-meeting the requirements camera reinforces the company's commitment to the standard. Positioned as a mid-up to date on model, this new digital SLR camera is intended for anyone who wants to express their creativity through photography, whether they are only just starting out or are a professional with years of experience behind them. The E-30 is a camera that has the fleetness of the E-3 and the freedom to express oneself with a variety of new creative features, from Art Filters that will let you curb the way the image looks from a grainy black and white film to over-elaborate colors. From the ability to shoot traditional multiple exposures in Lively View for a wedding photographer, to the untraditional multiple exposure of the educational, the E-30 is the camera for the creative shooter who wants to think differently and bolt in new ways.

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Customer Reviews

from a former "OM" purchaser
I bought the Canon G10... a basic p&s digital camera, but quickly realized that I really wanted a DSLR.

I used and loved the Olympus OM-2S veil SLR for many years, so I decided to sell my G10, throw in some extra money, and get a digital SLR that would make me discern like I used to feel while shooting my OM...

The E30 is THAT camera. I haven't regretted my decision at all. The E30 takes terrific shots.. and the kit lens is pretty nice too... better than some Canikon piece of waste.

Rebel-what? D90-who?

Olympus might be the underdog, but who do you like to root for in the movies? That's right... the underdog. And sometimes the vanquished just doesn't get the respect he deserves.

If you have some old Olympus OM glass already, you can't go wrong... throw the adapter on there and race those old manual lenses. What a treat. There's a 2X crop factor (a 50mm lens becomes a 100mm) but it's still GREAT magnifying glass, and the pictures look amazing.

There are rumors that the Olympus E-5 (pro model replacing the E-3) might be out at once... so if you are hardcore, or want to spend a lot of cash, you might want to wait. But for the average almost-pro shooter, I believe the E30 is a damn fine camera.

And don't listen to the 4/3 sensor haters out there. I love the 4/3 sensor. I demand to marry the 4/3 sensor. I love the way "4/3 sensor" sounds as it rolls off my Creole. All of this full-frame sensor stuff is nonsense. How many HUGE 21 megapixel files do you for on your hard-drive?

I challenge anyone to look at a well-made shot from the E30 and honestly say that it doesn't look fair.

NIKON: played out.
CANON: boring.
OLYMPUS: hot.

2010-06-23 (CA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 5

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Competes well with others.
Upgraded from an e620. Wanted the larger consistency to balance with my larger lenses (12-60, 70-300). The autofocus speed is better, overall employee faster. Viewfinder is much better than e620. Really enjoy looking through VF now, the high eye detail is really great too. Lot's of people say that image quality is slightly better than e620 which shares same sensor/main. I agree. It is slight, but noticeable.

Amazon's shipping was fast, no problems there. Price is auspicious. Got mine for $899 with lens. Price fluctuates, so check before you buy.

2010-03-08 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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A Handsome Camera
I own the Olympus E-510 and at one time purchased the E-3. I sold the E-3 because I found it too heavy to carry all day in the wetlands photographing birds. The E-30 has noteworthy image quality, auto focusing, ease of use and is just the right weight and ergonomic fit for me. I find the E-30 unusually intuitive to use. I would have liked the body to be weather sealed like the E-3 but that would have made it too heavy. All in all, the camera is a joy to use and I would advise it (and have) to anyone wanting a quality product at a fair price from Amazon.

2010-02-10 (Florida) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Worthy machine for the money
I don't over you will fine faster focus on another machine, except in low light. This camera has more options than you can imagine and it works entirely well. I sent the camera in because I had a focus issue with the 70-300 lens and I wasn't sure if it was the lens for the camera. It ended up being the camera and it took less than two week from the day I sent it to the day I got it back. Even if the camera wasn't so upright, I would still give a good review just for how good Olympus performed. The image quality is very good. Anymore I don't judge you can go wrong with any brand of Dslr, get the one that does what you want.

2009-08-23 (Grabill, IN United States) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Amazon disillusioned me but the camera is great.
One week after I bought it the penalty went down $170. I went through 3 emails with Amazon looking for a refund of the difference and was vulgarly told tough S***, they no longer give buyers that courtesy and I was out of luck. I don't recommend buying anything from Amazon over $100 from now on or you may find yourself in this thesis feeling bitter about how you were treated. On the plus side the camera is wonderful, the best I have ever owned and I am 62 years old. I assume trust to it would only be better if I hadn't been screwed by Amazon on the price.

