Olympus E-30
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16 years ago
Olympus E-30. Still not up there with the big boys?
The E-30 is Olympus's own stepping-stone between the so-called "prosumer" models (what an awful word) and the E-3 professional SLR, being loosely comparable with the likes of the Canon EOS 50D, the Nikon D90 and the Sony Alpha A-350.
Pros:
- Fold out LCD screen
- Image Stabilization
- Zuiko lens quality
- Picture quality
- Flash options
Cons:
- Noise in low light
- Too many buttons
- Badly laid out
- Too many gimmicks
16 years ago
Olympus E-30
Filling the gap between the Olympus E-520 and pro-level E-3, the Olympus E-30 is a mid-range DSLR, aimed at advanced amateur and semipro photographers. This puts it squarely in the firing line of the revered Nikon D300, feature-packed Sony Alpha 700 and the well-specced Canon EOS 50D.
16 years ago
Olympus E-30: Still not up there with the big boys
Packed with features but do you need them all?
Pros:
- Fold out LCD screen
- Image Stabilization
- Zuiko lens quality
- Picture quality
- Flash options
Cons:
- Noise in low light
- Too many buttons
- Badly laid out
- Too many gimmicks
16 years ago
Images can be copied between the cards, but there's no auto ‘overflow' function like there is on some Nikon D-SLRs and nor does it appear that the E-3's simultaneous recording of images to both cards is possible.
16 years ago
Reviews: Olympus E-30: Review
In conclusion the Olympus E-30 is a great camera for users of all skill levels. A mid-rage D-SLR with the added features of photo software, the functionality of a point-and-shoot, and the high end functionality of an D-SLR, the E-30 is the best of both worlds.
16 years ago
Olympus E-30
The Olympus E-30 ($1,299.99 list, body only) has enough nifty features to turn heads-most notably, offering the capability to add Photoshop-like effects and merge four images into one on the fly. But is that enough?
Cons:
- Noisy at high ISOs
- A bit pricey.
16 years ago
Small, sexy and surprisingly efficient. And we're not just talking about Heroes' Hayden Panettiere – the E30 has superb image quality, rock-solid stabilisation and plenty of cutting-edge features.
16 years ago
Olympus E-30 Digital SLR Camera
The Olympus E-30 has a well-rounded feature set that should appeal both to consumers upgrading from lower-end DSLR cameras and to buyers looking for
Pros:
- Very impressive autofocus
Cons:
- Complicated customizable menus
- Unimpressive
16 years ago
A New Body is a Good Thing
Excellent bit of kit so far. Works well without having found out how to use all the tricks. Spending most of my time shooting on programme or auto but have expeimented with one or two of the artistic effects.
17 years ago
Olympus E-30 digital SLR camera review : With the introduction of the Olympus E-30, a pro-consumer digital SLR camera becomes available by Olympus for the first time. The camera's target group are those users who don't really care for a solid housing that withstands all weather types, yet have...
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