Olympus E410
(The Olympus E410 currently typically sells for less than $450)
The Olympus E410 replaces the moderately successful Olympus E400. It is very much the runt of the litter, but not an incapable one: The E410 is a real contender in the featherweight entry-level category, and is one of the cheapest digital SLR cameras you can purchase today.
It’s affordable and compact, and is designed to be a smooth transition from the more prosumer digital compact cameras out there. The jury is still out on whether or not the exercise is a successful one, however…
CNET:
“Issues with its automatic exposure and white balance make it an unsatisfactory option as a first DSLR for newbies.” (full review)
Digital Camera HQ:
The E410 is a “… professional-level camera that puts an emphasis on mobility and ease-of-use”. (full review)
PopPhoto.com:
“The E-410 will appeal to entry-level DSLR shooters looking for a smaller, lighter, and more affordable camera body”. (full review)
DC Resource:
“The 410 has the SuperSonic Wave Filter that literally shakes off dust … A nice feature to have”. (full review)
ephotozine:
“It’s small and light with a solid quality feel”. (full review)
Photographyblog:
“Some may feel that its size doesn’t make it look like a ’serious’ camera despite its otherwise fairly traditionalist styling, but at times that too can be a bonus.” (full review)
Trusted Reviews:
“If you want a highly portable DSLR and aren’t too bothered about image stabilisation then the E-410 would make a rewarding enthusiast’s camera.” (full review)
DPReview:
“If you play with the settings for a while (…) you’ll see that the camera is capturing just as much detail (if not more) than other ten megapixel digital SLRs.” (full review)
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