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E-410 for $399 @ Fry's B&M.
Which one is better?
Well I am no expert but from all the reading I have done on the two the E520 has these features over the E410:
In camera image stabilization
Larger, 2.7" LCD display (versus 2.5")
Contrast detect autofocus (with select lenses) and face detection with live view
Faster continuous shooting speeds (3.5 vs 3.0 fps)
New vertical and horizontal panning IS modes
Shadow Adjustment Technology brightens dark areas of your photos
Perfect Shot Preview lets you see the effects of exposure compensation and white balance settings on your subject before you take a photo
Wireless flash control
I would definitely go for the E-520 over the E-410 (or E-420) because of the in-camera sensor-shift image stabilization. That means unlike other DSLRs, you always have IS no matter what lens you use. Olympus is getting pretty aggressive with their pricing, BTW. This is a lot of camera for the money.
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Main thing I don't like about the Olympus cameras is that they use the "Four Thirds" system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Thirds_System
One of the big reasons for getting a DSLR is so you can have a larger sensor size. The four thirds system sensors are the smallest sensors any DSLR has. It allows the camera and lenses to be smaller and lighter but for most going the DSLR route that is not the main concern.
the sensor size thing was an issue years ago. not a noticable issue the the current/last generation. The e-510 is the best camera for the money out now-period.
mmconhea said:the sensor size thing was an issue years ago. not a noticable issue the the current/last generation. The e-510 is the best camera for the money out now-period.
Not as much of an issue now, but still an issue. At the E-520 price point I'd much rather get a Pentax K200D.
yeah, I wouldn't say much of an issue at all. Most of my images were taken with a e-510 / e-520 the live view is definately nice. You can see even in the dark dark images at higher iso's that the noise isn't that apparant. Of course I do have a pretty fast glass on for those pics. Used either a 50mm f2 or a 12-60 f2.8
LetoAtreidesII said:Main thing I don't like about the Olympus cameras is that they use the "Four Thirds" system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Thirds_System
One of the big reasons for getting a DSLR is so you can have a larger sensor size. The four thirds system sensors are the smallest sensors any DSLR has. It allows the camera and lenses to be smaller and lighter but for most going the DSLR route that is not the main concern.
A very typical comments from uninformed consumer. I bet you also think that a camera with the Highest number of mega pixel is the best camera.
Look around for some reviews or better yet, go try one your self before making such comments.
As megapixel number, sensor size is not everything. Do some research first before making foolish comments. If I have all the money, I'll surely get me a Nikon D3 or Canon 1D. But with my budget and needs, the E series from Olympus is definitely the best bang for my buck. Every camera has its pros and cons. Get one that best fit your needs, budgets, and fingers. I have a E-510 kit and at this price I just couldn't resist my self to upgrade it to E-520.
Why did I buy the E-520 (and saving my money for E-3)
- It's size (why would I want a big camera if I still can get some superb IQ pictures from a smaller size camera)
- Zuiko makes some excellent lenses with reasonable price.
- Olympus bundled some excellent kit lenses (unlike some some other companies)
- In-body Image Stabilization (which translates to lower cost lenses; any lenses will be image stabilized)
- Very effective dust removal system
- Live view (well, most current DSLRs have this as well. I hardly use it, but always good to know that it's there when I need it)
- The price (where can you get a reasonably priced DSLR kit that can actually competes with the much higher priced Canon, Nikon, or Sony kit)
to add on that yes. Oly makes some of the best glass you can get for the price AND IS inside the camera. For say, my 12-60mm f2.8, the only glass canon makes that quality is the L series. Not to mention that many of their medium grade lens are tack sharp. They also now carry a 70-300mm for like 3-400 which is in equivilant to a 140-600mm in 35mm. Incredible values.
c2meangjp said:LetoAtreidesII said:Main thing I don't like about the Olympus cameras is that they use the "Four Thirds" system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Thirds_System
One of the big reasons for getting a DSLR is so you can have a larger sensor size. The four thirds system sensors are the smallest sensors any DSLR has. It allows the camera and lenses to be smaller and lighter but for most going the DSLR route that is not the main concern.
A very typical comments from uninformed consumer. I bet you also think that a camera with the Highest number of mega pixel is the best camera.
Look around for some reviews or better yet, go try one your self before making such comments.
You mean like the DPReview.com review where they find the E-3's ISO performance lacking in comparison?
Noisier results than most competitors above ISO 400 (usable up to ISO 1600)
Sorry, DP Review doesn't have a E-520 review, but as I am talking about the sensor in general the point stands.
As I said, I've found at this price range the Pentax K200D to be the best value. Main reasons for me?
The kit lens was found to be very good in comparison to other kit lenses (at least compared to Nikon & Canon -- not sure about Oly kit lens): http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Pentax%20Lens%20Tests/48-pentax/135-pentax-smc-da-18-55mm-f35-56-al-review--test-report
Ability to use last few decades of Pentax lenses. 4/3 system? Lenses have only been around for a few years.
In-body stabilization.
Larger sensor (at least in comparison to 4/3 system -- full frame would be nice, but too expensive).
Weather sealed body. I live in the northwest... lots of rain, so if I can get a weather sealed body without paying a premium that's great.
LetoAtreidesII said:c2meangjp said:LetoAtreidesII said:Main thing I don't like about the Olympus cameras is that they use the "Four Thirds" system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Thirds_System
One of the big reasons for getting a DSLR is so you can have a larger sensor size. The four thirds system sensors are the smallest sensors any DSLR has. It allows the camera and lenses to be smaller and lighter but for most going the DSLR route that is not the main concern.
