Olympus Evolt E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit
Olympus - 262081Release Date: Apr 2008
The E-420 is a small digital SLR camera with all the features you need to take great pictures anywhere you go, every day. The unique Olympus Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. The E-420's Scene Select Modes make you an... Read Moreinstant expert or switch to manual mode to expand your creative control. This feature rich digital SLR also sports Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection, both viewable in real time on the Live View LCD. Minimize
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Summary of User Reviews
Number of Reviews: 3Positive Reviews: 67%
Negative Reviews: 33%
Positive Review
Reviewed by: eDeals123 on 04-Oct-08
Strengths: Price, lightweight, small in size. Batteries last a long time.
Weaknesses: None that I noticed.
Summary: This is a great beginner DSLR camera. It uses both CompactFlash and xD memory cards. I don't see why anyone would use xD memory cards since their maximum capacity in 2GB compared to 4-8GB for CompactFlash. Although this camera has a live view feature I find myself rarely using it since it takes longer. It's still a nice feature to have if you need it. Also the LCD is 2.7" which is a nice size display.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: grizzl on 17-Jul-08
Strengths: Features, image quality, size, lens choices.
Weaknesses: None to date.
Summary: All I have to say is click on the expert's reviews. This camera has been phenomenal. Think about having a camera that is the size of a compact camera, but gives you all the same abilities has a full size D-SLR.
Negative Review
Reviewed by: scuts on 04-May-08
Strengths: Cheap, small
Weaknesses: Lens selection is shallow, not sturdy, slow
Summary: Why bother with this brand when there are so many nice Canons and Nikons? That is what I finally decided after buying this and trying it for a week. Olympus used to make great SLR's, but their Digital SLRs are so far behind the curve that you shouldn't bother. I stepped up to a new Rebel XSi and I love it.