Olympus E30 Digital Camera

Features

Art Filters, Multiple Exposure, Wireless Flash, Multi-Aspect
Comfortable Live View thanks to high-speed contrast AF
Free-angle 2.7”/6.9cm HyperCrystal II LCD
Newly developed 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor TruePic III+ processor for ideal colour reproduction and low noise
Built-in IS with max. 5 EV steps efficiency
Speed
High-speed 11-point fully-biaxial AF performance
Max. 5fps
1/8000th sec. high speed shutter & 1/250th sec. flash synchronisation

Features table

Lowest price	$1,268.00
Number of retailers	1
Top 3 merchants	Youshop247 $1268 (AUD)
Resolution	12.3 MegaPixel
Optical Zoom	No info
Digital Zoom	No info
Memory Card	Secure Digital Memory Card
Screen Size	2.5 Inch
Camera Type	SLR
Optical Sensor	Live MOS Optical Sensor
Weight	690 Weight
Min. Lens Aperture	2.8 Min. Lens Aperture
Max. Lens Aperture	3.5 Max. Lens Aperture

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Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 228 reviews of Olympus E-30 from international magazines and websites.

Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 94/100. Comparing these reviews to 124585 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 87/100 = Very Good.

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Review summary: Stuck in the middle: Matt Grayson looks at the Olympus E-30 prosumer DSLR.

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Review summary: The Olympus E-30 has a well-rounded feature set that should appeal both to consumers upgrading from lower-end DSLR cameras and to buyers looking for something of a more semipro caliber. The E-30 is sold as a kit ($1350 as of 7/7/09, including a...

Verdict: This model packs many features and impressed us in daylight, but its high-ISO performance was unimpressive

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Review summary: The new Olympus E-30 digital single-lens reflex camera (SLR) from Olympus combines a solid feature set with a truly creative personality.

Verdict: In terms of image quality, performance, features, and design, the Olympus E-30 stacks up well against other digital SLRs in its price range. Its creative features are a plus, and we very much liked having the swing-out LCD screen. We were a little...

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Review summary: With a price gap of about $500 between Olympus' consumer models and the E-3, Olympus has long had a pretty big hole in its dSLR lineup--a hole populated by extremely popular competitors such as the Nikon D90, the Canon EOS 40D, and the Canon EOS 50D....

Verdict: A great general-purpose dSLR, the Olympus E-30 offers an attractive alternative for advanced shooters not yet wedded to a system.

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Review summary: A great general-purpose digital SLR, the Olympus E-30 offers an attractive alternative for advanced shooters not yet wedded to a system

Verdict: Overall, we were quite happy with the photos produced by the E-30. Although its weakness seems to be high-contrast light (which may require 14-bit processing rather than its 12-bit, to adequately capture the dynamic range), it otherwise fares very...

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Review summary: A feature-rich Four Thirds System DSLR for photo enthusiasts.Designed for photo enthusiasts and amateur photographers who want a more sophisticated camera, the new Olympus E-30 is the first in a series of 'double-digit' models that will slot in between...

Verdict: A feature-rich Four Thirds System DSLR for photo enthusiasts.Designed for photo enthusiasts and amateur photographers who want a more sophisticated camera, the new Olympus E-30 is the first in a series of 'double-digit' models that will slot in between...

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Review summary: The Olympus E-30's DNA is closely linked to the flagship E-3, but features some subtle updates including a 12.3Mp sensor and larger 2.7in screen.

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Review summary: Despite its noisy images, the Olympus E-30 is for anyone who is considering making the leap from an advanced compact camera to a D-SLR.

Verdict: Despite its noisy images, we recommend the E-30 for anyone who is considering making the leap from an advanced compact camera to a D-SLR. It's an easy camera to use, and the Live View mode will make it a relatively smooth transition.

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Review summary: With the introduction of the E-30 DSLR, Olympus continues to carve its own path based on the Four Thirds sensor format. Packing a new 12-megapixel Live-Mos imager as well as many of the features of the top-of-the-range E-3 - including an 11-point AF...

Verdict: Noise levels aren't quite as low as in images from the D90, either, and at ISO800 and above, the E-30 struggles to match the 15-megapixel EOS 50D, let alone compete with the similar pixel count of the D90

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Review summary: The Olympus E-30 ($1,299.99 list, body only) has enough nifty features to turn headsmost notably, offering the capability to add Photoshop-like effects and merge four images into one on the fly. But is that enough? While its images are sharp when light...

Verdict: The Olympus E-30 produces superbly sharp pictures, but at higher ISOs its images get extremely noisyplus it's missing a lot of niceties we'd like in a higher-end D-SLR.

