Olympus E-620
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The Olympus E-620 is a Four Thirds digital single-lens reflex camera
from Olympus
announced February 24, 2009. It combines features of the E-420
(smaller size), E-520
(image stabilization), and E-30
(new 12.3 MP sensor, slightly larger viewfinder, fold-out LCD
, newer AF sensor).
As with all Four Thirds cameras it has a crop factor
of 2.0.
Apart from being sold as camera body only, the E-620 is available with three lens configurations:
Unlike the E-420 and E-520 it has an Olympus-designed battery grip
, HLD-5. The E-620 also has its own underwater housing, PT-E06, submersible down to 40 meters.
Digital single-lens reflex camera
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras are digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera....
from Olympus
Olympus Corporation
is a Japan-based manufacturer of optics and reprography products. Olympus was established on 12 October 1919, initially specializing in microscope and thermometer businesses. Its global headquarters are in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, while its USA operations are based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania,...
announced February 24, 2009. It combines features of the E-420
Olympus E-420
The Olympus E-420 is a 10 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera made by Olympus. The camera conforms to the Four Thirds System standard, and together with its siblings in the E-4XX series it is marketed as the smallest DSLR in the world.-Features:As with the E-400 and E-410 before it, the...
(smaller size), E-520
Olympus E-520
The Olympus E-520 is a 10 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera. Announced in May 2008 to succeed the E-510, it adds face detection technology, auto focus Live preview, wireless flash capability and shadow adjustment technology...
(image stabilization), and E-30
Olympus E-30
The Olympus E-30 is a Four Thirds System camera, sitting between the Olympus E-520 and the E-3 cameras in terms of size, weight, capabilities and price. It is sold in a kit with the Zuiko Digital ED 14–54mm f2.8–3.5 II lens....
(new 12.3 MP sensor, slightly larger viewfinder, fold-out LCD
Articulating screen
In digital photography, an articulating screen is an LCD which is on a pivot, allowing it to swivel. Articulating screens can be useful in many circumstances; for instance, if one wanted to take a picture of themselves while holding the camera at arm's length, they could flip out the LCD and...
, newer AF sensor).
Features
The camera is marketed by Olympus as the world's smallest DSLR with built-in image stabilization (IS). It is 130 mm × 94 mm × 60 mm in size and weighs 475 grams (1 lb), body only (533 g (1.2 lb) with battery and a Compact Flash memory card).As with all Four Thirds cameras it has a crop factor
Crop factor
In digital photography, a crop factor is related to the ratio of the dimensions of a camera's imaging area compared to a reference format; most often, this term is applied to digital cameras, relative to 35 mm film format as a reference. In the case of digital cameras, the imaging device would be a...
of 2.0.
Apart from being sold as camera body only, the E-620 is available with three lens configurations:
- The Zuiko 14–42 f/3.5–5.6 lens
- The 14–42 lens and the Zuiko 40–150 f/4–5.6 telephoto zoom
- The extremely compact 25 mm f/2.8 "pancake" lens
Unlike the E-420 and E-520 it has an Olympus-designed battery grip
Battery grip
A battery grip is an accessory for an SLR/DSLR , which allows the camera to hold multiple batteries to extend the battery life of the camera, and adds a vertical grip with an extra shutter release , facilitating the shooting of portrait photography.It usually attaches to the camera body through the...
, HLD-5. The E-620 also has its own underwater housing, PT-E06, submersible down to 40 meters.