Olympus E-410

The world's smallest Four Thirds DSLR camera

Olympus E-410
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model E-410

Key Features

SENSOR 10.0 megapixel Live MOS Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR TruePic III image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 3-point TTL phase-difference detection system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; traditional DSLR phase detection only
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None (sensor-based stabilization not present)
BURST RATE 3 frames per second, up to 7 RAW frames
VIEWFINDER Optical pentamirror viewfinder with 95% coverage
DISPLAY 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD, 230k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0 High Speed, Video Out
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: CompactFlash (Type I/II) and xD-Picture Card
WEATHER SEALING None; plastic construction with basic build quality
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 500 shots (CIPA) with PS-BLS1 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus E-410

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu/shortcut
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Controlled via main dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Controlled via main dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present Live View button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus E-410

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Olympus E-410 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Olympus E-410

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Technical Specification

Sensor Live MOS 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Resolution 10.0 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-1600
Autofocus 3-point TTL Phase Detection
Shutter Speed 60s - 1/4000s
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical Pentamirror
LCD 2.5-inch 230k-dot LCD
Memory Card CF Type I/II, xD-Picture Card
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 500 shots
Weight 375g (body only)
Dimensions 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm