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Olympus EVOLT E-510
The Olympus E-510 delivers nothing short of impeccable performance. This successor to the E-500 gives photographers a better way to frame compositions since – unlike most D-SLRs – it boasts Live Preview capability on its 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD. Olympus proves itself once again as a technology leader with this camera's built-in image stabiliser. As it is incorporated directly into the body, there's no need for the costly inclusion of a stabiliser in each lens.
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FEATURES
Advanced technology for superior photography
Settle for nothing less than the latest in imaging technology. Living up to its reputation as one of the world leaders in digital photography, Olympus has equipped the body of the E-510 with an image stabiliser – so there's no need to have it in every lens, like with other D-SLRs. Enjoy protection against blur caused by camera shake when working with long exposure times or high magnifications: Don't risk blurring a shot in high action situations, or when there's no tripod at hand. All that you need to protect images against blur is built right into the body of this powerful addition to the E-System. And enjoy true-to-life colour reproduction along with exceptional noise performance thanks to the new image processing engine.
The incorporation of Live Preview takes D-SLR photography in a new and exciting direction. Ensure picture sharpness with unprecedented accuracy: The ability to view images on the 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD at magnifications of 6x or 10x in manual focus mode guarantees that pictures always come out sharp. Auto-focusing is as easy as a push of the AEL button: A quick flip up and then down of the mirror allows the AF measurement to be made – and shooting can begin. Furthermore, with superb image processing speeds of 3fps with a seven image RAW buffer in burst mode, there's no need to worry about missing a great shot.
Comfort and control
Indulge in the simple convenience of smart design. With both exposure and WB compensation available for viewing directly on the LCD, it's a cinch to adjust to the perfect light and colour settings. There's even a histogram function to allow for exceptionally accurate exposure control. The E-510 is one-of-a-kind: Not only does it have the power to satisfy the seasoned professional with an array of manual settings – but there are also 18 easy-to-use scene programmes like Macro and xD Panorama, allowing virtually anyone to get in on the action. The incorporation of colour modes plus Black&White filters add another dimension of creative possibility to this D-SLR's enticing list of features.
There's a choice of data storage options in the E-510 with slots for both the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash cards – so users upgrading from Olympus compact cameras can continue using their existing cards, which even enable the use of this camera's xD Panorama scene programme. Ten different languages on board plus a further 15 for download ensure that the E-510 remains accessible to everyone – no matter what their native tongue – while the incorporation of Hi-Speed USB guarantees the extra-speedy transfer of pictures to a computer or photo printer. And rest assured that great shots are possible in even the most uncertain of situations: With its bracketing function, the E-510 takes a sequence of three shots in WB and Exposure mode and five shots in Focus mode. What's left is a choice of photos, from which the best may be chosen. This increases the chance of great shots by potentially compensating for the uncertainty of the moment.
A choice of accessories
The E-510, with a long-life rechargeable battery, is a bona fide E-System D-SLR – meaning that it's compatible with almost the entire range of E-System accessories. Based on the Four Thirds Standard, this exemplary range of parts features near-telecentric lenses – which are optimised for the specific needs of digital photography in order to provide edge-to-edge colour, sharpness and brightness. Revel in the superiority of this flexible and comprehensive system of lenses, flashes and other accessories.
The Olympus E-510 is the latest example of Olympus' commitment to imaging excellence and precision. With Live Preview, a built-in image stabiliser for even sharper shots in shaky conditions and a new engine to guarantee exceptional noise performance and overall improved results, it's clear that this D-SLR is ready to deliver nothing less than the ultimate in professional-grade photography. This awe-inspiring addition to the
E-System will become available in July 2007.