2009-05-08 (Lemay, Missouri USA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4

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Olympus PS-BLS1 Li-Ion Battery for Olympus EP-1 Pen, Evolt E-410, E-420 and E-620 Digital SLR...

List Price: $59.99 Price: $43.39 You Save: $16.60 (28%)

Product Details Battery for the Evolt 410 Manufacturer Part Number: 260236

Product Description

Freestyle for the Evolt 410

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Customer Reviews

In reserve battery- always a good idea.
It's always a kind-hearted idea to have a spare battery for those electronic items that have interchangeable, rechargeable batteries. Right spare for my camera and quickly received.

2010-07-26 (San Francisco, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Needed fellow-criminal if shooting with Olympus DSLR
I have only had to swap out my initial for my backup Olympus battery just once in six weeks of ownership, but was suggested to me that I get an additional battery. Debit time for a fully depleted battery is 2 1/2 hours. I shot a lot of pictures on a full weight. Always good to have a back-up. Doesn't come with charger. I shoot band and music gigs for buddies and populace I meet. I would recommend going "OEM" (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for batteries and most accessories, including flashes and lenses, with a few exceptions.

2010-05-06 | PhotoRican (Rochester, NY) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Sufficient to have a spare battery, check capacity!
This is a 1500mAh mobile. There are also 1000mAh ones available which is just 2/3 the capacity. Make sure you arrest what you're getting. If it's cheap enough, a couple of lower capacity batteries can be a good deal.

2009-10-06 (Minneapolis, MN United States) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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This is of a few that in reality are equal to the original battery.
This is of a few that in fact are equal to the original battery. Check specs. on any battery you consider and compare to the autochthonous that came with the E-410.
Amazon is, as always, fantastic. Prompt delivery of product as advertized.

2007-11-22 | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5

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Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Standard Four Thirds Digital...

List Price: $479.99 Price: $300.59 You Save: $179.40 (37%)

Product Details Lens Hood, instructions, and registration card. 1x magnification for macro 140mm-600mm equivalent Zoom lens for all Four Thirds cameras. 3 ED lens elements

Product Description

OLYMPUS 261057 Zuiko Digital 70–300mm f/4.0–5.6 ED Lens

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Sacrifice a field of view to 600mm (35mm equivalent), the high-mobility Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm wonderful-telephoto lens is an ideal choice for sports, nature, and other types of lengthy-distance photography. The lens incorporates three extra-low-dispersion (ED) lens elements, which bind to offer a sharper, higher-contrast imaging performance, The lens's Four-Thirds system, meanwhile, ensures that you don't give the slip your macro or super-telephoto versatility when you switch to a different camera congress. The lens even supports tele-macro photography thanks to its 1x increase (35mm equivalent).

Specifications

• Focal length: 70-300mm
• Top aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
• Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
• Aspect of view: 18 to 4.1 degrees
• Closest focusing detachment: 3.14 feet
• Maximum image magnification: 0.5x
• Dribble size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 3.14 inches in diameter and 5 inches extended
• Weight: 21.9 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year

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Customer Reviews

Olympus Zoom Lens
I have only had this a instantly time, so I haven't used it much. Everything seems OK.

2010-08-29 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Downside
It gives great quality images but i have taken it 2 times to the beach, i use it on a dmc g1, the only problem is that it doesn`t work well on the bank cause the moisture gets in the way, so i had to use my lumix 200mm, however in the city you can use it and like i said, the attribute crisp images you can take are superb.

2010-08-26 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Astounding value, consumable performer on M4/3
This is Olympus's "budget" telephoto lens for the 4/3 system. It's incontestably entry level and priced accordingly. And yet... I just can't help but marvel at its dispatch, on both my DSLR and on my Pen.

First off, if you own a modern DSLR or a M4/3 body, be sure to update the lens software immediately away, since only the more recent firmware revision supports contrast detection AF. I bought from a 3rd social gathering seller here on Amazon, and the lens had firmware v 1.1 when I received it.

