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Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $349.99
You Save: $100.00 (22%)
New (5) Used (3) from $349.99
Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 614
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 42
Minimum Focal Length: 14
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 3.6 x 4.6
MPN: 262081
Model: 262081
UPC: 005332163898
EAN: 0005332163898
ASIN: B0015ASYJ8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints | | • | 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal II LCD screen | | • | TruePic III for superior image quality in all lighting situations; exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos | | • | Lightweight ergonomic design; kit includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens | | • | Stores images on CF, Micro Drive, or xD Picture Cards (not included) |
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Product Description
CAMERA, EVOLT E-420 W/14-42MM, 10MP,
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 24
 Wonderful 'pocketable' dSLR July 4, 2008
R. A Gibson (San Antonio, TX USA)
89 out of 93 found this review helpful
I have used nearly every OLYMPUS dSLR (exception being the E-300 & E-400). I use the Olympus E-3 for my paid work and find it a superb camera. But like many of you, I want a camera with SLR quality to carry around minus the weight of my workhorse E-3. Enter the E-420, an absolute jewel of a camera whose IQ is top notch especially when compared to its market segment (Canon Rebels, Nikon D40/D60/D80, Pentax K200D, etc.). The gradation is fantastic, rivaling even my E-3. And coupling this, the world's smallest dSLR body with the new Pancake lens (25mm f/2.8, equivalant to 50mm in Full Frame) and you have a near 'pocketable' (depends on the size of the pocket) dSLR capable of taking phenomenal photos. Now, is it a world beater? No. But it isn't meant to be. It is meant for folks who want SMALL, but for whom Image Quality MATTERS. And here, it scores a perfect 10 (or 5 STARS in this case). As to the negative comment about focus points (you want 51 focus points, go spend 5K on the Nikon D3... truly a great camera, but marketed to a different segment of shutterbugs). And I have no idea what the reviewer was talking about poor performance in low light (this is much more of a lens issue on any camera), all I can say is NONSENSE. It does fine. No better and certainly no worse than any of the other 20+ dSLRs I've shot with. In fact, I used it as a 2nd camera during a 50th wedding anniversary party I was hired to shoot. Used it Indoors. It did great. I got great photos and the client doesn't know what came out of the E-3 or the E-420. The images are that good. So if you want 'pocketable', but you do want to compromise on Image Quality, then go ahead and pick this baby up. The likelihood of Buyer's Remorse is far smaller than this camera. After that, You just do one thing more. ...Enjoy.
Sold my Canon XTi for this delightful *gem* of a camera. Love it! May 31, 2008
Tony Wong
48 out of 48 found this review helpful
I have had this E-420 with Zuiko 25mm Pancake for a month now and it is simply superb.
I sold my Canon XTi and SD700IS because I wanted a smaller/lighter system without sacrificing DSLR image quality. I got portability with my Canon P&S but not the image quality; I got DSLR image quality with the Canon DSLR but not the portability. The question was: What should I do? Well, the timing of the release of this camera/lens was perfect. And the choice to get this camera was the best choice I have made with regards to photography. Now I have the smallest, lightest DSLR camera in the world with great image quality to match any 10MP entry-level DSLR. Having owned this camera for over a month now, I have realised that I am taking 2-3 times more photographs than ever before simply because it is such a joy to take out-and-about (perfect for street photography) and the results I am getting are excellent. Want to see images from this combination? Have a look at my photostream: [...])
From using this camera, I am looking forward to exploring more of Olympus's infamous Zuiko lenses which are some of the best digital lenses in the industry. I tried the 12-60mm lens with the E-420 the other day and boy was the auto-focus speed fast! The continuous shooting is fast too: 3-4 shots (raw+super-fine jpegs) per second -- very impressive.
Because of this purchase my passion for photography has been ignited which is priceless in itself. Photography should be about taking photos without feeling restricted by what you hold in your hands. This camera gives me that freedom and confidence that I can take great photos wherever I am. Photography should be FUN! And it is certainly FUN to use this camera.
To conclude, do your research on the net on this camera and look at many photos. I am sure you will discover many other happy new owners of this camera. I have heard even some are using it not as a back-up to their pro gear but as a replacement because it is so portable! A great recommendation if ever you need one.
Happy camera hunting!
A great little camera May 28, 2008
D. Jones (Crescent City, CA United States)
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
I have the e-410. The pictures are great. The camera handles well. I like the fact that I can carry it on a shoulder strap all day and not be tried of it. I have large hands, but don't find the camera to be too small for me to handle.
The other reviewer was correct in criticizing the focus assist strobe because it is slow. Turn that feature off and the camera will focus quickly with natural light.
Excellent Camera October 4, 2008
Gadget Man (California)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I buy two or three cameras a year. I hesitated on this camera because it has no image stabilization. But I recently took it to Europe and got great pictures in churches and museums. I set the ISO to 800 and had very sharp handheld pictures. The size is fantastic...very light and small. The live view works great...although the focus is slow. Focus if very fast in non-live view. To learn all the options, you'd have to spend quite a bit of time. But for most uses, you can learn to use the camera in about 5 minutes. Menus are very deep, so some options are difficult to keep track of. But in most competitors at this price level, those deep menued options don't even exist. Highly recommended.
Such A Nice Little Camera December 31, 2008
M.Johnson (Bronx,NY USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I recently brought this camera and was amazed by all the features.It's so small and easy to use.I'm no pro or anything but I wanted to take on a more creative role in my photography so I shopped around looking for a digital slr that was on my level.The manual comes jam pack with information on how to operate the camera.So if you haven't had a digital slr in the past don't be alarmed it's a great camera to upgrade to after using a point and shoot.
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