E520 & E510 I am still torn between buying the E-510 or E-520.Obviously the E-520 will be more expensive since it's the newest one coming out shortly, and the E-510 will probably go on sale as a result. I wonder if the improvements of the E-520 is worth the price over a E-510. Can anyone provide some feedback?thanks E520 & E510 I am still torn between buying the E-510 or E-520.Obviously the E-520 will be more expensive since it's the newest one coming out shortly, and the E-510 will... » Read More E520 & E510 I am still torn between buying the E-510 or E-520.Obviously the E-520 will be more expensive since it's the newest one coming out shortly, and the E-510 will probably go on sale as a result. I wonder if the improvements of the E-520 is worth the price over a E-510. Can anyone provide some feedback?thanks « Show Less
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Thanks for the info on the e-520 I was thinking about getting a back up camera and was going to get the 520. I will stay with the 510 since it has given me absolutely beautiful pictures. I have the 14-54 on my camera 80 percent of the time and it is a great combo, along with the fl-36 flash. I will be getting the 11-22 zuiko lens next.
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Do you have olympus lenses or will this be your first slr? If it's your first I would say go with the 520 if you have the extra cash. I have the e 510 and use it for everything. I just used it for a wedding and the pictures were amazing! I would put the e-510 up against any other camera on the market in the under $1000 class. The 520 has some features that are tying to attract more point-n-shooters, like face detection with the live view. It also has upgrades that ofcourse we haven't seen so we won't know if they make a big enough difference. If you can wait get the 520, if not the e-510 with the 14-54 lens is a great combo, you can't go wrong with either one. Do you have olympus lenses or will this be your first slr? If it's your first I would say go with the 520 if you have the extra cash. I have the e 510 and use it for everything. I just used it for a wedding and the pictures were amazing! I would put the e-510 up against any other camera on the market in the under $1000 class. The 520 has some features that are tying to attract more point-n-shooters, like face detection with the live view. It also has upgrades that ofcourse we haven't seen so we won't know if they make a big enough difference. If you can wait get the 520, if not the e-510... » Read More Do you have olympus lenses or will this be your first slr? If it's your first I would say go with the 520 if you have the extra cash. I have the e 510 and use it for everything. I just used it for a wedding and the pictures were amazing! I would put the e-510 up against any other camera on the market in the under $1000 class. The 520 has some features that are tying to attract more point-n-shooters, like face detection with the live view. It also has upgrades that ofcourse we haven't seen so we won't know if they make a big enough difference. If you can wait get the 520, if not the e-510 with the 14-54 lens is a great combo, you can't go wrong with either one. « Show Less
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The 520 seems nice but, I think I'll go with the e-510 when I get a back up. Olympus has the best lenses in my opinion.
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After all I have read about the 520, I went with another e-510 as a backup camera. If you want the e-510 make sure you get one now, they stopped making this camera. So once it's gone thats it.
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Here are a couple of reviews that might help. I am torn on the same decision (though leaning toward the 520). I'd be interested to know what you decide and why.http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Olympus-E-520http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/olympus/e520-review/index.shtml
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It was a OK camera, however the E500 is a better one. I upgraded my to E510 the semi-professional and still have it and have not changed it for the purposes. However, if you want a beginners SLR then get the E300.
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In my opinion 520 seems to be better than 510 because1. Form Factor - 520 is less bulky2. Dropped calls - 520 seems to have less dropped calls compared to 5103. Sound Quality - Comparable on both4. Noise Cancellation - 520 holds an edge over 510 in supressing background noise as well as it works better in windy conditions5. Fit - The 510 however might have slight advantage in terms of fit over 520
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Thanks for the input and advice. I'm new to high-end(expensive) digital camera market. I realized after I posted this question that the camera is sold out or otherwise unavailable now and it could take a month or two to get one even if I ordered today. I'll definitely look into buying one in the next few months.
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I have that exact model, the Olympus E510, purchased right here from Amazon about 4 months ago and I LOVE it. It is an excellent camera. The live view works quite well (though in certain modes you can't use it...but that's ok..you don't always want to use "live view" mode and there are reasons for that which will become apparent when you get it and start learning the camera.) One of the selling points it had for me was the four thirds sensor. It allows the lenses to be shorter (and lighter!) and it also is a closer ratio to standard paper sizes such as 5x7 and 8x10. the four thirds ratio doesn't require zealous cropping to fit that ratio whereas a two thirds does. The four thirds also gives a greater depth of field compared to it's two thirds kin. It's a responsive, sturdy camera with plenty of features to keep you busy for a long, long time. I hope you love yours as much as I love mine. I am an artist an I purchased this camera to take reference photos. I have multiple sclerosis so I cannot work from life since I can't stand long enough to paint a picture plein aire or with a live model. I CAN, however, walk around and take lovely pictures for use in my comfortable studio later. I am also a portrait painter and I wanted a camera that would take beautiful portraits without washing out and dramatic lighting (which digital cameras tend to 'want' to do). So, an affordable, very well constructed camera that is capable of everything from beautiful scenic landscapes, dramatic portraits including under candlelight or at night, and even some macro work for some fun semi-absract paintings...it does them all terrifically. You will want to invest in some better lenses, though, if you got the kit. Not because they are bad, mind you. The two lenses it comes with are quite decently made and solidly constructed just like the camera body. It's just that once you get the camera's basics down and play you're going to be so tempted to go out and get those more expensive lenses because you will be having so much fun with it.
