Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:27
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This is the second small Olympus DSLR and looks and feels a bit like the legendary OM SLRS that propelled Olympus into one of the world's best-known camera brands.The E-420 has some improvements over its predecessor, the E-410. For starters, the build...
This is the second small Olympus DSLR and looks and feels a bit like the legendary OM SLRS that propelled Olympus into one of the world's best-known camera brands.The E-420 has some improvements over its predecessor, the E-410. For starters, the build...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:27
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The third camera in the Olympus E-400 series, the E-420 boasts a few improvements and a great price. But can it stand up against fierce competition from the Sony a200 and Nikon D60? Let’s find out if this diminutive camera can make a big name for itsel...
This is what a FourThirds camera should be like – small and lightweight and the perfect choice for those who prefer to travel light. Most significant improvement is the addition of the very effective Live View function and it’s this that makes the E-4...
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Not only is it one of the most lightweight and compact models in the world, the Olympus E-420 is an inexpensive DSLR thats a mighty £170 less than its Olympus E-410 predecessor. The two cameras look outwardly identical with a busy control layout; o...
Compact, easy to use and inexpensive, the Olympus E-420 is a good DSLR option for anyone nervous about trading up from a pocket camera, while E-410 owners can rest easy that any upgrading is relatively minor. Gavin Stoker Lowest online price:...
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Not only is it one of the most lightweight and compact models in the world, the least expensive DSLR on test is also £170 less than its E-410 predecessor. The two cameras look outwardly identical with a busy control layout; only a CSI unit would notic...
Canon EOS 450D Star rating: Canon’s EOS 450D comes with an image stabilised zoom to aid sharp results in low light...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:34
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Olympuss E-420 is the smallest and lightest digital SLR currently available. This is partly down to its sensor, which is around 25 per cent smaller than those used by the other cameras and allows the lens and other components to be reduced accordi...
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The E-420 is certainly a tiddler when compared with most other DSLRs on the market, measuring 129.5 x 91 x 53mm and weighing just 380g without the battery. That said, the E-420 is hardly in the same league as a compact camera, especially when you slap...
The focus systems worked well, although close-up shooting in the macro mode was a struggle at times, with the E-420 taking quite a while to lock onto the subject. In fact, we weren’t terribly convinced by many of the pre-set modes on offer. Night mo...
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igizmo.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:36
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If you want a DSLR that’s actually fun to use and damn good value too, the E-420 migh + Compact; light; cheap- Quality suffers a little; menus are hard to navigateIt’s a tough world for a DSLR maker if you’re not Canon or Nikon: the two completely domi...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:37
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Just like the E-410, the new Olympus E-420 is first and foremost attractive for its compactness and light weight. A true reflex that is barely more imposing than a large compact (like the Canon G9, for example), the E-420 has some interesting characte...
Image quality in low sensitivities, Efficient antidust system, Direct aiming with the LCD, Direct access to settings via the screen, Minimal weight and size...
High latency with direct shooting, No stabilization, Only a 3 point autofocus system, Narrow optical viewfinder, screen doesn’t turn off automatically, Reduced image dynamic...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:37
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Looking like one of the maker’s OM models from the 1980s, Olympus’ latest Four Thirds camera, the tiny E-420, replaces the E-410 as the world’s smallest digital SLR. Although it has the same ten-megapixel resolution Live-MOS sensor, the addition of the...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:39
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A year on from the Olympus E-410 comes the company's new entry-level model, the E-420.Initially, the two 10-megapixel digital SLRs look identical, save for a raised ridge on the E-420’s grip, which affords a firmer hold on the camera. The lack of any t...
Improved grip over the earlier E410 and £170 cheaper on launch, Faster operation, while larger LCD screen aids visibility, More consistent white balance performance from shot to shot, Realistic colours, with a vivid option to increase saturation still further...
Functional improvements over the earlier E410 are relatively minor ones, Two of the E410’s scene modes have sunk without a trace...
An excellent choice if you want a more professional camera that's still compact and easy to use...
