Olympus 10MP E-Volt 410 DSLR w/Two lens kit $399.99 shipped

[Greg04]

Pretty good high ISO pics for cheap.

$399.99 at adorama

Also at Amazon for same price.

Highly Recommended at DPREVIEW

 

[ions]

Even tho I just bought a Canon Rebel XS I'm thinking of picking this camera up also. Thanks.

 

[SignalSoldier]

I own the e-510 and I love it.....this is a nice price with the glass. Some of the best stock glass in the business right there

 

[ElFenix]

nice deal, same price for the one without the telezoom

 

[joechaos]

I had this camera last year along with the E-520. I sold both and bought the Canon EOS 40D. Both Olympus cameras produced quality photos, but nothing compared to the 40D. Sensor size really is the bad part of the Olympus (about 2/3rds size of Nikon or Canon). I also didn't like the 4:3 picture aspect ratio compared to the film type aspect ratio offered by the Canon. Also, if you plan to buy any other lenses or accessories, get ready to spend big bucks compared to Canon or Nikon. If you stick with this combo only then, I recommend it.

 

[filibusterman]

I am wondering how much of a disadvantage this camera is over the 5xx series since it does not incorporate Image Stabilization.

 

[Greg04]

Originally posted by: joechaos
I had this camera last year along with the E-520. I sold both and bought the Canon EOS 40D. Both Olympus cameras produced quality photos, but nothing compared to the 40D. Sensor size really is the bad part of the Olympus (about 2/3rds size of Nikon or Canon). I also didn't like the 4:3 picture aspect ratio compared to the film type aspect ratio offered by the Canon. Also, if you plan to buy any other lenses or accessories, get ready to spend big bucks compared to Canon or Nikon. If you stick with this combo only then, I recommend it.

Um...$399 camera (w/2 lenses) vs. $750 camera (body), but I agree with the conclusion that the Canon is better.

 

[joechaos]

Camera does have stabilization, just electronic not sensor shift or lens based.

 

[arrfep]

Originally posted by: joechaos
Camera does have stabilization, just electronic not sensor shift or lens based.

😕 What other kind is there?

You might be thinking about some sort of "electronic shake reduction" which is just marketing speak for an automatic ISO bump to keep shutter speeds high enough to prevent shake-induced motion blur.

Regarding the camera, while I wouldn't recommend it to someone getting into the world of SLRs, I am thinking about picking it up as P&S replacement.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: filibusterman
I am wondering how much of a disadvantage this camera is over the 5xx series since it does not incorporate Image Stabilization.

This camera has in-body IS.

It also has a TINY tunnel-vision viewfinder.

 

[arrfep]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: filibusterman
I am wondering how much of a disadvantage this camera is over the 5xx series since it does not incorporate Image Stabilization.

This camera has in-body IS.

It also has a TINY tunnel-vision viewfinder.

4x0 series from Olympus doesn't have the IS. That, and the gripless/compact body are the major differences between them and the 5x0 series.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: arrfep

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: filibusterman
I am wondering how much of a disadvantage this camera is over the 5xx series since it does not incorporate Image Stabilization.

This camera has in-body IS.

It also has a TINY tunnel-vision viewfinder.

4x0 series from Olympus doesn't have the IS. That, and the gripless/compact body are the major differences between them and the 5x0 series.

Sorry I thought this was for the 5xx series camera. You're correct.

 

[RedWolf]

Originally posted by: Greg04

Originally posted by: joechaos
I had this camera last year along with the E-520. I sold both and bought the Canon EOS 40D. Both Olympus cameras produced quality photos, but nothing compared to the 40D. Sensor size really is the bad part of the Olympus (about 2/3rds size of Nikon or Canon). I also didn't like the 4:3 picture aspect ratio compared to the film type aspect ratio offered by the Canon. Also, if you plan to buy any other lenses or accessories, get ready to spend big bucks compared to Canon or Nikon. If you stick with this combo only then, I recommend it.

Um...$399 camera (w/2 lenses) vs. $750 camera (body), but I agree with the conclusion that the Canon is better.

Yes the 40D has better low light capabilities. So does the Nikon D90 and the Olympus E-3. They all cost at least twice as much, too.

I disagree with the comments about lenses. If you look at the same quality lenses the prices are comparable. You CAN buy much cheaper lenses for Canon but it isn't the same quality. Additionally, you'll get greater telephoto from the Olympus lens than a Canon/Nikon due to the 2x crop factor vs the 1.5/1.6 of the Nikon/Canon. You do get more lens choices with Canon/Nikon, though.

At $399 this is a great buy for a dslr and the Olympus system is very solid. The lenses are all good quality and there is a good variety of lenses. The main thing Olympus lacks is a competitor to the 50D and D90. The 520 is in the $500 range and the E-3 comes in around $1250. The E30 is currently priced around the same as the E-3.