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Olympus E-510
I could be using the Olympus Evolt E-510 DSLR right now. It is so tempting to buy because it comes with two very good kit lenses, all for under $700. It's one of the best camera deals I've ever seen. But I'm impatiently waiting for the other two DSLRs I'm considering to come to market before buying.
Here are some of the key specifications:
- 10 Megapixel CMOS sensor
- Lens kit includes two lenses: 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm
- 2.5 inch LCD @ 230K pixels
- Live View
- xD Picture* and Compact Flash memory cards
- Image Stabilization built in the camera
- Anti-dust system
- 5.4x3.6x2.7 inches/136 x 92 x 68 mm
- 1 lb. 2 ounces / 460 grams without battery and lens
Available now
Price: Under $700 with two lenses
Review summary: When the Evolt E-510 was released last year, it was one of the most feature-packed entry level digital cameras at the time. It received excellent reviews. However, its high ISO performance and dynamic range, while certainly better than compact digital cameras, is not quite as good as other DSLRs in its class.
* Panorama mode is only available when using the Olympus brand xD-Picture Card.
