Olympus E-520 Digital SLRs
Olympus E-520 Digital SLRs
USER REVIEWS
[Sep 30, 2010]
sptster1200
Professional
Strength:
4/3 Mount
Weakness:
Aftermarket battery grip requires plug-in of USB cable to the back of the camera. This really isn't too much of an issue but I wish Olympus would have considered a battery grip for this camera. The Olympus E-520 is a great pro/sumer camera. I have used Canon DSLR's in the past and I have found that Olympus gives better (real world) image quality. It seems to give a more film like appearance to images rather than digital in that colors are more vibrant and contrast is exceptional. I find that auto-focus in low light is no more of a problem than any other camera that I've used. They all have occasions where they have trouble locking on. To me, if this is an issue, which it isn't most of the time, I use manual focus. As for shooting past ISO 800, I find that most cameras don't give an image that I would want to sell to someone and this includes film. Also, the ISO on the Olympus seems to be spot on accurate. This is questionable on the Canon and I have read write-ups on this issue with Nikon as well. The 4/3 crop factor is also a plus in that you get maximum pixels to standard image sizes except for 4x6. Overall, this is a great camera for someone starting out or wants a great backup camera for their Olympus system. Customer Service Have had three Olympus cameras and haven't had a problem where I've needed to deal with them. Similar Products Used: Canon XT
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[Jan 13, 2010]
Benjamin
Intermediate
Strength:
- in-body image Stabilizers: whatever lens you paired it with, it will have IS.
Weakness:
- poor AF performance in low light
a really great camera for beginners. an entry level camera that feels like a mid-level camera. I chose this from 2 other entry level camera, namely Nikon's D60 and canon's 450D. i purchased it with a 2-lens kit. Customer Service here in our country, the after-sales support is quite insufficient. Similar Products Used: it's almost the same as Canon's 450D but without the in-body IS and lower mega pixels. |
[Jun 09, 2009]
Jaedon
Intermediate
Strength:
Better in lower light than previous models
Weakness:
Softer images than previous sensors
I recently "upgraded " from the E510 to the E520 after a warranty repair replacement. I was happy with my E510 but it had been in for repair enough times to quality as a lemon and therefore needed replacement and the E520 was the model offered.
Similar Products Used: E500
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[Dec 29, 2008]
traport77
Intermediate
Strength:
- This is a well built camera that feels comfortable in my hands and feels very sturdy and tough.
Weakness:
I do love this camera but it isn't perfect. Here are some of my complaints. I should mention though that none of these weaknesses would have prevented me from buying this camera.
The Olympus E-520 DSLR has been a great choice for my first DSLR. I'm new to the DSLR world and after spending many weeks researching various DSLR brands and models I almost gave up on finding what I thought I wanted. The features I was looking for in a camera:
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[Nov 25, 2008]
handika.wisnu
Casual
Strength:
+ Great value for money especially with the double lens kit
Weakness:
- Usable ISO in my opinion is maximum at 800 --> this means slower maximum shutter speed.
Before buying E-520, i spent 3 months researching for the best DSLR that suits my needs...after comparing with other brands (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax), my choice finally come to Olympus E-520.
Customer Service no experience Similar Products Used: Canon Xsi
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[Jul 21, 2008]
Justintoxicated
Beginner
Strength:
- Awesome Live view!
Weakness:
- I had some trouble focusing in the dark using the built in flash for focusing (with 14-42 and Prime 50mm ) The low-light focus aid is the built in flash....
I am really happy with my purchase so far. I really think that this camera is an excellent value especially at the sale price of $520 with the 14-42 kit lens. It took me a few days to get used to the new menu system and the Olympus way of changing settings things vs my older non SLR Canon Cameras. This is my first SLR so I really can't compare to the e510 or others. I can certainly say that the grip is better than my friend's e420, although the camera is a little heavier and larger. The button layout is pretty decent and the super control panel menu allows for quick adjustments.
Customer Service No experience. Similar Products Used: - This is my first SLR, but other cameras I have owned or used are:
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