Olympus E-30
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17 years ago
Olympus E-30 review
When we tested the Olympus E-3 in January 2008, we described it as ‘...a fine all-rounder and a jewel to use' and duly awarded it a mark of 90% and a coveted WDC Gold Award. We praised its build, image quality and general interface, and it looks like those comments must have filtered their way back...
Pros:
- Free-angle LCD screen
- build quality
- light body
- button layout
Cons:
- Pointless Art Filters
- tends to underexpose
- JPEG ISO performance
17 years ago
Olympus E-30 Review
Olympus has re-entered the highly competitive enthusiast/semi-pro sector of the market with the release of its E-30. With a resolution of 12.3-million pixels, it offers more megapixels than any other model in its E-series system – although Olympus will continue to recognise the E-3 as its flagship...
17 years ago
Olympus E-30
With the highest resolution of the range, the E-30 isn't the highest specification. But what does it have that the others don't?
Pros:
- Super fast autofocus
- Good noise control
- Nice landscape results
- Good build quality
- 5EV exposure compensation
- 5EV image stabiliser
- Improved autofocus in live view
- Expanded metering system
Cons:
- Muted colours on colour chart
- Slight cast in portrait mode
- Purple fringing in high contrast areas
17 years ago
Olympus E-30 review
Perhaps Olympus should have called it 'The Morph' because that's what the E-30 is: it's the perfect morph between the Olympus E-520 and the company's top-end E-3 professional model. The E-30 shares many of the E-3's key features at a price more suited to these straightened times.
17 years ago
Review: Olympus E-30
Olympus E-30 The new E-30 digital single-lens reflex camera (SLR) from Olympus combines a solid feature set with a truly creative personality. Its foundation is comprised of a sturdy body design that feels comfortable in the hand; a swing-out 2.7-inch LCD, 12.3-megapixel image sensor (providing...
Pros:
- Image stabilization in camera body
- Unique features such as Multiple Exposure and Digital Leveler
- Support for multiple aspect ratios
- Exposure bracketing in three or five frames
- Real-time focusing in Live View mode
- 98 percent field of view through optical viewfinder
Cons:
- No movie mode
- Battery charger requires cord instead of plugging directly into wall outlet
17 years ago
Olympus E-30 Review
When we tested the Olympus E-3 in January 2008, we described it as ‘…a fine all-rounder and a jewel to use' and duly awarded it a mark of 90% and a coveted WDC Gold Award. We praised its build, image quality and general interface, and it looks like those comments must have filtered their way back to...
Pros:
- Free-angle LCD screen
- build quality
- light body
- button layout
Cons:
- Pointless Art Filters
- tends to underexpose
- JPEG ISO performance
16 years ago
Olympus E-30 review
The new Olympus E-30 digital single-lens reflex camera (SLR) from Olympus combines a solid feature set with a truly creative personality.
17 years ago
Best Camera for Long Work, Pro or No
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- 2x Crop Factor
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Lightweight but STRONG
Cons:
- Lacks Dust - Rain seals
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.
16 years ago
terrific experiance
I wish someone had told me that the zuiko lens cap (12-60mm lens) would not fit over the haze filter i bought. I had to order a rubber push on cap to protect my lens. oh, i wish olympus dlsr cameras were more popular in the US -- the only authorized shop that does repairs and whatnot is in phoenix -...
Pros:
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Exposed LCD
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