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| Based on 12 expert reviews, the average rating for Olympus E-520 Black is 4.3/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below. |
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Title: Review summary of Olympus E-520(10/11/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 95/100. Comparing these reviews to 44467 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent. Country: 
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| Digital Photography Review |
Title: Olympus E-520(8/8/09)Summary: The E520 is a very competent DSLR with a high specification that we believe will prove to be highly competitive on price once it has been on the market a little longer and its price has dropped away from the MSRP.The level of customizability is astonishing for the price, both in terms of the function of external buttons and the ability to... Read the full review Pros: ; Generally snappy performance (though it would be nice to disable SSWF at every startup); Comprehensive control over noise/detail balance (Noise filter); Good Compact Flash write performance with fast CF cards; Live view can mimic exposure or auto-brighten; Quality kit lens; Wireless flash control; Supersonic Wave Filter ensures no dust Cons: ; Dynamic range limited compared to the rest of class - can lead to more easily clipped highlights; LCD turns monochrome and noisy in low light; Disappointing high ISO performance; LCD could be a little brighter for outdoor shooting with live view and is prone to smearing; Small viewfinder; Occasionally inconsistent operation; Menu Country:
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Highly Recommended |
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Title: Olympus E-520(10/9/08)Summary: 33 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 83 of 100. Read the full review Country:
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83.0 / 100.0 |
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Title: Olympus E-520 Black(8/6/08)Summary: 2 experts have reviewed the Olympus E-520 Black, giving it an average score of 90 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review Country: 
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90.0 / 100.0 |
| Testwinner US |
Title: Olympus E-520 Black(8/6/08)Summary: 2 experts have reviewed the Olympus E-520 Black, giving it an average score of 90 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review Country:
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90.0 / 100.0 |
| digitalcamerareview.com |
Title: Olympus E-520 Review(6/9/08)Summary: In terms of overall approach, the E-520 may well be the mostflexible consumer DSLR we've reviewed this year: whereas the... Read the full review Pros: ; Image colors awe without overwhelming Nifty, powerful wireless flash controller When the AF's fast, it's very fast Powerful custom options make it feel more expensive than itis Cons: ; When the AF's slow, it usually just gives up Shots are noisy next to those from competition Interface can be confusing, lots of dedicated buttons Tries to do too much? Country:
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| Camera Labs |
Title: Olympus E-520 Gordon Laing, June 2008(6/1/08)Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Built-in stabilisation which works with any lens. * Very effective anti-dust system. * Live View with contrast AF and face detection. * Quick handling and broad customisation. Cons: ; Smaller viewfinder than rivals. * Can't see stabilisation in optical viewfinder. * Relatively basic 3-point AF system. * Screen doesn't flip-out. Country:
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87.0 / 100.0 |
| AnandTech |
Title: Olympus E-520: Improved IS, Double Live View, and More(5/14/08)Summary: Olympus introduces an update to the best-selling E-510 Digital SLR. Faster Processing, Improved Image Stabilization, and the addition of Contrast-Detect AF are all promised. Read the full review Country:
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| What Digital Camera |
Title: Olympus E-520Summary: We compare the E-520 against its cheaper sibling, the E-420 .... Read the full review Country:
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| TrustedReviews |
Title: Olympus E-520Summary: Read the full review Verdict: An exclusive look at the new Olympus E-520, the latest in the Four-Thirds system. Country:
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8.0 / 10.0 |
| LetsGoDigital reviews |
Title: Olympus E520 ReviewSummary: Read the full review Country:
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81.0 / 100.0 |
| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Olympus E-520: First LookSummary: The $600 digital SLR packs some E-3 punch in a compact body. Read the full review Country:
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| Digital Camera Resource Page |
Title: Digital Camera Resource Page Review: Olympus E-520Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Lots of scene modes for a D-SLR; Live view with contrast detect AF and face detection (with some lenses) on a 2.7" LCD display; Dust reduction system; Support for wireless flashes right out of the box; Sensor-shift image stabilization; Impressive continuous shooting mode for an entry-level SLR; Good value for the money; doesn't feel Cons: ; Only 3 focus points when shooting with viewfinder; Tends to clip highlights easily; occasional overexposure; Slow contrast detect AF, unimpressive face detection in live view mode; both features only available with a select few lenses; Small optical viewfinder; Photos on the soft side, especially at high ISOs; No AC adapter or battery Country:
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