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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
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
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
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 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
The Olympus E-5 is an incremental update to the E-3 Olympus E-3 . Externally, little has changed except for the new rotating 3" LCD which adds convenience at the expense of some durability due to a weak hinge. Internally though, much has been improved.
Pros:
- Great image sharpness
- Good control over image noise
- Excellent metering accuracy
- Superb automatic white-balance
- Sensitive focusing system
- Ultra-quick autofocus
- Generally quite responsive
- Very effective stabilization for all lenses
- Adjustable LCD color temperature
- Plenty of external controls,...
Cons:
- Image review delay
- Continuous drive speed drop at high ISO
- Pitch not visible in viewfinder
- Status screen does not turn off automatically
- Live-view not always exposure-priority
- EC button too recessed
- Difficult to use while wearing gloves
- Noisy and very slow contrast-detect autofocus
- Overly...
15 years ago
Tested: Olympus E5
Comparing cameras in this price range is tough. People interested in a body at this level may already be invested in a particular system. If you already own an entry-level or midlevel Olympus body and are looking to step up, the E-5 offers a very solidly built, well-thought-out design that can...
15 years ago
Olympus E-5 Digital SLR Review
John Riley reviews the Olympus E-5, aimed at professionals and higher end amateurs.
Pros:
- Robust
- Splashproof construction
- Reliable and accurate metering
- Excellent Live View
- Quality of lens
Cons:
- White Balance Issues
- Very high cost
- Limited system backup
15 years ago
Olympus E-5: which way now?
Holding the Olympus E-5 on my hand I am not sure if it's the E-3. They're so similar. Two years on I wonder if this camera can get more clients over to Olympus. And what comes next, now that the sensor alliance with Panasonic seems to be coming to an end.
15 years ago
The Olympus E-5 is a welcomed replacement to the E-3 from 2007. This unit offers various improvements, a durable body with weather/dust resistance, excellent image quality and robust performance. It's also competitively priced. Read more in our Full Conclusion .
Pros:
- Excellent image quality
- Robust shooting performance
- Bright and clear OVF
- Versatile exposure mode options
- Capable Program AE mode
- Awesome 3.0-inch LCD
- Excellent build quality
- Durable and Weather/Dust resistant body
- Good high ISO performance up to ISO 3200
- Captures high-quality HD video
Cons:
- ISO 6400 setting not really usable
- Built-in mic picks up a lot of background noise
- No mode dial (uses a button in conjunction with the rear control dial or 4-way controller
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