Olympus EVOLT E300 Digital SLR Camera w/14-45mm Lens Kit (8.0MP, 3264x2448)

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Well suited for enthusiasts and novices
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Lens selection limited

Olympus EVolt E-300 Review

by Tracey Capen

- The Olympus EVolt E-300 digital SLR ($900 with lens, $800 otherwise) comes with a slew of creative features. Once you master them--particularly the exposure controls--you can take some truly dazzling photos. Digital photographers looking to move beyond a simple point-and-shoot model likely won't be disappointed by the EVolt E-300's strengths, though it does have some distinct weaknesses.

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User Reviews for Olympus EVOLT E300 Digital SLR Camera w/14-45mm Lens Kit (8.0MP, 3264x2448)

Reviewed by: Lowest Price Electronics

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: awesome picture quality, great controls, cool design

Weaknesses: none

Overall Evaluation: I just love this camera. It's much less expensive then canon or nikon. The perofrmance is awesome. The picture has sharp colors. Definately a buy and good alternative to other professional Digital SLR
Reviewed by: jiesun

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: 1. Good image quality 2. Solid and amazing black color body 3. Good performance at ISO400 4. Two-len is enough for most shotting condition 5. Easy handling and adjusting

Weaknesses: So far so good.

Overall Evaluation: I have used many types of P&S camera. So I think it's time to change. This is my first choice of digital SLR. I have been watching Canon Rebel for a while. But the price was so high that I cannot afford. The price of E-300 is the most attracting factor to me. The quality is wonderful for the money you paid. I am not a professional but I do take a lot of photos for my families, especially for my 6month baby boy. I cannot fire flash but the E-300 gives perfect image under ISO400. This camera has high noise for ISO400+. If you are a professional, you might consider Canon EOS or Nikon D70. If you are a beginner, you cannot view target via the LCD but only the VF. So you might consider the cheaper P&S camera. My friend just bought a EOS350, I might take a close look at it later.

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