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Digital camera - SLR - 10.0 Mpix - Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses - optical zoom: 3 x - supported... More product details

$448.00

10MP resolution, Live View with autofocus, In-camera image stabilization, 2.7” 230,000 dot LCD (electronicsme.com)

Large LCD, Good build quality, Easy to adjust settings (laptopmag.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Olympus E-520

We have collected and analyzed 102 expert reviews and 3820 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is December 16, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 126173 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 89/100 = Very good. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 89

890100

3922 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

102 Experts

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90 / 100

3820 Users

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$448.00

Expert Reviews (102)

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Review summary for the Olympus E-520

By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3922 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the price. The lcd also impresses, but many are less positive about the resolution.

Price, Lcd, Design, Usability

Resolution, Screen, Performance

Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 90/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras, the Olympus E-520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very Godd quality.

alaSCORE 89

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Olympus E-520

By (electronicsme.com)

If you're ready to replace your stripped-down entry-level DSLR, or taking a step up from the point and shoot world, the Olympus E-520 definitely deserves a hard look. It has all the features of any of its upper entry-level competition, and you just ...

10MP resolution, Live View with autofocus, In-camera image stabilization, 2.7” 230,000 dot LCD

The Olympus E-520 DSLR is Olympus' latest model in the upper entry-level...

Rating

80100

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Olympus Evolt E-520

By Dana Wollman (laptopmag.com)

Large LCD, Good build quality, Easy to adjust settings

Mediocre image quality, Slow speeds, No flash-off option on the mode dial

Although the Olympus Evolt E-520 made a good first impression with its solid, ergonomic build and intuitive interface, it quickly lost points for its slow speeds and lackluster image quality. Although the Nikon D40's ($499) interface takes getting ...

Rating

40100

laptopmag.com

User Reviews (3820)

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Get this set-up! Well worth the money!

By boonies MN (qvc.com)

"This camera with the 2 lens for the price is a awesome deal. I got the smaller 14-42mm & 45-150mm lens kit and went and purchased the 75-300mm seperately, which cost me over $300. I've had this for over 6 months and use it quite a lot and there are extre...

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A Little Disappointed!

By hstyler0922 (qvc.com)

"I purchased this camera to upgrade to a digital SLR and was happy with the over all value. I've been pricing digital SLRs and for all that you are getting it is a good buy. My daughter and I both have a Canon Rebel Film SLR and she recently bought a new...

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Olympus E-520

By pastortom2011 (dpreview.com)

Having had an Oly early point and shoot I was familiar with the Oly menu system. A good and competent user out of the box. With the FL-36R flash in radio mode and a simple diffuser does remarkable flash photography. Have shot with a Nikon 8400, so coma...

Three annoyances that I have found in the last year ; 1. The battery indicator shows green until it is red, and then you had better ; switch out the battery quick! Other Olys had a graduated battery life indicator ; why this one has only a 2 stage is beyo...

Manufacturer's Description

The Olympus E-520 delivers brilliant results thanks to advanced technologies that produce clear, sharp images. The E-520's industry-leading Image Stabilization technology, which is built into the camera body, compensates for movement so you can capture blur-free shots with any lens - even at slow shutter speeds. Autofocus Live View brings subjects into sharp focus; it is the perfect tool for macro, portrait or even landscape shooting. This camera was built to produce amazing results for photo...

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