This camera is the replacement model for the E-400 and is a near duplicate except in the adoption of the new TruePic III image processor and the change from a standard CCD image sensor to a LiveMOS sensor that brings LiveView functionality to this 10 megapixel camera. As with all Olympus DSLRs this camera uses the Four Thirds lens and sensor standard that is smaller than APS-C but reduces the effects of shading around the periphery of the image and affords a more compact design. In terms of design the E-410 is the most compact DSLR available. It is a technology feature driven camera for enthusiasts who want the latest ease of use features and it is compatible with an Olympus underwater housing system. It has a dual card slot for Compact Flash and xD memory cards.
This kit comes with the Zuiko ED14-42 f3.5/5.6 and ED40-150 f4/5.6 lenses for full range perspective coverage from wide to telephoto
Olympus E-410 Double Lens Kit Specifications:
• Light and compact with Live View
• 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
• New image processing engine
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD
• Supersonic Wave Filter for dust reduction
• Dual memory card slots (for xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash)
• 32 shooting modes (incl. 5 exposure, 7 creative & 20 scene modes)
• Built-in pop-up flash (GN 12)
• 3fps with up to 6 images in RAW buffer
• One touch white balance
• AF-lock functionality
• Depth of field preview function
• 49 segment digital ESP
• Exposure bracketing function
• Beginners’ and advanced info screen
• Detailed playback info screen with histogram
• Based on Four Thirds Standard
• Optional Underwater Case (PT-E03) available
Short Review:
As the smallest DSLR available it is really more ergonomically suitable for smaller hands and in keeping a slim look, Olympus have opted for a very slight ergonomic bulge on the shutter button side. All-in-all, it’s a DSLR that’s handbag friendly. Round the back a 2.5 inch Hypercrystal LCD makes viewing and reviewing your pictures possible even in bright outdoor conditions by using the sunlight to boost the monitors own brightness, and with a viewing angle of 176 degrees, showing pictures to a whole group of friends around you is not a problem.
On Four Thirds Cameras it has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28-84mm. A good standard zoom lens covering the extra wide to normal/short telephoto perspective with aspherical lens elements to reduce colour and focussing aberrations and a 25 cm minimum focussing distance. Suitable as a standard lens on Four Thirds cameras for general photography. Works with the PPO-E05 lens port on the PTE03 underwater housing kit.
On Four Thirds Cameras it has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 80-300mm. A good telephoto lens suitable for portraiture and general photography on Four Thirds Standard
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