Olympus E-420 is the “world’s thinnest, smallest digital SLR camera”
By Arnold Zafra
The Olympus E-420 is a SLR digital camera designed for both beginners and experienced photographers.
Priced at US$349 the E-420 is a substantially upgraded model of compact E-410 DSLR camera released by Olympus inn April 2007, with numerous ease-of-use and picture quality enhancements.
According to Olympus, the E-420 is as easy to focus as a compact digital point-and-shoot camera with AF Live View function that improves on the conventional Live View for auto focusing based on contrast detection.
Key features include:
- 10 Megapixels, Live MOS sensor
- Imager Size 17.3mm x 13.0mm
- Focusing screen Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
- 100-1600 ISO (sensitivity)
- 2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD panel
- shots per battery charge (TBA)
- Takes CompactFlash card (Type I and II), Microdrive, xD picture card MEDIA
slim, ultra thin body - 380 grams
- Dimensions of 129.5 mm x 91 mm x 53 mm (W x H x D)
- Face Detect and Shadow Adjust Technology optimizes auto focus and auto exposure on faces and the background simultaneously;New 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD monitor with improved visibility in Live View shooting and picture playback
What the manufacturer says:
“Combining the world’s thinnest, smallest1 body with outstanding picture quality, this camera makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the power of digital SLR performance and capture and preserve the activities and memories of everyday life.”
What users and reviewers are saying:
“The Olympus E420 is perfect for everyone who wants to step up to the power and performance of a digital SLR (single lens reflex), yet enjoy the ease of use and ability to compose images on the LCD common to point-and-shoot cameras.”-LetsGoDigital
“Consider this if you want a really ultra-compact DSLR with live view, a fine set of image controls - and a great price.”-PopPhoto
Our comment:
Probably knowing ho far advanced other digital SLR cameras today are, Olympus hit on what is not common among DSLR in ther market today, portability. The size and weight of DSLR made it not so popular for daily digital camera users, so most of them rely on point-and-shoot camera to capture current events. Hence Olympus E-420 would appeal to consumers who are looking for a daily, carry-it-always DSLR.
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