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Olympus EVOLT E-410
This successor to the E-400 is one of the world's most compact D-SLRs with Live Preview. Photographers benefit from exceptional mobility and are not limited to only looking through the viewfinder when framing compositions – as is the case in most
D-SLRs – but can also frame their subject directly on the large 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD. Thanks to compatibility with the Four Thirds Standard, a supreme selection of lenses and other accessories is at the disposal of users to extend the potential areas of application.
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FEATURES
Exceptional compactness and cutting-edge technology
One of the smallest and lightest D-SLRs with Live Preview in the world, the E-410 gives photographers a decisive advantage. Matched with a range of ultra-compact lenses, this camera allows for virtually unimpeded mobility. It is therefore ideal for taking along on trips, holidays, photo assignments or, for that matter, to just about any shooting situation where a large, bulky camera set-up might compromise the photo opportunities.
The Live Preview function is available for shots with both auto focus (AF) and manual focusing (MF), allowing scenes being framed to be viewed directly on the 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD. The AF function is enabled by simply pressing the AEL/AFL button, which prompts the mirror to fold down momentarily and then quickly pop back up again once the AF measurement has been made. The MF option, meanwhile, allows for superior focusing accuracy as images on the LCD can be enlarged by 7x or 10x. It is therefore ideally suited for macro shooting.
In the development of this camera, particular emphasis was placed on boosting performance and further reducing image noise. By incorporating a new image processing engine and sensor, this latest Olympus model produces sensationally clear 10 Megapixel results with accurate colour reproduction, and can boast faster processing speeds as well as low power consumption: Sequential shooting at up to 3fps with a seven image RAW buffer in burst mode is possible.
Superior handling
It meets just about every professional demand, yet the E-410 proves that high performance needn't mean difficult operation. In addition to offering an abundance of adjustable exposure options, including full manual control for unlimited creative freedom, 32 consumer-friendly shooting modes are on board for ease-of-use in all manner of situations. These range from Portrait and Macro to Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro and xD Panorama. Meanwhile, photographers can make use of various colour modes and Black&White filters. What's more, Live Preview functionality allows users to preview and manage tedious adjustments such as exposure and WB compensation right on the LCD – so photographers can revel in the unique comfort and control this added convenience affords them.
Users have a choice of data storage options: Both CompactFlash and xD-Picture Cards can be used with the E-410, which allows even those upgrading from Olympus compact cameras to continue using their existing cards. And to ensure accessibility across the entire European continent, ten languages are on board and a further 15 can be downloaded if desired.
With the intuitive placement of buttons and controls, photographers will feel at home with the E-410 in no time. Info screens can be selected to show full advanced information or just the basics, making it very user-friendly, even for beginners. And ensuring quick data transfer between camera and computer, Hi-Speed USB is supported with up to 480 MBit/s.
Wide range of accessories
Users benefit from nearly boundless versatility when choosing accessories for their E-410 thanks to compatibility with the Four Thirds System. This standard is supported by a growing number of companies and ensures full cross-manufacturer compatibility of lenses. In addition, almost the complete line-up of E-System accessories can be used with this model. This includes first-class, near telecentric lenses that cover the full scope of focal ranges from fisheye to ultrazoom. Since Four Thirds Standard lenses are built specifically for the rigorous demands of digital photography, they can achieve higher-aperture shots without being as big and bulky as their non-Four Thirds counterparts. The E-410 also comes equipped with a long-lasting rechargeable battery that will ensure power requirements are met – even if the shoot goes into overtime. And for capturing beautiful motifs up to 40m below the water's surface, the Underwater Case PT-E03 is available. When it comes to those underwater shots, count on bright Live Preview to make the experience even more rewarding: Get a better and more accurate view of compositions before you shoot them – and take the guesswork out of D-SLR underwater photography.
As one of the world's most compact D-SLRs with Live Preview capability, the E-410 boasts two very convincing arguments. Matched with a high-performance image sensor and a fast new image engine featuring outstanding noise characteristics, ambitious photographers can look forward to superior picture quality and excellent handling that exceeds expectations – while retaining amazing mobility. This intriguing member of the E-System family will be available from June 2007.
