Compare Prices : Olympus E-330

Review summary: An older camera, and expensive in its day, but the impressive image quality and choice of optical and LCD viewfinders make it worth a look for DSLR hunters

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Review summary: This review has been completed using a production-level E-330. Thanks for your patience!

Pros: Excellent photo quality ; low noise levels through ISO 800 ; redeye not a problem ; Live view feature lets you shoot in ways not possible with other D-SLRs (though see the numerous issues below) ; Large, high resolution, tilting LCD display ; Solid ...

Cons: Hefty price premium ; Poor low light visibility when using live view ; boost" feature doesn't help much ; Darker-than-average optical viewfinder ; Live View Mode A doesn't show 100% of the frame like on most fixed-lens cameras ; Continuous shooting ...

Verdict: But wait, there's more. The E-330's main sensor -- called a Live MOS (similar to CMOS) -- can also be used for live viewing (called "Live Mode B" this time). Since the mirror is flipped out of the way, the autofocus system cannot function, so this ...

Review summary: Live preview on LCD is a unique feature--but one that presents both benefits and liabilities.

Pros: LCD screen can be used as a viewfinder, Unlimited continuous shooting

Cons: Rear-mounted LCD can be distracting, Limited lens selection

Review summary: The Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Lens captures extremely sharp and detailed images and can be purchased as a kit with the Olympus E-330. You can also purchase any of the lenses specially designed for the Four Thirds Standard by any vendor ...