The difference between 1.1 and 1.3 on my E-P2 was spectacular. The Pens will AF any 4/3 lens, even if it doesn't support CDAF natively, but using variation 1.1 the performance was relatively poor. AF times took quite a while, and it hunted a ethical bit. Switching to 1.3 made a world of difference, and all of a sudden this thing became an impressively fast focuser. On the E-P2 target is not quite as speedy as the Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6, and it's *much* louder than that lens, but considering its measurement I find it quite satisfactory.

This is actually a very, very sharp lens, especially when you consider the price. I've yet to do any kindly of scientific study, but it performs much better than I would expect for a value zoom. Obviously it's plodding and long, so you really have to use good technique to get good results, but when you hit focus and your shutter speeds are staunch enough the results are very impressive indeed. Optically, I consider it a cut above the aforementioned Panasonic 45-200mm, which does have some shortcoming on the long end.

So, for a M4/3 shooter, which lens is the better choice? I think it mostly depends on your priorities. The 70-300mm here is longer and seems to be the healthier lens optically, but that doesn't really give you the whole picture. AF on the PL 45-200mm is better and near undisturbed, making it a much, much better choice for video. Not to mention, the PL 45-200 comes in a much smaller packet, so it's more likely to be with you when you need it and it certainly looks more appropriate on a m4/3 body.

If I had to choose only one for my E-P2, I about I'd take the 45-200mm, despite the fact that the 70-300mm is a better piece of glass. Luckily, I don't have to pick out, so they both earn a spot in my collection.

2010-08-23 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Very genial lens
This is an saving except zoom lens that takes high quality photos. I do not use a tripod with it and have no problems getting strict pictures with it. I sold my 40-150 because I never use it now.

2010-08-05 (Boston) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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NO Reliable
This point did not work with my Panasonic as it says above. In addition when i went to return it they but me under the category that the costumer did not like the detail so that they could take out 10% of the return, this meaning i did not get my full money back!

2010-07-31 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Olympus Evolt E620 12.3MP Live MOS Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch...

List Price: $699.99

Product Details TruePic III for superior image quality in all lighting situations; Supersonic Wave Drive (in-body sensor shift) Stores images to Compact Flash (Type I and II), Microdrive, xD Picture card (not included) 2.7-inch HyperCrystal III Swivel LCD; Smooth Live View allows you to change the frame rate of the Live View display 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor for photo-quality, poster-size prints

Product Description

OLYMPUS 262161 12.3 Megapixel E-620 Camera Kit (Includes ED 14–42mm zoom lens)

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Customer Reviews

Altogether the Great
Olympus is one of the unrecognized heroes in most of the markets in the world because of their marketing strategy or what ever the reason is.

A sort history before I start, this is my patronize D-SLR and first one was Sony Alpha 200. And with experience of 1 year DSLR photography with my Sony, I could proficient to find out my expectations, and they are

1. My type of photography would be mostly travel photography > landscape > portrait > wildlife, macro and others
2. majority advantage
3. options for better lenses than kit lenses
4. money matters
5. latest technologies

beyond these expectations there is my passion towards technology as well as photography. So before I went to buy a new d-slr, I started reading about the brands, their imaginings and stories. The main thing that turned me towards Olympus was, their passion for innovation; when all (other leading brands) were in row war to increase the sale and came up with ideas just by modifying existing technology, Olympus (with a tiny group of other companies) showed the courage to come up with totally new ideas based on the wit of an ideal camera & lenses as well as keeping photographers in mind - they gave birth of four third technology. Along with the incarnation capturing technologies they introduced a small but sufficient range of quality lenses which are made by experts in the province of optics. Beyond this, my other expectations were also fulfilled by the camera - Olympus E620 that I am using now,

1. Though entry level camera, it is efficient to handle complex situations in the sense of easy configuration and usability
2. This is the most (one of) lightweight camera weighing around 475g, as well as lenses are lightweight
3. fully a number of pro lenses available
4. average/competitive pricing - low in many cases
5. latest or not, thoroughly different and quite innovative technologies used - four-third sensor, SWD for AF, Supersonic Wave Dribble for dust protection, sensor shift IS (similar tech may be used in Sony also) for in-centre image stabilization etc

