The new camera earned 89% in its review in AP. The reviewer was
Chris Gatcum, a long-time OM user and it is quite a reasonable
review. The "Verdict" finishes thus"
> ...Some of the features seen in this new entry-level model woiuld
> not be out of place on a flagship camera, such as dust prevention
> and advanced highlight/shadow spotmetering. In my opinion, these
> unigque technologies, combined with good overall handling and
> performance, not only put the E-500 among the best of the entry-
> level DSLRs -- the Canon EOS 350D and the Nikon D5- -- but a little
> way ahead. If the occasional white balance 'upset' is fully
> corrected, the margin will widen.
Again the grammar is not the best; it should read "If the occasional
white balance 'upset' were fully corrected, the margin would widen."
But I shall not write to him about it ... ;-)
For interest's sake, AP has reviewed the ZD 7-14 (90%), the 14-54
(91% and the 300 (92%).
The increased image size and the beautiful great big LCD on the back
make this a very attractive looking camera. In addition, the LCD has
modes to provide instant information about the camera settings, it
seems; this would obviate, at least in part, the problem of no top-
plate settings indication.
I am tempted to pretend that I have some spare dosh ...
Chris
~~ >-)-
C M I Barker
Cambridgeshire, Great Britain.
+44 (0)7092 251126
www.threeshoes.co.uk
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