Olympus Camedia E-20N Digital Camera

Pros: Very tough, Fantastic lens, well laid out controls and features
Cons: slow to write to card, heavy after a while of handling

I've taken over 3,500 images with it using a pair of Gigabyte cards. The camera performs flawlessly. I bought it specifically for portrait and wedding work. It's exactly what is needed. The lens is fast, the body very tough, the controls are easy to...

Pros: Great ergonomics, solid built and feel, fast lens.
Cons: Difficult to focus in low light and hard to see viewfinder.

Having owned this camera for around 2 months now, here are what I have to say about this:

Pros:

1. Cost - at under $1500 I get a 5 megapixel AF Digital SLR with a fast F2.0-2.4 lens. Even with the recently released Canon 10D, the...

Pros: Easy to use, with feel and weight of 35mm pro-SLR.
Cons: Battery life is short when using the LCD color screen viewfinder or built-in flash.

This camera has a lot to offer for amateur or semi-pro photographer looking for high resolution digital photos. I purchased this product to be able to take many pictures of my preschool kids without paying for the one hour drug-store photo service...

Pros: Lens is good glass, good level of manual control
Cons: 4x isn't enough zoom, system adapters cost big $$, max shutter is 650

I have used this model in a professional capacity for over a year now, mainly for shooting high school sports (both indoor and outdoor). It is almost on par with a film SLR in terms of control. The main things this camera lacks are a longer reach (zoom ...

Pros: TTL viewfinder, excellent 4X zoom
Cons: Slow top shutter speed in IS mode

Olympus’ groundbreaking Camedia E 10 accomplished some stunning design breakthroughs by using new approaches to solve old problems. The Olympus Corporation asked professional photographers to offer advice on the optimal operational layout and design of...

Pros: Crisp Viewfinder, Strong 4X Zoom
Cons: Not a true SLR, SLOW Shutter Speeds, Bulky, Heavy

The 5 megapixel E20N doesn’t correct the limits in the design of the E10. The Olympus engineers miss ...

It is very much a "pro" model and suited to users who want the max in capability, and durability. I use the FL-40 flash, the Olympus wide angle, the Olympus 1.4x Telephoto, and the T-CON 300 Tele that yields 420mm F2.8. The wide angle attachment is the sharpest of the lot- and they all are very sharp. It is solid as a tank and built within a cast aluminum body. The zoom lens is permanently attached so there can be no debris collection on the CCD that acquires the 5 megapixels of picture data- this dirt on the CCD is a huge problem on all of the competing high-end brands when one changes taking lenses frequently... Shutter lag is a very low 30 to 60 milliseconds- which is a must for shooting action. I now shoot with both of my E- Series cameras at two different resolutions which relate to the expected print sizes for my clients. I expect to integrate the Olympus E-series digitals into my wedding assignments. You'll love it once you put it through its paces.

As for optic quality and sharpness, my 11x14 prints are as good as any medium format film camera I've shot. Those who dis this machine should take the time and learn how to shoot digital. Pay attention to camera movement. Invest in a monopod!

Pros: Sturdy build quality, high quality optics, high quality final image.
Cons: Flash write speed is a bit slugish.

I'm very pleased with my e-20. For the money
there is still nothing better out there. Yes, the more
expensive professional SLR cameras edge it out a little
but again, for the money there is nothing better.

The 35mm-140mm (35mm equ.) f2.0 lens is a great lens
for shooting low/available light.

This is one camera that feels and operates alot like a
traditional 35mm film camera.

Pros: Quality is excellent!It is easy to handle.
Cons: The battery life isn't great, and the shutter speed does slack a little.

The body of this camera is a lot like the traditional SLR, but with all the digital advantages. Some say it is too bulky, but not if you are use to using a traditional SLR.

I was going to wait for a lot of the 6meg machines to start dropping below 2.5k --- but decided it was taking to long. I was not disappointed in this one. I've got some great photos of my 11 mo. old grand-daughter - now - instead of waiting for her high school graduation.

this is the only camera you will ever need my friend in california just got one and its so neat takes great pictures just like the pros I never knew a camera could do so many things I will be buying one in a couple of weeks. Its GREAT

Great camera if you don't need to take a whole lot of pictures in just a little time. Super quality. Lots of heft.

The E20-P is a professional camera with however certain limitations. Poor lens quality, especially the wide-angle site of the zoom is one. With extra work and software, the barrel distorsion and color dispersion can be corrected. But you have to live with a low burst rate. You have to wait .5 sec after each pic, 4 pics in a row is max, then you must wait for about 30 seconds!

Had the E-20 now for 5 months and getting used to it by degrees. In program mode, results are more or less on run-of-the-mill photo processing lab levels, but with some thoughtful adjustments you can expect nearly professional 8 by 10s (depending, of course, on your printer). Built-in buffer is too small for sequential shooting, unless you're willing to sacrifice quality. Some distortion at extreme wide-angle, but you can live with it. All in all, the best option for under $3000.