Olympus E-5 DSLR Camera (Body Only)

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I am used in wedding ceremony.Exlent image quality thanks to Olympus....

Comments about Olympus E-5 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I upgraded from the E3 and I couldn't be happier. Photos are noticably crisper and clearer. It seems everything from the E3 is compatable, which is nice. Batteries, battery charger, Power Battery Holder (HLD-4) are all compatable. A few buttons have been moved to make room for the excellent LCD monitor, but navigating around the controls is quite simple. I don't take alot of video. The only thing I can say about it is I wish there was a way to shoot video throught the view finder. You have to use the monitor and shoot video with live view. I've been an amature photographer for quite a few years and using the monitor to frame a scene is really awkward for me. Other than that, I can't find anything I don't like about the camera. They also got rid if the xD card slot and replaced it with a SD slot, which was good to see! If you're looking for a really good DSLR, I HIGHLY recommend this camera.

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Through disappointments in my Canon 40D and lens incompatibilities even with supposed Canon fixes, I stumbled upon the 4/3rds system with my Leica Digilux 3 that I absolutely love for nature and wildlife shooting. However it does have some limitations. It is too slow for low light and fast sports indoors and is not weatherproof. That is where the E-5 comes into play. Now I have a wonderful, rugged, easy to use, multifunctional camera body that does all of this plus has interchangeable lenses with my Leica 4/3rds system. Yes, it does have some noise at high ISO but I shoot raw and adjust customized noise reduction in photoshop. It's also nice to have a manufacturers top line camera without spending a fortune, the ability to buy 3 levels of quality glass without paying for image stabilization for every lens (built in body stabilization) and some splash proof lenses to boot. Olympus, please keep 4/3rds alive as it does what it was designed to do and better than the competition!

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I started a photography business 8 years ago and started with a Nikon, but quickly switched to Olympus. I have owned multiple models, but the E-5 is the best so far. Color, tone, and photo quality is great! The only pit-fall have found so far is the LCD screen dims too quickly and it is not consistant as to how long it stays bright; other than that, it is awesome!

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Good focus responce, good for photograph of birds.

Comments about Olympus E-5 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I've ben really impressed with the image quality of the camera since I purchased it. Focus is fast with the 12-60 & 50-200. Even the 50mm seems faster. OVF is much brighter and larger than previous 4/3 cameras. I normally don't shoot much above iso 800 or so, and haven't noticed any noise in some good sized prints I've made. Maybe at 100% on screen at close range some grain its visible, but I didn't see it in any real world situations...

Have used it out I'm the rain with no issues, and love using the articulating monitor to get some really unique framing/views, resulting in shots I wouldn't have gotten with a fixed screen.

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I have been using the Olympus E system since before the E1 professional camera was released. I am totally biased. AS a camera I find it's ease of use compelling, the lack of icons refreshing, two dial control is lovely and menus easy to navigate. The shortcuts are well signposted, on this camera.
I use this camera both professionally as a photographer and as a teaching aid as a college lecturer.
Negative things.... I'll have to come back to you on that one, but hey I admit I'm biased

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Excellent build quality. Very quiet in use. Noise at high ISO is easily fixed. Lenses are the best in the industry.

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I am amateur, never took any course but I would love to. I already had two Olympus bodies (E510, E 30) but have been looking for an upgrade since my E-510 seems to "dated" for me. I LOOOOOOOVE the new display and of course some more "inner" specs. I waited so much, i am so glad I did it.

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Fast focus
Super sharp images

Comments about Olympus E-5 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

The photos I get from this camera amaze me! I regularly shoot between iso 200 and 4000 and get great results. If you're coming from an E3 or similar I would highly recommend this camera, you won't be dissapointed.

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A year ago I switched from Oly E3 to Canon 5D MkII. Full format and less noise was the big promise. But finding a suitable wide angle was very very difficult, even the famous 16-35 did not do the job like my old Zuiko 7-14mm. Despite all rumors on Olympus abandoning the SLR all together, I decided to switch back to Olympus. And everybody declared me crazy. Now I own the Olympus E5 and I love it! The camera is very responsive, colors are great and the menu structure is definitely better than Canon. Detail and definition equals Canon, and I do not see a big difference in noise levels up to ISO 1600. And in the end, Zuiko lenses (7-14; 12-60 and 50-200) are optically better than Canon. Great contrast and less, much less CA. It feels like coming home...

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For me, the user equipment Olympus with great experience, this is the best product in the entire lineup. It is also not inferior to many other brands in this price segment.
Picture quality, detail and accurate colors, comfortable ergonomics and robust housing ..

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Photography is for me a hobby I have choose Olympus for quality of the picture almost as good as what I use to have when shooting slides...
I hope Olympus will continue to produce slr cameras

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I have an E520 and just upgraded to the E5. I could see the difference immediately, both in autofocus accuracy and image quality. With the 14-35mm F2, and the 50-200mm SWD, the E520 had focus issues but the E5 fixes that. Razor sharp images, fantastic JPEG output.

Still getting used to all the controls, but am already loving this camera. I hope Oly follows this up with an E7 next year.

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I ordered this as the latest in the "E" series to augment my E-3 & other E series cameras! It's pretty much as advertised and I'm not a high ISO shooter so it works well for me. I mainly shoot landscapes and birds. Love the weather proofing and image quality, especially with my SHG & HG lenses!

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easy to use take pics at the same time as you record video art filters in video and photho

Comments about Olympus E-5 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Having worked with the E-5 for a few months, I must admit I'm impressed.

Image quality, especially with Zuiko High and Super-High grade lenses, is amazing. Olympus color is spot-on and the white-balance sensor does a great job for all but the trickiest of lighting situations, saving time from power-up to first shot.

The articulated LCD is a huge upgrade from my E-510, allowing for camera positions that were difficult or impossible before.

It's heavier and larger than the E-510, which is fine for me as it fits better in my hand. Obvious build quality and the dust/splash sealing keeps me shooting when conditions deteriorate.

Controls are well-placed, and menus are easy to navigate. Battery life is good. It's quick to power-up.

Favorite features:
- In-body stabilization - a huge plus for me as I'm a bit shakey-handed.
- Auto-focus is even better, esp with SWD lenses.
- Built-in eyepiece shutter.
- Articulating LCD
- Color rendering - spot-on.
- WB Sensor

720p video is fine, but lack of 1080p fails to stand this up to some alternatives if video is important to you.

High ISO performance, while better than earlier models, could be better.

The first one shipped with what looked like oil spots on the sensor, but B&H replaced the E-5 quickly. (Thanks!) The replacement is flawless.

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I've used the E-5 for about a month, rotating my set of lenses. I'm quite pleased with the results. I upgraded from E-30 & E-520 bodies, largely because of the E-5's better (bigger) viewfinder. The E-5 provides greatly improved focus accuracy over the E-30 & e-520 with all my lenses, particularly my ZD 70-300 zoom (the latter seems a different and better lens on the E-5). IQ improvement with all lenses justifies the upgrade and I would agree this is the ultimate 4/3 camera body. It's not too big, nor too heavy, and I have medium-sized hands - in fact its size seems perfect - if you liked the E-30's ergonomics the E-5 should be just fine. Weather sealing is worth having for the extra peace of mind. Also, I really like the Viewer 2 software, it's a big step up on Olympus Master.

I do find the price difficult to swallow. This camera is certainly worth it for what it brings provided you are already invested in several 4/3 lenses. If you don't have the lenses it's still good, but unfavorably priced against the competition.

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Don't get hung up on comparing number of megapixels and sensor size among all the competing brands. The E-5 is a high-quality camera with an excellent choice of lenses. Four-thirds format allows a more compact design with a 2x factor, relative to 35mm format.