The Olympus E-30 is a good, albeit not amazing, mid-level digital SLR with tons of features that will meet the needs of experienced photographers and/or those looking to move up from an entry-level Olympus camera. If you already have an investment in l...
Abstract: When you include the flip out LCD screen, in-body image stabilization and shadow adjustment technology, you have a competitive digital camera that could please any advanced amateur..
In conclusion the Olympus E-30 is a great camera for users of all skill levels. A mid-rage D-SLR with the added features of photo software, the functionality of a point-and-shoot, and the high end functionality of an D-SLR, the E-30 is the best of both...
Abstract: To sit happily with the company’s flagship and much higher-priced DSLR the Olympus E-30 had to forgo a few bells and whistles — but then it added a few that should delight photographers with high ambitions but little skill.The Olympus E-30 has 12.3 mi...
The Olympus E-30 seems to be a bold move to fold point-and-shoot functionality into a mid-range SLR, thus making it more approachable for a new user, but maintaining the additional feature set and build quality of a more expensive camera. Unfortunat...
If you’re stepping up from an entry-level Olympus DSLR, such as the E-420, and have already started to invest in lenses, you need to decide between the E-30 and E-3. If you plan to shoot in harsh conditions, the E-3 is for you. If you’re a mor...
Abstract: While some may consider the Four Thirds system (www.four-thirds.org) to be the Rodney Dangerfield of the D-SLR world, there is no doubt it has enabled Olympus to produce a series of cameras that represent one of, if not, the best pixel per dollar valu...
Excellent out-of-camera JPEG results with good Dynamic Range, pleasing color and subtle tonality, Bright clear viewfinder far better than most Four Thirds cameras, Slightly improved resolution and pixel level sharpness over E-3, Good range of image parame...
Resolution not quite as good as best in class, though you wont see it in JPEGs, Higher noise levels/noise reduction at higher sensitivities than its best competitors, Not much highlight headroom in raw files (around half a stop), Unreliable auto white bal...
Olympus DSLRs keep getting better, and the E-30 is undoubtedly the best yet. Despite only twelve months gap between them the E-30 is a considerably more appealing camera than the E-3 (which, thanks to its tank-like construction, still sits above it in...
Pointless Art Filters, tends to underexpose, JPEG ISO performance
The E-30 is a strong DSLR that performs well and delivers good quality images with relatively little fuss.The fact of the matter, however, is that this is a circa-£1,000 DSLR where the main thrust of innovations or improvements are focused on ‘art f...