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G510, when I got it on sale, was $75. Well worth the price difference, at the time. If it's not an emergency, just wait a while for the price to go down some on the 510. I don't think it'd be worth $40 difference, to me at least. Also, the G510 does NOT have the USB port on the back that is listed on the G110 - although from reading the G110 comments it seems like it was buggy anyways.
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I can't answer for the E510, but I can for the E500. The E520 is a step up from the E500. They share lens. I switch back &Y; forth between the two, just depending on my mood. I believe both the E500 & E520 have been superseded. I believe the OM-D is now "the" body. I am a little upset with Olympus at the rapid upgrades & new models. Support on the E500 & E520 is not so good now.
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You are better off with a 5100. The 5000 has had some problems when it's rebuilt. We've had great success with the 5100
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No I own one and I just returned it . It is poorly made don't buy it. If u can wait hold out for one that is made for the 5200
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Previous reviewers have answered the technical questions. I own the E4 and love it. I'm buying the E5 as a Christmas gift, and as it's pretty much at the same price point, I would suggest going with it over the E4 at this point. But the difference between the two is not so great that I would go rushing to upgrade from the E4 to the E5.
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I appreciate the reviews, and have my decision: a 2nd 510 it is. I've had a 510 for about 1 and 1/2 years, and it finally fell apart. I admit I treated it a bit rough, throwing into my bag, where it would get tossed around and beat up. But the sound quality never waivered, and I loved it the entire time. It was probably the 5th headset over the years, and it was the only one comfortable, stayed on without having to mess with it, and had excellent sound quality. Now that I need to buy again I was evaluating upgrading to the 520, but can't imagine it would be any better, except perhaps more slim-line (but not worth the other benefits in my view. I'm going to get another 510 - I love it! I appreciate the reviews, and have my decision: a 2nd 510 it is. I've had a 510 for about 1 and 1/2 years, and it finally fell apart. I admit I treated it a bit rough, throwing into my bag, where it would get tossed around and beat up. But the sound quality never waivered, and I loved it the entire time. It was probably the 5th headset over the years, and it was the only one comfortable, stayed on without having to mess with it, and had excellent sound quality. Now that I need to buy again I was evaluating upgrading to the 520, but can't imagine it would be any better, except perhaps more... » Read More I appreciate the reviews, and have my decision: a 2nd 510 it is. I've had a 510 for about 1 and 1/2 years, and it finally fell apart. I admit I treated it a bit rough, throwing into my bag, where it would get tossed around and beat up. But the sound quality never waivered, and I loved it the entire time. It was probably the 5th headset over the years, and it was the only one comfortable, stayed on without having to mess with it, and had excellent sound quality. Now that I need to buy again I was evaluating upgrading to the 520, but can't imagine it would be any better, except perhaps more slim-line (but not worth the other benefits in my view. I'm going to get another 510 - I love it! « Show Less
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Well I actually was the one who did a review of E2 and comparison, if you go to E2 this would be the most popular review. Please note though that more than 6 months passed, and I think Sanyo have updated E2 with yet another model, WH1. I have not tried WH1 so I have no idea about how it stucks up to E2 and E1.
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> If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of refurbs is that it's less likely they'll have to cut open a factory package to do this. > If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of... » Read More > If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of refurbs is that it's less likely they'll have to cut open a factory package to do this. « Show Less
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Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should consider upgrading. Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should... » Read More Hi Baku, the E-PL5 is a significant update. Higher ISO for low light shooting and he image quality is stellar as are all Olympus cameras, but please be aware that if you want to use the two lenses you mentioned you will need a micro 4/3rds to 4/3rds adaptor, since the PEN is a micro 4/3rds camera. I have the E-PL1 in addition to the E-520, and it is an amazing little camera. Also with an adaptor for the Olympus film camera you can use film lenses as well except you have to manually focus. The E-520 is five years old and while still a great camera technology has advanced so yes you should consider upgrading. « Show Less
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Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I am unable to find the EH150 for a cheap price unless what you consider cheap is not so cheap for me. Can you please tell me exactly which model you meant is cheap?
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What about the ES8228S? Does anyone know anything about it? I noticed it has a guide at the link above, but there is limited comparative information.
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I've had both and like the 520 better. It has more zoom and a nice squared off retro look. Also the buttons on the back of the 520 stick out so you can actually press them. On the 110 the buttons are flush and you have to look to find them and possibly use your fingernail. The 520 comes with a bigger battery, 870mAh while the 110 comes with a 680mAh battery. This camera is just plain more fun to me anyway.