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Olympus has announced the launch of the E-520, a DSLR camera that sports a small profile but is packed with features, making it the ‘perfect’ camera for first time DSLR users as well as professional photographers.
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Compatible with any Four Thirds System standard lens, the E-520 delivers image stabilised shooting 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.
The E-520 also incorporates the same High-Speed Imager AF initially unveiled on the E-420. This sophisticated auto focus system uses contrast detection to deliver fast, accurate focusing to improve the ease and comfort of Live View shooting. In addition, the E-520 comes with a Face Detect & Shadow Adjust Technology that can detect up to eight separate faces and optimise the exposure of both faces and background simultaneously.
With the new 10-megapixel Live MOS Sensor with improved dynamic range, and the TruePic III image processing engine, the E-520 also offers the same outstanding quality as the E-3, Olympus’ widely praised flagship model.
The E-520 offers major improvements in Live View and uses a powerful new 10-megapixel sensor. The new 10-megapixel Live MOS Sensor follows the principles inspired by the E-3 with a greatly improved dynamic range to deliver more accurate reproduction of details with natural, vivid colours.
The built-in image stabilisation capability of the E-520 is now even more effective. When combined with the Olympus ZUIKO Digital ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 lens, image-stabilised super-telephoto shooting at 600mm (35mm camera equivalent) is possible.
The newly announced Olympus ZUIKO ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 lens enables image-stabilised super-wide-angle shooting of 18mm (35mm camera equivalent).In addition, handheld super-telephoto shooting of a distant subject with a compressed effect as well wide-angle shooting of city lights at night is also possible.
The E-520 also offers:
· Olympus’ internationally acclaimed Dust Reduction System
· Fast 3.5 frames-per-sec. sequential shooting
· Built-in flash with wireless flash control
· New large 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD monitor with improved visibility in Live View shooting and picture playback
· “Perfect Shot Preview” function to compare the results of various effects before actual shooting
· Continuous AF mode with improved focus tracking
· Super Control Panel with excellent visibility and operability
· Large ergonomic grip that fits the hand and direct-access buttons for quick setup
See: www.olympus.com.au
