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Olympus EVOLT E-510

Olympus EVOLT E-510
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The 10.9-megapixel Olympus E-510 has a 2.5-inch HyperCrystal, 230,000-dot LCD with Live View mode. It features advanced image stabilization, 29 exposure modes, three selectable AF points 5 color modes and a 6-mode automatic pop-up flash. It shoots in RAW and JPEG formats.  

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ManufacturerOlympus
TypeDSLR
ModelEVOLT E-510
Model Year2007
Price$749.99
  
Image Sensor4/3 type Live MOS sensor
Total PixelsApprox.10.9 Megapixels
Effective PixelsApprox.10 Megapixels
Aspect Ratio4:3
Color Filter SystemRGB (Primary) color filter array
Dust ReductionSupersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
  
Lens MountFour Thirds Mount
Compatible LensesN/A
  
Continuous Shooting Speed• 3.0 fps • RAW: 6 frames maximum • JPEG: Up to card capacity @ HQ 1/8 (with high speed media)
Drive ModesSingle-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control
Self TimerYes
Remote ControlYes
  
Autofocus SystemTTL phase-difference detection system
Points Areas3-point multiple AF (Auto, selectable in option)
Focus ModesSingle AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF
Focus RangeEV 0 to 19 (at 20, ISO 100)
Autofocus Fine TuneN/A
Autofocus Assist BeamBuilt-in flash (external flash available. Inactivation is available to set.)
Exposure ControlYes
Metering ModesN/A
  
Standard ISO Sensitivity Range100 - 1600
Extended ISO Sensitivity RangeN/A
Auto ISOYes
  
Metering SystemTTL open-aperture metering system
Metering Options(1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering) (2) Centre weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen) (4) Spot with Highlight control (5) Spot with Shadow control
Exposure Modes(1) Auto (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene program AE (7) Scene select AE
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
  
White Balance SettingsAdvanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
White Balance Bracketing7 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
Fine TuneN/A
  
Shutter TypeComputerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter SpeedsAuto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec. (Bulb: up to 8 min. with limiter), Scene program/Scene select mode: 4 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings) 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable
Bulb Shutter SettingUp to 8 min. with limiter
Mirror Lock UpN/A
  
ViewfinderEye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
Coverage95%
MagnificationApprox. 0.92x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
EyepointApprox. 14 mm (-1m-1)
Built In Dioptric Adjustment-3.0 - +1m-1
Focusing ScreenFixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
MirrorN/A
Viewfinder InformationAperture value, Shutter speed, Record mode, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, AF frame (super impose). IS activating mode
Depth Of Field PreviewCan be checked (when Fn button is set in preview mode), selectable from the optical viewfinder or rear-mounted LCD monitor
Eyepiece ShutterEye piece cap EP-4 supplied
  
LCD Monitor
LCD Size
LCD Pixels
LCD Coverage
LCD Monitor Adjustments15 levels
  
Live View FunctionsLive MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting info.
Shooting ModesN/A
FocusingN/A
Metering RangeN/A
Magnified ViewN/A
Grid DisplayYes
Exposure Simulation
  
Built-in FlashRetractable flash (Auto pop-up type)
Guide NumberGN=12 (ISO 100.m)
Flash CoverageN/A
Flash SettingsAuto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Fill-in, Slow synchronization, Manual, Off
Recycling TimeN/A
Flash Exposure Compensation3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable.
Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/4000 sec.
External Flash SystemCompatible: L-50, FL-36, FL-20, SRF-11, STF-22
External Flash SettingsTTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual
PC TerminalN/A
  
Recording ModesDCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
Compression Quality OptionsRAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
File Size0.1-11MB
Recording FunctionsN/A
Color SpaceN/A
Picture Controls Image ParametersContrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural or Muted, Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone
  
Image PlaybackSingle-frame, Index (4/9/16/25 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available)
Display FormatHistogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
HistogramIndependent luminance/RGB available
Highlight WarningYes
  
Direct PrintingPrint reservation (DPOF)
Compatible PrintersPictBridge compatible
Printable Images
Dpof
Direct Image TransferN/A
  
Customization Modes
Custom FunctionsFn button is available to set some functions. (OFF, One touch WB, Test picture, My mode, Preview, Live preview)
  
Usb TerminalUSB 2.0
Video Out TerminalDedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available)
Extension System TerminalN/A
  
DC-AC AdapterLi-ion battery charger BCM-2
BatteryBLM-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Battery Life650 shots
Battery Life IndicatorN/A
Power SavingN/A
Battery Date Time
  
Dimensions136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.4 x 3.6 x 2.7 in)
Weight460 g
  
Working Temperature Range32-140F- 0 - 40 (operation) / -20 - 60 (storage)
Working Humidity Range30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)