Olympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR (Body Only)
Olympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR (Body Only)
Manufacturer: Olympus
Product Type: Photography
Editorial Review:
Product Description
The EVOLT E-300 is a 100% digital SLR camera that eliminates any photographic limitations. A powerful 8 megapixel CCD combines with interchangeable Zuiko digital lenses, the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter and other cutting-edge technologies for world-class images. Advances in design make for a durable and portable compact camera you can take and trust anywhere. With impressively fast shooting and operating speeds that ensure you never miss a photo op, and the ability to switch lenses and add flashes so you never miss a beat.
Average customer rating:
- Get the camera. Skip the lenses!
- Absolutly perfect! You will not be disappointed...ever!
- Proprietary software is a bad joke
- Wow, great pics for great price. Opposite of buyer's remorse.
- so far so good
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Olympus Evolt E500 8MP Digital SLR (Body Only)
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Accessories:
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Product Features:
- 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD display; 5 metering modes and built-in filters, including nine filters for black-and-white photography
- Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
- Lightweight ergonomic design
- Powered by one lithium-ion battery; stores images on CF, Micro Drive, or xD Picture Cards
ASIN: B000BK393Y
Release Date: 2005-11-15 |
Product Description
Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in doing so with a sleek, lightweight design for impressive portability and advanced controls and options that can be accessed with minimal effort. Bursting with speed and producing spotless pictures with exceptional color and detail, the EVOLT E-500 is tailor-made for anyone to use while capturing the imagination in the process. Patented Dust Reduction System uses our Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) to loosen and remove any and all dust and debris from the image sensor. The SWF vibrates at a rate of 35,000 times per second upon start-up as well as when manually activated - and is unnoticeable to the user - for clear, aberration-free images. This removal of dust also means you never have to worry about changing lenses Exercise total control with creative modes like Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Auto/Manual Focus Automatic pop-up flash provides just the right amount of illumination when necessary and remains out of the way (closed) when not PictBridge compatible Dimensions 5 x 3.7 x 2.6 inch / 15.75 ounces body only Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1/3x CR123A with LBH-1
Customer Reviews:
Get the camera. Skip the lenses!.......2007-07-03
I bought this very same kit in April. It's a great kit! The camera is great, bla bla bla. I think everyone's already beaten that horse to death. Plenty of reviews here on how great the camera is, and I agree with them. But I have to say, compared to the other lenses made for the e500 (and other e-system DLSRs), these kit lenses are pretty bad. The kit lenses are a great starter. And they're worlds better than anything you'll get with a point-and-shoot. But having replaced both of these lenses with better ones, I regret spending the money on the kit initially. I feel I should have just bought the body, and a separate lens (the 14-54 NON KIT lens is freakin' amazing!). That's my advice to you. Definitely get this camera. The image quality is on par with similar offerings from Nikon and Canon, and it has the same, or very similar features. But if I were you I'd get the e500 body ONLY rather than the kit. Buy the body, buy a good lens separately. Yeah, you'll pay a little more, but the quality you'll get will be worth it. Especially if you think you may upgrade your lens later on anyway. Trust me. Spend a little more now, and it'll literally save you about $200 later.
Buying a DSLR means buying into that maker's lens system. You're not just buying an e500 here, you're also buying into Olympus's lens system. And that's a very good system to buy into. Olympus Zuiko lenses are incredible, both in the image quality they give you, as well as their performance.
As far as lenses go, I'd suggest you buy--seperately--the 14-54 Zuiko lens (Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko ED Digital SLR Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras). Careful not to confuse it with the 14-45 lens that comes with the kit. It's not the same lens at all, and not at all in the same class.
The 18-150mm lens may sound tempting, but don't bother with it. It's of the same build quality, and has the same image quality and performance as the kit lens. The 14-54 is built like a tank and the image quality will blow you away.
Hope this helps somebody
Absolutly perfect! You will not be disappointed...ever!.......2007-07-02
I have had this camera for over a month now and shot dozens of scenes. It has yet to fail me and the results are wonderful. The colors are so crisp and bright. There are 15 different scene modes available for the less than average camera operator and they are fabulous. I just shot a fireworks display over the weekend and the results were amazing. I've had several people tell me they thought a professional photographer took the photos. That felt good! It's very easy to use right out of the box but yet there is plenty to learn for those that wish to become more advanced. The price is awesome, you can't touch a competitor camera for this price with two lenses. I can't say enough good things about it. Don't hesitate, you'll love it!!
