This latest offering from Olympus is an entry level DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex) camera and is one of the smallest and lightest cameras in the market in its category. This will be available in the markets, sometime in mid-2009. The camera comes with the Three Art Filters: Pop Art, Pin Hole and Soft Focus, which has been the new feature among the latest Olympus cameras. According to Olympus, the three art filters bring a lot more creativity and freedom to experiment to the E-450.
Olympus E 450 Specifications:
- 10 megapixels live MOS sensor
- A highly improved, 2.7-inch Hyper-crystal LCD which comes with a viewing angle of 176 degree
- A very efficient and powerful TruePic III image processor
- Live view function with AF capability, which will make photography a lot more easier and better
Other important features:
- E-450 has a very unique Supersonic wave filter to protect against accumulation of dust.
- A wide range of sensitivity, ISO 100 to 1600
- Face detection feature
- Shadow adjustment feature
- 28 shooting modes: 18 different-scene modes, 5 Creative Modes and 5 Exposure Modes
- Much more enhanced white-balancing
- An option to see a preview of your shot, in case any changes need to be made
- Along with the camera, you get an additional 2 lens-kit which includes: ED 14-42mm f 3.5/5.6 and ED 40-150mm f 4.0/5.6 Zuiko zoom lenses
Olympus E 450-The Verdict
Priced at around $700, this DSLR from Olympus is a good buy for all those budding photographers who are looking for DSLR cameras, but don’t have the means to buy an expensive one. This is a camera which is smart, handy and more importantly also scores high on the performance chart.
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