Latest – Review at GoodGearGuide (added 05 December ‘07)
Olympus E-410 features:
- 10 megapixels
- Auto focus in live view
- 2.5-inch live view LCD
- Dust-free technology
- Shadow adjustment technology
- Truepict III processor
- 3 frames per second with up to 7 images in RAW buffer
- ISO 100-1600
Reviews – (updated 05 December ‘07)
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| Think Camera |
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| Imaging Resource |
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| Trusted Reviews |
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| Digital Camera World Magazine |
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| ePhotozine |
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| DC Resource |
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| Megapixel |
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| Trusted Reviews |
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| Photo Review |
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| Camera Labs |
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| Gizmodo |
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| CNET |
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| PopPhoto |
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GoodGearGuide – 05 November’07 – reviews the Olympus E-410 and was not impressed with the image quality. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“Design is also a potential point of contention. We became quite fond of the trimmed down build, but the lack of a proper right-hand grip will turn off many D-SLR enthusiasts. At the same time, the lightweight body makes it great for a quick shoot where you still want high quality pictures but don’t like the idea of all that extra weight.”
WhatDigitalCamera – 25 November’07 – reviews the Olympus E-410 and notes that with quick moving subjects it does not track as well as some of the competition. Here’s an excerpt from their review verdict -
“There’s no doubt the E-410 is a significantly ‘better’ camera than the E-400. Fundamental upgrades to the sensor, processor and LCD screen have led to improvements in both the handling and image quality, and the reduction in noise is astounding. It does appear that the move from a conventional CCD to a LiveMOS sensor is the right one. In addition, the E-410 now has Live View, which is great if you’re into landscape, still-life or macro photography. There’s still a bit of work to do with regards to dynamic range – the E-410’s highlights blow out far too easily for our liking”
Digital-Lifestyles reviews the Olympus E-410 and writes;
“Lurking inside the lens mount is Olympus’s “Supersonic Wave Filter†which dislodges any dust by vibrating a thin filter in front of the sensor at very high frequency. Bits of gunge and thrack shaken off then drop on to a bit of sticky tape, out of harm’s way. The process is automatic at start-up/shut-down and can’t be disabled, but thankfully is fairly speedy.”
Steve’s Digicams reviews the Olympus E-410 and writes;
“The Olympus E-410 is a very capable dSLR, offering terrific image quality, an extensive list of useful features and an automatic mode to please the more armature photographer. It is also a terrific value; for under $900 you can get the E-410 in a Two Lens Outfit with both the Zuiko Digital 14-42mm and 40-150 lenses, a package that covers an effective focal length range of 28-300mm. It competes well with other consumer dSLR’s and offers a good alternative to those considering high-end prosumer digicams. The E-410’s Auto and Scene modes will produce high quality snapshots for beginners, while its advanced operating modes will satisfy the photo enthusiast. This camera grew on me the more I used it, therefore I feel it will make a great compact dSLR model that the entire family will enjoy using.”
CNET Australia reviews the Olympus E-410 and thinks the camera produces results similar to its competitors however it takes a little longer to get used to the camera and figure out the contols. Issues with its auto exposure and white balance does not make this camera a good newbie choice. The reviewer felt the auto focus was sub par but yet the cameras operation was overall pretty speedy.
Bottom Line: Very compact fast digital with very cool live view mode..
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ComputerActive reviews the Olympus E-410 and notes this camera is faster and its pictures are clearly better than its predecessor the E-400. However, that being said the reviewer did find the camera exhibited a degree of barrel distortion but that was at the widest angle.
Bottom Line: Fast, small and priced right the E-410 rated at the top of the charts at Computer Active.
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CNET.co.uk reviews the Olympus E-410 and makes sure we all know that this camera is not for beginners with no photographic experience. Shooters with a little more experience under their belts will appreciate the large number pf photographic options. Image quality is outstanding and even at the high ISO of 1600 digital noise is kept to a minimum and the images are definitely usable. Lower ISO setting render accurate colors and purple fringing is not apparent.
Bottom Line: With a lot of presets, live view and outstanding image quality the E-410 opens up a whole new world for the experienced beginner.
