Conclusion: Overall, I feel this is a well balanced dSLR model that is sure to offer pleasing results not matter who is behind the viewfinder. With excellent shooting performance, great image quality, plenty of manual adjustments and control, and a very well built feel, I have no problem recommending the E-520 to anyone who is in the market for an affordable...
Conclusion: Positives Good photo quality Easy to use Live View Auto bracketing flexibility Quick access to settings through Super Control Panel Panorama mode Negatives Complex custom menus Awkward to configure size and quality settings Slow focusing in challenging light situations
The E-520's in-body Mechanical Image Stabilization has three modes for increased versatility. The IS-1 mode adjusts the sensor on both the X and Y-axes to compensate for movement by the photographer, so images stay sharp even at slow shutter speeds. To capture the action of athletes or animals, in-body Mechanical Image Stabilization offers two specialized modes: IS-2 and IS-3. IS-2 is ideal for capturing a racecar flying down the track -- by panning and holding the camera horizontally you can dramatically portray the car’s high speed.
Marketing Date
May 2008
Camera Type
DSLR
Image Sensor Type
Live MOS Sensor
Resolution
11.8 MP
Image Resolutions
640 x 480, 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 3648 x 2736