The E-30 is a brave attempt by Olympus to offer something different in the mid-range DSLR market, with a strong emphasis on in-camera creative effects that actually prove to be fun to use. The Multiple Exposure mode in particular is a great example of...
Abstract: Olympus is fond of the limelight, and has worked on the FourThirds system for the last few years. It once started in 2003 with the E-1 and we have witnessed, in particular over the last few years, an enhanced speed of introducing innovative improvement...
Olympis E30 DSLR SpecificationsGeneral Product InformationProduct TypeSingle-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens systemMemoryCompactFlash Type I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)Screen size17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 ...
Abstract: Olympus continues to re-establish itself as a major player in SLRs adding two new levels of model to its growing digital range. Paul Burrows gets behind the enthusiast level E-30.After its absence from the SLR business during the ‘autofocus years' and the...
Abstract: Olympus E-30.Price: $2500 with 14-54mm Zuiko lensGood camera, great lens This 12 megapixel camera with a four-thirds sensor is a de-tuned version of the flagship E-3 DSLR. Build quality and ergonomics are excellent and performance is similar to t...
This is an excellent camera that produces fine images, but special mention must be made of the lens. Mechanically and optically it is outstanding. Zoom and manual focus are smooth and auto focus is fast and accurate. Contrast and resolution right acros...
This is nit picking, but we would have liked a little more damping (resistance) in the manual focus mechanism.
Olympus have plugged a hole in their DSLR line-up with this camera that fits in the same price slot as the Canon 50D. Fewer pixels would be nice, and we note that Akira Watanabe, manager of Olympus Imagings SLR planning department, said last week: "Tw...
Live View mode works very well, good on-screen menu system, fast performance, more than 30 shots in high-speed burst mode, useful scene modes
Optical viewfinder is uncomfortable to use, images displayed noticeable noise at ISO 400, no physical focus mode switch
Despite its noisy images, we recommend the E-30 for anyone who is considering making the leap from an advanced compact camera to a D-SLR. It’s an easy camera to use, and the Live View mode will make it a relatively smooth transition. ...
Art filters are great fun, Support for multiple exposures, New 14-54mm kit lens is good, Image quality is consistent
Live view is frequently laggy, Antiquated menu system and graphics, Loud, slow autofocus in live view
For those who have already invested in the four thirds system, the E-30 is a great upgrade. Its versatile and robust for advanced photographers, yet still simple enough for a keen beginner to pick up and play with. ...
Abstract: Designed for photo enthusiasts and amateur photographers who want a more sophisticated camera, the new Olympus E-30 is the first in a series of double-digit models that will slot in between the three-digit entry-level models and the professional s...
Solid build quality; Art/Scene modes are fun, useful and can be seen in Live View mode.
No HD video recording capability.
Overall, the Olympus E-30 is a very nice camera to use — aside from the really busy button array on the back, the camera performs quickly and is capable of producing some pretty good images. In fact, the only things preventing it from being a...
