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Hi

I have the distinct feeling that my E520's internal processing produces softer images than my older E510 did. I have sharpening to +2, and I still can't get tack-sharp images the way I remember the E510 did.

Is this due to the Gradation feature (I got it set to Normal)? Or the SAT feature?... Or something else? I have read similar comments on the net, but I would appreciate the input of this forum.

If it is indeed the case that the E510 was sharper, is there a way to do something about it.

Which settings should I change to achieve the sharpness I want?

Is there a way to load, maybe, the firmware of the E510 into the E520?...

Thanks

A.

The E-520 I had was able to produce sharp images. I posted some samples here:

http://www.cameralabs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7009

They say the softness is due to the slightly stronger AA filter in the E-520 so it's not something a firmware modification can resolve. But sincerely I didn't find the "softness" everyone is talking about a big deal.

Hope it helps a little..

Cheers,
Tony

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i disagree...

It's the AA filter according to many. So even shooting in RAW is not going to resolve the discrepancy in sharpness.

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Also, of course, if existing E-520 owners did not previously own the E-510 they won't be aware of any discrepancy in sharpness between the two models. But there does seem to be one, judging by the discussions on other forums.

How about the difference between E500 and E520 ???
(for ones who jumped from 500 to 520)
Thanks

I currently have a premium Fujifilm compact. Its a great camera, fantastic quality and all but I'm looking to advance in a entry level DSLR. I been looking at the Olympus E-520 and was looking on youtube for some review and that and came along one done by camera labs. He said some about the flash though along the lines of: "This flash will clear small budget kit lenses like this one, but if you have a bigger lens like the 12-60 attached you may see a shadow".

The company I'm looking to buy from has a E-520 and it comes with a budget kit lens and a 40-150mm lens. Im guessing a shadow will appear with that lens too?

By the way if anyone owns this camera, can you tell me if it will be ok for sport?

Welcome to the forum!

The built-in flash of the E-520 will definitely clear the 14-42mm kit lens and the 40-150mm. Both of those lenses are very very small compared to the 12-60mm or even the 14-54mm.

The E-520 equipped with the 14-42 and 40-150 isn't bad for sport as long as there is lots of light. You may have trouble getting a fast enough auto focus if you are indoors. For indoor sports, you might want to consider a faster lens like the 12-60 or 50-200 if you need more telephoto.

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Olympus E620 | 25/2.8 | 50/2 | 12-60 | 14-42 | 14-54 | 40-150 | 70-300
Olympus E-P2 | Panasonic GH2 | 20/1.7 | 14-42 | 14-140
Leica M7 | M9 | 21/4 | 35/1.4 | 50/2.5 | 50/1.5 | 70/2.5 | 90/2
Sony NEX-3 | 16/2.8| 18-55
My FlickR!

Cheers that helps alot!

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