Olympus Evolt E-510 SLR Digital Camera 2-Lens Kit

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I wanted a good digital slr for outdoor trips. The ease of use helps me to learn photo skills. Amazing the quality photos this "all thumbs" rookie can create! B&H helped me get started with good equipment at a great price!

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I am an amateur photographer and this is my first digital SLR. I found it quite easy to get started using and didn't take long to learn more of the advanced features.
The body image stabilization is amazing. I have a very unstable hand, and even more amazing was using 3+ sec shutter speeds and still getting a clear shot without a tripod. This even made my Canon EOS XSi friend jealous.

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This camera is light weight and easy to use. The color and picture quality are outstanding. I recommend this camera for beginner and novice photographers!

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User friendly, I would buy 2 just for the fun of it.Its not waterproof, It got wet and all i did was to wipe it off and keep shooting.(dont do this)I love it, its my first and maybe my last.The only problem I have was..Its just too great.[...]

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I upgraded from my OM-1 to an E-20. Likewise, from the E-20 to the E-510. The feeling was about the same: as if it's the same camera, with tons of improvements. I use my cameras for almost everything, from family pics to copying articles, and some artistic efforts in between. The E-510 is a very good camera, great value; and although with many commands, it is an easy camera to promptly get going, and learning its goodies on the run.

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I bought this camera based on the reviews in CR; and they were generally right. It is my first DSLR. Although is is more difficult to use than my large format cameras, it does a lot more things. Probably the problem relates to a learning curve.
The instruction book (138 useful pages) says "try it out for a while before doing any serious work . . ." That is excellent advice.
I especially appreciate the two lenses that are provided (giving a 35mm equivalent coverage from 28 to 300 mm). The Image Stabilizer has two modes; both are effective when not using a tripod.
My only real concern is that, because the camera is so small, the controls are quite close together, so it is easy to inadvertently push the wrong button. Again, this is probably a learning curve issue.

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Really happy with my camera. Great photos, easy to use. Terrific value.

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This is a fantastic camera. I bought it just before our family vacation this year. I experimented with many settings and adjustments to get the feel for how best to use it in many situations. It took great pictures with excellent color, perfect detail. I continue to learn new things each time I use it.

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I have not been able to totally put this camera though the pases but everything I have done so far I am very impressed. I enjoy the fact that it is very user friendly....

Comments about Olympus Evolt E-510 SLR Digital Camera 2-Lens Kit:

The controls are rather simple to use and the most important (such as the Exposure button, the dial which adjust most settings, and the shutter) buttons readily available with all located within a mere inch or so from each other and readily located to your thumb and first finger. In most cases this camera is fast and has a quick recycle... However when trying to photograph a lighting storm through my bedroom window the camera took several seconds to think/write to the card. (This is usually not the case in normal photography.)
The camera is rather comfortable and can be held for several hours (such as photographing a 1 year old who can walk) or when go photographing in a park, especially when you walk in/out.
The battery holds well and can provide a 1/2 day of shooting at least before needing recharging.
The Lenses are small and come provided with Lens Hoods. the only issue I've came across with these lens Focus are entirely electronically controlled, while equipped with a manual focused that's controlled by a focus ring on the camera, unlike other manufactures that have the focus ring physically control the focus, these lenses are controlled by the motor inside exclusively, the manual focus rings movement is sent to the camera which moves the focusing elements. the disadvantage is that it seams slower than other cameras, but unlike other cameras it can both auto and manually focus under the same setting (there are selections for Single, Continuous, Manual, Single & Manual, and Continuous & Manual Focus)
The Camera also features the ability to do panoramas (with the corresponding scene mode) which is easily stitched with the included software, however this only works with Olympus Branded xD Cards, which makes it more of a nuisance to use than anything else) It does produce good, well stitched pictures when used.

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The Evolt E-510 provided excellent shots right out of the box, with no adjustment. The handling and feel are solid and I particularly like the righthand grip. I work outdoors shooting landscape and cityscape and this camera took little time for me to become comfortable using. Both lenses are great, though I do prefer the 14-42mm for its depth of field and the size of the image area.

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This is my first dSLR. Bought after heaps of research, was swayed by the smaller/lighter lenses and the colours it produces.
Couldn't be happier, its a great camera!

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I was choosing a DSLR for a long time and wanted something that enables me of great use with lower budget and my choice was over this camera.It's exactelly what I was waiting for:Very confortable to use;Great colors;Very nice lenses;Easy to start with;The only thing that I have to tell agaist is a litle noise in High ISO (800 and 1600).The service of BH Photo was amazing! As I'm from Portugal I asked a family person to bring my camera and I had only 48 hours between order time and the flight time. I call directly BH and explain my issue and they promptely proceeded with the order. [...]

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Finally upgraded from a Sony P&S. Also tried Nikon, Sony and Canon at a local store but they could not beat Olympus for quality of kit lenses (which provide a great range for a beginner), and "bang for the buck" (anti dust, image stabilisation, live view). Fantastic photos straight out of the box but a lot to learn with the move to DSLR. Loving it so far!![...]

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So far this camera is the best. I take action pictures of hanggliding and paragliding. This camera is proving to be just the ticket for the distance and movement I want to record.

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I use my E-510 for a month and feel it is exactly what I wanted. I get very nice pictures at home with my family and my dog, on a sea shore, in urban scenes.
The thing I have to complain to day - some times I have two consequent frames when I press the shutter button longer than usual.

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I HAVE HAD MANY CAMERAS OVER THE YEARS WITH THE OLYMPUS E-510 BEING THE BEST EVER.EASY TO USE WITH MANY FEATURES WHICH COMBINE TO TAKE FANTASTIC PHOTOS.I ENJOY LEARNING ALL THE TRICKS AND CAPABILITIES WHICH THE OLYMPUS E-510 SLR DIGITAL OFFERS AND THE BONUS IS I NEED NEVER BUY A ROLL OF FILM AGAIN.MAKES ME THE AMMATUER PHOTOGRAPHER FEEL PROFESSIONAL.

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amazing! this is really cool dslr. easy to operate , portable , liveview and steady shot..
and thanx to the B&H photo.. this shop is really GREAT..

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I love this camera so far...I took it out of the box, put in the battery and memory card, and took a picture! It came out great! After some basic tweeks that are intuitive to all point and shoot digitals, I took several more, and they are all fabulous. My son took it to the races, and with the two lense set up, he took some awesome photos. At 14 years old, he felt like a big deal! I like how the camera feels in my hands, it's not too heavy, and will auto-rotate for vertical shots. This camera was voted by some users "Best of 2007" in its class, and I can see why. You have to read the book, though, to get really familiar with this camera. It's got lots of features in it that you have to learn about, but the buttons and LCD display are clear and easy to navigate. I'm glad I chose it over the Canon, Sony and Nikon-I looked at them all! I'm giving it only four stars because of the night photos I took, some of which came out a bit dark and blurred, but I'm sure I can figure that out eventually. Also, when taking night photos on AUTO or SCENE, the camera flash blinks several times before it takes the picture. Have fun with this camera!

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This is my second digital camera the other is a point and shoot. I simply love this camera! Once I got it out of the box and the battery charged it only took me a hour or so, and under stood how to use every feature. Easy to follow menus. Great comfort in the hand, easy to hold still, and I love the image stabalizer. I find for most of my situations the 14-42 lense will be used the most.

I would but this camera all over agian!