http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/ Engadget Comments for Olympus E-30 DSLR reviewed: distinctly different, but that's a good thing http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 1:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 1:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
The e520 may be more feature rich overall for the price, but it does come with the same trade off as all 4:3 cameras: The smaller sensor, which doesn't perform as well at high ISO. That's something that should obviously be balanced against all other factors when deciding on which system to get.]]>Jan 24th 2009 8:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
The Sony A700 which is around $1,000 is probably a closer competitor to the E-30 (Incidentally, the A700, Nikon D90, and Nikon D300 use the same Sony CMOS sensor). The A200 uses the same Sony 10MP CCD sensor as in the Nikon D40/D60/D80/Pentax K200). Go with whatever fits your price and your preference on system.]]>Jan 24th 2009 8:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 9:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 25th 2009 1:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 2:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 2:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 2:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 5:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/]]>Jan 24th 2009 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
Don't fix something that isn't borked.]]>Jan 24th 2009 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 24th 2009 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
Zuiko glass, which is what Olympus uses, its some of finest available.

In body stabilization has its merits too. Think of this, every time you upgrade your camera body with its latest sensor shift system, all of your lenses benefit from the upgrade as well! The only downside is that you don't see the effect through the viewfinder. (I think this is only important for sports shooters as the camera shake at 300mm plus is probably nasty!)

I just wish Olympus would work on their FPS rate. 5 is really mediocre now a days. They should be able to do it too since the 4/3s sensor is smaller and therefore more easy to move. If the E-5 comes out with 15FPS +, I would be impressed, but I know it is not going to happen.

I believe Four Thirds is also limited in life, Olympus will do better with MicroFourThirds, but until then, LONG LIVE OLYMPUS!
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It would already appear that µ4:3 can deliver on the original promise of smaller systems. The issue now is whether they can grab enough of a market share before the big three... Nikon, Canon and Sony... decide to release their own mirror-less digital interchangeable lens systems.]]>Jan 24th 2009 6:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
Back in the film days, the lens was important because the medium you shot on (film) was the same regardless of the camera body and quality was directly proportional to glass. Today, the general quality and standard of lenses are very high and the bigger differentiator of quality is the sensor.
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If you want some better photos -
http://fourthirds-user.com/2008/12/first_olympus_e30_review_image_samples_to_download.php
- some folks had a chance to shoot with E-30. Gives much better idea what E-30 is capable of. Hit "Forums" to check what some who used think about it.

I think DPReview folks would take their time to make a review, yet generally it is worth waiting.]]>Jan 24th 2009 5:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/the 510 and 520 have super autofocus issues.]]>Jan 24th 2009 6:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/

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Seriously, just because of a name on a product you buy it, how pathetic.]]>Jan 25th 2009 1:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
Nope, you buy it because Canon and Nikon are the market leaders. I have a bunch of books, I watch Travels to the edge... do you know what they ALL have in common? The authors run Canon or Nikon bodies and glass.

When Tamron comes out with new glass, do they produce it for the Sony or Olympus first? No, the produce it for the Canon and Nikon platform first. There is REALLY good, healthy competition between these two brands, which keeps quality high, and prices relatively low. Some of the best glass available is from Canon and Nikon.

Go with what the pros use. You will find more 3rd party equipment, more first party equipment, more experience and support on your model of camera. There are a TON of reasons to go with the leaders.

The simple answer was go with Canon or Nikon, and I was meaning it in a sort of tongue in cheek sort of manner... but the truth is, you want to go with one of those, because they are BY FAR the market leaders.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/2979418988/
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I drive along a lot of roads, I watch a lot of people driving, you know what they have in common? Seems like most everyone uses a GM or a Ford.

When a third party accessories maker comes out with a new part, do they roduce it for BMW or Lexus first?No they produce it for Chevy first or Ford first, healthy competition between these two brands, which keeps quality high, and prices relatively low.
You will find more 3rd party equipment, more first party equipment, more experience and support on your model of car. Heck any gas station mechanic can fix your car, any Rose or Advantage Autoparts carry your parts.

Why would anyone buy a BMW or a Lexus. Who cares if they are better, let's just follow the crowd.]]>Jan 29th 2009 9:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
If you have registered an older E-System DSLR at Olympus website you can profit of Olympus's E-30 promotion: great value!]]>Jan 25th 2009 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/Jan 25th 2009 7:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/1. I'm already invested in other system (lenses mainly)
2. I have a strong specific need for hinged LCD screen (which, for some reason, both Nikon and Canon stay away from)

http://dprdb.herokugarden.com/public/manufacturers/Olympus

Otherwise, I don't think the slight difference in price justifies going with a brand which isn't as popular as Nikon and Canon - this popularity has many advantages to you as a camera owner - a larger selection of accessories, ease of obtaining replacecement parts (think LiIon battery when the original battery runs flat), repair labs around the globe if you travel...

I had the GLOD malfunction in my Nikon D70 two years after purchase, being able to follow the phenomena on various online forum, and finally see Nikon publish the service note, then getting the body repaired for no charge, is something I think would be hard to find in non-popular cameras (don't tell me non-popular cameras don't break, they do, it's just that no one hears or cares about it except the poor lad that owns the camera)]]>Jan 26th 2009 2:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
I drive along a lot of roads, I watch a lot of people driving, you know what they have in common? Seems like most everyone uses a GM or a Ford.

When a third party accessories maker comes out with a new part, do they roduce it for BMW or Lexus first?No they produce it for Chevy first or Ford first, healthy competition between these two brands, which keeps quality high, and prices relatively low.
You will find more 3rd party equipment, more first party equipment, more experience and support on your model of car. Heck any gas station mechanic can fix your car, any Rose or Advantage Autoparts carry your parts.

Why would anyone buy a BMW or a Lexus. Who cares if they are better, let's just follow the crowd.]]>Jan 29th 2009 9:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/24/olympus-e-30-dslr-reviewed-distinctly-different-but-thats-a-g/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5aL6-k9NnA

Video says that there’s a Get Olympus group in Facebook with student outtakes showing what the images look like. Just joined.
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