By Hector Cortez Mar 5, 2008, 9:01 GMT
Olympus today announces the extremely portable E-420, weighing a mere 380 grams (13.4 ounces), making it 20 to 40 percent lighter than competing DSLRs.
Olympus today announces the extremely portable E-420, weighing a mere 13.4 ounces, making it 20 to 40 percent lighter than competing DSLRs.
This new lightweight 10-megapixel DSLR offers a bigger, more viewable 2.7-inch LCD and consumer-friendly fast On-Screen Autofocus, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and Perfect Shot Preview.
Scroll down to the end of the page to check out some E-420 body shots.
The Olympus E-420 also features:
• On-Screen Autofocus - Allows you to check the focus via the LCD sreen
• Face Detection Technology - Targets and locks on up to eight faces to ensure they are in focus.
• New and Improved HyperCrystal II Technology - Delivers twice the contrast and better viewing in extreme lighting conditions, a broader range of color detail, and a wider angle of view on the LCD.
• Shadow Adjustment Technology - Captures detail in the bright areas of a frame and opens up detail in the shadows that other cameras would render too dark or underexposed
• Perfect Shot Preview - Enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD, and see how the image will look before you capture it.
The E-420 is small enough to fit into a purse or a jacket pocket and light enough to shoot with comfortably all day. Measuring 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches (excluding lenses), it is the world's smallest digital SLR.
The Olympus E-420 Digital SLR will be available in May 2008. It includes: E-420 Body, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLS-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCS-1), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM, Manuals and Warranty Card.
U.S. Pricing:E-420 body Estimated Street Price: $499.99E-420 with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $599.99E-420 with ED 25mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital Lens Estimated Street Price: $699.99
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