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Olympus E-510 review

Has the Four Thirds digital SLR system finally come of age?

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2007-08-01August 1st 2007

Price at launch £341.57
MPN N2930492
Colour Black
Dimensions 136 x 91.5 x 56
Weight (g) 460
Battery Type Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Camera Type Digital SLR
Connectivity Composite Video Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed 3
Display Size 2.5
Display Technology LCD
Drive Modes Continuous, Remote, Self-Timer, Single
Exposure Modes Aperture, Manual, Programme, Shutter
Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Sync 1/180
Focusing Modes Auto, Continuous
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 400, 800
Image Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13.0
Image Sensor Type LiveMOS
Integral Flash GN12 at ISO 100
Lens Type Zoom Lens
Longest Shutter Speed 60
Max Aperture 3.5
Max. Captured Image Resolution 3648 x 2736
Memory Types Compact flash, XD
Metering Modes Centre weighted, ESP, Highlight Spot, Multi-Pattern, Shadow Spot, Spot
Min Aperture 5.6
Min Shutter Speed 4000
Optical Zoom 3
Optical viewfinder Yes
White Balance Auto, Presets
Zoom Adjustment Manual
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 3648
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 2736

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Product Summary

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Great features for the money

Good all-round performance

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Needs two selection dials

Mode dial and card door could be better made

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