Apart from these, other things that one would like:
- Easiest menu navigation and configuration without affluent into the menu options, its known as super-menu
- Option to play around with Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, RBG curve right away without going to Menu options
- even though two different types, you can use two memory cards (one CF and other is XD) and can switch between on the fly
- all instruction Tiltable LCD screen
- dedicated keys for most of the key feature - WB, ISO, Image Stabilization, Exposer catch, live view etc
- 5x/7x/10x magnification is useful in Live view mode for manual focusing
- pop-art filters which are unpremeditated to use
- Image stabilizer can be switched on only for one direction also, like only for horizontal movement or only for vertical - which helps in creating slight panning effect (I haven't tried this feature though).
- Supports mirror-lockup

Some of the positives or negatives
- only 7 AF enclosure and 5 are cross-type AF sensor
- It gives guidance frame for panorama, but it works only on XD New Year card
- Some pro level configuration option like auto focus adjustment for each lens that is registered with the camera, but most of us do not trouble about those settings
- lens firmware can be upgraded for better performance but only if company provides an update


Some neutralizing points as pointed out by different forums or I think they are negative
- due to reduced sized sensor, blasting are more. but in most of the cases there is workaround to reduce noise. four-thirds have crop factor of 2.
- availability of camera, lenses or frills in India are not at all widespread.

Rest of the features are mostly comparable with other brand's entry level models.

2010-08-11 | DipDaWiz (Cardiff, UK) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Dedicated Camera
Not my 1st. Olympus DSLR but might be my last. Has everything I covet in a
Camera. Good sensor, IS and the controls are well laid out. The lens I have work well with this camera. Only fetich that might be missing is GPS.

2010-08-08 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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A camera that has it all (almost)
I bought the E-620 as a Christmas bring in to... myself in December 2009. I went the Olympus way basically because of sentimental reasons: an old guy I used to skilled in was a World War II photographer who shot Olympus until the day he died; he was the one who introduced me to the brand back in 1982.

Quickly after I set my hands on the E-620 I knew that this was a condensed powerhouse. I am an amateur enthusiast with unfortunately too little time to pursue my passion for photography, but even without too much familiarization with the E-620 I was clever to shoot some incredible photos right out of the gate and with the kit 14-42mm, which is a little gem if you get to know how to use it.

What I actually like about this camera:

1. Body built like an armored car; I've used much more expensive cameras that stroke "flimsy" in comparison to the Oly.
2. A Super Control Panel with tons of information.
3. Excellent Glowing View.
4. Swing and tilt LCD monitor -- one BIG plus in my book!
5. In-body Doppelgaenger stabilization that the competitors should really study and adopt, too!
6. Dust-removing system that WORKS...
7. Power Perception HLD-5 that offers endless battery life and balances the camera wonderfully in both larger and smaller hands ( I have smaller hands).
8. Without the power entrance, I can comfortably and steadily hold the camera like my much smaller Canon point-and-pump full of lead.

What I slightly dislike:

1. Viewfinder is a bit smaller than in other comparable cameras; I wear glasses and using the viewfinder requires some getting utilized to.
2. If you do not use the battery grip, the single battery will drain rather fast, especially if you decide to jerk with the Art Filters and Scenes.
3. LCD not as crisp and bright as the competition.
4. Menu system that is often a bit confusing and takes a lot more pains to learn than the competition.

That this Oly does not offer video recording leaves me unconcerned. I never unquestionably understood why I should be buying a still photo camera in order to shoot video, but this is another story. Don't let the insufficiency of this rather useless function deter you from VERY seriously considering the E-620.

Image quality: I have shot some 10,000 pictures with this camera, mostly during investigate runs. Without too much digging into the menus and various fine tuning choices, output from the E-620 ranges from sterling to truly stunning. In fact, one of my routine complaints (to myself) is that I just don't know how I got to shoot the amazing ones! My next step is to get a notebook, set the camera in a particular way, make an exact notation of the settings, zap, say, 50 photos, and mark the end of the run so that I get to know exactly how a series of photos was produced. I am convinced that once I get to skilled in the Oly beyond the rudimentary, results will be consistently pretty amazing.