Proprietary software is a bad joke.......2007-06-27
After a bit more than two weeks, it is easy to rate the camera and the two lenses a 5.0. The imaging software which comes with the camera is not a problem; it is a bad joke. It is slow, ponderous & difficult to use. The instructions ( if they may be called that ) are totsally lacking in common sense. Give the camera & lenses a 5.0. Give the software a 0. Rating = 4.0
Wow, great pics for great price. Opposite of buyer's remorse........2007-06-25
Summary for those who want the punchline: Moved up from 100 dollar point and shoot, don't have a lot of money, first dslr, amazed.
I've been using a 100 dollar point and shoot for about a year and a half, and I found that I liked photography, and I was encouraged by others to pursue it further. So I got 3 pics published in my university's art journal, and now this summer i decided to go for the DSLR, to see if I could pursuit this hobby more rigourously.
I'm still in school, and so on a tight budget, but I couldn't be happier blowing my summer's first paycheck on this thing. For 600 dollars, a whole new world of opportunities with photography were opened up. The dual lenses, lets me try macro shots but also allows me to zoom in for crisp images on those further away items.
The picture quality is great, you can crop an image drastically and still maintain resolution better than a 5 or 6mp point and shoot.
I'm aware that Canon and Nikon are supposed to be the top quality contenders, and I envision that several years from now, with a meatier income purchasing one. But I won't bother for a while, because this thing is fantastic.
If you are on a tight budget and are looking to bump up to a dslr, this is the ticket: two lenses offer versatility, the camera is a solid platform, and the quality is exceptional. I was hesitant after I placed the order that it might not be worth the money... but now I couldn't be happier. This thing has made me serious about photography as a hobby, and maybe more.
so far so good.......2007-06-10
i've this camera for about a month now and in a month i already have few shots which i can enlarge to the max. perfect digital SLR, its the one i was looking for. all i can say is, its just great so far.
Average customer rating:
- Get the camera. Skip the lenses!
- Absolutly perfect! You will not be disappointed...ever!
- Proprietary software is a bad joke
- Wow, great pics for great price. Opposite of buyer's remorse.
- so far so good
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Olympus Evolt E500 8MP Digital SLR Camera (Silver Body Only)
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Product Features:
- 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD display; 5 metering modes and built-in filters, including nine filters for black-and-white photography
- Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
- Lightweight ergonomic design; unique silver color
- Powered by one lithium-ion battery; stores images on CF, Micro Drive, or xD Picture Cards
ASIN: B000EB5RBC |
Product Description
Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when everyone wants complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in doing so with a sleek, lightweight design for impressive portability and advanced controls and options that can be accessed with minimal effort. Bursting with speed and producing spotless pictures with exceptional color and detail, the EVOLT E-500 is tailor-made for anyone to use while capturing the imagination in the process.
Customer Reviews:
Get the camera. Skip the lenses!.......2007-07-03
I bought this very same kit in April. It's a great kit! The camera is great, bla bla bla. I think everyone's already beaten that horse to death. Plenty of reviews here on how great the camera is, and I agree with them. But I have to say, compared to the other lenses made for the e500 (and other e-system DLSRs), these kit lenses are pretty bad. The kit lenses are a great starter. And they're worlds better than anything you'll get with a point-and-shoot. But having replaced both of these lenses with better ones, I regret spending the money on the kit initially. I feel I should have just bought the body, and a separate lens (the 14-54 NON KIT lens is freakin' amazing!). That's my advice to you. Definitely get this camera. The image quality is on par with similar offerings from Nikon and Canon, and it has the same, or very similar features. But if I were you I'd get the e500 body ONLY rather than the kit. Buy the body, buy a good lens separately. Yeah, you'll pay a little more, but the quality you'll get will be worth it. Especially if you think you may upgrade your lens later on anyway. Trust me. Spend a little more now, and it'll literally save you about $200 later.
Buying a DSLR means buying into that maker's lens system. You're not just buying an e500 here, you're also buying into Olympus's lens system. And that's a very good system to buy into. Olympus Zuiko lenses are incredible, both in the image quality they give you, as well as their performance.
As far as lenses go, I'd suggest you buy--seperately--the 14-54 Zuiko lens (Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko ED Digital SLR Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras). Careful not to confuse it with the 14-45 lens that comes with the kit. It's not the same lens at all, and not at all in the same class.
