Olympus E-410

This is my first review in a long while so bare with me folks I might be a bit rusty. As a keen amateur photographer and having just returned from a three day photography course using the Olympus E-410 I thought it would be a perfect time to write about it whilst it is still fresh in my mind. The first thing that struck me about this DSLR camera was the light weight and the fact that it actually felt more like a compact digital than the professional DSLR that it is. Often amateur photographers tend to stick to top of the range compacts rather than venture into the world of DSLR because of the amount of learning that goes into operating a DSLR compared to the ...  Read the complete review

One of the first things you notice about the Olympus E-410 is that it is not much bigger or heavier than some zoom cameras, being dwarfed by the Canon EOS 50D that I have purchased since. The body measures 130mm x 91mm x 53mm and wieghs in at around 420g (including battery), making it the smallest, lightest digital SLR at the time of release. This has obvious advantages when carrying and holding the camera for handheld shots, which was great for a newcomer, but some seasoned Canon or Nikon users might find it a little too small - especially those who are used to grip attachments.My kit came with a wide neck-strap, which makes carrying the camera a doddle but ...  Read the complete review

I've been very interesed in Digital SLR cameras for ages now, and held back with the hope they would come down in price. I didn't have to wait too long, PC World had an offer on these just before Christmas, I missed it, it was for the Olympus E410 with 2 extra lenses, which is just brilliant. So, I went down to my local PC World with every intention of buying one of these, but like I said, they were all gone - Doh! But, to my delight and amazement they had one box tucked away with just one lens in it, the 17.5-45mm. I asked the sales person to price check if for me, and it came in at £149.97 - Bargain!!!!! The camera: If your like me and a complete ...  Read the complete review

I bought my Olympus E410 at a time when the four third's process was under intense scrutiny. I have to confess, although the camera was recommended to me, I bought it mainly because of its low price. Despite this, it has never let me down. The first thing I noticed was that it was light and portable which made changing the lenses very easy and straightforward. It also meant I could buy a fairly small bag to put it in. The automatic mode locked focus quickly and accurately although understandably had a problem with moving targets. The adjustments for the manual mode were quick and the no-fuss button layout pleased me when trying to get the camera out and on in ...  Read the complete review