Olympus E30 12.3MP Digital SLR with Image Stabilization with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital ED SWD Lens

by Olympus

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001QWTMOG
• Item model number: E30 & 12-60mm
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,865 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2008

Product Description

The E-30 is for photographers looking to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary masterpieces. Autofocus Live View with Multiple Exposure shooting lets you create artistic effects in-camera. Six Art Filters instantly give your images a variety of creative looks. Features like Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and In-body Image Stabilization ensure clear, crisp images in any shooting situation. It all adds up to a DSLR for photographers who want to express themselves more artistically. Includes: Body, Li-ion battery BLM-1, Li-ion battery charger BCM-2, USB/Video Multi cable, Eye piece cover EPC-1, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card. This kit includes the E-30 DSLR Camera equipped with the Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD Lens

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased after one year of heavy use, May 13, 2010

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William H. Mclaughlin (Leavenworth, KS, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus E30 12.3MP Digital SLR with Image Stabilization with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital ED SWD Lens (Electronics)

I am a serious amateur photographer with 6 years of digital point and shoot and 3 years of DSLR experience.

I purchased my E-30 DSLR w/Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 ED-SWD lens in May 2009 as my first DSLR upgrade. Prior to my purchase, I had been using an Olympus E-510 DSLR with kit lenses successfully except in low light conditions. E-30 product reviews promised to provide a camera I could use successfully in low light situations.

My first shoot with the new E-30 was photographing some 400 aircraft in the US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. This museum is huge and appears quite dark except for carefully placed spotlights. My goal was to photograph everything without using built-in or external flash. I set my camera on Aperture priority and freely used the zoom between 12-60mm. My results were largely sharp and well focused. Using the E-510 with the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens, I could never have taken pictures under these museum conditions. I shot all my E-30 images handheld with Image Stabilization on. I set White Balance (WB) according to the type of light near each display, primarily using the incandescent setting. I set the ISO at 400. To my dismay, I had found that ISO settings much above 400 begin to become noisy. But ISO 400 has been acceptable for all my images in Dayton and in many similar situations since.

Battery life had always been a thorn in my side before my E-510 and E-30. Olympus PS-BLM1 Li-ion batteries have exceeded my expectations. I typically take between 400-700 pictures during a full day of shooting. I always carry one spare battery with me.

The E-30 weighs more than the feather weight E-510 but is completely acceptable to me. I have added the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED-SWD lens to my bag. Now, that lens is heavy but well worth lugging around when space is not an issue.

Outside and inside photography have been a joy for me with my E-30. I am completely satisfied with the E-30 and my two ED-SWD lenses.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera for a great price, March 4, 2011

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Neil - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Olympus E30 12.3MP Digital SLR with Image Stabilization with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital ED SWD Lens (Electronics)

I own an Olympus E-410 (a camera I really like) and thought adding a more sophisticated camera would help broaden my picture taking experience. I was totally surprised to find how much more functionality would be present in the E-30. I know it may sound like I'm comparing apples to oranges and I in no way want to diminish the value of the E-410. I find that the E-30 gives me the power to take the picture I want when I want it. People often say that cameras don't take great pictures, photographers do. This is one time I think the camera goes a long way in making one a better photographer. Of course, I'm far from a professional but the difference in the flexibility the E-30 provides compared to the E-410 is amazing. The multiple exposure feature is a great tool for creating some interesting photos. 5 frames/second shutter speed is awesome. The clarity of pictures offered as a result of the in-camera image stabilizer makes even the most nervous person seem sturdy (something I had personal experience with using the E-410). And, finally, when you add the quality of the 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 lens you get a great camera this hard to beat. I found it real hard to find a comparable set up from other camera manufacturers for a similar price. Only regret I have is that I didn't order it sooner.