Olympus Evolt E-330 SLR & 10Bar Housing Review

Introduction | The Camera | The Housing | Underwater | Conclusion

Conclusion

If you want a camera/housing combination that has Live View and no shutter lag, plus is more capable than all of the Point & Shoot cameras available, then this set-up is both affordable (compared to many SLR set-up’s) and has very few negative aspects. It is a great stepping stone for those photographers wanting more than their point & shoot cameras can offer.

Camera Pro’s

Live view LCD & Optical Viewfinder.
Two Memory Card Slots.
Large LCD.
Image Review Features.
7.5 megapixel sensor
Dust reduction system on sensor
RAW shooting ability.
No Shutter Lag.
Good Battery Life.
Lenses designed for this format.

Camera Con’s

Price is slightly higher than comparable (No Live View) SLR’s.
Only two My Mode’s that are difficult to access (underwater).
Software that comes with camera is sluggish.
TTL only available with Olympus flashes.

Housing Pro’s

Affordable
Nikonos bulkhead standard.
Heavy duty construction.
Rated at 300 feet (90 metres).
Very easy to assemble.
Various ports & accessories available.
Comes standard with spare parts, tools and neoprene carry bag.

Housing Con’s

Mould release mark partially over LCD screen.
Use of buttons takes a little time to acclimatise too.

More Information

Housing Website: http://www.10bar.com
Camera Website: www.olympus.com

Jeff Mullins
www.reefimages.i8.com
www.tulamben.i8.com

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