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Review summary: The Olympus E-30 is a new 12-megapixel, mid-range SLR that introduces Art filters to modify your photographs in interesting ways. While we were impressed by the sharpness and good image stabilization of this $1200 camera, it did poorly in our lab tests.

Verdict: The Olympus E-30 seems to be a bold move to fold point-and-shoot functionality into a mid-range SLR, thus making it more approachable for a new user, but maintaining the additional feature set and build quality of a more expensive camera....

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Verdict: Olympus is fond of the limelight, and has worked on the FourThirds system for the last few years. It once started in 2003 with the E-1 and we have witnessed, in particular over the last few years, an enhanced speed of introducing innovative...

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Review summary: First impressions of the Olympus E-30 are that it's very similar to its literally bigger brother, the E-3, with a familiar control layout. The E-30 is quite a lot smaller (141.5x107.5x75.0mm versus 142.5x116.5x74.5mm) and lighter (655g versus 810g)...

Verdict: So in conclusion, while the Olympus E-30 has a lot going for it, particularly for experienced users looking for something a little different, or prospective E-3 buyers who don't need the weather-sealing, it also has some notable downsides that...

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Review summary: The E-30 is the long-awaited high-end enthusiast model that fills the gap in the Olympus E-Series lineup between the E-520 and the ostensibly professional level E-3. Such is the pace of change in the digital camera market that the new model leapfrogs...

Verdict: The E30 takes all that's good about the Pro level E3 (build quality aside) and throws in some cool new features for good measure. It's a lovely camera and the spec is certainly impressive - as is the image quality (helped by some excellent lens...

Review summary: In conclusion the Olympus E-30 is a great camera for users of all skill levels. A mid-rage D-SLR with the added features of photo software, the functionality of a point-and-shoot, and the high end functionality of an D-SLR, the E-30 is the best of both...

Verdict: If you are looking to upgrade from your “beginner” digital...

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Review summary: 12MP pro-sumer Four-Thirds digital SLR with Live View, tilt and fold LCD, built-in image stabilisation and digital art filters.

Verdict: Small, sexy and surprisingly efficient. And we’re not just talking about Heroes’ Hayden Panettiere – the E30 has superb image quality, rock-solid stabilisation and plenty of cutting-edge features.

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Review summary: Olympus' first and newest pro-consumer DSLR, the E-30, sits beneath the E-3, sat at the top of the Olympus FourThirds System range and above the E-520 and more effectively bridges a gap for Olympus aficionados between the keen snappers and enthusiasts....

Verdict: The E-30 provides a level of control and features most professional level DSLRs would appreciate and at a great price too

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Review summary: How does the latest four thirds addition fit into the enthusiast DSLR market?

Verdict: The E-30 is a strong DSLR that performs well and delivers good quality images with relatively little fuss. The fact of the matter, however, is that this is a circa-£1,000 DSLR where the main thrust of innovations or improvements are focused on ‘art...

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Review summary: The new 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-30 is closer to their flagship 10.1-megapixel E-3 than their consumer-level E-520.

Verdict: I made several 17×22″ prints and found the dynamic range and overall image quality to be excellent. Noise became a factor above ISO 800. The E-30 is a well-designed, solid performer.—Steve Baczewski

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Review summary: With the E-330 three years ago, Olympus was the first reflex manufacturer to give us an LCD screen facility that could be used to frame photos. Since then, all the competition has fallen into line, with more or less success: Sony, with the Alpha 300...

Verdict: The E-30 is an expert reflex, nice to use, responsive and well-equipped. Technically capable, it does suffer from some limitations on the interface and above all the fact that the screen view facility has hardly changed since the E-410.

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Review summary: Even though it's billed as a mid-range digital SLR camera, the Olympus E-30 is one of the better models on the market for inexperienced users who are ...

Verdict: Despite its noisy images, we recommend the E-30 for anyone who is considering making the leap from an advanced compact camera to a D-SLR. It's an easy camera to use, and the Live View mode will make it a relatively smooth transition.

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Review summary: Olympus joins the mid-range DSLR battle, but does the E-30 have what it takes to beat the competition?

Verdict: The E-30 is a very capable camera and a worthy upgrade from the E-520 that will serve advanced enthusiasts well. The less-than-rugged build keeps it from seeing off the competition.

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Review summary: The Olympus E-30 stacks up well against other digital SLRs in the $1,300 price range. Derrick Story finds that the E-30's creative features are plus, and it's a SLR with professional features at a reasonable price.

Verdict: The surprises start with the E-30’s Digital Leveler, which detects the camera’s pitch and roll and indicates it in the viewfinder. This provides you with a digital level built into the camera, making it easier to square up your shots. If you enjoy...

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Review summary: Serious mid-range player or a bit of a gimmick?

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