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Announced on the 5th of March 2008, the Olympus EVOLT E-420 is Olympus latest compact 10 megapixel Digital SLR - an update to the E-410 - it features a new live view auto focus mode, face detection focus, a new 2.7" screen, and is the worlds most com...
Excellent image quality - excellent auto white balance, accurate colour, good dynamic range Excellent 2.7" screen - works well in bright sunlight Worlds most compact DSLR - available with pancake ~50mm lens Excellent Zuiko Digital kit lens - excellent...
Real optical image stabilisation would be nice (see the E-510 / E-520) Somewhat complicated menus (partly due to the vast wealth of options) Some banding in ISO1600 photos in low light ISO1600 results worse than other DSLRs...
If you want to move into the world of Digital SLRs and dont know where to start then the Olympus EVOLT E-420 is probably one of the best cameras to choose - despite being Olympus "budget" digital SLR - it is not overly limited in any way like some of...
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Small is beautiful, or so its said. Could this be true of a DSLR thats as small as a large compact? Well, if you give the Olympus E-420 a chance, not only will you find it astonishing value, but its dinky size means youll end up taking it everywhere...
Robust build, High quality technology, Comfortable and easy to use, Great value, Impressive colours...
No image stabilisation...
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It's easy to lose sight of the smaller players in a digital SLR market so heavily dominated by Canon and Nikon, but there's still healthy competition for third place. Olympus has been canny in giving the E-420 (and its predecessor the E-410) a unique s...
Enthusiasts probably won't want to use this as their main DSLR, but if you're looking to upgrade from a compact or want a backup camera with character, the Olympus delivers...
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In a group of cameras this month that you might be hard-pressed to tell apart, the E-420 is a breath of fresh air. First of all, Olympus claims it’s the smallest and lightest DSLR there is. That isn’t quite true – its predecessor the E-410 was marginal...
Not the pinnacle of image quality, but superbly compact with plenty of neat features...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2011-11-08 14:10:56
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Billed as the "worlds smallest digital SLR," this Olympus model is unusually light and slim, but offers a solid, high-quality look and feel. Theres a contoured grip that protrudes slightly, but overall, the E-420 may be bit too small for those with l...
Remarkably compact, versatile and affordable, Great speed and ease of use in most respects, Includes a very versatile Live View system...
Autofocus is slow when Live View is used, Body is too small for some hands...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 14:11:08
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This 10 megapixel digital SLR is built around the four-thirds sensor used by Olympus and Panasonic/Leica. It is the smallest and probably the lightest DSLR on the market, but it is not flimsy. It has one of the best implementations of so-called live v...
The picture quality is very good and the full feature list is truly impressive. Other makers tend to leave functions out in order to distance the entry level cameras from their posher units – Olympus doesn’t do that. The live view arrangement...
The aspect ratio of a Four Thirds sensor is 4:3. The aspect ratio of a standard or A4 photo print is 3:2. So composing in the viewfinder will be a hit and miss affair and pixels are thrown away.
This camera has been created to make the transition from compact to DSLR as easy as possible. If you really like holding a camera at arm’s length (a ridiculous posture) to take photos rather than sensibly bracing it against your face then the E-420...
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smh.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 14:11:09
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Olympus E420: has an impressive feature list.$1100 with 14-42mm, 40-150mm lensesImpressive This 10 megapixel digital SLR is built around the four-thirds sensor used by Olympus and Panasonic/Leica. It is the smallest and probably the lightest DSLR...
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If youre after a petite SLR then the Olympus E-420 is a solid performer. It keeps pace with the competition in most areas, while maintaining dimensions that are significantly smaller.
Small build, great colour balance, excellent noise performance, speedy burst mode...
Pictures a little soft at default settings, no image stabilisation, menu can be a little clunky, small design may not suit everyone The Final Word If youre after a petite SLR then the Olympus E-420 is a solid performer. It keeps pace with the competit...
If youre after a petite SLR then the Olympus E-420 is a solid performer. It keeps pace with the competition in most areas, while maintaining dimensions that are significantly smaller.