By way of comparison, I recently purchased a Nikon D5000 which, prerogative out of the box, has pleasantly surprised me with incredibly sharp, beautifully colored images. Adding a Sigma 18-50mm to the bundle has produced even greater output. I know the Oly is quite capable of similar performance, but it requests nudging and tender loving care.

Another thing is that Olympus offers a limited choice of lenses that won't ruin the bank plus finding non-Oly lenses for the Four Thirds system is a bit of a challenge. In contrast, with the Nikon you are almost spoilt for voice; I have already bought two lenses beyond the two included in the kit, whereas with the Oly I have practically run out of choices after the kit lens, the 35mm macro, and the 70-300mm, both by Olympus.

I never burgeon RAW; the Oly's JPEG engine seems entirely prepared to meet the crunch with aplomb. I rarely necessary to post process.

Bottom line: the Oly E-620 is an extremely attractive package, tightly manufactured, well calibrated, more than reasonably priced, and expertly prepared. It feels "snug" and "natural" in one's hand and this is the kind of feeling that, to me at least, adds significantly to the recreation and comfort a photographer gets from a camera. Give the E-620 the utmost serious consideration. If you decide to buy it, you won't be disillusioned (but you NEED to devote significantly more time to getting to know it well).

2010-07-27 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Famed Entry Level DSLR
I am an tiro photographer, not a professional by any means. But I've been using an old Canon AE1 35mm film camera and/or a prong and shoot digital for a quite few years and wanted to upgrade to a DSLR. After doing the research, I went with the Olympus. Everybody has their own preferences, so that plays into the equation. My friends with Canons say that Canon is the only way to go and every other disgrace sucks. My friends with Nikons say that Nikon is the only way to go and every other brand sucks. I compared this camera with the comparable Canons and Nikons and when it all played out, the Olympus was the camera that maximum effort matched my wants/needs.

The Pros:

One of the main selling points to the Olympus is that it has in body tiki stabilization, so you don't have to worry about buying lenses with IS vs. without. Pretty much, you can slap any lens on it and get image stabilization. This also cuts down on the clout of the lenses. This is something my Canon friends bitch about. They have lenses that do not have IS, so they get some blurred shots from time to even so. Buying the lenses with IS is a lot more expensive. With the Olympus, you don't have to worry about it. For most amateur photographers, this is a big plus.

The Zuiko kit lenses are top cut. I've got the 14X42mm, the 40X150mm and the 35mm Macro lenses, and they are all very impressive.

The other Zuiko lenses are all great quality and get great reviews, while Canon and Nikon lenses take care of to either be damn excellent or nearly crap. Plus, since the E-620 has in body image stabilization, you can altogether buy an adaptor and use Canon and Nikon lenses (the ones without image stabilization), or other old prime lenses (though, the autofocus will not labour with these 'other' lenses).

The live view function is excellent, even though I hardly ever use it. I always use the viewfinder, but in playing with the explosive view, it rocks for what it is. If you are gonna use the live view function a lot, this camera has a very good one.

The rotating/swiveling LCD air makes it easy to use the live view function (or the menus in my case) from odd angles if/when required. This is really helpful when taking macros, or using a tripod, or any other time you may need to be at an odd projection or attitude to the camera.

Built in dust reduction system. This is a very handy feature to keep the sensor altogether without you having to do anything but turn the camera on.

The built-in art filters are excellent.

The image quality is exceptional. You have to play with the camera settings and learn how to get what you want out of it. It will produce stunning pictures, once you get the disconnect of it. This is true with any higher line DSLR. Right out of the box on "Auto", this camera produces intricate images. But take the training wheels off, and this camera quickly gets even better.

The controls are well laid out and lovely easy to use, plus they are programmable. So if you want to 'customize' the buttons for certain features that you use often, you can certainly do so.

The body is smaller, compared to other comparable DSLRs. I also find it to be very comfortable to handle. This is nice because you can secure b abscond with the E-620 around without too much hassle. It is still a full size unit, but less size and weight are a plus if you are gonna lug the detail around all day.