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Think Camera reviews the Olympus E-410 and likes the excellent out of camera JPEG quality. However, they wern’t as impressed with the dynamic range capability. The camera was essentially noise free in the 100-400 ISO range with passable noise even at the upper limit of 1600.
Bottom Line: Small, highly portable, live view and outstanding JPEG quality make this travelers dream camera.
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Imaging Resource reviews the Olympus E-410 and thinks this camera is cute, fast, and a lot of fun to use. It exhibits problems providing accurate exposure and white balance information when shooting indoors and since a lot of people end up shooting in those conditions this could be a real problem. Most of the reviewers frustration came from images that lacked contrast and other image areas appearing dark and flat.
Bottom Line: Still, this is a good little camera. It’s small enough pack around on a daily basis but be prepared to solve some of its image quality challenges.
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Trusted Reviews – 7/26/2007 – reviews the Olympus E-410 and thinks the camera is a little more expensive than its competitors however, its advantages make it worth consideration. For one, its compact physical size is a really benefit. Combine that with quick performance, lots of creative control and high end image quality you end with a camera that would make the most demanding photo enthusiast happy.
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Photography Blog – 7/23/2007 – tests the Olympus E-410 and thinks its physical size and that it’s easy to transport is its biggest selling point. The reviewer thinks the camera is less reliable than say, Nikon’s entry level DSLR, the D40x, when it comes to items like white balance. Image quality was colorful with crisp focus and there are plenty of options to tweak. Some people may see the small size as an indicator that it is not a serious camera. But don’t be fooled, as the review points out, this camera has noticeable improvements in image noise reduction, and increased operating and processing speed.
All-in-all Photography Blog has fewer criticisms and lots of praise for the E-410 and adds it to their recommended list.
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Digital Camera World Magazine – 7/17/2007 – (July 2007 issue) reviews the 10 megapixel Olympus E410 and writes, “The E-410 brings the image quality of the Four Thirds system right up on a par with other DSLR sensors. It’s such an easy camera to use thanks to the Live View, the intuitive control interface, the handling and the compactness of the body and lens.”
ePhotozine – 7/13/2007 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Olympus E410 and writes, “Well, it’s been an almost indecently short time between updates to the E-410 and the main difference is the Live View is now in colour and the image quality is a little better. Handling is exactly the same, with just one button changing function. Being small it is harder to hold more comfortably and securely than a Nikon D40x or a Canon EOS 350D, but the build quality is a lot better than either of those two. The E-410 feels much more solid and the controls have a good amount of feedback to them. The E-410 is good for shooting in small bursts and has that RAW option for better quality. The image quality in general is fine, with admirable control of colour fringing and plenty of detail at higher ISOs. There’s a point to note about the focal length shift on the E-410 and that is because the CCD is small, the focal length for each lens is shifted by a factor of two. So, the 14-42mm kit lens is actually 28-84mm.”
DC Resource – 7/1/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E410 and writes, “In some ways, the Olympus EVOLT E-410 reminds me of the Pentax K10D. Both cameras are capable of taking great photos, but you’ll need to adjust some settings first. It would’ve been nice had Olympus not applied so much noise reduction at the default settings, but at least there’s a way around that. Once you’ve done that — and maybe adjusted the color saturation — you’ll find the E-410 to a be a good entry-level digital SLR with a handy (but imperfect) live view feature, dust reduction, and snappy performance. I personally would spend the extra $100 for the EVOLT E-510, which is larger and easier to hold, and it has built-in image stabilization as well.”
Camera Labs – 6/4/2007 – has subjected the Olympus E410 to an anti shake test and here is the verdict, “To date there is in fact only one lens which has risen to the challenge: the Leica D 14-50mm, which originally came as part of a kit with either the Panasonic Lumix L1 or Leica’s own Digilux 3. Now it’s also sold separately, we thought we’d see how it performed on the E-410.”
Megapixel – 6/1/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E410 and writes, “Positives: Excellent image quality – Excellent metering – Very good colour rendition – RAW, JPEG and RAW+JPEG image formats – Live View mode – Dust reduction system Excellent value for money Negatives: Only 3 AF points – No image stabilization – TTL viewfinder a bit small.”
