Olympus Launches New Digital SLR Camera — The E-520
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Published on 05/30/2008
Olympus Imaging Corporation announced the launch of the E-520, the latest addition to the Olympus E-System series of interchangeable lens type digital SLR cameras. Featuring a built-in image stabilization mechanism functional at up to 33x when used with ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses, the new E-520 is scheduled to be released at the end of May 2008.
Olympus Launches New Digital SLR Camera — The E-520
Olympus Imaging Corporation announced the launch of the E-520, the latest addition to the Olympus E-System series of interchangeable lens type digital SLR cameras. Featuring a built-in image stabilization mechanism functional at up to 33x when used with ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses, the new E-520 is scheduled to be released at the end of May 2008.
An advanced, updated version of the E-510 digital SLR camera (released in June 2007), the E-520 features a built-in image stabilization mechanism that actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake, as well as an impressive array of versatile functions that make it easier than ever for users to take exactly the photographs they intended. The image stabilization system incorporated in the E-520 uses SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) actuators to shift the image sensor and compensate for camera shake by up 4 EV steps. As the E-520 is fully compatible with any lens compliant with the Four Thirds System standard, this means that image stabilization shooting is possible at up to 33x magnification across a wide range of focusing distances from 18mm (35mm camera equivalent) super-wide-angle to 600mm (35mm camera equivalent) super telephoto. To achieve this performance, the user can simply combine the E-520 with a Four-Thirds standard lens such as the newly released ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6, the ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 or ED 40-500mm f4.0-5.6, and ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 super telephoto zoom lens.
The E-520 also incorporates the same High-Speed Imager AF initially unveiled on the E-420 (released in April 2008). This sophisticated autofocus system uses contrast detection to assure fast, accurate focusing and improve the ease and comfort of Live View shooting. In addition, the E-520 boasts Olympus's sophisticated new Face & Back Control that uses a face detection function able to detect up to 8 separate faces and optimize exposure of both faces and background. This function assures beautiful portrait or group shots, in which both the faces of the subjects and the background are clear and sharp.
All of this performance and versatility is incorporated in a compact, lightweight body. Thanks to the new 10-megapixel Live MOS Sensor and the TruePic III image processing engine, the E-520 offers the same outstanding quality as the E-3, our widely praised flagship model. With its simplicity, convenience, and excellent portability, the E-520 is a great choice even for beginners, while its powerful function set and superb quality will satisfy advanced users as well.
The Olympus E-520 digital SLR – main features:
- Built-in image stabiliser for all lenses
- Autofocus Live View
- Excellent dust reduction system
- 100% D-SLR quality
- Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
- 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD
- 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
- 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer
- Built-in flash and wireless flash control
- 32 shooting modes
- Optional underwater case available
- Four Thirds Standard
- Compact and ergonomic design
- Bracketing functions
- ISO 100-1600
- AF/ AE lock functionality
- Depth of field preview
- Anti-shock (mirror lock) function
- One-touch white balance
- Perfect Shot Preview
- 100% field of view via LCD
- TruePic III image processor
- Detailed playback info screen with histogram
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Olympus E-520 Specifications
An advanced, updated version of the E-510 digital SLR camera (released in June 2007), the E-520 features a built-in image stabilization mechanism that actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake, as well as an impressive array of versatile functions that make it easier than ever for users to take exactly the photographs they intended. The image stabilization system incorporated in the E-520 uses SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) actuators to shift the image sensor and compensate for camera shake by up 4 EV steps. As the E-520 is fully compatible with any lens compliant with the Four Thirds System standard, this means that image stabilization shooting is possible at up to 33x magnification across a wide range of focusing distances from 18mm (35mm camera equivalent) super-wide-angle to 600mm (35mm camera equivalent) super telephoto. To achieve this performance, the user can simply combine the E-520 with a Four-Thirds standard lens such as the newly released ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6, the ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 or ED 40-500mm f4.0-5.6, and ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 super telephoto zoom lens.
The E-520 also incorporates the same High-Speed Imager AF initially unveiled on the E-420 (released in April 2008). This sophisticated autofocus system uses contrast detection to assure fast, accurate focusing and improve the ease and comfort of Live View shooting. In addition, the E-520 boasts Olympus's sophisticated new Face & Back Control that uses a face detection function able to detect up to 8 separate faces and optimize exposure of both faces and background. This function assures beautiful portrait or group shots, in which both the faces of the subjects and the background are clear and sharp.
All of this performance and versatility is incorporated in a compact, lightweight body. Thanks to the new 10-megapixel Live MOS Sensor and the TruePic III image processing engine, the E-520 offers the same outstanding quality as the E-3, our widely praised flagship model. With its simplicity, convenience, and excellent portability, the E-520 is a great choice even for beginners, while its powerful function set and superb quality will satisfy advanced users as well.
The Olympus E-520 digital SLR – main features:
- Built-in image stabiliser for all lenses
- Autofocus Live View
- Excellent dust reduction system
- 100% D-SLR quality
- Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
- 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD
- 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
- 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer
- Built-in flash and wireless flash control
- 32 shooting modes
- Optional underwater case available
- Four Thirds Standard
- Compact and ergonomic design
- Bracketing functions
- ISO 100-1600
- AF/ AE lock functionality
- Depth of field preview
- Anti-shock (mirror lock) function
- One-touch white balance
- Perfect Shot Preview
- 100% field of view via LCD
- TruePic III image processor
- Detailed playback info screen with histogram
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Olympus E-520 Specifications