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Announced early in March, the Olympus E420 replaces the E-410 model at the entry level in the Olympus DSLR line-up, providing several worthwhile updates and a lower price tag. Like its predecessor, its claimed as the worlds smallest and thinnest inte...
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Entry-level D-SLRs continue to offer phenomenal value for money as evidenced in Olympus's ‘new and improved' E-420. Report by Paul Burrows.What do you need in a camera? We all know what we'd like to have, but after a reality check, what are the essential...
Don't be put off by the entry-level tag. The Olympus E-420 is a fully-featured D-SLR – actually probably too fully featured for many first-timers – with the advantage of being incredibly compact and lightweight. In reality, this camera can do just about a...
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Not too much is known so far about the E-420, but we know this; the bosy weighs in at 380 grams and it's priced below the $500 mark in the US. This lightweight 10-megapixel DSLR offers heavyweight technologies, including a bigger, more viewable 2.7-inch L...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:25
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The Olympus E-420 Digital SLR is the world's smallest DSLR camera. Despite it's small size (5.1 x 3.6 x2.1 inches) and light weight (13.4 ounces), Olympus still gave it plenty of useful features. The 10MP E-420 includes autofocus with Live View, face...
The Olympus E-420 makes an excellent choice for an entry level DSLR, and it's available at a price that's just a little higher than most advanced SLR-like compact point-and-shoots. When coupled with the excellent kit lens, it produces surprisingly good...
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photo.net Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:26
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A recent photo.net thread launched with the question, “Have you ever bought a piece of kit that really changed the way you thought about your photography?” The thread excluded cameras as answers. The Olympus E-420 is a tool that can change the way you...
StowedOlympus has delivered a remarkable product in the E-420 and the 25mm Zuiko. I hope that they’re considering releasing other pancake lenses. A 12 or 14mm prime AF f/2.8 pancake lens would be a very welcome addition.In the meantime, I’m en...
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The Olympus E-420 is well worth the amateur photographer’s consideration. If there is only one feature that should drive the purchase of your next camera (or even your first camera, for that matter), it would have to be ability to interchange lenses...
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Not only is it one of the most lightweight and compact models in the world, the Olympus E-420 is an inexpensive DSLR that's a mighty £170 less than its Olympus E-410 predecessor.The two cameras look outwardly identical with a busy control layout; only...
Compact, easy to use and inexpensive, the Olympus E-420 is a good DSLR option for anyone nervous about trading up from a pocket camera, while E-410 owners can rest easy that any upgrading is relatively minor...
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The Olympus E-420 is currently the world’s smallest digital SLR. Offering professional performance and features in a compact, lightweight body, the 10-megapixel E-420 includes Live View, a 2.7-inch LCD and Face Detection. It can capture both RAW...
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The Olympus E-420 is the successor to the very popular E-410 from last year. Olympus designed this portable model for those who are ready to step up to the power and performance of a digital SLR, yet still expect the ease of use and ability to compose...
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consumerelectronicsnet.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:32
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Founded in 1919, Olympus has been one of the Big 5 camera manufacturers in the US since the late 50s introduction of its very popular half frame film camera the Olympus Pen. Some of its other well known film cameras were the Olympus RC (one of my fa...
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Hybrid AF: When this mode is selected, the camera first employs contrast-detection AF to set approximate focus so the image looks quite sharp on the LCD monitor. There’s no interruption of the live preview display. Press the shutter button to t...
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maclife.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:36
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Its small body shoots big images. Slackers might chuckle at the numbers in the Evolt E-420’s name, but this entry-level DSLR is as hard working as any competitor. Stocked with important features, including a live-view mode to frame shots on the 2.7-...
Sharp, detailed close-up pictures. Pleasant colors in average light. Live-view mode allows odd-angle shots. Speedy, responsive action. Advanced manual controls.
Photos get noisy at 800 ISO and higher. Viewfinder feels small. LCD stays lit even when sighting camera.
The Evolt E-420 includes the features and quality we expect from an entry-level DSLR. While its quirks disappoint, it’s a great value for beginners...
