Olympus E520 Review
However, most of the point-and-shoot cameras simply underperform in terms professional image quality as you are limited in using different types of lenses. Even some post-production editing can sometimes not be enough to make your images stand out. The Olympus E520  hopes to do
something different by winning the hearts of new DSLR users
without going over $700.
Olympus E520 HighlightsThe 10-megapixel Olympus E520 focuses directly on making the quality of the image as great as possible.It achieves this through the TruePic III image Processor by achieving accurate colors, and clear visuals by lowering the image noise by a single step which can help greatly when higher ISO settings are used and during low-light scenarios. This works together with the built-ion image stabilization feature which includes three different modes. The first mode called "IS-1" makes some adjustments to the sensor to keep the images sharp even when the shutter speed is slow. The "IS-2" mode is ideal for high-speed photography while the "IS-3" mode is for artistic purposes where panning effects can applied to the sharp subject while blurring the background for a motion effect. The "Shadow Adjustment Technology" is also applied to further improve the photo by revealing details to shadowed areas while ensuring that the details in bright areas are also present. The live view which is commonly found in just about all point-and-shoot cameras and some of the later high-end DSLR cameras is implemented in the Olympus E520 to allow any
user to take nice shots with ease as well as shots where using the
optical viewfinder is difficult.It has an autofocus capability that triggers when the shutter button is pressed half way and a built-in face detection technology to detect each person's face (up to 8 faces) in the subject and applies special sharpness settings for the portraits to end up looking nicer. The live view makes use of a 2.7" display which isn't very big compared to higher-end cameras, but the HyperCrystal II Technology adds some value by delivering better contrast and viewing even if the lighting conditions are intense. Any of the 20 scene-select modes can be applied for the next photo and can be viewed with the effect on the live view instantly through the "Perfect Shot Preview" feature. Olympus E520 -- Other Notable Features
This activates each time the camera is turned on by having the unit vibrate while the adhesive membrane captures dust from the sensor. It also has wireless flash support to achieve professional lightings when used with wireless electronic flashes like the FL-50R. The Olympus E520 is a camera that isn't very heavy on features when compared to other cameras, but it manages to get the quality right and the live view should make it very approachable to the budget user. There are a few limitations including the low dynamic ranges of any image format and only a 3 point auto focus, but the compact sized DSLR camera deserves praise for its essential features and good overall performance. Click here to learn more about Olympus E520
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