Must-have gear for your next adventure.

Full featured and ready to go anywhere.You live for the thrill of nailing a tough shot and the challenge of capturing photos rich incolor, clarity and detail. That’s why you’ll love the Olympus E-520 — a DSLR for people whotake photography seriously. This light, highly portable camera is packed with technology tohelp you take your skills to the next level. Its In-body Image Stabilization works with everyFour Thirds lens to ensure crisp, clear photos. An Autofocus Live View feature ensures you’llnever miss a shot, while our industry-leading Dust Reduction System eliminates spots fromyour photos once and for all. Of course, the E-520 has dozens of features to help you shootanything, anywhere, anytime.

Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL™ 11-22mm f2.8-3.5 [f2.8 1/60 sec.]

The E-520’s In-body Image Stabilization ensures you’llalways capture clear images. Thanks to our camerashake correction technology, you can shoot up to fourshutter speeds lower. The E-520 features three imagestabilization modes. IS-1 helps to take clear shots atslow shutter speeds — great for a candlelight scene oran evening campfire. IS-2 lets you pan while holdingthe camera horizontally — perfect for shooting amoving object like a speeding race car. IS-3 lets youpan while shooting vertically — ideal for taking shotsof a basketball player charging up a court. You canmanually adjust the focal length of any non-FourThirds lens in any IS mode for effective stabilization.Even OM lenses can be stabilized using an optionaladapter.

The E-520’s In-body Image Stabilization gives youmore lenses to choose from. Every Four Thirds lens isstabilized — from the widest to the most telephoto —making the system amazingly cost efficient. You payfor Image Stabilization once instead of every time youbuy a lens.

In-body Image Stabilization for tack-sharp images at any focal length.

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14-54m

mf2.8-3.5[f31/5sec.]

Check your composition.Framing-assist patterns like a golden grid or a histogram can bedisplayed on the LCD while shooting in Live View. Check yourcomposition and exposure before shooting.

Preview your creativity.Perfect Shot Preview lets you instantly compare the effects ofup to four different exposures or white balance settings. Chooseyour settings by selecting an image on the LCD.

Magnify your image.Enlarge an image on the LCD up to 10 times for more precisefocusing — especially helpful for macro photography. You canautofocus after the image is magnified.

Live View. Advanced features to help you capturemore.

10x magnification

The selected setting is applied.

Grid line Histogram

Autofocus Live View nowwith Face Detectionexpands your shooting possibilities.Shooting through an LCD instead of a viewfinder gives you moreflexibility and creativity. View and take easier overhead shots.Take better macro shots with unique viewing angles. Quicklycapture candid shots. The E-520’s Live View offers real-time“live” viewing of your subject on a high-contrast, high-definition2.7-inch HyperCrystal™ II LCD that’s clearly seen even in brightsunlight. The E-520 uses a high-speed Imager AF for easy11-point multi-area autofocusing with Live View — simply pressthe shutter button halfway. Use a preview feature to check theeffects of white balance, exposure and Shadow AdjustmentTechnology on the LCD before shooting. Face Detection workswith Live View to automatically detect up to eight faces in aframe and focus appropriately.

HyperCrystal™ II LCD for effortless viewing.The generous 2.7-inch HyperCrystal™ II LCD features230,000-dot resolution, exceptional contrast ratio and stunningcolor reproduction. Compose more creatively and see moreclearly, thanks to a wide viewing angle of 176°.

You demand amazing images. The E-520 delivers.Brighter, detail-rich photos.When you select Gradation Auto, Shadow AdjustmentTechnology captures detail in bright areas of a frame and bringsout details hidden in shadow. You’ll get images — especially facesand backgrounds — with well-balanced brightness.

Capture spectacular color.The E-520 uses an advanced 10-megapixel Live MOS Sensorwith wider dynamic range for natural color reproduction. OurTruePic™ III image processor gives photos true-to-life colorwith exceptionally fine detail and minimal noise even at highISO settings.

Take dust out of the picture.Once dust gets on the image sensor, it shows up in the samespot on every picture. Our revolutionary, proven Dust ReductionSystem features a Supersonic Wave Filter™ (SSWF) located infront of the image sensor that vibrates an astounding 30,000times per second. Dust is shaken off so you’ll always get spot-free photos.

Olympus ZUIKODIGITAL™ 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 [f11 1/500 sec.]

Nowiresmeanmore creativity.The E-520’s built-in flash uses a commander function for wireless flashoperation with the FL-36R or FL-50R. Through the Super Control Panel,the camera can run up to three groups of flashes and execute a wide rangeof creative lighting set-ups.

The camera that puts you in control.� ISO Sensitivity can be set to Auto (ISO 100 to 800) or manuallyfrom 100 to as high as 1600.

� High-speed Sequential Shooting up to 3.5 frames per second.

� 49-point Multi-pattern Metering is available plus center-weightedaverage and three spot metering modes.

� White Balance features Auto, Preset, Custom and One-touch WB.

� FN Button can be customized to one of five functions orturned off.

� Bracketing functions for exposure, flash power and white balancein different steps.

� Four Shooting Modes, five scene program modes and 20 scene-select modes.

� Dual Slots work with CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdriveand xD Picture Cards.

� Light Box Function simultaneously displays two images onthe monitor.

With DustReduction System

Without DustReduction System

Example of Exposure Bracketing

-0.5 ±0.5 +0.5

* 35mm camera equivalent† Specifications are subject to change.