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Price: $1,199 (With 25mm lens)Claim to fame: Lightest DSLRMade for: The discreet street shooterDL low-down: Even with a 25mm (effectively 50mm) lens, this baby weighs only 539g. The pancake lens makes it one of the least obtrusive DSLR combinations aro...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:37
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Four Thirds system has been around longer than its years. Having quietly celebrated its fifth birthday last year, the system has to date notched up 13 DSLR bodies and 37 lenses, with help from a range of manufact...
Little effort to carry, dust reduction, excellent value for money, consistent AWB...
Handling, position of right eyelet, highlight control, slow AF system with standard lenses...
It’s rare to come across a camera that both pleases and irritates you in roughly the same proportions, and here I have found two. There is a lot to like about each; the E-420 for providing masses of features and a good standard of images in such a c...
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Hailed as the world's smallest and lightest DSLR, the Olympus E-420 replaces the E-410 in the Olympus Four-Thirds system line-up. With 10 million effective pixels, from a total of 11.8 million, it seems like Olympus may have hit a bottleneck with the four...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:37
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A year on from the Olympus E-410 comes the companys new entry-level model, the E-420. Initially, the two 10-megapixel digital SLRs look identical, save for a raised ridge on the E-420’s grip, which affords a firmer hold on the camera. The lack of any...
Improved grip over the earlier E-410 and £170 cheaper on launch, Faster operation, while larger LCD screen aids visibility, More consistent white balance performance from shot to shot, Realistic colours, with a vivid option to increase saturation still...
Functional improvements over the earlier E-410 are relatively minor ones, Two of the E-410’s scene modes have sunk without a trace...
An excellent choice if you want a more professional camera thats still compact and easy to use.
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The Olympus E-420 is the most junior member in Olympus line of digital SLRs. It was announced on the 5th March 2008, exactly one year after the launch of its predecessor, the E-410. Like the E-410 it comes with a 10 megapixel resolution, live-view a...
Very compact and lightweight digital SLR, especially when combined with the 25mm pancake lens, Comfortable to hold despite the lack of a real grip, Control panel display allows quick access to most important shooting parameters, Generally snappy performan...
LCD could be a little brighter for outdoor shooting with live view and is prone to smearing, LCD turns monochrome and noisy in low light, Auto white balance and presets not brilliant (but there is a white balance fine tune option), Image parameters only o...
Olympus claims the E-420 is the smallest and lightest (only its predecessor is a few grams lighter) DSLR on the market and there is no doubt that this is true. The E-420 - especially in combination with the new 25mm F2.8 pancake lens - makes an extrem...
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The Olympus E-420 DSLR camera follows the recent trend of updating an existing design with a smattering of new features. Successor to the E-410, the new E420 model takes over the mantle as the Worlds most compact DSLR, weighing less than 400g and ea...
From close examination of the Olympus E-420 its fair to say that owners of the previous E-410 have little to feel threatened by. Doppelganger control layout aside, operationally too the E-420 delivers a performance thats nigh on identical, though if...
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When Olympus first introduced the E-400, with the E-410 following not much later, they showed for the first time just how compact a DSLR camera from a FourThirds system can be. The design appealed to me immediately, and although I was prejudiced, shoul...
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The Olympus E-420 picks up where the E-410 left off, advancing the feature set and underlying characteristics within Olympuss line. While the addition of Face Detection and Contrast-Detect autofocus clearly target point-and-shooters, the introduction...
Pocketable size (particularly with 25mm pancake lens); great walk-around camera, 11-point contrast-detect autofocus in Live View (but slow, and works with only a few lenses), Digital-specific lens line offers advantage in edge-to-edge sharpness, Supers...
Small grip can make it difficult to comfortably handle camera; becomes much more pronounced when long lenses are applied, Shutter lag in Live View (can reach at much as 2.6 seconds), LCD show odd metallic-like sheen in bright daylight, can be distracti...
The Olympus E-420 picks up where the E-410 left off, advancing the feature set and underlying characteristics within Olympuss line. While the addition of Face Detection and Contrast-Detect autofocus clearly target point-and-shooters, the introduction...
