Big things come in small packages - The Olympus E-410: The incredibly compact and lightweight D-SLR with Live View capability
Extraordinary compactness, leading-edge technology and brilliant
performance distinguish the new Olympus E-410 from the rest. This
successor to the E-400 is one of the world’s most compact D-SLRs with
Live Preview. Photographers benefit from exceptional mobility and are
not limited to only looking through the viewfinder when framing
compositions – as is the case in most D-SLRs – but can also frame their
subject directly on the large 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD. Thanks to
compatibility with the Four Thirds Standard, a supreme selection of
lenses and other accessories is at the disposal of users to extend the
potential areas of application. Meanwhile, a new, professional-grade
Live MOS sensor ensures 10 Megapixels of high-definition image
recording under all conditions. Also new is the image processing engine
which features excellent noise performance. It dramatically boosts
shooting results and further perfects quality. And naturally, as with
all E-System cameras from the inventor of dust-free D-SLR photography,
the Olympus E-410 incorporates the patented Supersonic Wave Filter.
This ensures that users never need to worry about the harmful effects
dust can have on their images.
Exceptional compactness and cutting-edge technology
One
of the smallest and lightest D-SLRs with Live View in the world, the
E-410 gives photographers a decisive advantage. Matched with a range of
ultra-compact lenses, this camera allows for virtually unimpeded
mobility. It is therefore ideal for taking along on trips, holidays,
photo assignments or, for that matter, to just about any shooting
situation where a large, bulky camera set-up might compromise the photo
opportunities.
The Live View function is available for shots with both auto focus
(AF) and manual focusing (MF), allowing scenes being framed to be
viewed directly on the 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD. The AF function is
enabled by simply pressing the AEL/AFL button, which prompts the mirror
to fold down momentarily and then quickly pop back up again once the AF
measurement has been made. The MF option, meanwhile, allows for
superior focusing accuracy as images on the LCD can be enlarged by 7x
or 10x. It is therefore ideally suited for macro shooting.
In the development of this camera, particular emphasis was placed on
boosting performance and further reducing image noise. By incorporating
a new image processing engine and sensor, this latest Olympus model
produces sensationally clear 10 Megapixel results with accurate colour
reproduction, and can boast faster processing speeds as well as low
power consumption: Sequential shooting at up to 3fps with a 6 image RAW
buffer in burst mode is possible.
Superior handling
It meets just about every
professional demand, yet the E-410 proves that high performance needn’t
mean difficult operation. In addition to offering an abundance of
adjustable exposure options, including full manual control for
unlimited creative freedom, 32 consumer-friendly shooting modes are on
board for ease-of-use in all manner of situations. These range from
Portrait and Macro to Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro and xD
Panorama. Meanwhile, photographers can make use of various colour modes
and Black&White filters. What’s more, Live View functionality
allows users to preview and manage tedious adjustments such as exposure
and WB compensation right on the LCD – so photographers can revel in
the unique comfort and control this added convenience affords them.
Users
have a choice of data storage options: Both CompactFlash and xD-Picture
Cards can be used with the E-410, which allows even those upgrading
from Olympus compact cameras to continue using their existing cards.
And to ensure accessibility across the entire European continent, ten
languages are on board and a further 15 can be downloaded if desired.
With the intuitive placement of buttons and controls, photographers
will feel at home with the E-410 in no time. Info screens can be
selected to show full advanced information or just the basics, making
it very user-friendly, even for beginners. And ensuring quick data
transfer between camera and computer, Hi-Speed USB is supported with up
to 480 MBit/s.
Wide range of accessories
Users benefit from
nearly boundless versatility when choosing accessories for their E-410
thanks to compatibility with the Four Thirds System. This standard is
supported by a growing number of companies and ensures full
cross-manufacturer compatibility of lenses. In addition, almost the
complete line-up of E-System accessories can be used with this model.
This includes first-class, near telecentric lenses that cover the full
scope of focal ranges from fisheye to ultrazoom. Since Four Thirds
Standard lenses are built specifically for the rigorous demands of
digital photography, they can achieve higher-aperture shots without
being as big and bulky as their non-Four Thirds counterparts. The E-410
also comes equipped with a long-lasting rechargeable battery that will
ensure power requirements are met – even if the shoot goes into
overtime. And for capturing beautiful motifs up to 40m below the
water’s surface, the Underwater Case PT-E03 is available. When it comes
to those underwater shots, count on bright Live View to make the
experience even more rewarding: Get a better and more accurate view of
compositions before you shoot them – and take the guesswork out of
D-SLR underwater photography.
As one of the world’s most compact D-SLRs with Live View capability,
the E-410 boasts two very convincing arguments. Matched with a
high-performance image sensor and a fast new image engine featuring
outstanding noise characteristics, ambitious photographers can look
forward to superior picture quality and excellent handling that exceeds
expectations – while retaining amazing mobility. This intriguing member
of the E-System family will be available from June 2007.
