If all future Four Thirds cameras are as innovative and well-built as this compact debut model, the system will cause real waves in the high-end market. Only its scary pricing lets it down
Abstract: Olympus should be applauded for introducing a completely new system at a time when every manufacturer is watching the competition before releasing their next new model. There are a lot of advantages to this new technology and we are sure it will have ...
Abstract: The Olympus E-1 A Second Opinion, Field Test, and Survey Results Review By: Sean Reid Photos by: Sean Reid & Bruce Snell Olympus E-1, Zuiko 14-54, ISO 400, 1/500@ F/8, Existing Light Photo by Sean Reid The Olympus E-1 has been out since 2003 and man...
Abstract: The Olympus E-1, a professional camera... Like I said before, personally I think the camera lies in between a pro and semipro one. Although Im not a 100% sure of that. The E-1 deserves praise; it is a fantastic digital camera with which splendid resul...
Abstract: IntroductionBack in August I had the opportunity to preview the E-1 from Olympus and was both impressed and intrigued by the experience. This time I have the real article in my itchy palms. Olympus has touted this as the worlds first digital interchan...
Good tonal balance, average resolution, neutral color, almost no sharpening artifacts, Wide range of image parameter adjustment (color, tone, sharpness), Selectable sRGB or Adobe RGB color space (with embedded profile), Hybrid white balance system perform...
Bayer interpolation and moiré artifacts, Resolution not as good as we would expect from large five megapixel sensor, Noise levels higher than the competition from ISO 800 upwards (especially RAW), Noise filter and lens shading features have only limited e...
The E-1 is the first lens removable digital SLR which is based around a totally new lens system designed specifically for a smaller sensor. This means smaller, lighter lenses and body. Our side-by-side example of the E-1 with the E 14-54 mm lens demon...
