Olympus E3-A1 becomes Olympus E-30

Most images on the Tamoggemon content network are shot with an Olympus E520 DSLR; I chose to deploy it due to its insane portability, long battery life and competitive price.

As the E520 shares many (if not most) parts with Olympus’s high-end E3, the pictures turn out well (for a 10MP-camera). Unfortunately, this is slightly out of date…but the recently-released E-30 levels the playing field again with its 12MP sensor.

This camera originally was introduced as E3-A1, and now ships for a list price of just 1299$. Its major new feature is the aforementioned new sensor, a digital level for keeping the camera aligned to the horizon and a few so-called art filters which allow you to emulate ancient films in the camera.

Furthermore, the now-ancient 14-54 lens has been rehashed (come on – kill it…the 12-60 is out for ages). It now supports contrast-detection AF and is said to sport better bokeh.

Anyways, hit the links below for further info:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10081393-1.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1430&fl=2

P.S. The Micro-Four-Thirds camera from Panasonic has recently been reviewed and was rated very well – find out more here.

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4. Olympus E30 – first review
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