Olympus extends the focal range of the CAMEDIA E-10 Zoom SLR by providing
a several optional high-quality front-element conversion lenses. These matched,
add-on lenses deliver the flexibility digital photographers need to maximize creativity.
When used in conjunction with the CAMEDIA E-10 Zoom SLR’s built-in 4x
zoom, they provide impressive focal lengths equivalent to 28mm f2.0 - 420mm f2.8 in a
35mm film camera.
Photographer Douglas Dubler comments on his experiences, “the quality is certainly
better than other camera manufacturers in terms of the of the lens design. This is to me,
and probably to all other photographers, is the most important part of the camera.
That’s what gives you the quality and the resolution once you’ve got a great CCD. The
quality in the E-10 lens design speaks for itself. It’s something Olympus has always
been proud of. I have come to appreciate and expect superior optical performance from
any product that Olympus puts out. And I think they sort of one-upped themselves in this
product in that regard.”
Los Angeles photographer Walter Urie adds, “I was very pleased with the quality of the lens. It’s a very high quality lens and if
you could have purchased it by itself, it would probably cost more than two-thirds as much as the entire E-10. As a matter of fact,
I produced some images in very low light level situation and I was very impressed with the camera and lens’ ability to capture very
good highlight and shadow detail. It did a very good job, particular in areas of shadow detail.”
Manual Focusing Ring
In keeping with the goal to provide an SLR that is similar or better than a professional film SLR camera, the manual focusing
ring on the CAMEDIA E-10 Zoom SLR feels like a pro quality lens focusing mechanism. It racks quickly and precisely. There will
be occasions when manual capability becomes necessary such as shooting through a wire fence or opaque objects. In those
times, the CAMEDIA E-10 SLR provides a smooth and accurate rack and helps you to
capture quickly with less error.
Joel Meyerowitz explains, “recently there have been times when I couldn’t use the
autofocus, so I used the manual focusing ring. For example I wanted to shoot a storm
through a window so I used manual focus. It doesn’t feel like it is gear driven and it is
very quick to focus, and smooth. You can rack it near to far instantly and accurately
without the feeling of having slop or play.”
Douglas Dubler adds, “my experiences with most other cameras that have both auto
focus and manual capability have shown that in most cases, the manual focusing ring
is very loose and sloppy, and doesn’t have a nice feel to it. This manual focusing
mechanism on the E-10 has a very smooth and controlled feel to it.”
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Douglas Dubler - ©2000
Joel Meyerowitz - ©2000
