Olympus E-420 Digital Camera

The Olympus E-420 digital reflex camera aims to achieve a balance between the power and performance of a digital SLR while holding everything up in the body of a standard point-and-shoot camera. This 10 megapixel camera tips the scales at a mere 380 grams, making it up to 20% lighter than competing DSLRs. Some of the features include :-

• 2.7″ Live View LCD display
• On-Screen Autofocus
• Face Detection Technology
• HyperCrystal II Technology
• Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Perfect Shot Preview
• Olympus TruePic III Image Processor
• Dust Reduction system
• CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards memory slots

The Olympus E-420 Digital SLR will be available this May, retailing for $499.99 just for the body alone. If you plan to include the ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens, it will cost another $100 while the ED 25mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital Lens with body retails for $699.99.