Customer Reviews:
 I love it! August 9, 2008
I shopped around for an SLR that would be user friendly along with having a wide range of functions. I am very pleased with this camera. It is light weight yet does everything a heavier, bulkier camera would do. It comes with 2 lenses so you can cover the spectrum of ranges for taking most any picture you want. It may not please the most fussy but for the average photographer looking to upgrade from a simple point-and-shoot in order to take close-up shots to long distance shots without blurred images this is a great camera. The Olympus web site is excellent, too for instructions and general photo taking lessons.
I am very happy I purchased this camera rather than a more expensive one.
What can I add that has not already been said. August 7, 2008
Other then add another 5 star review. This is a great camera. Having gone from my first a Minolta X700, to an Olympus E10 to the E510. All great steps forward. This camera runs the gamut from point and shoot to full on manual control of an SLR and everywhere in between. Just a flat out outstanding camera.
 Great Camera! July 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I generally agree with all the positive reviews of this camera. It was a determining factor in the purchase for me.
I am not a professional photographer but I do insist on professional looking photos. The main reason for this camera as oposed to others was it is one of the only possibly THE only DSLR that allows you to use the screen to take photos instead of looking through the eyepiece. I generally use the eyepiece because I do prefer using the eyepiece however there is sometimes when it is convenient to use.
For the most part, I use this camera on AUTO. Like I said, I'm not pro. However I have two issues that crop up on this setting and the reason the product only got a 4-star was the White Balance on AUTO setting in bright outside situations is terrible! The photos always way to bright almost to the point of being washed out. It can be compensated in a Post editor but it is a pain and an extra step. The WB can be easily adjusted with the simple touch of a button even in AUTO mode but it is very hard for my untrained eye to know when and how much to adjust it. I have been toying with "bright outside days" WB=-1.0 usually works well however and destroy the photo if you leave it there and go inside and take some photos.
The second issue is sometimes the focus time is extremely long. Sometimes it will just not focus. It tries and then gives up. Usually a slight shift to whatever you are focusing on will allow it to refocus. Also sometimes it focus' on the left or the right side of the frame which is really annoying. When I point the camera at something, I generally put whatever I am focusing on in the middle of the frame. This also can be set C-AF in the AF menu but if you shut the camera off, it will switch back to S-AF when you turn it back on.
Generally speaking, I love this camera. I would buy it again, it takes excellent photos. The WB issue is my only complaint so far and I have well over 500 photos on it.
I hope this helps.
Nice Camera!!! July 16, 2008
I sold my Canon Rebel XT and bought this because I wanted a DSLR with dust shake-off, live view and image stabilization. The 510 was a perfect match and after reading many reviews decided to buy it. I am very pleased so far, it is easy to use and the pictures I have taken so far are excellent. This camera has a lot of neat features, the highlight and shadow alert feature is quite unique.
I am really a novice and have slowly been learning the settings. I found the small fine print in the manual hard to read with my 50 year old eyes. I bought the Magic Lantern manual and have found it easy to ready and follow.
A great camera, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for the right features as I was, and the two lens kit. Other reviewers have noticed that the price fluctuates, I watched that carefully, sometimes checking the price twice a day and got it for $550!
Footnote: Be careful where you buy, some forums here on Amazon have identified some sellers as offering low-ball prices, then they call you to pressure you into paying high prices for accessories, then saying your item is back-ordered when you don't buy.
I did not experience this but want to bring it to everyone's attention!
Great Camera, Volatile Price July 15, 2008
I ordered this camera through Amazon (actual vendor was Adorama Camera)on July 10th, and by the time I received it on July 14th, the price had dropped by $50. (I still paid the higher price!) I've notice the pricing is very volatile for some reason. Regardless, I really like the camera.
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