Table of Contents

Main News

01. E-420 Home Page
02. Press Release
03. Smallest SLR
04. Built for Everyday
05. Live View/ Face Detection
06. Body Images
07. Dials/Buttons
08. SAT/ E-420 videos
09.Wireless flash sys.
10.Olympus 25mm f2.8 "pancake Lens"
11.First Opinion

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Olympus E-420

World's Smallest, Lightest DSLR

The E-420 features -

  • Auto Focus in Live View by depressing the shutter release buttonhalfway
  • New grip on the front of the body for a more secure hold
  • Face Detection Technology
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology for greater detail in the shadows
  • Larger 2.7”HyperCrystal II LCD Display -Twice the contrast for better viewing in extreme lighting conditions, broader color gamut displays a greater range of color detail, wider view up to 176 degrees off center
  • Perfect Shot Preview -Live exposure effects displayed in a thumbnail view on the LCD for easy selection/adjustment prior to capturing the image
  • 10MP Live MOS sensor with improved dynamic range –more detailed images
  • Improved Auto WB (white balance) performance with a new algorithm for more accurate color -Similar color reproduction to the Flagship E-3 model
  • Increased sequence shooting speed up to 3.5fps
  • Wireless flash capability with the FL-36R or FL-56R
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