At A Glance
This SLR offers many advanced features for the price, though some sophisticated functions can be difficult to access.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Olympus EVOLT E-510 digital SLR is a great camera to help you evolve as a photographer. Only Olympus digital SLRs are engineered to be 100-percent digital. Simply put, this means your pictures will have stunning edge-to-edge sharpness that can't be beat. Olympus' Live View LCD technology is a unique feature that enhances your picture-taking experience. Whatever life brings, whatever you're photographing, you'll capture colorful memories with the E-510's proven Dust Reduction System and powerful, 10-megapixels imager.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 2.5 inches |
| Viewfinder | Through-the-lens optical |
| Storage | |
| Other storage | Microdrive |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 5.4 inches |
| Depth | 2.7 inches |
| Height | 3.6 inches |
| Weight | 1.66875 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Focal length conversion factor (SLR) | 2.0 X |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 28.0 mm |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features |
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| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Micro SD | xD-Picture |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Good |
| Color | Superior |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Good |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 51.7 |
| Number of Shots | 500 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 273.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 70.2 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 50.9 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 49.9 |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 67.3 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 55.8 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 60.5 |
| Image Quality, Color | 61.5 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 56.4 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 52.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 66.7 |
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 79.4 |
