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The E-510 (720 Euro) differs from the smaller sister model E-410 (650 Euro) more clearly than one could recognize at a glance. The case is 90 g heavier, and the handle with the front release makes the camera a whole lot more grippy, which makes it easier to use larger lenses.


In the handle is a more powerful battery with 1500 mAh (E-410: 1150 mAh), which covers the additional power requirement of the built-in optical image stabilizer. And this is also the most important distinguishing feature to the E-410. For the anti-shake function, micromotors move the 10-megapixel image sensor suspended in a spring-like carbon frame in opposite directions to the shaky movements of the photographer. In addition, the new image sensor also allows the Live View function, the viewing of the subject via the 2.5-inch TFT monitor, as with the E-410.


In the operating concept, the E-510 also corresponds to the smaller model. The mode dialer has access to the obligatory exposure programs (Auto, P, A, S, M), supplemented by motif programs or "Scenes". In the recording mode, the monitor also shows a complete overview of all settings in two variants of different detail densities. Use the OK and arrow keys to move to the desired field to make settings. Alternative: With the double-assigned buttons of the 4-way switch you have direct access to sub-menus of white balance, exposure, sensitivity and autofocus. And finally there is a multi-part set-up menu in list form with other possibilities.


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It also shows that the E-510 has additional functions that can not be found on the E-410 - for example, flash bracketing, in addition to the automatic exposure control, or an ISO automatic with automatic limitation. Also the distances of the exposure correction can be adjusted. The bottom line is that the E-510 offers advantages over the smaller model.


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Olympus E-510


Also a 10 megapixel camera, the model E-510 is the camera among its Olympus contestants with the best values ​​in texture loss. But according to ISO 100, the image quality decreases in upper sensitivity ranges ever more and occupies at ISO 1600 one of the lowest values. This is due to the strong noise in the top sensitivity level.


Olympus E-510