Olympus Evolt E-420 – Smallest DSLR

This is Olympus Evolt E-420, an entry-level compact Digital SLR camera. The retro-style E-420 is one of the lightest and smallest DSLR. Olympus Evolt E-420 offers 10 Megapixel Live MOS image sensor, Live View technology, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, ISO up to 1600, and Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection.

The E-420 is powered by Olympus TruPic III image processor. Its improved Live View now comes with contrast AF, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology & phase detection AF system. It supports both xD and CF cards.

Main features:

- Extremely easy operation -use it straight out of the box
- One of the world’s smallest and lightest D-SLRs providing the ultimate in portability
- 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
- Live View for easier compositions
- Perfect Shot Preview for improved depiction of camera adjustments directly on the Live View LCD
- Improved Live View with contrast AF, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology & phase detection AF system*
- Improved AF system with both contrast and phase detection-type AF systems*
- TruePic III image processor
- High-contrast 2.7-6.9cm HyperCrystal II LCD with 176-degree viewing angles
- The original Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
- 28 automatic, semi-automatic and manual shooting options (including 5 exposure, 5 creative & 18 scene select modes)
- Built-in pop-up flash (GN 10)
- Wireless flash control in up to 3 groups
- 3.5fps with up to eight images in RAW buffer
- One-touch white balance
- AE/AF-lock functionality
- ISO 100 to 1600
- Depth of field preview function
- 49-segment digital ESP
- Bracketing function (Exposure, White Balance, Focus)
- Beginner and Advanced information screens
- Detailed info screen with histogram
- Based on Four Thirds System
- Dual memory card slots (for xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash)

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