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Olympus' E-620 raises the bar for entry-level DSLRs
Engadget —
... world's smallest DSLR when launched). The resulting cam brings a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS image sensor with sensor-shift image stabilization, 7-point AF, TruePic III+ image processor, built-in wireless flash controller, and a fully articulating, 2.7-inch tilt-and-swivel live-view LCD. It also features Olympus' Art Filters which take in-camera image enhancements a bit beyond sepia. Expect the E-620 body to ship in May for about $700; $800 with the 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 lens. Read -- Press release Read -- DP Review preview Read -- DigitalCameraInfo ...
Olympus launches E-620, an entry-level DSLR with 12.3MP
SlashGear —
... Olympus has today announced a new Four Thirds standard entry-level DSLR with features and price that would put smiles on many fans’ faces. The E-620 packed many of the features from ...
Olympus E-620 DSLR Camera
Today Gadgets —
... flash controller to help you cast the best light on your subjects and capture great image, and “Art Filter” that provide incredible individual artistic control over an image, and remove the need to spend time altering images on the computer with editing software.
Olympus says the E-620 body will be ship from this May for $699.99 and will charge you more for $100, if you want to get the body with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens.
[ Via Dpreview ]
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Olympus E-620 Entry-Level DSLR Has Swiveling Live View, Impressive Specs [Cameras]
Gizmodo —
... DSLRs don't get a whole lot cheaper than $700, so it's heartening to see the Olympus E-620 carry such a solid spec sheet at that crucial price point. ...
E-620: Olympus unveils new entry-level DSLR
CrunchGear —
... image stabilization
- 7-point AF
- ISO sensitivity from 100 to 3,200
- TruePic III+ image processor
- wireless flash controller
- 2.7” tilt HyperCrystal III LCD with 230,000 pixels
- multi aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, 3:2and 6:6)
- size: 130×60x94mm
- body weight: 520g
The E-620 body has an MSRP of $700 in the US, while buyers will be set back $800 for the set that contains the 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens.
DP Review has the official Olympus press release in English (which is still not available at Olympus ...
Olympus’ new entry-level DSLR : E-620
TechChee.com, shop online for gadget, gizmo and hot tech stuff —
... Up to now, you shall be pretty eager to know the price of this entry-level DSLR shooter. The E-620 body will have an MSRP of $700 in the US. If you want the set that comes with the 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens, you’ll need to pay $800 for it.
Press release via crunchgear
Written By TechChee.com, Olympus’ new entry-level DSLR : E-620
Olympus E-620 flips out and shoots people
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... some interesting software features: "Shadow adjustment technology" captures fine detail in dark areas, while "Art Filters" recreate effects associated with old-school technology like grainy film and pinhole cameras. A multiple exposure mode shall make HDR composition easier.
The $800 price point ($700 for just the body) sets it above the D-40/Rebel XTi/A200 Peloton of cheap DSLRs, but given its similarity to more expensive Olympus models, it's more interesting, too.
Olympus E-620 announced and previewed [DPReview]
Olympus Announces E-620 Entry-Level DSLR Camera
I4U News —
... Light color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, and Pinhole. In addition to Live View, the LCD also swivels with 270 degrees of motion. Face Detection allows the camera to distinguish between faces and backgrounds to be sure faces are in focus. Wireless flash compatibility is built into the camera as well as a dust reduction system for cleaning the camera internals. The camera will be available in May with the body selling for $699.99 and a kit with an ED 14-42mm lens selling for $799.99. Via Olympus Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun ...
New Olypus DSLR Puts Joke Features in Serious Camera
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... Black and White, and Pin Hole. Classy stuff.
Better is the in-body image stabilization, which will steady the shakes of any lens you put on there, a sensor cleaning function and wireless flash control. Everything else is pretty standard, from face recognition to "Shadow Adjustment Technology" which compresses contrast to keep details in the shadows and highlights.
All in, it's a solid if rather dull new camera. Available May for an estimated $700.
Press release [DP Review]
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