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Olympus EVOLT E-410 Review

March 15th, 2010
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#4 Beginner DSLR Camera

Olympus Evolt E410 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens

The Olympus Evolt E-410 is the perfect for the initial jump into entry level DSLR camera class. A new user will find a relatively smooth transition from the point and shoot digital camera. There is enough about the workings of the camera that will be familiar to a new user, so that learning about the new features a DSLRs brings will not be a daunting task. Its compact size and intuitive automatic settings are some features that help make this a comfortable fit for the DSLR newcomer. It is one of the smaller sized cameras compared to its companions in this class, which makes not only handling it easier, but storing it is also no problem.

Olympus Evolt E-410 Features-

10 Megapixel Photo Resolution: Any amateur photographer will be happy with the superb image production they get from the 10 megapixels resolution the Olympus Evolt E-410 produces. More advanced and pro users will be happy as well.

Live View LCD Mode: Amateurs who have just transitioned to the DSLR entry level camera are happy to have a live view feature, letting you see the pictures in real time, that is so similar to what they have seen with a compact camera. The Olympus Evolt E-410 comes fully equipped with up to 1600 ISO, and JPEG shooting.

3.3 frames per second (fps) continual shooting speed: The Olympus Evolt E-410’s 3.3 frames per second continuous shooting mode is more than enough to catch in great detail fast paced sporting events and the non-stop activity of children playing. For everyday shooting, the Olympus Evolt E-410 snaps photos quickly with a response times range from 0.4 seconds outdoors to to .09 seconds doors.

Auto focus: There are a wide variety of auto focus modes, including some new ones like beach and fireworks. There will be a definite learning curve for first time users as they learn to understand when to use this feature. With this camera, most of the time the manual focus produces better quality images. As you learn the ins and outs of the camera, you might end up with some blurry and grainy photos when autofocus was used at the wrong times.

Anti-shock and Image Stabilization: This on board feature assures that the photos that are taken holding the camera by hand , without a tripod, will still come out crisp and blur free. The viewfinder, by the way, has a comfortable rubber eye rest.

Olympus Evolt E-410 Value and Satisfaction-

Value: The Olympus EVOLT E-410 is found among the lower priced cameras in the entry-level DSLR class camera.. A first-time DSLR　user is given quite a few options that will help build their comfort zone while transitioning from a point and shoot camera.

Customer Satisfaction: The intuitive menus, radial dial and compact style are some features that newcomers are most comfortable with. If you are used to another more bulky DSLR camera, the smaller size might take some getting used to The main downside is the difficulty in mastering the manual vs. auto focus settings.

Summary-

For an entry level DSLR camera the Olympus Evolt E-410 is a perfectly acceptable choice for your first camera in semiprofessional grade photography. Its versatility in manual point and shoot situation as well as the automatic features make this camera easy to use and a good way to learn more about this class of camera.

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