| Olympus EVOLT E-520 Digital Camera Review |
| By Manthos Tzorbatzakis |
Published
08/6/2008
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Digital Cameras Reviews , Olympus
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Unrated
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 The EVOLT E-520 is the center of Olympus' three-pronged approach to the digital SLR market. Flanked by the cheaper and more restricted E-420 on one side and the professional-level E-3 on the other, the E-520 is designed to compete with most entry-level SLRs, like the Nikon D60, Canon Rebel XSi and Sony Alpha 200. It is physically almost identical to its predecessor, the E-510, though beneath the familiar exterior are a number of new functions, such as auto focus for Live View and face detection. It also aims to bridge the gap for point-and-shoot users by incorporating a large number of automatic and preset modes, while still allowing in-depth tweaking for those who desire manual control. It’s a camera that feels good in the hand, with a comforting solidness and a good-sized grip. However, all the new features and excellent construction are mitigated by shortcomings revealed during performance testing. While the E-520 achieved good color and resolution scores, it tested very poorly in white balance and low light performance, and producing high noise levels in a variety of conditions. This is unfortunate because, apart from these low test scores, the E-520 is a solid camera, with great features, powerful controls, and the best Live View available in this price range. The camera retails for $699.99 with a 14-42mm Zuiko lens. You can read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here
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