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Olympus E-520 : Specifications and Opinions

Olympus E-520

The Olympus E-520 is a reflex camera with 4/3 (2.0x) sensor and 10.0 megapixels manufactured from 2008 to 2010 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 1600 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 3.5 FPS x 8 RAW.

3 users have given it an average vote of 9.0 out of 10

Sensor
Format	4/3, 17.4 x 13 mm (image ratio 4:3, crop factor 2.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	10.0 megapixel (pixel pitch 4.77 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 1600
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	60" - 1/4000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	4/3 reflex (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	3
Continuos shooting	3.5 FPS x 8 RAW
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	No
Video mode
WiFi	No
GPS	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	No
LCD	2.7", 240 x 320 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 95%, 0.92x
Flash	Yes, guide number 12 meters
Storage	CF
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Battery	Li-Ion
Weather sealing	No
Weight	475 g
Dimensions	136 x 91 x 68 mm
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Minod

sent on May 01, 2023

Pros: Excellent "colour science ", one of the best jpeg engines of the 4/3 series in that regard , good awb , good ergonomics

Cons: AF not reliable to the point of intense irritation , strong low pass filter that give a softness to the files no matter what

Opinion: If you enjoy good and accurate colours sooc and an awb nearly always right , go ahead and buy a used one for less than 100 euros , but forget about "natural" sharpness and accurate AF , my copy was always off until about 45mm fl ( 90 135mm equiv ) and beyond . Huge number of people complained of the strong low pass filter at the time , compared to the older sister E510 which was much better sharpness- and af-wise , though the color sooc not as good

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Mazariol

sent on May 01, 2023

Pros: compact body and well-organized controls; live view; stabilized sensor; 10 MP sensor capable of surprising (within its technical limits); ISO usable from 100 to 400; second-hand price (in 2023); With the two kit lenses of the time, at a good price you already have the necessary equipment to start exploring photography

Cons: focus is not always accurate; somewhat reduced dynamic range; suffers with poor light; viewfinder poorly performing and with light indications that are not very legible for the chosen location; it is necessary to study it and make mistakes to learn how to use it

Opinion: Writing about an entry level of 2008 in the year of grace 2023? Why not, if you enjoy using it as a toy. Some time ago I came across an Olympus kit (E-520, 14-42, 40-150. dedicated Olympus flash and full range of accessories) offered at an attractive price. At the purchase, I thought of keeping the optics and giving up the rest, to recover the expenses and use the lenses on M4/3 bodies with adapter. But I wanted to play a little with the 520, before leaving it (I thought). I'm still playing it and I don't think I'll stop anytime soon. The first impact was the predictable one: it was a good entry level, without too many frills and with several interesting bonuses (for example the stabilization of the sensor and the ability to shoot using the screen with live view function. The body is not as large or heavy as that of the "PRO", without giving the impression of fragility or cheapness. The controls are almost all arranged in easily accessible points without losing the grip and control of the shutter button (well-calibrated shooting and noisy shutter just enough to remember the past times of the film. A strange thing is the lack of the selection wheel for the shooting mode, replaced by a button that allows you to make the choice with the single wheel available. All or almost all the remaining settable values (ISO, shooting mode, compensation, white balance, etc.) are accessible either via dedicated buttons or from the superuser menu, according to the standard Olympus logic. Sensitivity: I have studied many reviews, and all of them suggest not to exceed 400 ISO. I did not do so, counting also on stabilization, and within acceptable limits for me it worked. Autofocus: there are three, 3, points arranged horizontally. Now, they can be enough (who remembers the focus with prisms and rangefinder?) if they always do their job. So it is with static subjects most of the time; In front of the movement, the percentage also drops to 4 out of 10. But those four good shots can surprise you. They do this especially if in the various ways of shooting the image the sharpness is raised to the highest level. The sensor of "only" 10 megapixels allows you to have light and workable files even shooting in RAW, and to edit them without pulling the neck of computers no longer very young. Of course, these 10 MP are not comparable to the 16 or 20 of the subsequent generations of 4/3; but the images they produce have a I don't know what... that entertains that uses them

AlbertoGiovanni

sent on September 18, 2017

Pros: An alternative to canon and NikonrnValida for macros because of the smallest full frame sensor

Cons: Small, low-beam sensor Only max 1600rnAutofocus only at 3 points

Opinion: It handles very well if it is used with so much Light at low iso sforna file bellissimirnIn Low light conditions it behaves as a compact, it serves I'll flashrnThe kit goals are great, I'll menu and complete, I'll stabilize sensor, great I'll park lentirnInsomma if you do not pass iso 1000 and do not sport is a good alternative to canon and nikonrnrn solutes

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