Olympus E510
(The Olympus E510 currently typically sells for less than $650)
The E510 is like its little sister, the E410, except that it has CCD-shift image stabilization. The slightly larger and heavier E510 is still amazingly light, and is the replacement for the highly regarded E-500. Compared to its predecessor it is considerably more sophisticated, with some important extra features, including the Live MOS sensor.
On the other hand, at least one reviewer accuses it of having “button clutter” - a grievance that has become quite common for Olympus cameras in general.
CNET:
“As Live View modes in SLRs go, the 510’s version is pretty nice, but it’s still clunkier than shooting with a real compact camera”. (full review)
Digital Camera HQ:
“The E-510 continues the Olympus tradition of appealing to novice or developing photographers with simple, easy-to-use high-end cameras”. (full review)
PopPhoto.com:
The E510 is for “…serious photographers who want IS for low-light shooting, plus a large battery and some extra control buttons”. (full review)
DC Resource:
“The E-510 is a great entry-level D-SLR. Unless you must have the small size of the E-410, I’d spend the extra $100 and get the E-510 - the image stabilization and more powerful battery are well worth the price”. (full review)
imaging resource:
“With a better grip, image stabilization, and all the optical benefits of the Four-Thirds system under its belt, the Olympus E-510 is currently the most well-rounded choice among Four-Thirds SLR cameras”. (full review)
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