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Olympus Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
The Olympus SLR Digital Camera offers all the features you need to take terrific pictures anywhere you go, every day. Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. You can take advantage of scene select modes or switch to manual mode to expand your creative control. This feature-rich digital SLR also sports shadow adjustment technology and face detection, that are viewable in real time on the Live View LCD screen.
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
out of 5
(35 Reviews) 33
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Customer Recommendation91%32 out of 35reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
I like the camera.
,12/09/2012
By MyShoppinglist ,
Chesterfield, VA
4
out of
5
I bought this item through the website but when I got the item the package was opened. It looks like this item was on display and never used. Since this item is no longer available on the store I decided to keep it.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
-1point
Review 2 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Bought it at clearance price
,12/05/2012
By SirajBM ,
Bentonville, AR
4
out of
5
Bought this camera at clearance price and cant go wrong with the money paid. Good one to get hands on DSLR at first because I was struggling to spend good money on a good DSLR and then dont want to keep aside, so to start with this is best buck for money.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
-1point
Review 3 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Portable version of the Evolt SLR System
,12/04/2012
By erscolo ,
Colorado
4
out of
5
The E-420 is no E-5 (flagship of the system). That being said, the camera produce beautiful pictures and has access to all of the beautiful Zuiko four thirds lenses. It's size allows one to carry the camera almost anywhere with little weight. The camera is no longer made, having been introduced in 2008, and this was an unexpected and rare opportunity to capture one new in box four years later. If you find one used at a good price, you'll be rewarded with a DSLR that produces quality images with vibrant colors.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
0points
Review 4 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
awesome camera for the price
,12/01/2012
By poorbucks ,
MA
5
out of
5
After searching on and off for about a year looking for a point and shoot camera, with very little success, I happened upon this one. I thought it was a misprint on the price (close out). I immediately researched this product through professional reviewers and buyers as well, and quickly went back to buy it. So far this camera is flat out awesome, takes great pictures and has easily exceeded my expectations. After reading the manual, which is very informative, getting used to the features is becoming much easier. I expect to use this for many years.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+2points
Review 5 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Nice starter camera
,11/05/2010
By SingleNsanford ,
Sanford, NC
4
out of
5
I've always wanted a camera like this and have always liked Olympus camera's and when I seen this camera for under $500, I jumped on it. I've had this camera for almost 1yr now and haven't completely figured out all the features about it but it takes GREAT pictures.
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Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:11 - 12 months
Usage:A few times per month
0points
Review 6 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Everything I expected!
,08/09/2010
By mckaylively ,
West Virginia
5
out of
5
After much, much (and I may add exhausting) research, I decided on the Olympus E-420, primarily because the price was right for a brand new DSLR. Not to mention the included
Olympus M+ 2GB xD-Picture Card.
Olympus M+ 2GB xD-Picture Card.
Although I purchased this camera because the price was on the lower end of competitors, I couldn't be happier with the camera.
It's quick, responsive and downright easy to use. There's also plently of tweaking and manual adjutments that can be made by the veteran user. I'm still learning the various (and numerous) settings and adjustments. I love the scene options, which adjusts the necessary settings to optimize specific scenes. For example, the camera has eighteen different scenes to choose from, including full auto, sunset, active children, night shots, and sports (among others). I am very happy with the scene selections, as it allows for great pictures with various settings, while not having to actually tweak the settings myself. It's great that the camera does it for me!
I'm also happy with the shutter time and lag with this camera. My past digital cameras have been of the point-and-shoot variety, which always aggravated me because of the lag time between pictures. There is a small lag time (around three seconds) for the camera to auto-focus if the lens is zoomed in. This is especially noticeable in dim lighting. With that said, there is virtually no lag between shots with the lens fully retracted (not zoomed). I love that! This is surely the best feature in my eyes.
As for picture quality, I am so far satisfied. I have developed 150 pictues so far and I'm happy with the color reproduction in each one.
As for the
Olympus M+ 2GB xD-Picture Card, it is noticeably faster in processing than my "old"
Olympus M 2GB xD-Picture Card. The difference is the "+" after the "M." The "+" increases the processing speed.
Olympus M+ 2GB xD-Picture Card, it is noticeably faster in processing than my "old"
Olympus M 2GB xD-Picture Card. The difference is the "+" after the "M." The "+" increases the processing speed.
Overall rating? Excellent! Highly recommened for someone looking to enter the DSLR market at a truly affordable price.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+2points
Review 7 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Awesome value! Great product
,08/03/2010
By jamesb959 ,
Grass Valley, CA
5
out of
5
You can't get much more camera for your $. This is a fantastic little camera that takes great pictures.
This is a good camera for your entry into the world of the D-SLR.
This is a good camera for your entry into the world of the D-SLR.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+1point
Review 8 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Review 9 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Great Product
,06/09/2010
By pabloncho ,
Redondo Beach,CA
5
out of
5
I got the camera last month so far so good, take very sharp and clear pictures, sometimes takes a while to get the shot..but is my first time with a SLR camera so I guess I still need to learn how to use it properly, I know Canon and Nikon are better but for the price this camera works pretty good and is one of the only ones that basically have a live shot, the Nikon D300 and the Canon for around that price don't have it,if you are used to your compact digital camera you should look at that...