A very typical comments from uninformed consumer. I bet you also think that a camera with the Highest number of mega pixel is the best camera.
Look around for some reviews or better yet, go try one your self before making such comments.
You mean like the DPReview.com review where they find the E-3's ISO performance lacking in comparison?
Noisier results than most competitors above ISO 400 (usable up to ISO 1600)
Sorry, DP Review doesn't have a E-520 review, but as I am talking about the sensor in general the point stands.
As I said, I've found at this price range the Pentax K200D to be the best value. Main reasons for me?
The kit lens was found to be very good in comparison to other kit lenses (at least compared to Nikon & Canon -- not sure about Oly kit lens): http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Pentax%20Lens%20Tests/48-pentax/135-pentax-smc-da-18-55mm-f35-56-al-review--test-report
Ability to use last few decades of Pentax lenses. 4/3 system? Lenses have only been around for a few years.
In-body stabilization.
Larger sensor (at least in comparison to 4/3 system -- full frame would be nice, but too expensive).
Weather sealed body. I live in the northwest... lots of rain, so if I can get a weather sealed body without paying a premium that's great.
Sorry for calling you an uninformed consumer. It seems like you did your own research and it's great that you found the DSLR that fits your need. I just don't agree on your comment that 4/3 system is inferior compared with some other larger sensor DSLRs.
As far as the noise level at higher ISO, I haven't had much problem, if any at all, using my 50mm f/2 as well as the kit lenses. The noise level of pictures in a less ideal light condition that I printed taken with my E-510 compared to the one taken with my friend's Canon 40D is negligible. Could be a little bit more visible if you are actually pixel peeping.
c2meangjp said:Sorry for calling you an uninformed consumer. It seems like you did your own research and it's great that you found the DSLR that fits your need. I just don't agree on your comment that 4/3 system is inferior compared with some other larger sensor DSLRs.
No hard feelings. We'll just agree to disagree. 
Everyone has their own priorities in comparing cameras.
LetoAtreidesII said:
Ability to use last few decades of Pentax lenses. 4/3 system? Lenses have only been around for a few years.
In-body stabilization.
With an adapter, you can use any OM lens from Olympus - going back 20+ years (heck nikon, canon, and konica minolta adapters are available too)
The 510 and 520 also have in body IS
I too looked hard at a Pentax k200d, but couldn't live with the small buffer for continuous shooting, or else might have gone down that route. Both are great entry level dSLRs with the two best kit lenses in their price range.
surfstar said:LetoAtreidesII said:
Ability to use last few decades of Pentax lenses. 4/3 system? Lenses have only been around for a few years.
With an adapter, you can use any OM lens from Olympus - going back 20+ years (heck nikon, canon, and konica minolta adapters are available too)
Just want to add to the pool of useful information:
The 4/3rd system has the same amount of versatility when it comes to using lenses with different mounts. The number of adapters (with infinity focus) available out there is only equaled by those for the Canon EOS system. I regularly use Zeiss lenses with Contax/Yashica mount, and older Zeiss lenses with M42 screwmount. Furthermore, a lot of *nice* lenses like Leica R or the more exotic Zeiss lenses often requires mirror shavings on the Canon camera bodies. None of that with 4/3rd system.
Regarding the 2x crop-factor you get on 4/3rd systems, there are two ways to view this:
First, you get fast telephotos, and I mean fast (as in easier to focus due to more light coming into the viewfinder). To put this in perspective, I have a very compact Tokina 70-210mm/f4. On a 4/3rd camera, that is the equivalent of a 140-420mm zoom lens. Try carrying such lens (if one exist at all) all day in a trip to the Grand Canyon
Second, you can't get super-wides without paying the premium price for the superb Olympus ED glasses. To put this in perspective, I have to use my 18mm OM Zuiko lens to get the equal of 36mm fixed focus field of view. That is not a cheap lens, still cheaper than getting this lens though 
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Lastly, kudos to the responders of this thread, y'all are far more civilized than some of the denizens of the many photography forums.
I am very tempted to get this E-520, it's a good upgrade to my aging E-300 and for this price, it's one *heck* of a camera.
jcsoigne said:surfstar said:LetoAtreidesII said:
Ability to use last few decades of Pentax lenses. 4/3 system? Lenses have only been around for a few years.
With an adapter, you can use any OM lens from Olympus - going back 20+ years (heck nikon, canon, and konica minolta adapters are available too)
Just want to add to the pool of useful information:
The 4/3rd system has the same amount of versatility when it comes to using lenses with different mounts. The number of adapters (with infinity focus) available out there is only equaled by those for the Canon EOS system. I regularly use Zeiss lenses with Contax/Yashica mount, and older Zeiss lenses with M42 screwmount. Furthermore, a lot of *nice* lenses like Leica R or the more exotic Zeiss lenses often requires mirror shavings on the Canon camera bodies. None of that with 4/3rd system.
How much ease of use are you losing with those adapters? I.e. autofocus, metering?
that depends on the lens itself. For instance, ex 14 or 20 tubes on a 50mm f2 will work ok and autofocus easily and turn it into a 100mm or 200mm 35mm equiv. just depends on what lens it is. They all work well together, but some you lose the autofocus and of course like a stop or so of light
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