'Olympus has made a big and daring step introducing the Four Thirds system.'
'compact yet very capable system for general travel photography'
'A completely new digital SLR system has arrived in the shape of the Olympus E-1 and is perhaps the most eagerly awaited professional camera this year.'
'a clever, ground-up brand new digital SLR from Olympus.'
'the L1's analogue controls are quick to learn and use, the Live View genuinely useful, the anti-dust system unrivalled, and the Leica zoom the best kit lens around.'
'the overall flash system is very slow, increasing shutter lag dramatically.'
'the camera should do fine with typical city night scenes.'
'It is however close to the result from the Canon 400D / XTi, which proves how its modest kit lens can really hold back its potential.'
'JPEG shooters will also welcome the new ability to completely deactivate in-camera sharpening.'
'This is likely to cause many a mix-up when talking about the camera, because the name D30 is still engraved in the memory of many seasoned photographers.'
'This system takes several readings across the frame, then settles on a proper exposure based on a digital evaluation that can recognize backlighting and other problematic lighting conditions.'
'It's not the most user friendly manual out there'
'With a 6.1 megapixel APS-format sensor, a maximum ISO of 3200, a 2.5-inch, 210,000 pixel display, RAW file capability, and a street price of about $750 with lens included, it's very competitive.'
'the degree of compatibility is still remarkable.'
'LCD monitor in a compact high-rigidity stainless-steel body.'
'Pentax says that a digital SLR can never be too light or too simple.'
'It's fit and finish are excellent, and though it's light, it feels very solid'
'The D50 is a pretty complex camera
manual.'
'Budding shutterbugs looking for fast operation coupled with useful features such as a robust burst mode, accurate exposure metering, and iTTL electronic flash control (both internal and external) will find a lot to like about this budget digital SLR contender'
'Ideal for those who have outgrown their compact camera or for those who want to take their first steps into digital photography.'