Olympus E-420 Digital SLR Camera

The E-420 from Olympus is the latest Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera in its line; a power-packed digital camera designed for professionals and photography enthusiasts alike.

The Olympus E-420 is a 10 megapixel portable camera with an impressively light footprint, weighing in at 380 grams and measuring 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 inches. The camera includes a large 2.7" LCD viewfinder, and advanced features such as On-Screen Autofocus, Multiple Face Detection, and Shadow Adjustment Technology. Other key technologies include the Perfect Shot Preview which generates a near-perfect preview of the scene before capture, HyperCrystal II Technology to optimize the LCD display, which result in a pleasant overall experience termed as LiveView Experience by Olympus.

The E-420 is actually an improvement over its predecessor, the E-410, in terms of features, size, reliability and performance. It achieves superior performance by incorporating the Olympus's TruePic III Image processor, and newer algorithms for accurate colour and white balance. The Olympus E-420 has a patented Dust Reduction System which relies on ultrasonic vibration to remove dust particles from the image sensor. This results in crystal clear pictures free of speckles and streaks. The E-420 is acknowledged upon its announcement as the World's smallest Digital SLR. Olympus additionally offers an extremely compact 25mm lens to supplement the E-420. Combined, they still form a light yet powerful Digital SLR in a portable form-factor. Other high quality lenses specifically designed for Digital SLRs are available, and when used with the 10-megapixel E-420 result in true-to-life pictures.

While offering versatility in digital image formats, the Camera also permits the user to choose between CF Type I/II, MicroDrives, and xD Picture cards for plentiful storage. The E-420 is compatible with Wireless flash modules that can be coupled to the camera for enhanced capability. The E-420 is known in the Americas as EVOLT E-420.

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