Olympus has emphasized a small size and advanced creativity features in its new entry-level digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, the E-450.
The E-450 is one of the smallest DSLR models around, measuring only 2.1 inches in thickness. It also offers 18 scene modes, making the camera extremely easy to use for a DSLR model.
The company pioneered a live view LCD in a DLSR camera three years ago, and the E-450 includes a sharp 2.7-inch LCD. This model includes 10 million pixels of resolution and three art filters for special effects.
Olympus will sell the E-450 in a kit with two interchangeable lenses in July at a suggested price of about $700. On May 9, the company will offer the E-450 on QVC.
For a digital SLR, this model is a decent value. However, it's well above the price of mid-level point and shoot models. It will be interesting to see whether Olympus has hit a sweet spot with its price point for the E-450, or if the company has a camera that ends up lost in a spot in between the point and shoot and digital SLR customer segments.
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This week I purched an olympus for 69$ befor taxes at OFFICE MAX I purched it because of it’s size It fits in my shirt pocket I entered the settingsd ,but have not taken any pics.(battery not charged)
ON the previous comment I forgot to mention that tha model was fe-20
Small is good as it is easy to carry the camera around but the article never mention the weight.
I really like the size of this camera. It isn’t bulky and does not take up a lot of space in my purse. It takes really high quality pictures.
Thanks for the “first hand” information on the E-450, I’m glad it’s working well for you!
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