Trusted Reviews – 5/31/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E410 and writes, “The E-500 should secure Olympus a place on the lucrative consumer D-SLR shelf alongside the Nikon D50, Canon EOS 350D and Pentax *ist DL. It is a very well designed camera, combining excellent picture quality, outstanding performance and lots of creative versatility, while still maintaining beginner-friendly simplicity and easy handling. It is a genuine pleasure to use, and produces superb results. If you’re looking for a good SLR for under £600 with a lens, then it should definitely be on your shortlist.”
Photo Review – 5/28/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E410 and writes, “The E-410 has a lot to recommend it to photographers who wish to upgrade from a digicam to a DSLR and novice photographers who want a DSLR camera that is as straightforward to shoot with as a digicam. Its shallow grip and small size won’t suit photographers with large hands or limited dexterity and its light weight and lack of image stabilisation makes using long lenses challenging. We would have liked faster and more accurate autofocus and a better metering system but, on the whole, the E-410 is a nice little camera for its target market.”
Camera Labs -5/28/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E-410 and writes, “Ultimately if stabilized optics aren’t a priority, the E-410 is a great choice. The body is extremely portable without compromising handling or comfort, the control system quick and easy to use, the SSWF filter remains the best around, and the Live View facility is both fun and useful. As such we can Highly Recommend the E-410 to anyone who wants a small and light DSLR, although we’d advise close comparison with the forthcoming E-510.”
Gizmodo – 5/8/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E-410 and writes, “I know, you want me to tell you whether you should spend your hard-earned $800 on this for your mom’s Mother’s Day gift. If relative size and the Live View feature are important to Mommy dearest, then yes. Otherwise, spend a tad more on the slightly larger, better performing Nikon D40x.”
CNET – 5/7/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E-410 and writes, “Olympus’ compact dSLR for newbies, the Evolt E-410, is a decent choice if you’re looking to save space in your bag, but issues with its automatic exposure and white balance make it an unsatisfactory option as a first dSLR.”
PopPhoto – 5/2/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E-410 and writes, “The E-410 will appeal to entry-level DSLR shooters looking for a smaller, lighter, and more affordable camera body.”
LetsGoDigital – 4/22/2007 – has reviewed the Olympus E-410 and writes, “Not only the global availability distinguishes the Olympus E-410 from the rest but also its specifications have definitely been improved. The compact size remained the same for the E-410 but the camera’s interior has certainly been worked at in this short period of a couple of months. Firstly the image sensor that was delivered by Kodak has now been delivered by Panasonic for the Olympus E410. The 10 Megapixels of resolution stayed on and is largely sufficient to get along with in the busy segment that the Olympus E410 is positioned.”
DPNow – 4/10/2007 – reviews the Olympus E-410 and in part 1 they write, “The camera we have been supplied with for review is labelled ‘pre-production’ by Olympus . However, it was supplied in a store-ready box, in twin-lens kit form (bundled with the 14-42 standard kit lens and the 40-150 kit telephoto zoom) and have been assured by Olympus that the camera is representative of final production models, and image quality can be safely judged with this camera. However, we note that the camera’s firmware version number is ‘0.0′ and we expect final shipping versions to have version 1.0 installed.”
Sample Test Photos
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[Sample Photos at Megapixel]
[Sample Photos at Trusted Reviews]
[Sample Photos at Camera Labs]
[Sample Photos at LetsGoDigital]
[Sample Test Photos at PBase]
Videos
[Anti Shake Test at Camera Labs]
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Firmware Updates – (updated 15 August ‘07)
Specifications
[Official Olympus Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Release
CENTER VALLEY, Pa, March 5, 2007 Olympus today announces the EVOLT E-410 digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera easy enough for the first-time user, advanced enough for the serious photographer. High performance and functionality are packed into a surprisingly portable and simple-to-use body. The E-410 is the best value in its class (available in three configurations beginning at $699.99 for the body) and is loaded with innovations, including:
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