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By Kyle Schurman, About.com Guide to Digital Cameras

Olympus E-620 Review Posted

Sunday July 5, 2009

I recently had a chance to write a Olympus E-620 review after testing a review model. Even though this entry-level DSLR camera has no video mode, it contains a variety of features that will appeal to beginner and intermediate photographers.

Unlike many entry-level DSLR models, you can use interchangeable lenses with the E-620, giving it some versatility. It has a handy size and a sturdy feel, which allowed me to operate it one-handed. However, some other reviewers did not like the E-620's size, meaning this is a model you'll definitely want to try before you buy.

Besides the lack of a video mode, the E-620's performance in low-light conditions could have been better. If you can live with those two primary drawbacks, you'll appreciate the E-620.

Comments

July 6, 2009 at 3:18 pm
(1) Bob Loosemore says:

If you know anything about photography why on earth would you want to hold the camera with one hand?? However I realize why you might want to say this, but it is not a serious comment from a reviewer, and I shall never take what you say seriously.

July 6, 2009 at 3:28 pm
(2) Olympus E-620 says:

hiii there … can i record HD video with this olympus camera…and what do you mean by multi aspect shooting??

July 6, 2009 at 3:31 pm
(3) Olympus E-620 says:

can i record HD video with this olympus camera…and what do you mean by multi aspect shooting??

July 6, 2009 at 5:09 pm
(4) C. Pinson says:

I’ve owned this camera for three weeks now and find it very versatile even in low light situations I recommend buying the HLD-5
grip to increase the number of shots and the
ability to shoot 4 fps.There is no video mode.
All it’s other features including an award
winning image stabilization and supersonic wave filter which keeps dust off the sensor.
Very fast focus even in live view. I find
this camera very comfortable in my hands
and a joy to use. The reviewer should find another job. I’ll no longer visit this page.

July 6, 2009 at 5:31 pm
(5) Di says:

Has anyone tried the Sony DSC-W290 it seems to have some great features for the price and is 12 MP.

July 11, 2009 at 3:19 pm
(6) Bill T. says:

I found the review to be pretty dead on. as owner of one of these cameras I found almost every comment supported by my experience. Its a very nice DSLR.

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