EVOLT E-510 System Chart
Product Type
Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Memory
CompactFlash type I/II, Microdrive, xD-picture card (dual-slot)
Screen Size
17.3mm (H) x 13.0mm (V)
Lens Mount
Four thirds mount
Effective Pixels Number
10 million pixels
Image Pickup Unit
Product Type
Live MOS sensor
Total No. of Effective Pixels
Approx. 10.9 million pixels
Aspect Ratio
1.33 (4:3)
Filter Array
Primary color filter (RGB)
LPF
Fixed type
IR Cut Filter
Hybrid type
Dust Reduction
Supersonic wave filter (dust-reduction system for image sensor)
Recording
Recording Format
DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
File Format
RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
Recording Image Size
[RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels
[JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
File Size
RAW:
3648 x 2736
compressed
Approx. 11MB (TBD)
SHQ: 3648 x 2736
Approx. 1/2.7 compressed
Approx. 6.8MB
HQ: 3648 x 2736
Approx. 1/8
compressed
Approx. 4.7MB
SQ: 3200 x 2400
Approx. 1/2.7 compressed
Approx. 5.3MB
3200 x 2400
Approx. 1/4
compressed
Approx. 3.7MB
3200 x 2400
Approx. 1/8
compressed
Approx. 1.7MB
3200 x 2400
Approx. 1/12 compressed
Approx. 1.1MB
2560 x 1920
Approx. 1/2.7 compressed
Approx. 3.6MB
2560 x 1920
Approx. 1/4
compressed
Approx. 2.2MB
2560 x 1920
Approx. 1/8
compressed
Approx. 1.1MB
2560 x 1920
Approx. 1/12 compressed
Approx. 0.7MB
1600 x 1200
Approx. 1/2.7 compressed
Approx. 1.3MB
1600 x 1200
Approx. 1/4
compressed
Approx. 0.8MB
1600 x 1200
Approx. 1/8
compressed
Approx. 0.5MB
1600 x 1200
Approx. 1/12 compressed
Approx. 0.3MB
1280 x 960
Approx. 1/2.7 compressed
Approx. 0.8MB
1280 x 960
Approx. 1/4
compressed
Approx. 0.5MB
1280 x 960
Approx. 1/8
compressed
Approx. 0.3MB
1280 x 960
Approx. 1/12
compressed
Approx. 0.2MB
1024 x 768
Approx. 1/2.7 compressed
Approx. 0.5MB
1024 x 768
Approx. 1/4
compressed
Approx. 0.4MB
1024 x 768
Approx. 1/8
compressed
Approx. 0.2MB
1024 x 768
Approx. 1/12 compressed
Approx. 0.1MB
640 x 480
Approx. 1/2.7 compressed
Approx. 0.2MB
640 x 480
Approx. 1/4
compressed
Approx. 0.2MB
640 x 480
Approx. 1/8
compressed
Approx. 0.1MB
640 x 480
Approx. 1/12
compressed
Approx. 0.1MB
Viewfinder
Product Type
Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
Field of View
Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.92x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
Eye Point
Approx. 14mm (-1m-1)
Diopter Adjustment Range
-3.0 - +1m-1
Focusing Screen
Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micron Mat screen)
Eyepiece Shutter
Eyepiece cap EP-4 supplied
Eye Cup
Interchangeable type EP-5/6, EP-5 supplied (magnifier eye cup ME-1 is available)
Preview
Can be checked (when left arrow pad is set in preview mode), selectable from the optical
viewfinder or rear-mounted LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Aperture value, shutter speed, record mode, AF confirmation mark, flash, WB, AE lock, number
of storable still images, exposure compensation value, metering mode, battery warning,
exposure mode, AF frame (super impose)
Live View
Live MOS sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, exposure adjustment
preview, white balance adjustment preview, grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification
possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, shooting information, histogram, heat
warning
AF
Available with phase-difference detection system
Image Stabilizer
System
Sensor image stabilization with SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) motor for high-speed operation
Mode
2 modes (Mode 1 horizontal and vertical. Mode 2 vertical only.)
Effective Compensation Range
2-4 EV
Monitor
Product Type
HyperCrystal LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)
Size
2.5 inches
Total No. of Pixels
Approx. 230,000 pixels
Playback Field of View
100%
Brightness Control
15 levels
Focusing
AF System
TTL phase-difference detection system
Focus Mode
Single AF (S-AF)/continuous AF (C-AF)/manual focus (MF)/S-AF + MF/C-AF + MF
Focusing Point
3-point multiple AF (auto, selectable in option)
Focusing Point Selection
Auto/option selectable
AF Luminance Range
EV 0 to 19 (at 20˚C/68˚F, ISO 100)
AF Illuminator
Built-in flash (external flash available. Inactivation is available to set.)