The 18-150mm lens may sound tempting, but don't bother with it. It's of the same build quality, and has the same image quality and performance as the kit lens. The 14-54 is built like a tank and the image quality will blow you away.
Hope this helps somebody
Absolutly perfect! You will not be disappointed...ever!.......2007-07-02
I have had this camera for over a month now and shot dozens of scenes. It has yet to fail me and the results are wonderful. The colors are so crisp and bright. There are 15 different scene modes available for the less than average camera operator and they are fabulous. I just shot a fireworks display over the weekend and the results were amazing. I've had several people tell me they thought a professional photographer took the photos. That felt good! It's very easy to use right out of the box but yet there is plenty to learn for those that wish to become more advanced. The price is awesome, you can't touch a competitor camera for this price with two lenses. I can't say enough good things about it. Don't hesitate, you'll love it!!
Proprietary software is a bad joke.......2007-06-27
After a bit more than two weeks, it is easy to rate the camera and the two lenses a 5.0. The imaging software which comes with the camera is not a problem; it is a bad joke. It is slow, ponderous & difficult to use. The instructions ( if they may be called that ) are totsally lacking in common sense. Give the camera & lenses a 5.0. Give the software a 0. Rating = 4.0
Wow, great pics for great price. Opposite of buyer's remorse........2007-06-25
Summary for those who want the punchline: Moved up from 100 dollar point and shoot, don't have a lot of money, first dslr, amazed.
I've been using a 100 dollar point and shoot for about a year and a half, and I found that I liked photography, and I was encouraged by others to pursue it further. So I got 3 pics published in my university's art journal, and now this summer i decided to go for the DSLR, to see if I could pursuit this hobby more rigourously.
I'm still in school, and so on a tight budget, but I couldn't be happier blowing my summer's first paycheck on this thing. For 600 dollars, a whole new world of opportunities with photography were opened up. The dual lenses, lets me try macro shots but also allows me to zoom in for crisp images on those further away items.
The picture quality is great, you can crop an image drastically and still maintain resolution better than a 5 or 6mp point and shoot.
I'm aware that Canon and Nikon are supposed to be the top quality contenders, and I envision that several years from now, with a meatier income purchasing one. But I won't bother for a while, because this thing is fantastic.
If you are on a tight budget and are looking to bump up to a dslr, this is the ticket: two lenses offer versatility, the camera is a solid platform, and the quality is exceptional. I was hesitant after I placed the order that it might not be worth the money... but now I couldn't be happier. This thing has made me serious about photography as a hobby, and maybe more.
so far so good.......2007-06-10
i've this camera for about a month now and in a month i already have few shots which i can enlarge to the max. perfect digital SLR, its the one i was looking for. all i can say is, its just great so far.
Average customer rating:
- Excellent Camera!
- Great Camera
- 4.5 stars
- Please read this first***
- Reputation well-deserved
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Olympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR (Body Only)
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Accessories:
- Tamrac 5273 Expedition 3 SLR Photo Backpack (Forest Green)
- Viking CF256M 256 MB CompactFlash Card
- Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 Plus Photoshop Album 2.0 Bundle
- Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko ED Digital SLR Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras
Product Features:
- 8.0-megapixel SLR with full-frame transfer CCD (FFT CCD)
- User-friendly menu plus full manual operation; scene program and scene select program modes
- Records to CompactFlash cards and Microdrives
- Compatible with the complete range of Olympus E-system lenses and new accessories (not included)
- Compact design incorporates a built-in flash and hot shoe
ASIN: B0007PGADO |
Product Description
The EVOLT E-300 is a 100% digital SLR camera that eliminates any photographic limitations. A powerful 8 megapixel CCD combines with interchangeable Zuiko digital lenses, the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter and other cutting-edge technologies for world-class images. Advances in design make for a durable and portable compact camera you can take and trust anywhere. With impressively fast shooting and operating speeds that ensure you never miss a photo op, and the ability to switch lenses and add flashes so you never miss a beat.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Camera!.......2007-04-13
I bought this camera in September of 2005. In the last year and a half it has served me very well. I have taken 7500 pictures and the camera is going strong! I have taken pictures in all settings, light and dark, bright light and shadow, and the photos turn out nicely. Very little editing is required, if any, to have a great looking shot.
