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Olympus E30 12.3MP Digital SLR with Image Stabilization with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
 
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Product Description
The Olympus E-30 is the newest addition to the interchangeable-lens digital SLRs (single lens reflex) within the Olympus E-System lineup. This new 12.3-megapixel, FourThirds-compliant camera reinforces the company's commitment to the standard. Positioned as a mid-level model, this new digital SLR camera is intended for anyone who wants to express their creativity through photography, whether they are just starting out or are a professional with years of experience behind them. The E-30 is a camera that has the speed of the E-3 and the freedom to express oneself with a variety of new creative features, from Art Filters that will let you control the way the image looks from a grainy black and white film to exaggerated colors. From the ability to shoot traditional multiple exposures in Live View for a wedding photographer, to the untraditional multiple exposure of the artistic, the E-30 is the camera for the creative shooter who wants to think differently and shoot in new ways.

Product Details
  • 12.3-megapixel Live MOS imager for photo-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
  • Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
  • 6 Art Filters; enjoy photographs that ordinarily require the use of special lenses, add-on filters, or the use of complex processing techniques
  • 270-degree swivel 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD; Autofocus Live View with Face Detection
  • Dual card slot; compatible with UDMA-Type I, Type II, MicroDrive and xD Media Cards (not included)

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from a former "OM" user
 
Review Date: June 23, 2010
Reviewer: John P., CA
I bought the Canon G10... a great p&s digital camera, but quickly realized that I really wanted a DSLR.

I used and loved the Olympus OM-2S film SLR for many years, so I decided to sell my G10, throw in some extra money, and get a digital SLR that would make me feel like I used to feel while shooting my OM...

The E30 is THAT camera. I haven't regretted my decision at all. The E30 takes great shots.. and the kit lens is pretty nice too... better than some Canikon piece of junk.

Rebel-what? D90-who?

Olympus might be the underdog, but who do you like to root for in the movies? That's right... the underdog. And sometimes the underdog just doesn't get the respect he deserves.

If you have some old Olympus OM glass already, you can't go wrong... throw the adapter on there and shoot those old manual lenses. What a treat. There's a 2X crop factor (a 50mm lens becomes a 100mm) but it's still GREAT glass, and the pictures look amazing.

There are rumors that the Olympus E-5 (pro model replacing the E-3) might be out soon... so if you are hardcore, or want to spend a lot of cash, you might want to wait. But for the average almost-pro shooter, I think the E30 is a damn fine camera.

And don't listen to the 4/3 sensor haters out there. I love the 4/3 sensor. I want to marry the 4/3 sensor. I love the way "4/3 sensor" sounds as it rolls off my tongue. All of this full-frame sensor stuff is nonsense. How many HUGE 21 megapixel files do you need on your hard-drive?

I challenge anyone to look at a well-made shot from the E30 and honestly say that it doesn't look fine.

NIKON: played out.
CANON: boring.
OLYMPUS: hot.
A Fine Camera
 
Review Date: February 10, 2010
Reviewer: Milton L. Berko, Florida
I own the Olympus E-510 and previously purchased the E-3. I sold the E-3 because I found it too heavy to carry all day in the wetlands photographing birds. The E-30 has excellent image quality, auto focusing, ease of use and is just the right weight and ergonomic fit for me. I find the E-30 extremely intuitive to use. I would have liked the body to be weather sealed like the E-3 but that would have made it too heavy. All in all, the camera is a joy to use and I would recommend it (and have) to anyone wanting a quality product at a fair price from Amazon.
Excellent machine for the money
 
Review Date: August 23, 2009
Reviewer: A. M. Steiner, Grabill, IN United States
I don't think you will fine faster focus on another machine, except in low light. This camera has more options than you can imagine and it works quite well. I sent the camera in because I had a focus issue with the 70-300 lens and I wasn't sure if it was the lens for the camera. It ended up being the camera and it took less than two week from the day I sent it to the day I got it back. Even if the camera wasn't so good, I would still give a good review just for how good Olympus performed. The image quality is very good. Anymore I don't think you can go wrong with any brand of Dslr, get the one that does what you want.
Competes well with others.
 
Review Date: March 8, 2010
Reviewer: Biphers,
Upgraded from an e620. Wanted the larger body to balance with my larger lenses (12-60, 70-300). The autofocus speed is better, overall operation faster. Viewfinder is much better than e620. Really enjoy looking through VF now, the high eye point is really great too. Lot's of people say that image quality is slightly better than e620 which shares same sensor/pipeline. I agree. It is slight, but noticeable.

Amazon's shipping was fast, no problems there. Price is right. Got mine for $899 with lens. Price fluctuates, so check before you buy.
Amazon disappointed me but the camera is great.
 
Review Date: May 8, 2009
Reviewer: Marvin R. Doering, Lemay, Missouri USA
One week after I bought it the price went down $170. I went through 3 emails with Amazon looking for a refund of the difference and was basically told tough S***, they no longer give buyers that courtesy and I was out of luck. I don't recommend buying anything from Amazon over $100 from now on or you may find yourself in this position feeling bitter about how you were treated. On the plus side the camera is wonderful, the best I have ever owned and I am 62 years old. I believe it would only be better if I hadn't been screwed by Amazon on the price.

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