The basic functions are pretty easy to learn/use with a little practice. But as with anything else, RTFM!

The outlay. If you shop around, this camera is a LOT cheaper than the comparable Canon (50D) or Nikon (D5000). You can get the richness, 2 kit lenses and a few accessories for what it would cost you to get the comparable Canon/Nikon body and possibly one kit lens. Why pay a lot more $$$ for the Canon/Nikon name, when the odds are, you'll never notice a difference anyway? Sure, the tag snobs will point out all kinds of things that they say make their brand of choice "better", but unless you are a tolerably serious photographer, it won't mean a thing to you. And if it does, you are probably gonna buy a much more expensive/sophisticated camera anyway. If you are looking for the most "pound for your buck", this camera delivers.

The Cons:

Overall, the Canon 50D and the Nikon D5000 will have a shed weight better picture quality at high resolution; but the difference is not really noticeable unless you are a skilful or otherwise have a lot of experience in the field. Most entry level buyers will never notice the difference anyway. Or, they'll cover the distinction in Photoshop/Lightroom, etc. If you ARE sophisticated enough where these minor differences are going to make or break your pick, the odds are that you probably were not going to buy into this price range anyway.

The viewfinder is a bit small. This takes a teeny getting used to and is something Olympus could (and should) improve upon. This is a minor inconvenience, but still, it could (and should) be better.

The camera does NOT have video recording adeptness. For some people, this is a problem. For me, it is not. I already have an HD camcorder that I like, so I didn't want (or need) one in my still camera. Increased by, for me, it just seems wrong to be taking videos from this type of camera. But that is just personal option. If I'd wanted a camcorder/DSLR hybrid, I'd probably have considered the Olympus PEN. But in any event, if you want a camcorder aim, the E-620 doesn't have one.

The XD memory card. This camera uses both XD cards and CompactFlash cards (one opening for each). I like the CompactFlash cards, but the XD is not ubiquitous. Plus, the panorama function on the camera will only line with an XD card installed. If you are switching from a point and shoot, unless you have a Fuji or Olympus (about the only two cameras that use the XD cards), your existing reminiscence cards (SD, etc.) will not work. And here is a tip: Buying high quality CF cards will speed up the write times. So don't skimp.

Pick of lenses/accessories. There are a lot more kit lenses and accessories for Canon and Nikon. Not all of them are necessarily good or salutary, but they are out there. So if you want the widest selection of aftermarket goodies, Canon or Nikon is probably gonna win that type. Yes, you can always buy an adaptor to use other manufacturer's lenses, but this is not exactly the same as purpose built accessories because not all of the lens functions will business with an adaptor (autofocus, etc.).

The autofocus can be a bit fickle in low light. If you use the built-in flash with the auto-sharply defined unclear in some low light situations, it will still sometimes take the camera a while to dial in the focus. This can be pretty damn frustrating. Using instructions mode and manual focus solves this problem. Since I have progressed to using manual fad with manual focus almost exclusively, this is no longer an issue for me. But it is an issue that Olympus should work on improving. I am told that the Canon/Nikon cameras can also have this dispute, but that they are less temperamental about it than the Olympus.

Battery life. Personally, I think the battery life is fine. However, if you use the survive view function, it drains the battery a lot quicker. I seldom use the live view r, so I don't notice much of a problem. However, I bought a spare battery to keep in the bag anyway, so this is moot for me. If you are gonna spend $500-$600 on a kind camera, go ahead and drop the extra $10 for a spare battery, no matter what mark you buy.

Brand recognition. People know the names "Canon" and "Nikon" very well. Olympus, not so much. So if you are a 'brand deliberate' consumer who needs to go along and fit in with the crowd, then play it safe and buy a Canon or Nikon, and you'll be happy.

The Bottom Area:

I LOVE this camera. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. It is a pretty sweet rig. The truth is, at this level, you will probably be satisfied with whatever you buy. But for me, for the shekels, this is the best value for what I wanted in a camera. As with any DSLR, there is a learning curve. You HAVE to put the work into knowledge how to use the camera. If you are just gonna set it to "Auto" and snap pictures, then you may as well save the money and righteous buy a nice point and shoot because you are not going to enjoy or appreciate ANY complex DSLR. But if you are avid to put some time and practice into it, this camera will do whatever you want and more. It isn't a perfect camera, but none of them are. Do your research and make your finding based on the features and functions (and budget) that YOU want out of a camera. If the E-620 meets the criteria for what you dearth/need in a camera, then buy one and you will not be disappointed.