Pros:
-Solid, aluminum body
-Strong built-in flash
-Great picture quality
-Easy to use menu
-Both lenses perform well. Both focus quickly and the zoom on both is smooth and performs almost to perfection.
-Battery life is superb. Even when using the flash I have gotten over 500 shots on a single charge. Up to 850 without the flash.
-Manual mode is easy to switch to and works well.
-The many different scene modes come in handy.
-There are many different picture quality settings that allow you to fine tune to just the exact setting you want.
-ISO 100-400 provide great shots, 800 is slightly noisy, and 1600 (with noise reduction) is okay, but almost unusable unless you absolutely have to have a shot.
-I have used the camera to take 350 consecutive shots, just holding the shutter button, and I had no problems with buffering. That worked flawlessly.
Cons:
-Occasionally the camera will have problems focusing in very dark situations (almost night) and the flash will strobe to find an object to focus on. I personally turn this feature off and usually focusing is okay.
-I'm not very impressed with the Olympus Camedia software; therefore, I don't use it unless I am updating the firmware for the camera. Windows XP handles the camera just fine and that it was I use for transferring images.
-Limited availability of aftermarket lenses and flashes. They are available, but are over-priced.
Overall, I have been very impressed with the camera. You can not beat to quality of the pictures and camera for the price. I have used both the Nikon D70 and Canon 20D and I prefer the Olympus over them both. The build quality of the Olympus far outweigh both of the others. I would recommend this camera to anyone interested in a digital SLR!
Great Camera.......2006-12-02
This camera is well worth every penny. I shoot mostly wildlife and landscape photograpy and both my Zuiko 14-45mm and 40-150mm lenses see plenty of action. The 14-45 is a great all purpose lense that doubles both as a semi-wide angle and a short Telescopic lens. The 40-150 is a short tele that performs as it is supposed to.
Picture quality is the best I have had yet out of a camera. This is my third olympus camera for this reason alone because in the long run this is what matters most.
I compared this to the equivalent Canon, Nikon and Minolta Cameras and am glad i make this choice. The lens kit is superior, the battery life is nearly eternal (I have taken approx 3000 shots and recharged the battery only 3 times), and the camera is very durable.
Olympus also upgraded its software package that has been greatly improved from their previous software.
All in all, this is a steal for the price, especially since the E330 is now on the market.
4.5 stars.......2006-11-21
I love this camera, it photographs great, it has great lenses. Now the great thing about this camera is that you can pick the types of photographic scenes you'll be taking in automatic setup or you can customize scene exposures and other photography features like in the oldschool 35mm cameras did such as so you can get streak in lights and other effects that the old film cameras were able to do. The pictures come out superbly.
The only negetive I have to say is, the manual could use a little improvement and their is a sound when you photograph that's it. If you can live with those two faults, then its an awesome camera to get.
Merry x-mas
Please read this first***.......2006-08-24
I'm a photographer, i have this camera and a Rebel XT by Canon, Before switching to digital from film i did my research, i've always used PC World Magazine as my bible for purchasing any type of computer euipment, cameras or software. when i read their review of the Olumpus E300 i was impressed. so i purchased one. Again they have not let me down. Its easy to use, The photos are crisp and clear and the feel of the camera makes you aware that your holding a camera not a toy. theres one review here that bothers me, its almost as if someone from Olumpus's competetion. Neverthe less for the price this camera stands up to any of the competetion. i've compared it to my canon and my best friends Nikon d70..if your looking for an inexpensive but great quality camera..check this one out..
Reputation well-deserved.......2006-08-16
Being my first SLR, this camera is one heck of a good investment! Now I know why so many people talks about the difference, that robust-feeling of holding a well-made SLR compared to even the most expensive point-and-shoot cameras.
With all the reviews here a lot has been said already about this camera. I'd add to those by pointing out one of my favorite feature of this camera: 8 Mpixels!
A lot of people say that 8 MP is not a biggie compared to the 6 MP of the other more famous (pricier) SLR's, but it really helps me to hone my composition skills. How? I just took the pictures and later I study which part of the picture is better so I can learn to compose better for my future shots. If you have only 6 MP to play with, you don't have many leeways in cropping, but with 8 MP, you can do a lot of what-if crops.
Of course, I also have to affirm most of the reviews here that Olympus is as good as and in cases, superior to those big-names SLR's in the only term that matters to me: image quality.
Oh, for reference, I shoot natural landscapes, flowers, and of course, my toddler :)
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