Olympus E-300

usability, performance, image quality, price, portability

exposure, viewfinder, stabilizer

76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Bedienbarkeit, Portabilität, Leistung, Größe, Preisleistungsverhältnis

81% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

8 megapixel sensor, great image detail within its optimal shooting range

Unacceptable noise levels when shooting at ISO 800 or higher, continuous shot mode superceded by competitors

The E-300 offers great quality and functionality when used under optimal conditions. However, its performance for action or low-light photography is completely substandard.

Well suited for enthusiasts and novices

Lens selection limited

Unfortunately, the E-300 requires specific lenses. Unlike the digital SLRs from Canon, Nikon, and Pentax, there is no massive base of existing 35mm film camera lenses to choose from. If you're starting from scratch, buying clean used lenses for these...

Though the lenses available are limited, the E-300 delivers high image quality, and its features are well suited to photographers of all skill levels.

Well-built. 8-megapixel digital SLR for the price of an entry-level 6MP D-SLR. Possesses all important features and functions. Olympus's "sonic clean" capability keeps dust off the sensor.

Evolt's porroflex optical viewing system isn't as bright as a traditional pentaprism. AF Assist consists of annoying preflashes rather than a separate light. Image quality, while good, should be better for an 8MP camera. USB 1.1 is too slow for the...

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Good resolution, almost as good as the more expensive Canon EOS 20D, Good color, contrasty images with consumer-appeal 'punch' (can be adjusted), Noise free images at ISO 100, Wide range of image parameter adjustment (color, tone, sharpness), Good...

Recommended sensitivity ISO 100 - 400, images at ISO 800 usable, ISO 1600 not really, Demosaic artifacts on JPEG and Olympus Master processed RAW, Images not per-pixel as 'crisp' as from other D-SLR's (image processing / low pass?), Moire artifacts can...

When Olympus first revealed the E-300 at Photokina last year it wasn't too much of a surprise, many of us had been expecting (wishing) them to introduce a 'consumer level' digital SLR with a Four Thirds system mount for some time.

Due for replacement or some hefty price cuts. The E-300 takes good shots but its rivals take better

High resolution for its price ; Effective dust elimination ; Speedy, pleasing performance ; Unusually solid construction for its class ; Top-notch images when properly exposed at low to moderate ISO sensitivities

Inconsistent, too-often inaccurate metering ; Short battery life ; Only one command dial ; Somewhat noisier images than competitors at ISO 800 and ISO 1,600