Olympus E-510 User Manual

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E-510
• Built-in image stabiliser • Live View
• Excellent dust reduction
system
• 10 Megapixel Live MOS
sensor
• 6.4cm / 2.5'' HyperCrystal
LCD
• Professional functions
• New image processing
engine
• Compact and ergonomic
design
The latest example of Olympus’ commitment to imaging excellence and precision. The 10 megapixel Olympus E-510 digital SLR is
ready to deliver nothing short of the ultimate in professional-grade photography. Live View, a built-in image stabiliser for razor-sharp
shots in shaky conditions and a new engine to guarantee exceptional noise performance create a legend. This model features a high
resolution 6.4cm/2.5� HyperCrystal LCD, hi-speed USB 2.0, a dual-slot memory compartment for xd-Picture Card and CompactFlash,
and a range of 18 convenient scene modes.
Specifications
Type
Lens mount Four Thirds
Body material Glassfibre reinforced plastics
Image Sensor
Effective pixels 10 Megapixels
Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB)
Full resolution 10.9 Megapixels
Type 4/3'' Live MOS sensor
Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Engine
Type TruePic III
Filter
LPF filter Fixed type
IR cut filter Hybrid type
Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter

Olympus E-510 Specifications

General

Megapixel	10 MP
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	4/3 \
Supported aspect ratios	4:3
Maximum image resolution	3648 x 2736 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	1024 x 768, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200, 2560 x 1920, 3200 x 2400, 3648 x 2736
Interface	USB 2.0 HI-speed
Video capability	No
Dimensions (WxDxH)	136 x 56 x 91.5 mm
Camera shutter speed	1/4000 - 60 s
Effective sensor resolution	10000000 pixels
Filter	RGB
Flash modes	auto, fill-in, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash guide number	12 m
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Magnification	0.92 x
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Documents, Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
White balance	auto, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Camera playback	Slide show
Playback zoom (max)	2 x
Product color	Black
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	30 - 90 %
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Compatible memory cards	cf, microdrive, xd
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Focus adjustment	Manual

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	56 mm
Width	136 mm
Height	91.5 mm
Weight	460 g

Summary

E-510 Camera Features and Introduction

Key Camera Features

Image Sensor Specifications

Provides details on effective pixels, filter array, resolution, sensor type, and aspect ratio.

Engine and Filter Details

Covers the camera's processing engine and filter types for image enhancement.

Viewfinder and Live View System

Viewfinder Specifications

Focusing, Exposure, and Metering Systems

Image Stabiliser

Specifies the image stabilization sensor shift mechanism, modes, and compensation range.

Focusing System Details

Explains the focusing method, areas, illuminator, lock, tracking, and detection range.

Exposure System Features

Details exposure compensation steps, range, and bracketing options.

Light Metering System

Describes the TTL open aperture light metering method and zone system.

Sensitivity, Shutter, and Flash Control

Sensitivity Settings

Details the ISO range for Auto and Manual sensitivity settings.

Shutter Specifications

Covers shutter type, release mechanism, self-timer, and speed ranges.

Internal Flash Details

Image Processing and Recording

White Balance Settings

Explains AUTO WB system, manual adjustment, Kelvin steps, and bracketing.

Image Processing Parameters

External Flash Control

Monitor Specifications

Recording Formats and Image Sizes

Lists supported recording formats (RAW, JPEG) and image dimensions.

Super Control Panel Display

Super Control Panel Information