The Olympus E-410 digital SLR – main features:
- Light and compact with Live Preview
- 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 protection
- 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 10)
- 3fps with up to seven 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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Olympus E-System lens line-up*:
Top Pro lens range
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm (14-28mm) 1:4.0
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35-100mm (70-200mm) 1:2.0
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90-250mm (180-500mm) 1:2.8
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150mm (300mm) 1:2.0
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm (600mm) 1:2.8
Pro lens range
- ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm (22-44mm) 1:2.8-3.5
- ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm (28-108mm) 1:2.8-3.5
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm (100-400mm) 1:2.8-3.5
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm (16mm) 1:3.5 Fisheye
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm (100mm) 1:2.0 Macro
Standard lens range
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm (28-84mm) 1:3.5-5.6
- ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm (28-90mm) 1:3.5-5.6
- ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm (36-360mm) 1:3.5-6.3
- ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm (80-300mm) 1:3.5-4.5
- Extra compact ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm (80-300mm) 1:4.0-5.6
- ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm Macro (70mm) 1:3.5
* Figures in brackets show 35mm camera equivalents
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PICTURES
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SPECIFICATION
| Sensor |
• 4/3 type Live MOS sensor
• 17.3 x 13.0 mm active area
• 10.9 million total pixels
• 10.0 million effective pixels
• RGB (Primary) color filter array
• Fixed low pass filter (anti-alias filter) |
| Dust suppression |
Supersonic Wave Filter |
| Image processor |
TruePic III |
| Image sizes |
• 3648 x 2736
• 3200 x 2400 (3:2)
• 2560 x 1920
• 1600 x 1200
• 1280 x 960
• 1024 x 768
• 640 x 480 |
| File formats |
• RAW
• RAW + JPEG
• JPEG (EXIF 2.2) - (1/2.7 SHQ, 1/4 HQ, 1/8 or 1/12 SQ) |
| Lenses |
• 4/3 standard lens mount
• Range of ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses available
• Multiply focal length by 2 for 35 mm equiv. FOV |
| Auto focus |
• 3-point TTL phase difference detection
• Detection range: 0 to 19 EV (ISO 100)
• Available in Live View (slight pause and mirror flip required) |
| Focus area selection |
• Automatic
• Manual |
| Focus modes |
• Single shot AF
• Single shot AF + MF
• Continuous AF
• Manual focus |
| Manual focus |
Focus by wire (on lens) |
| AF assist lamp |
Yes, flash strobe (flash must be raised) |
| Shooting modes |
• Auto
• Program AE (with shift)
• Aperture priority AE
• Shutter priority AE
• Manual
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Macro
• Sports
• Night Scene & Portrait
• Scene |
| Additional scene modes |
• Beach and Snow
• Candle
• Children
• Documents
• Fireworks
• High Key
• Image Stabilisation Mode
• Landscape
• Landscape & Portrait
• Low Key
• Macro
• Nature Macro
• Night Scene
• Night Scene & Portrait
• Portrait
• Sports
• Sunset
• Underwater Macro
• Underwater Wide |
| Sensitivity |
• Auto (ISO 100 - 1600)
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600 |
| Metering system |
• 49-zone multi-pattern
• Range: 1 to 20 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100) |
| Metering modes |
• Digital ESP
• Center-Weighted Average
• Spot
• Highlight based spot
• Shadow based spot |
| AE Lock |
• AE/AF lock button
• With shutter release half-press |
| AE Bracketing |
• 3 frames
• 1/3, 1/2, 0.7 or 1.0 EV steps |
| Exposure steps |
1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV |
| Exposure compen. |
• -5.0 to +5.0 EV
• 1/3 EV steps |
| Shutter speed |
60 - 1/4000 sec |
| White balance |
• Auto
• Overcast
• Shade
• Tungsten
• Sunlight
• Fluorescent 1
• Fluorescent 2
• Fluorescent 3
• Manual 'one-touch'
• Kelvin (3000 - 7500 K, 7 steps) |
| WB fine tuning |
• Red - Blue: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each)
• Green - Magenta: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each) |
| Color space |
• sRGB
• Adobe RGB |
| Image parameters |
• Color mode (Natural, Vivid, Muted)
• Saturation (5 levels)
• Contrast (5 levels)
• Sharpness (5 levels)
• Monochrome (B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue) - filter (Ye, Or, Re, Gr)
• Gradation (High Key, Normal, Low Key) |
| Drive modes |
• Single
• Continuous |
| Continuous |
• 3.0 fps
• JPEG: Unlimited at HQ quality
• RAW: 7 frames maximum |
| Self-timer |
• 2 sec
• 12 sec |
| Flash |
• Pop-up
• TTL auto / manual
• Guide no. 10
• 1/180 sec X-sync speed
• Sync modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye
reduction,
Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in, Off
• Flash power: Up to +/- 2EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
| External flash |
Hot shoe |
| Viewfinder |
• Eye-level optical single-lens
• Field of view 95%
• Magnification 0.92x with a 50mm lens and -1 dioptre
• Eye point 16 mm at -1 dioptre
• Dioptre adjustment -3 to +1 dioptre
• Focusing screen: Fixed type (Neo Lumi-Micron Mat Screen)
• Mirror: Quick return mirror
• DOF preview: press left arrow button |
| Viewfinder info |
• AF frame (super impose)
• AE lock
• AF confirmation mark
• Metering mode
• Exposure mode
• Shutter speed
• Aperture value
• White balance
• Exposure compensation value indicator
• Flash
• Battery check
• Record mode
• Number of storable still pictures |
| Orientation sensor |
Yes |
| LCD monitor |
• 2.5" TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle)
• 215,000 pixels
• Live View available |
| Playback functions |
• Single
• Magnify (2 - 14x)
• Index (4, 9, 16, 25 frames)
• Calendar view
• Rotation
• Light box view
• Slide show
• Histogram (Lum / RGB)
• Highlight & Shadow point warning |
| Playback information |
• Exposure mode
• Metering mode
• Shutter speed
• Aperture value
• Exposure compensation level
• ISO
• Colour space
• White balance mode
• White balance compensation level
• Focal length
• Focus area
• File type
• Picture mode
• File name
• Image size
• Recorded card type |
| Editing |
• RAW development
• JPEG editing (B&W, Sepia, Red eye reduction, Color saturation, Resize) |
| Menu languages |
• English
• German
• French
• Spanish
• Italian
• Russian
• Czech
• Dutch
• Danish
• Polish
(Other languages can be downloaded) |
| Storage |
• Compact Flash (Type I and II)
• xD Picture card |
| Connectivity |
• USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)
• Video Out (NTSC / PAL) |
| Vertical / portrait grip |
Unknown |
| Power |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Dimensions |
130 x 91 x 53 mm (5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 in) |
| Weight (no batt) |
375 g (13.2 oz) |
| Weight (inc batt) |
435 g (15.3 oz) |
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