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13th May 2008
Olympus announces E-520
4877: Olympus announces E-520

Specifications

Specifications


Type
Lens mountFour Thirds
Body materialGlass reinforced plastics
Image Sensor
Effective pixels10 Megapixels
Filter arrayPrimary colour filter (RGB)
Full resolution11.8 Megapixels
Type4/3 '' Live MOS sensor
Aspect ratio & area4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Engine
TypeTruePic III
Filter
LPF filterYes Fixed type
IR cut filterYes Hybrid type
Dust reduction filterYes Supersonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeEye-level Pentaprism type optical view finder
Field of viewApprox. 95 %
MagnificationApprox. 0,92 x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptres
Depth of field previewYes Customized Fn button via viewfinder or via LCD in Live View
Eye point14 mm
Diopter adjustmentYes -3.0 - +1.0 diopter / built-in type
Focusing screenFixed type (Neo Lumi-Micron Mat Screen)
MirrorQuick return mirror
Viewfinder InformationYes AF frame (super impose), AE lock, AF confirmation mark, metering mode, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, white balance, exposure compensation value indicator, flash, IS activating mode, battery check
Eye piece shutterEye-piece cap EP-4 supplied
Live View
AF typeOption between phase difference detection system and contrast detection autofocus
Information100% field of view, exposure adjustment preview, white balance adjustment preview, gradation setting preview (SAT), face detection preview, perfect shot preview, gridline displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, shooting information, histogramme, IS activating mode
Image Stabiliser
TypeSensor shift
ModesTwo-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation
Effective Compensation RangeUp to 4 EV steps
Focusing System
MethodTTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
Focus areas3 points / Automatic and manual selection. For contrast detection AF, 11 points are used.
AF illuminatorYes Built-in flash (external flash available / inactivation possible)
AF lockYes Locked by first position of shutter release button, AE/AF lock button (customised)
Focus trackingYes Available in continuous AF mode
Manual focusYes Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual focus operation in AF mode (customised)
Single AFYes
Single AF + MFYes
Continuous AFYes only available for TTL phase difference detection
Continuous AF + MFYes only available for TTL phase difference detection
Detection range0 - 19 EV (ISO 100)
Bracketing3 frames - 1 / 2 steps
Exposure System
Exposure compensation+/- 5 EV / 1/3 steps
Exposure bracketing3 frames / +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps
Light Metering
MethodTTL open aperture light metering
Zones49 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
Detection range1 - 20 EV (50mm, 1:2, ISO 100)
ESP light meteringYes
Spot meteringYes
Centre weighted meteringYes
HighlightYes
ShadowYes
Scene Modes
Number of scene modes20
PortraitYes
LandscapeYes
Landscape with PortraitYes
Night SceneYes
Night Scene with portraitYes
ChildrenYes
SportsYes
High keyYes
Low keyYes
Image Stabilisation ModeYes
MacroYes
Nature MacroYes
CandleYes
SunsetYes
FireworksYes
DocumentsYes
Beach and SnowYes
PanoramaYes
Underwater WideYes
Underwater MacroYes
Exposure Modes
AutoYes
Programme automaticYes
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
ManualYes
Scene ModesYes
Sensitivity
AutoISO 100 - 1600
ManualISO 100 - 1600 (adjustable in 1 EV steps)
Shutter
Shutter typeElectronically controlled focal plane shutter
Shutter releaseSoft Touch Electromagnetic
Self timer12 s / 2 s
Anti ShockYes Release delay: 1 - 30 s
Shutter Speeds
Shutter speed range1/4000-60 s
AUTO1/4000-2 s
Shutter speed P, Ps1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
Shutter speed A priority1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
Shutter speed S priority1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
Shutter speed Manual1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
Shutter speed scene mode1/4000-4 s
White Balance
AUTO WB systemAdvanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
One-touch white balanceCustomised One-Touch WB button
White balance adjustmentYes +/- 7
White balance bracketing3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
Selectable steps in Kelvin8 steps (3000 - 7500 K)
TungstenYes 3000 K
Flourescent 1Yes 4000 K
Flourescent 2Yes 4500 K
Flourescent 3Yes 6600 K
SunlightYes 5300 K
FlashYes 5500 K
OvercastYes 6000 K
ShadeYes 7500 K
Custom WB1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
Sequence Shooting
Sequential shooting mode3.5 fps / Up to card capacity in Large Normal mode
3.5 fps / 8 frames RAW
Image Processing
Colour spacesRGB / AdobeRGB
TruePic IIIYes
Sharpness + Contrast5 levels
Saturation5 levels
Contrast5 levels
Black & White filterYellow, Orange, Red, Green
Black & White toningSepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
Picture modeVivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Black & White (default setting Natural).
Gradation4 (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Internal Flash
Guide number12 (ISO 100)
Flash compensation+/- 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
AUTOYes
ManualYes
Red-eye reductionYes
Slow synchronisationYes
Slow synchronisation 2nd curtainYes
Fill-inYes
