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15 years ago
[REVIEW-OLYMPUS E–5 DSLR]
This 12.3 megapixel camera is aimed at professionals and "the creative enthusiast." It is a Four Thirds system camera, meaning that [ ]. Construction is rugged with all points where water or dust might enter fully sealed. Indestructibility comes at a price – this is a heavy camera.
Pros:
- Images shot at up to ISO800 are outstanding
- We like the Olympus jpeg style, but if that doesn't appeal there is always RAW
- The camera is very responsive and fast to focus and fire
- There could be something in the claim to be the fastest auto-focus in the world
Cons:
- The video function is poor
- 720p doesn't cut it in this day and age when even compact cameras make a decent job of 1080i
- But it is the incredibly slow, noisy and inaccurate auto-focus in live view that kills enthusiasm for video
15 years ago
if you have olympus glass this is there best one yet
i have the e3 and everythng about this camera is better ,i love the images it produces straight out of the camera . this may be the last fullsized dslr from olympus if you have olympus glass it is worth it .
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Build quality
- Battery life
- Screen size
15 years ago
Olympus E-5 review
A 12.3 million pixel sensor borrowed from the E-PL1, a new TruePic V+ processing engine, 720p movie recording and an electronic level are all improvements that the Olympus E-5 has on the E-3, but is that enough to tempt Four Thirds photographers to buy an E-5?
15 years ago
If you're a Four-Thirds system user there is no doubt that the E-5 is a step up from the E-3 and is a camera that would meet the needs of a professional, even when shooting in adverse environments including dusty and wet conditions (the E-5 is "splashproof").
15 years ago
Olympus E-5 DSLR Digital Camera Review
Focussing with the Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm SWD lens (RRP $1499), which was also used in our E-3 review was once again a breeze. The lens focuses very fast in bright light and does a good job in low light, and most importantly with a high focus strike rate across the board.
15 years ago
King of the 4/3rds bodies
I have the Leica Digilux 3 but it is only 7.5MP and the Olympus is 12.3. Also, the Leica isn't weatherproof and ISO maximum is 1600 where the E5 maxes at 6400 and i will use this for indoor sports such as basketball. The Leica lenses are interchangeable with this Olympus body and vice versa.
Pros:
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons:
- Noisy At High ISO
15 years ago
King of the 4/3rds bodies
I have the Leica Digilux 3 but it is only 7.5MP and the Olympus is 12.3. Also, the Leica isn't weatherproof and ISO maximum is 1600 where the E5 maxes at 6400 and i will use this for indoor sports such as basketball. The Leica lenses are interchangeable with this Olympus body and vice versa.
Pros:
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons:
- Noisy At High ISO
15 years ago
Olympus E-5
There hasn't been much activity on the digital SLR front from Olympus since they released the E-30 in 2009. Now at last comes their new flagship camera, the E-5. It has a weather-resistant magnesium body that feels solid in the hands and the same 12-megapixel sensor as the E-30, though the processor...
Pros:
- Full environmental seals
- fast autofocus
- great image quality
- tilt/shift screen with Live view
Cons:
- Menus are too complex
- control layout a little cumbersome
- lacks customisability
14 years ago
I just love my camera!!! I am learning how to use the lens and how to manipulate them. Im far from being consididered a good photogpher but Im am definitly hooked and want to keep learning how to improve! I love the art filters that are built into the camera and I enjoy the live view.
14 years ago
Olympus E-5: Review
The Olympus E-5 is a professional camera and extremely modern technology that is one of its strengths in the magnesium alloy body splash resistant and dust. The new technology and the unique mix of features confirms the E-5 as the natural evolution of the D-SLR cameras E-system Olympus, for the...
Pros:
- Optical pentaprism viewfinder
- dust system
- Artistic filters
- processor, HDMI, Microphone input
Cons:
- Only for professionals
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