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15 years ago
Olympus E-5 review
When the E-5 was announced in September this year, Olympus stated that this could be the last Four Thirds DSLR from the company as it was focusing its efforts on the new Micro Four Thirds models, such as the Pen E-P1 .
15 years ago
Olympus E-5
Olympus has pioneered the compact/digital SLR hybrid camera over the last 2 years with its Micro Four Thirds system Pen series, and to some critical acclaim too. But it now returns to a slightly more conventional digital SLR styling and original Four Thirds system with its upgrade of the competent...
Pros:
- Reassuringly robust construction
- quick auto focus
- angle-adjustable LCD screen
- HD movies
- stunning results capable with Live Mos sensor and test lens combo
Cons:
- Pricey
- heavy
- modest low light settings
15 years ago
Olympus E-5
The Olympus E-5 is a new, rugged digital SLR camera that is the new flagship of the Four Thirds system. Inheriting the tough magnesium alloy body, environmental seals, large and bright viewfinder, ultra-fast multi-point AF system, 1/8000th second top shutter speed, body-integral image stabiliser,...
15 years ago
I'm happy with mine
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
15 years ago
Another top notch four thirds SLR
Travel, Outdoors
Pros:
- Excellent Picture Quality
- Great Design
- Quality Construction
Cons:
- None submitted
15 years ago
Olympus E-5
When Olympus unveiled its E-5 DSLR shortly before Photokina in mid-September 2010 it was seen as an affirmation of the company's commitment to the Four Thirds System format. Despite a gap of three years between E-series models, the E-5 has the same rugged body as the E-3 and many similar (or...
15 years ago
Olympus E-5 DSLR
There hasn't been much activity on the DSLR front from Olympus since the E-30 was released in 2009. At that time, its enthusiast DSLR out-specified the flagship E-3 . Now, with the unveiling of the new E-5, Olympus shooters finally have a professionally-styled body with updated specs to complement...
Pros:
- Fast autofocusing
- Weather resistant body
- In-body image stabilization
- Dual card slots (CF and SD
- Wireless flash control built-in
- Level gauge
- 100% field of view optical viewfinder
Cons:
- 12 MP sensor
- Limited video options
- Lackluster high ISO performance above 1600
- Only 5 fps burst mode
- No mode dial
15 years ago
Olympus E-5 DSLR: Durable, Dependable, and Creative
There hasn't been much activity on the DSLR front from Olympus since the E-30 was released in 2009.
Pros:
- Weather-resistant body
- Dual card slots (CF and SD
- Wireless flash control built in
- In-body image stabilization
- Fast autofocusing
- Level gauge,
Cons:
- Lackluster high ISO performance above 1600
- Only 5 fps burst mode
- Limited video options
- No
15 years ago
Olympus E-5 review
The Olympus E-5 DSLR is best suited for photographers with existing Olympus lenses who want a rugged, dependable DSLR body.
15 years ago
Olympus E-5
Way back in 2002, Olympus' original E-1 camera was the first digital SLR to be constructed as a digital camera from the ground floor up, competing models from Canon, Nikon, Pentax et al having been devised based on existing 35mm film camera bodies.
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