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With the new E-420, Olympus has created a true "go anywhere" digital SLR -- especially when paired with the new 25 mm "pancake lens". The E-420 offers great photo quality, snappy performance (in most respects), live view, and both...
Very good photo quality, Good value starts at $500, body only, Worlds smallest DSLR; excellent build quality, Dust reduction system, Live view with contrast detect AF and face detection (with some lenses) on a 2.7" LCD display, Full manual contro...
Photos are slightly soft; noise reduction a bit heavy at ISO 1600 (shoot RAW to avoid), Slow contrast detect AF, unimpressive face detection in live view mode; both features only available with a select few lenses, Low light focusing could be better in...
With the new E-420, Olympus has created a true "go anywhere" digital SLR -- especially when paired with the new 25 mm "pancake lens". The E-420 offers great photo quality, snappy performance (in most respects), live view, and both a...
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photoxels.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:45
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For the more advanced photographer, the E-420 DSLR provides full exposure flexibility, fast performance using the viewfinder and excellent image quality...
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wired.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:46
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Lets get one thing out of the way: Even though its called the 420, Olympus latest camera has absolutely nothing to do with illicit drug use. We tried to find a secret compartment for storing your stash: No dice. In fact, the Olympus Evolt E-420 does...
Light weight and small size make it far more portable than most DSLRs. Live view lets you compose onscreen instead of peering through the viewfinder. Speedy autofocus. No discernible shutter lag. Paging all photo geeks: RAW format support.
Fewer buttons means it takes more menusurfing to adjust basic settings like ISO and white balance. Facedetection feature can be slow. Four Thirds lens compatibility is largely moot, as no manufacturers beside Olympus and pricey Sigma support the standard...
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The Olympus E-420 is an unusually small and light 10 Megapixel DSLR aimed at point and shoot owners looking to upgrade, along with enthusiasts who want a camera they can use in situations where a traditional DSLR would be too cumbersome. Announced in...
Small and light without compromising comfort, Very effective anti-dust system, Live View with contrast AF and face detection, Quick handling and broad customisation.
Very limited anti-shake options, Small viewfinder with basic 3-point AF, Body may be too small for bigger hands, E-520 a tempting alternative with anti-shake.
Olympus E-420 verdict When Olympus launched the original E-400 to the European market in September 2006, it was a breath of fresh air. Inspired by classic 35mm film SLRs of the Eighties, the E-400 could boast the tag of World’s smallest and lightest...
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When I was first exposed to photography as a hobby, it was in early 1975with my roommate's 35mm Minolta. By mid '75 I was hooked and in the market for a camera of my own, but my roomie had me move out so his girlfriend would move in – bye-bye easy Mi...
Compact size, light weight, Good image and color quality, Handy, intuitive controls (once you get familiar with the Super Control Panel, 2x sensor crop factor maximizes telephoto lens length...
No image stabilization, Small size may prove problematic for large hands, 2x sensor crop factor detracts from wide angle lens width, Olympus E420...
The Olympus E-420 is touted as the "world's smallest digital SLR" and there is no doubt the camera is compact and light – mounting the 25mm lens and ready to shoot with a CF card onboard, my review unit weighed in at just under 18.5 ounces. As DCR.com...
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dpnow.com Updated:
2011-09-23 00:14:49
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A significant evolution of the Olympus E-410 E-420 press release Digital Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 press release In what has to be regarded as one of the better kept DSLR launch secrets in a while, Olympus has unveiled the E-420, which is a significantly enhanc...
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Every time a mention of the Olympus 4/3 camera system is made in articles we get comments that there is no promised size and weight savings with the 4/3 line. That ignores the E-410, which is currently the smallest DSLR made, but it is certainly true o...
E-420 Lenses A new tiny 25mm f2.8 pancake lens will also launch with the E-420. The lens is very reminiscent of the pioneering Pentax 40mm f2.8. It is offered as a kit option for the E-420. The focal length of 25mm is the 35mm equivalent of 50mm on th...
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