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Sensor-shift image stabilization; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation. (cnet.com)

Excellent color accuracy, Solid handling of noise (smoothes over lots of detail though), Dust r... (digitalcamerainfo.com)

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We have collected and analysed 100 expert reviews and 1073 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 96/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 93/100. The average review date is January 13, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 57345 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. Last update: December 2, 2008.

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Digital camera - SLR - 10.0 Mpix - Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: CF, xD-Picture Card, Microdrive, xD Type H, xD Type M

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Olympus Evolt E-510 (body only)

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Sensor-shift image stabilization; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation.

Sluggish autofocus; Subpar exposure and white-balance performance; some poor choices for default settings.

The Olympus Evolt E-510 has quirky exposure and white-balance issues, but its Live View and Image Stabilization modes may make some photographers give this SLR a chance.

While you can achieve very nice image quality with the Evolt E-510, out of th...

Olympus E-510

By Philip Ryan (cnet.co.uk)

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If you're ready to move on from your compact to an SLR but not entirely ready to let go of the compact's framing style, the Olympus E-510 is your answer. Using a Live View LCD preview mode, it helps you gently make the transition. Loads of features will a...

Sensor-shift image stabilisation; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation

Sluggish autofocus; subpar exposure and white balance performance; some poor choices for default settings

The Olympus E-510 has quirky exposure and white balance issues but its Live View and Image Stabilisation modes may make some photographers give this dSLR a chance

In Olympus' case, the E-410 and E-510 include Live View LCD preview mode to m...

Olympus EVOLT E-510 Digital Camera Review

By Emily Raymond (digitalcamerainfo.com)

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As the flagship of Olympus’ DSLR lineup, the EVOLT E-510 comes with a hefty set of features.

Excellent color accuracy, Solid handling of noise (smoothes over lots of detail though), Dust reduction system, Built-in image stabilization, Enlarged live preview, Nice traditional DSLR design, Tons of manual control, xD and CF compatibility, Man...

Poor auto and preset white balance performance, Heavy noise reduction (smoothes over detail), Limited 3-point autofocus system, Slow start-up, Small, dim optical viewfinder, Confusing live view LCD, AF and live view don't work well togethe

As the flagship of Olympus' DSLR lineup, the EVOLT E-510 comes with a hefty s...

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