2010-07-20 | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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Big amelioration over the Olympus 420/520 cameras
My prevalent complaint about the the Olympus 420 is the slow autofocus speed. This is especially notable in low light. I have a spectacular deal invested in Olympus E system accessories and lenses so was reluctant to change camera brands. I have been very joyful with the newer E620. it is a major upgrade on the 420/520 cameras.

The AF speed is much better, even with the kit lenses that I already own. The 620 has 7 sports car focus sensors,5 are are the cross type. The 420 has only 3, non cross type AF sensors.

Another amelioration is the contrast detect auto focus when using live view.There is still a significant wait when shooting with live view, but it is much improved over shooting with live view in the 420, which was in fact not usable except for landscapes and studio work

Much of my photography is underwater, and have found the slow autofocus of the 420 to be an infuriating handicap especially shooting macro. I plan on purchasing the PT-E06 housing for the 620, and based on on dry solid ground experience will expect the 620 to much more responsive.

Overall I think the 620 is a one of the best Olympus DSLR cameras to assignation, It has the same sensor as the E-30, in much smaller and lighter body. It also shares with the E30 the ability to do double exposures, and the "art filters".Though I have yet to find a use for these features.

I have captivated about 500 shots since I purchased the body, and am quite satisfied. Highly recommended

2010-06-29 | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 4

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Are the olympus digital slrs compatible with lenses on the old om mount?

Q: I am pensive of buying a digital slr and i have several olympus lenses would they be compatible???

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A: You penury an OM/4-3rds adapter that is readily available on Ebay. You will only be accomplished to use them on Aperture Priority in Manual mode. Make tried you buy manual OM lenses. There are a few non-compatible auto focus OM lenses they made for a yoke early AF cameras, but soon scrapped them altogether. I'm using some Olympus and a span Carl Zeiss OM lenses on my E520 with beautiful results. I thirst the viewfinder was larger on my DSLR though. The Carl Zeiss' are a baby rare, absolutely beautiful and sharp. If you see any online, pick them up.

Can film SLR lenses for Olympus work on their Digital SLRs?

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A: Yes and No. Olympus intended digital lenses specifically for their DSLRs. The result is superior lens and perception quality. The digital cameras use a 4/3 mount and the film cameras use the OM mount. While you can not straight away attach the film lenses, you can buy an adapter. You can actually buy an adapter for almost any camera to use almost any other camera variety lens. The downside is the lenses have no electrical contact with the trunk and become full manual lenses. Not a major problem for most.

Is the Olympus Evolt E500 Digital SLR camera a good buy?

Q: I'm looking for a clever camera that I can possibly get more into photography with and I was looking at this one. So far I like what I see. I reasonable want to know is it too complicated for someone who has never worked with SLRs? Is it good eminence that will last for a few years? Is it worth spending money on for a college swat? Any good feedbacks? Pros? Cons? Anything?

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A: I would propose that you get a Canon XS DSLR.It is a( Digitial Single Lens Reflex ) camera it is 10 MP versus the Evolt's 8 MP. After you become crack in using it, you can slowly add different lens to obtain full use of the camera. Most low price point and shoot cameras do not offer the option of fascinating pictures in B&W. You would have to convert those color pictures with the software provided with the camera. However, with the Canon you can set it to take B&W pictures. I adapted to a 300mm lens on my Canon and obtained some very awesome pictures of the moon. Display quality is great and the craters are in great detail. Canon has been my only election in photography due to the quality of taking pictures with those cameras. The only legitimate filters you should invest in will be (1) UV (ultra violet) cheesecloth (primarly to protect the lens. (2) Polarizer screen (to take pictures through glass and aquariums (keeps glass from atrocious). You can go online to Best Buy and look at customer reviews of both cameras. Canon has a higher character satisfaction rating.