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+1point
Review 10 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
06/06/2010
By bcs48 ,
Tx
4
out of
5
This was purchased after browsing in the store after getting intertested in photography. I already had a point and shoot Panasonic that was given to me by my sons before returning to Iraq in Oct. '07 and it served my purpose for that type of use (i.e. traveling, going thru airports, passport control, etc,). Since this purchase I have used it for all kinds of pics and have not been disappointed with anything. It takes some practice to learn how to use all the modes. I really don't see any reason to stray from the "auto" mode unless you encounter low light conditions. This camera struggles in low light in auto. It is fun to explore all the different modes and setting you can use. Also, when I purchased it in Oct. '09 the price was 399 so it was not too expensive. Olympus has been around for a long time, but always in the shadow of Canon and Nikon. There products are just as good, but not as expensive. This is a good camera!!
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:9 - 10 months
Usage:Every few days
+1point
Review 11 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Great Camera
,06/02/2010
By hailey0704 ,
Cedar Rapids Iowa
5
out of
5
This camera does not miss a beat! It takes great pictures for the money... even from faraway you will not miss any good shots.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:9 - 10 months
Usage:Every few days
+1point
Review 12 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera
,04/30/2010
By 9314298 ,
Dallas, TX
1
out of
5
I owned a similar Olymput camer, but I lost it. I was trying to buy a similar camera. This might have been the right one, but I could not understand the instructions
Product Attributes:
Value
1
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Never
-47points
Review 13 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Just what I wanted!
,04/08/2010
By allaboutbabygirl ,
Double Springs, AL
5
out of
5
I love this camera. I was tired of my cheapo digital camera that missed the shot I wanted every time. I hated the delay that caused me to end up with pictures of the back of daughter's head, etc. I talked to a friend of mine that is a professional photographer and for what I wanted he recommended the Nikon. I was in the store about to purchase it when another shopper told me he had just bought this Olympus over the Nikon and how he loved it and it's a little less expensive. I took his word, bought this one and have been taking pictures like crazy since. I love it and the pics are beautiful no matter what! Not to mention that all my pics are of my sweet little girl. Anyway, this camera is great!
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+4points
Review 14 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Olympus
,04/01/2010
By chaguito66 ,
North Carolina
4
out of
5
Excellent product, affordable and easy to operate. My first camera was an Olympus E-10 and it was with me through many years! If you have money buy an E-500 or more. For this one works good!
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
0points
Review 15 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
GREAT STARTER CAMERA!!
,02/27/2010
By HKTrisha ,
San Jose, CA
5
out of
5
This is my first SLR camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has not used one before. My parents have a Nikon D40 and I have played around with that one, however, I could not afford to buy a Nikon. This camera is offered at a great price and takes very nice pictures, equivalent to having a Nikon or Cannon.
I would recommend getting another lens, like the 40-150mm for action shots, especially since it is offered at a good price right now. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and it will come in handy as an amateur photographer! :)
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
0points
Review 16 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
A fun value
,02/24/2010
By MustangMo ,
Nashville, TN
5
out of
5
Easy to use. I'm still working through all of the things that are possible with this camera. It takes great shots indoor and out. Loaded with features for the price. Perfect for a beginner with SLR.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+1point
Review 17 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Great DSLR
,01/26/2010
By TheStevensFamily ,
Jefferson City, MO
5
out of
5
This is my first experience with a DSLR and I am so pleased. The pictures have turned out great. It is easy to use. I haven't figured out all the bells and whistles yet but that will come with time.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+1point
Review 18 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
one nice camera
,01/18/2010
By cubbies2010 ,
fort wayne, IN
5
out of
5
This camera may be inexpensive compared to Nikon and Canon but the features make it wonderful for someone that is entering the world of DSLR photography. The live view is there for those who like it but I have not used it yet. I received this as a gift and my kids are sure putting it to quick use. I have not had time to experiment with all the manual settings or most of the auto settings but there are many. I couldn't be more pleased with my camera. My next purchase will be one of the telephoto lenses.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+1point
Review 19 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
Great buy for the money
,01/17/2010
By OwlSayDesigns ,
TX
5
out of
5
I LOVE this camera! This is my first DSLR camera. I've had several point and shoot cameras before this one. I had a very top of the line Nikon Coolpix, Kodak and then a not so great Samsung camera. I needed a camera that would allow me to be more versatile in taking product picture shots for my online business. I could get by with the point and shoots I had before, but this camera absolutely blows me away. I never realized that the cameras I was using before did not accurately represent the colors of my products while viewing online. When I retook some product pictures with this new Olypmus, the colors were crisp, vibrant and very true to real life. So far, my favorite feature is being able to adjust the flash. You can even choose from 1/4, 1/16 or 1/64 flash. This is perfect for choosing the correct flash for your lighting situations to make sure your pics come out true to color every single time.
I'm also amazed at the shutter speed. It takes very rapid pics of my 2 year old, and I've been able to catch silly faces that I'd otherwise been missing with the delay in my other point and shoot cameras.
Like others have said, it is very light weight. I can take up to 100 product shots in one day and it's not cumbersome or heavy at all. Some of the other DSLRs I handled felt bulky and were too hard to handle with one hand (and I'm 5'8", so not exactly petite). For my use, all of the buttons are in perfect positioning. I'm not accidentally setting the timer, for instance, when I'm holding the camera to take a shot (a problem I've had with other cameras).
The Live View mode is a little more difficult to use than a point and shoot, but it's more accurate. It does not shutter as fast when it's in live view mode either. And it definitely drains batter power. I've been sticking to using the view finder.
All menus and buttons are logically laid out so it's easy to find what you need to be able to quickly adjust settings. I think it's the absolute best value for the money and it's just as awesome as an $800 Nikon. Especially for a new DSLR user.
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Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+43points
Review 20 for Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera With 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7" LCD
01/13/2010
By jr479 ,
California
5
out of
5
Very good, just a problem with close ups when using the flash, lens shadow is ever present
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Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Every day
0points