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  12 January 2008

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1. Olympus E-520

   Reviewer: TrustedReviews
   29 May 2008

   Overall 8

   

   Value for money 7

   

   Features 9

   

   Picture quality 7

   

    

   The tenth camera in Olympus' Four Thirds system and the third in the 500 series, is the new E-520, a 10.0-megapixel model and an update to last year's E-510. Featuring the same sensor resolution as the earlier model, the new camera sees a few tweaks to improve the performance and handling. Read more

2. Reviewer: Digital Arts
   1 October 2008

   Overall 7

   

    

   As expected, shortly after news of the update to the tiny Olympus E-410 comes the replacement for the maker’s popular mid-range E-510. Read more

3. Olympus E-520

   Reviewer: DigitalVersus
   14 October 2008

   Overall 6

   

    

   The E-520 is a fully-featured digital SLR with a whole range of useful additions (image stabilization, good anti-dust enclosure, Live View ...), which produces excellent quality photos. It's just a shame Olympus hasn't been able to improve the viewfinder or the AutoFocus system ... Read more

4. Reviewer: Photo answers
   24 July 2009

   Overall 8

   

    

   Features & handling Olympus has consistently produced D-SLRs with advanced features as standard – long before the bigger brands such as Canon or Nikon. Over the past few years we’ve seen Olympus roll out features such as Live View, in-camera sensor cleaning and image stabilisation long before its rivals, and the addition of Live View on the E-520 means that Olympus now offers this feature as standard right across its D-SLR line-up – something no other manufacturer... Read more

5. 10-megapixel digital-SLR

   Reviewer: Photographypress.co.uk
   5 August 2008

   Overall 9

   

    

   A superb feature set and great handling plus great image quality are combined in a camera that is a great price and available in a variety of lens kits to suit almost any photographers desires. The FourThirds format means a 2x field of view adjustment needed for the lenses you use but this also means that lenses are compact and lightweight too, making the system’s cameras ideal travel companions. To sum up then, the Olympus E-520 is a compact, lightweight system camera... Read more

1. Perfect moment does not wait. Olympus E-520

   Reviewer: DealTime UK
   24 September 2009

   Perfect moment does not wait. Olympus E-520 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens that is why serious photographers need serious equipment to be ready for any situation. Due to the professional functionality and higher image quality the E-520 perfectly suitable for photography. Building on the success of the series E-500, received the award EISA, model E-520 is equipped with a built-in image stabilizer, which guarantees sharp images, regardless of the lens. Add to this the... Read more

2. "best bang for the buck camera with 2 lenses for 499"

   Reviewer: CNET
   21 June 2009

   Overall 10

   

    

   I would recommend it for anybody as an entry level dslr over canon and nikon. Everybody writes about noise issue I have yet to experience it May be if you are a pro and going to be blowing 20x30 or larger pics may be then it is a problem. But, for everyday armature use it is great Read more

3. Olympus E-520

   Reviewer: mikekent, Photo answers
   27 September 2008

   Overall 8

   

    

   When making my choice of a first DSLR the in-body stabilisation in the E-520 was an attracive feature agianst systems using in-lens stabilisation. The handling of the camera was also comfortable for my large hands, and much more so than the E-420, which felt far too small when held. Having used the E-520 for a year, I have found it to be a capable little camera. I have used it for landscape, wildlife and macro photography with good results (when my technique allows). I... Read more

4. Great camera!

   Reviewer: Amazon
   2 January 2010

   Overall 10

   

    

   Purchased this camera for our daughter as an early graduation gift. She has used it often and really likes the picture quality and how easy it is to use! Read more

5. A solid photographic tool.

   Reviewer: Amazon
   2 weeks ago

   Overall 8

   

    

   This review is from: Olympus E-520 DSLR Camera With 14-42mm lens (Electronics) Main Features Built-in image stabilizer for all lenses Autofocus Live View Dust-reduction system Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology 2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer Built-in flash and wireless flash control 32 shooting modes Bracketing functions ISO 100-1600 AF/ AE lock functionality Depth of field preview Anti-shock... Read more