The Olympus E-510 digital SLR – main features:
- D-SLR with built-in image stabiliser
- 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
- Live Preview
- New image processing engine
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD
- Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
- 28 shooting modes (incl. 5 exposure, 5 creative & 18 scene modes)
- Built-in pop-up flash (GN 10)
- 3fps with up to seven images in RAW buffer
- AF-lock functionality
- Depth of field preview function
- Bracketing function (Exposure, White Balance, Focus)
- Detailed playback info screen with histogram
- Based on Four Thirds Standard, making it compatible with almost the entire range of system accessories
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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 stabilization |
• "Supersonic Wave Drive" (in-body sensor shift)
• Two modes: Horizontal+Vertical, Vertical only |
| Image sizes |
• 3648 x 2736
• 3200 x 2400
• 2560 x 1920
• 1600 x 1200
• 1280 x 960
• 1024 x 768
• 640 x 480 |
| File formats |
• RAW
• RAW + JPEG
• JPEG (EXIF 2.2) - three levels |
| JPEG compression |
• SHQ (1/2.7)
• HQ (1/4)
• SQ (1/8 or 1/12) |
| 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
• Automatic or manual point selection
• EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100) detection range |
| Focus area selection |
• Automatic
• Manual |
| Focus modes |
• Single shot AF
• Continuous AF
• Manual focus |
| Manual focus |
Focus by wire |
| AF assist lamp |
Yes, flash strobe (flash must be raised) |
| Exposure modes |
• Auto
• Program AE (with shift)
• Aperture priority AE
• Shutter priority AE
• Manual
• Scene
• Scene select AE |
| Scene modes |
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Macro
• Sports
• Night Scene & Portrait |
| Other scene modes |
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Landscape & Portrait
• Night Scene
• Night Scene & Portrait
• Children
• Sport
• High Key
• Low Key
• Digital Image Stabilization
• Macro
• Nature Macro
• Candle
• Sunset
• Fireworks
• Document
• Panorama (req. Olympus xD-Picture Card)
• Beach & Snow |
| Sensitivity |
• Auto
• ISO 100
• ISO 125
• ISO 160
• ISO 200
• ISO 250
• ISO 320
• ISO 400
• ISO 500
• ISO 640
• ISO 800
• ISO 1000
• ISO 1250
• ISO 1600 |
| Metering system |
• 49-zone multi-pattern
• Range (Digital ESP): 1 to 20 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100)
• Range (Spot): 3 to 17 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100) |
| Metering modes |
• Digital ESP
• Center-Weighted Average
• Spot (2%)
• 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, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps |
| Shutter speed |
• Auto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec
• P, A, S or M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec
• Bulb (up to 8 mins) |
| Flash X-sync speed |
• 1/180 sec
• 1/4000 sec (Super FP mode) |
| Aperture values |
Depends on lens: 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps |
| White balance |
• Auto
• Lamp (3000K)
• Fluorescent 1 (4000K)
• Fluorescent 2 (4500K)
• Fluorescent 3 (6600K)
• Daylight (5300K)
• Cloudy (6000K)
• Shade (7500K)
• Custom
• Kelvin (2000 - 14000 K) |
| WB fine tuning |
• Red - Blue: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each)
• Green - Magenta: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each) |
| WB Bracketing |
• 3 frames
• 4, 8 or 12 mired steps |
| Color space |
• sRGB
• Adobe RGB |
| Image parameters |
• Color mode (Vivid, Natural, Muted, Monotone)
• Saturation (5 levels)
• Contrast (5 levels)
• Sharpness (5 levels)
• Monochrome (B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue) - filter (Ye, Or, Re, Gr)
• Graduation (High Key, Normal, Low Key) |
| Drive modes |
• Single
• Continuous
• Self-timer
• Remote control |
| Continuous |
• 3.0 fps
• RAW: 6 frames maximum
• JPEG: Up to card capacity @ HQ 1/8 (with high speed media) |
| Self-timer |
• 2 sec
• 12 sec |
| Flash |
• Auto electronic pop-up
• TTL auto / manual
• Guide no. 12
• 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
• TTL Auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash (FL-20, FL-36, FL-50)
• Modes:Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction,
Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash.
• Flash power: Up to +/- 2EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
| Viewfinder |
• Eye-level TTL Optical Pentaprism
• Field of view 95%
• Magnification 0.92x with a 50mm lens and -1 dioptre
• Eye point 14 mm at -1 dioptre
• Dioptre adjustment -3 to +1 dioptre
• Focusing screen: Fixed type
• Mirror: Quick return mirror |
| Viewfinder information |
• Aperture value
• Shutter speed
• Record mode
• AF confirmation mark
• Flash
• WB
• AE lock
• Number of storable still images
• Exposure compensation value
• Metering mode
• Battery warning
• Exposure mode
• AF frame (super imposed)
• IS activating mode. |
| Orientation sensor |
Yes |
| LCD monitor |
• 2.5" TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle,
semi-transmissive)
• 230,000 pixels
• 100% frame coverage |
| 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 |
| Editing |
• RAW development
• JPEG editing (B&W, Sepia, Red eye reduction, Color saturation, Resize) |
| Storage |
• Compact Flash (Type I and II) / Microdrive
• xD- Picture card |
| Connectivity |
• USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)
• Video Out (NTSC / PAL)
• IR Remote control (optional) |
| Power |
BLM-1 1500 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (supplied &
charger) |
| Dimensions |
136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.4 x 3.6 x 2.7 in) |
| Weight (no batt) |
460 g (16.2 oz) |
| Box contents |
E-510 body, 14-42mm lens (kit contents), Li-ion battery
BLM-1, Li-ion battery charger BCM-2, USB cable, Video cable, Shoulder strap,
OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card. |
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