Having won the EISA “European Consumer Camera
2007-2008″Award, I was eager to know how true is what Leo said. Theoretically
speaking, having the IS system built-into the camera body, one can save a huge
amount of money on lens investment. For instance, a 70-200 F2.8 non-IS version
cost around USD1100 (RM3740) while the IS version cost around USD1700 (RN5780).
The E-510 is set to
the following:
Exposure Time = 1/30″
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Center Weighted Average
Focal Length = 42mm
White Balance = Auto white balance
I have taken 2 burst with IS off, while 1 in single mode with
IS activated. The original images are shown below and follow up with image 100%
cropped on the focused area.
Reszed images
Photo 1 with IS off
Photo 2 with IS off
Photo with IS on
100% cropped images
Photo 1 with IS off
Photo looks blur when taken without IS at shutter speed of 1/30 with focal length of 84mm.
Photo 2 with IS off
Photo looks better than the first shot, but camera shake is still noticable.
Photo with IS on
With IS on, the above photo is sharper than previous two.
A brief testing of the Olympus E-510’s Image Stabilization
does impress me. With the retail price of USD730 (RM2482) with kit lens, it is
well-worth buying for beginners and those who would like to travel light. With
its Live-view capabilities, the E-510 is good for underwater photography when
coupled with Gibson E-510. More info of Olympus E-510 here.
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