Olympus Evolt E620 12.3MP Live MOS Digital SLR Camera

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The Olympus Evolt E620

The Olympus Evolt E620 12.3MP Live MOS Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch Swivel LCD, wow, what a mouthful, is the newest addition to the interchangeable-lens digital SLRs (single lens reflex) within the Olympus E-System lineup.

Positioned as a mid-level model, as compared to their entry-level models, the E520 and E420, this new digital SLR camera is slanted towards the more creative and expressive aspects of photography, be it that you are just starting out in the hobby or that you are already a professional with years of experience.

This 'freedom of expression' model is well augmented with easy-to-use Art Filters and Multiple Exposures capabilities that could do well to fire your imagination, a compact size and light 18.9-ounce body and is the world's smallest DSLR with in-body Image Stabilization.

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Art Filters and Image Capture Options 

This camera was made for free-style shooting, experimenting and engaging with events and subjects. Enjoy the freedom of Autofocus Live View and dramatic effects to transform your day-to-day shots into compositions that you can be proud of with the following in-camera Art Filters:

  • Pop Art: Enhances colors, making them more saturated and vivid, creating high-impact pictures that express the joyful, lighthearted feeling of the Pop Art style of the 1960s;
  • Soft Focus: Creates an ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere that renders subjects in a heavenly light without obscuring details;
  • Pale & Light Color: Encloses the foreground of an image in flat gentle light and pastel colors reminiscent of a flashback scene in a movie;
  • Light Tone: Renders shade and highlight areas softly to lend an elegant air to the subject;
  • Grainy Film: Evokes the feeling of documentary footage shot in monochrome with grainy, high-contrast film; and
  • Pin Hole: Reduces the peripheral brightness of an image as though it were shot through a pin hole, connecting the viewer intimately with the subject at the center of the picture.
Art Filters are easily activated with the mode dial on the left side of the camera body. The effects are viewable right on the new camera's 100 percent accurate swivel 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal III LCD when using the E-620 in Live View mode or when reviewing the captured image.

The image capture options, on the other hand, allow you to shoot one shot, then another, or to capture both shots separately and combine them in the camera later. Or superimpose your own portrait with a starry night sky to create a photo with the impact you desire. Let your imagination lead you to new creative discoveries.

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Online Reviews 

DCRP First Look: Olympus E-620
This is a preview of the Olympus E-620 digital SLR. The camera described here is pre-production, and features and performance are subject to change. Olympus has requested that photos taken with this camera not be posted...
Olympus E-620 - Digital Camera Reviews & Photography Tips
Olympus E-620 is a 12.3 megapixels SLR digital camera features 7 Point Twin AF system, Live-MOS sensor, In-Body Image Stabilization, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Supersonic Wave Filter, TruePic III+ Image Processor, 4 frames per second continuous shooting,..
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Technical Specification 

The E-620's freedom of expression is matched by its freedom of mobility. First, the camera travels with you to more places, thanks to its compact size and light 18.9-ounce body. Second, as the world's smallest DSLR with in-body Image Stabilization, the E-620 adjusts when your body moves to remove blur caused by camera shake (with any lens attached). Finally, add Live View shooting with a swivel 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD that frees you to cover subjects from a range of angles, and this 12.3-megapixel DSLR seamlessly combines motions with emotions--proof that Olympus lets you capture it all.

  • 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor for photo-quality, poster-size prints
  • Lightweight ergonomic design; kit includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Zuiko lens
  • TruePic III for superior image quality in all lighting situations; Supersonic Wave Drive (in-body sensor shift)
  • 2.7-inch HyperCrystal III Swivel LCD; Smooth Live View allows you to change the frame rate of the Live View display
  • Stores images to Compact Flash (Type I and II), Microdrive, xD Picture card (not included)

Olympus Evolt E620 Body Only 

Olympus Evolt E620 12.3MP Live MOS Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch Swivel LCD (Body Only)

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With 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens 

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Olympus HLD-5 Battery Grip 

Olympus HLD-5 Battery grip for Olympus E620 Digital SLR Camera

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Olympus PT-E06 Underwater Housing 

Olympus PT-E06 Underwater Housing for Olympus E620 Digital SLR Camera

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Featured Highlights 

Two Fast Autofocus Systems
The E-620 delivers two fast autofocus options to quickly focus and capture the image in any situation:

  • Fast Imager Autofocus in Live View, and
  • Phase Detection AF when using the optical viewfinder

Multi-Aspect Shooting
The E-620 provides four aspect ratios that serve as masks to frame your image to the desired proportions, including: the standard 4:3 aspect ratio that is perfectly suited for an 8 x 10-inch enlargement; the 16:9 aspect ratio that will display your images beautifully on a widescreen television; and other popular aspect ratios such as 3:2 and 6:6.

Always Find a Face in the Crowd
The camera's Face Detection tracks up to eight faces within the image area, even if people are moving, and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures (ideal for large family or party group photos).

Shadow Adjustment Technology
The E-620 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology that adjusts for extreme light variations and maintains visible detail in both the shadow and highlight areas of the scene. This feature is also accessible in the Edit menu after the shot has been taken.

Perfect Shot Preview
Perfect Shot Preview enables users to easily preview and select from a variety of thumbnail previews of the photographic effects of white balance and exposure compensation adjustments live on the LCD before taking the photograph. With 28 preset scene-select modes for every imaginable shooting scenario, automatic modes and full manual controls, the E-620 offers a world of possibilities to photographers.

Wireless Flash Capability
The E-620 is compatible with the Olympus FL-36R and FL-50R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography - multiple-wireless flash photography is both easy and reliable. The E-620 can control up to three wireless flash groups independently, with multiple flash units in each group for dramatic flash effects.

Proven Dust Reduction System
Olympus' patented ultrasonic technology vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor and captures it on a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on.

Shooting on Land and in the Water
The new HLD-5 Power Battery Holder (sold separately) can hold up to two Lithium Ion BLS-1 batteries to extend the performance life of the E-620 and its existing BLS-1 battery. It also enables effortless vertical shooting with its own separate shutter button and control dial. Olympus will also offer the PT-E06 optional underwater housing for the E-620. Capable of reaching depths of 130 feet underwater, the housing will ensure that divers will not miss an image during their journeys to the abyss.

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Olympus Evolt E620 on the Blogs 

Review Of Gadets: Olympus E-620
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