AF Lock
Locked at first position of shutter button in single AF mode/AEL button (customizable)
Focus Tracking
Interlocked with continuous AF mode
Focus Aid
Available
Exposure Control
Metering System
TTL open-aperture metering system (1) digital ESP metering (49-point multi-pattern metering)
(2) center-weighted average metering (3) spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen)
(4) spot with highlight control (5) spot with shadow control
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (digital ESP metering, center-weighted average metering, spot metering) (At normal
temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)
Exposure Mode
(1) Auto (2) P: program AE (program shift can be performed) (3) A: aperture priority AE
(4) S: shutter priority AE (5) M: manual (6) scene program AE (7) scene select AE
Scene Program AE
Portrait, landscape, macro, sport, night + portrait
Scene Select AE
Portrait, landscape, lan portrait, night scene, night + portrait, children, sport, high key,
low key, digital image stabilization, macro, nature macro, candle, sunset, fireworks, documents,
panorama* (* available with the Olympus xD-picture card), beach + snow
ISO Sensitivity
AUTO/ISO 100-1600, 1/3EV steps (AUTO: automatic control is available in AUTO, program,
A, scene program, scene select, flash can be fired up to ISO 800 )
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
AE Lock
Locked by first position of shutter button/AEL button (customizable)
Exposure Bracketing
3 frames in 2/3, 1EV steps selectable
White Balance
Auto WB System
Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
Preset White Balance
7 settings (3000K-7500K); lamp (3000K), fluorescent 1 (4000K), fluorescent 2 (4500K),
fluorescent 3 (6600K), daylight (5300K), cloudy (6000K), shade (7500K)
White Balance Compensation
±7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in auto WB/preset WB mode)
Custom White Balance
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K-14000K)
One-Touch White Balance
1 custom setting can be registered
White Balance Bracketing
3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis
Color Mode
Color Matrix
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Mode
Mode
Vivid, natural, muted, monotone (default setting: Natural)
Adjustment Parameter
Contrast, sharpness and saturation level available in 5 steps for vivid, natural or muted
contrast and sharpness level available in 5 steps for monotone
Filter Effect
Yellow, orange, red or green filter available for monotone
Picture Tone
Sepia, blue, purple or green tone available for monotone
Gradation
4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Shutter
Product Type
Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed
Auto mode: 2-1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60-1/4000 sec.
(bulb: up to 8 min. with limiter), scene program/scene select mode: 4-1/4000 sec.
(depends on settings); 1/3EV steps
Self-Timer
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote Cable Release
Available (with optional RM-UC1 remote cable)
Optical Remote Control
Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)
Drive
Drive Mode
Single-frame shooting, sequential shooting, self-timer, remote control
Sequential Shooting Speed
Approx. 3 frames/sec.
Max. Recordable Pictures
RAW mode: max. 6 frames
On Sequential Shooting
JPEG mode: depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (HQ mode: approx. up to card
capacity)
Integrated Flash
Built-In Flash
Retractable flash (auto pop-up type), GN=12 (ISO 100.m)
Compatible External Flash
FL-50, FL-36, FL-20 and SRF-11 or STF-22 Macro Flashes.
Flash Control Mode
TTL auto (TTL pre-flash mode), auto, manual
Flash Mode
Auto, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction slow sync., fill-in, slow synchronization, manual, off
Synchronization Speed
1/180 sec. or less, super FP up to 1/4000 sec.
Flash Intensity Control
Up to ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Synchronization Timing
1st curtain synchronization/2nd curtain slow synchronization (selectable)
Flash Bracketing
Not available
Super Control Panel
Battery information, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure compensation
value, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation indicator, exposure indicator, flash intensity
compensation indicator, date, BKT warning, NR warning, WB, WB compensation value, picture
mode, flash mode, record mode, image size, card information, drive mode, flash intensity
compensation value, metering mode, recordable still image number, focusing mode, FP
warning, AF frame, AF illuminator, color mode, sharpness, contrast, saturation, gradation, heat
warning
Back Light Timer
Back light lighting time is selectable. (Keep, 8, 30 sec., 1 min.)
Playback
Playback Modes
Single-frame, index (4/9/16/25 frames), calendar, close-up (2-14x), slideshow, picture rotation
(auto mode available)
Information Display
Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), highlight/shadow point warning,
AF frame, shooting information
Menu
Languages
US: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Custom Setting
Custom Function
Left arrow button is available to set some functions (off, one touch WB, test picture, preview,
live preview)
Custom Reset
2 settings are recordable
My Mode
2 settings are recordable
Image Editing
Erasing Function
Single frame, all frames, selected frames (with protect function)
Protect Function
Single frame, selected frames, release protect (single/all selected)
Copy Between Media
Single frame, all frames, selected frames
RAW Picture Editing
RAW development
JPEG Editing
Monotone, sepia, red-eye reduction, saturation (color depth), resize
(producing another file)
Print Function
Print reservation (DPOF), direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Input/Output
PC Interface
USB 2.0 high speed for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available)
USB/Video Connector
Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, optional remote cable RM-UC1
is available)
Flash Attachment
Hot shoe
Power Requirements
Battery
BLM-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep Mode
Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
No. of Recordable Pictures
Approx. 500 shots (optical viewfinder) (with 50% flash light) (with BLS-1 under CIPA testing
standard)
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions
136mm (W) x 91.5mm (H) x 68mm (D)/5.4 in. (W) x 3.6 in. (H) x 2.7 in. (D)
(excluding protrusions)
Weight
460 g/16 oz. (body only)
Operating Environment
Temperature
0-40˚C/32-104˚F (operation)/20-60˚C/68-140˚F (storage)
Humidity
30-90% (operation)/10-90% (storage)
Box Contents
E-510 body, 14-42mm lens (kit contents), Li-ion battery BLM-1, Li-ion battery charger BCM-2,
USB cable, video cable, shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, instruction manual,
warranty card
Stock Numbers
E-510 body – 262070
E-510 body with ED 14-42mm – 262071
E-510 body with ED 14-42mm and ED 40-150mm — 262072
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EVOLT E-510 Specifications