Slow synchronisation with red-eye reductionYes
OffYes
Bracketing3 frames / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
External Flash Control
X-sync speed1/180 s / 1/4000 s
TypeTTL Auto for Olympus dedicated flash, Auto or Manual
Synchronisation modesAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain and slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash
Intensity+/- 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
Built-in flash and wireless flash control from the camera body
Compatible external flashFL-50R, FL-36R
Control methodTriggered and controlled by built-in flash light
ModesTTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
Group setting3 groups
Number of channels4 channels
LCD
Resolution230000 dots
LCD typeHyperCrystal II LCD
Monitor size6.9 cm / 2.7 ''
Brightness adjustment15 levels
Colour balance15 levels
Super Control Panel
Displayed information
Metering modeYes
Exposure modeYes
Aperture value
Shutter speedYes
Exposure level viewYes
Flash compensation valueYes
Exposure compensation indicationYes
AE bracketingYes
ISOYes
Colour spaceYes
Picture modeYes
GradationYes
Colour saturation compensation valueYes
Sharpness compensation valueYes
Contrast compensation valueYes
White balanceYes
White balance compensation valueYes
Noise reductionYes
AEL notificationYes
Flash modeYes
Focus modeYes
AF frameYes
Drive modeYes
Record modeYes
Number of storable framesYes
Memory cardYes
Battery indicatorYes
Super Control Panel (Flash)
Displayed information
Exposure modeYes
Shutter speedYes
Aperture valueYes
Exposure compensation indicationYes
Flash compensation valueYes
AEL notificationYes
Noise reductionYes
BracketingYes
AF illuminator disactivated notificationYes
Colour spaceYes
Wireless channel settingYes
Built-in flash intensityYes
Group settingsYes
View Images
Histogram in playback modeYes
ZoomYes 2-14 x
IndexYes 4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames
Slide showYes
CalendarYes
Shooting informationExposure mode, metering mode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure compensation level, ISO, colour space, white balance mode, white balance compensation level, focal length, focus area, file type, picture mode, file name, image size, recorded card type.
Exposure level viewHistogram (R,G,B available), High light point warning, Shadow point warning.
RotationYes
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
Erase modesSingle, All, Selected
Image protect modeSingle, Selected
Copy modeSingle, All, Selected
Recording Formats
RAW12 bit
RAW & JPEGParallel recording
JPEGYes
JPEG compression1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SHQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 HQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SQ
Image Size
RAW3648 x 2736 / 11 MB / frame
Large3648 x 2736 Super Fine / 6.8 MB / frame
3648 x 2736 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 4.7 MB / frame
3648 x 2736 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 2.2 MB / frame
3648 x 2736 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.5 MB / frame
Middle3200 x 2400 Super Fine / 5.3 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 3.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.1 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Super Fine / 3.6 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 2.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.1 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.7 MB / frame
Small1600 x 1200 Super Fine / 1.3 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.8 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.5 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Super Fine / 0.8 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.5 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.2 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Super Fine / 0.5 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.4 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.2 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Super Fine / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
Still Image Recording
EXIF2.2
PIMIII
DPOFYes
DCFYes
Image Editing
RAW data editYes
Shadow Adjustment TechnologyYes
TrimmingYes
Red-eye reductionYes
Black & WhiteYes
SepiaYes
Correction of saturationYes
ResizeYes
Menu
Menu languages in cameraEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish
Menu languages by downloadAdditional one language from 15 further languages by download via the internet.
Customisation Options
Fn ButtonOff, one-touch WB, test picture, preview, Live View, AF home setting, MF, record format, exposure mode, My Mode
Drive buttonDrive, AF target selection, AF mode, WB mode, Metering mode, ISO setting
My Mode2 settings available
Custom preset options2
Power Supply
BatteryBLM-1 Li-Ion battery (included)
Battery lifeApprox. 650 shots with BLM-1 under CIPA testing standard.
Sleep mode1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
Environment
Temperature0 - 40 °C / -20 - 60 °C
Humidity30 - 90 % / 10 - 90 %
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)136 x 91.5 x 68 mm
Weight475 g (body only)
Interface
MediaDual slot for CompactFlash card (Type I and II), Microdrive and xD picture card
USB 2.0 High SpeedYes
Combined V & USB outputYes NTSC or PAL selectable
InfraredYes
 
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