Olympus E-5

The Olympus E-5 is the latest E-series camera from Olympus. It boasts a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor, a 3.0-inch 920k-dot swiveling LCD, 720p HD movie recording capability, SD and CF slots, in-body image stabilization and a new processor that E-3 owners and Olympus fans will be happy about.

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The Olympus E-5 is a highly capable and rugged imaging tool that can produce high image quality at low sentivitiy settings. And it is built splash-proof and dust-proof to satisfy the most stringent demands of DSLR photography.

While Olympus fans will be glad to know the E-5’s specs and capabitlities, others may be put off by some of the limits of the comparitively smaller and lower-resolution sensor. And at around £1500, the Olympus E-5 current price is unlikely to persuade too many users. The price seems steep compared to competition: the price of Nikon D300s is around £1,035 and the Canon 7D price is around £1,150.

Technical Specs

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Reliability
– Large viewfinder with professional-level coverage of 100% and 1.15x magnification for accurate image control
– Spotless photography with most effective dust reduction system (Supersonic Wave Filter)
– Splashproof body and lens system
– Professional quality shutter life of 150K operations

Image Quality
– High-performance built-in image stabiliser to stabilise all lenses (up to 5 EV steps) with two modes
– High Speed 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
– High image quality with a variety of bright dedicated-to-digital ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses
– TruePic V+ image processor

Speed
– Fully-biaxial high-speed 11-point AF system
– 1/8000th sec. high-speed and high-precision shutter control, X: 1/250

Creativity
– High-resolution 3 inch 921000 dots Dual Axis Swivel Hyper Crystal LCD
– Dramatic Tone Art Filter and 9 additional Art Filters give endless imaging ideas
– Nine aspect ratios
– Built-in Wireless flash control with commander function
– Multi-exposure mode

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– Dust and splashproof magnesium alloy body
– Spotless photography with most effective dust reduction system (Supersonic Wave Filter)
– Fully biaxial high-speed 11 point AF system
– 1/8000 sec. high-speed and high-precision shutter control
– High-performance built-in image stabiliser to stabilise all lenses
– Multi-angle HyperCrystal LCD with Live View for greatest flexibility and real-time monitoring
– Large viewfinder with 100% field of view for accurate image control
– Professional working tool in terms of speed, quality and durability
– 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
– Great image performance and large variety of bright dedicated-to-digital lenses thanks to Four Thirds Standard
– Live simulation function (effective monitoring)
– Pre-control over White Balance & exposure compensation
– Preview of shadow adjustment technology (SAT) for maximum image results
– 5x/7x/10x magnified view for precise focusing
– Built-in flash and wireless flash control from the camera body
– Ergonomic design of body, control buttons and GUI for easy operation
– AE/AF lock functionality for individual customisation
– High Sensitivity
– Accurate White Balance with two sensors
– High-speed data writing and lossless compression for quick processing
– Second control panel display for direct view
– Optional power grip ideal for portrait shooting and long battery life
– USB 2.0 High Speed
– Simultaneous writing of RAW & JPEG
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source:olympus.co.uk
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Pros and Cons

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Pros
Good picture quality at low sensitivity
Fast and accurate autofocus
Customisable controls
Solid construction
Articulated LCD
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Cons
Some highlight clipping
Weaker at high ISO
Lower resolution than competition
Smaller than normal sensor
Still quite large considering small sensor
Autofocus lacks some high-end features
Steep price in comparison to competition
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Olympus E-5 Photos

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source: olympus.co.uk