New Olympus E-420 DSLR Camera Touted As ‘World's Most Compact DSLR’

Olympus have supplemented their E-System range of digital cameras with
their new E-420 DSLR which, apart from sporting Olympus's Autofocus Live
View technology and a 10 megapixel sensor, according to Olympus at
least, assumes the mantle of being the world's most compact DSLR.

Measuring in at a mere 5.1' x 3.6' x 2.1' - which, as far as DSLR
cameras go is diminutive indeed - the new Olympus E-420 DSLR, which is
based on the TruePic III processor enhanced with Shadow Adjustment
Technology, comes with 2.7' HyperCrystal II 100% field of view LCD
screen, no less than 28 shooting modes, integral dust reduction system
and supports ISOs across the 100-1600 range.

Olympus E-420 DSLR Features:

World’s most compact D-SLR
Exceptional ease of use
Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View
100% D-SLR quality
6.9cm / 2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD
10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces
Shadow Adjustment Technology
Excellent dust reduction system
Built-In flash and wireless flash control
3.5fps with up to 9 images in RAW buffer
Four Thirds Standard
28 shooting modes
ISO 100-1600
TruePic III image processor
One-touch white balance
AF / AE lock functionality
Depth of field preview
Anti-shock (Mirror lock) function
Beginners' and advanced info screen
100% field of view via LCD
Detailed playback info screen with histogram
Bracketing functions
Perfect image control
Hi-speed USB 2.0

Aimed at professionals and DSLR new-comers alike, the Olympus E-420 DSLR
Camera is pencilled in for an April release and will retail for around
$750 / pound sterling380 / which, considering the E-420's
impressive specifications (see link for full E-420 specs), could
undoubtedly be termed as a highly competitive pricing point.

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