Zuiko Digital™ ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 (28-84mm*)

Covers the range from wide to short telephoto zoom. Great for awide range of everyday shots.Closest focusing distance: 9.84" | Dimensions: 2.58" x 2.40"Weight: 6.7 oz. | Filter size: 58mm

Zuiko Digital™ ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 (80-300mm*)

Astonishing telephoto zoom in a compact size that’s perfectfor travel.Closest focusing distance: 35.43" | Dimensions: 2.58" x 2.83"Weight: 7.8 oz. | Filter size: 58mm

Zuiko Digital™ ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 (140-600mm*)

Super-telephoto lens captures spectacular images from a distance.In-body Image Stabilization lets you comfortably hold a 600mmequivalent lens for nature or sports photography. Close focusingdown to 38.80"makes this lens tele-macro compatible.Closest focusing distance: 38.80" (MF); 47.24" (AF)Dimensions: 3.15" x 5.02" | Weight: 21.70 oz. | Filter size: 58mm

Zuiko Digital™ LensesCombining spectacular image quality with superior portability.

Designed exclusively for digital cameras, Zuiko Digital lenses deliveramazing picture quality in a portable size. In fact, many of our lensesgive you the same imaging power as other lenses that are twice thesize. Photos taken with Zuiko Digital lenses are brighter withunmatched sharpness throughout the image. The E-520’s In-bodyImage Stabilization gives you the freedom to use all Four Thirdslenses for crisp, sharp photos.

Zuiko Digital™ ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 (18-36mm*)

(Release planned for 2008)†

Compact and lightweight ultra-wide angle lens. Shoot asweeping landscape in a single shot or take a photo of alarge family gathering.Closest focusing distance: 9.84" | Dimensions: 3.12" x 2.87"Weight: 9.87 oz. | Filter size: 72mm

Zuiko Digital™ ED 25mm f2.8 (50mm*)

Highly portable lens perfect for snapshots and portraits.Closest focusing distance: 7.87" | Dimensions: 2.50" x 0.92"Weight: 10.6 oz. | Filter size: 43mm

Zuiko Digital™ 35mm f3.5 Macro (70mm*)

Capture small objects with 1x magnification (2x: 35mmcamera equivalent)Closest focusing distance: 5.75" | Dimensions: 2.80" x 2.09"Weight: 5.8 oz. | Filter size: 52mm

Photomanagementmade easy.Image Management/Editing SoftwareOLYMPUS Master 2 (Included) OLYMPUSMaster 2 not only makes it easy to sort your dataand organize your photos in folders or albums, itprovides easy-to-use editing functions andhigh-quality RAW data processing.System Requirements: • Compatible OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) • CPU: [Windows]Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, [Macintosh] PowerPC G3 500 MHz or higher, Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz ormore • RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) • HDD: 500 MB or more • Monitor: 1024 x 768pixel or higher [Windows: 65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)], [Macintosh: 32,000colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)] • Other: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation)

Digital Workflow SoftwareOLYMPUS Studio 2 (Trial Edition included*) OLYMPUS Studio 2assures a smooth, high-speed digital workflow with features like animage select function, advanced RAW data processing, PC cameracontrol capability and image editing functions.*The Trial Edition can only be used for 30 days after installation. After the trial period has expired, online purchaseof a license key is required for further use. (Requires Internet connection.)System Requirements: • Compatible OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) • CPU: [Windows]Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, [Macintosh] PowerPC G3 500 MHz or higher, Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz ormore • RAM: 512 MB or more recommended • HDD: 500 MB or more • Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixel or higher[Windows: 65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)], [Macintosh: 32,000 colors or more(16.77 million colors or more recommended)] • Other: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation)

System Chart

Record mode Compression rate File formatImage size(pixels)

3648 x 2736

3648 x 2736

2560 x 1920

1280 x 960

Recordable images(with 1 GB card)

59129186406602246411802

12041079156528464473

(Lossless)1/2.7

1/41/8

1/121/2.7

1/41/8

1/121/2.7

1/41/8

1/12

File size (MB)

Approx. 11 Approx. 6.8 Approx. 4.7 Approx. 2.2 Approx. 1.5 Approx. 3.6 Approx. 2.2 Approx. 1.1 Approx. 0.7 Approx. 0.8 Approx. 0.5 Approx. 0.3 Approx. 0.2

ORF

JPEG

RAWRecord type

Large

Middle

Small

Compression type

Super FineFine

NormalBasic

Super FineFine

NormalBasic

Super FineFine

NormalBasic

E-520 (Body) includes:• BLM-1 Li-ion Battery• BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • USB Cable

Camera package may di!er depending on the sales area.

• Video Cable• EP-4 Eyepiece Cover• Shoulder Strap

E-520 14-42mm Lens Kit includes:• E-520 (Body)• ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6

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Specifications

Number of recordable pictures (inmain recordmodes)

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Product Type Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens systemMemory CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)Screen size 17.3mm (H) x 13.0mm (V)Lens mount Four Thirds mount

Effective Pixels Number 10 million pixelsImage Pickup Unit

Product type Live MOS SensorTotal no. of effective pixels Approx. 11.8 million pixelsAspect ratio 1.33 (4:3)Filter array Primary color filter (RGB)LPF Fixed typeIR cut filter Hybrid typeDust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)

RecordingRecording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching IIIFile format RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEGRecording image size [RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels

[JPEG] 3648 x 2736, 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1200 x 960, 1024 x 768,640 x 480 pixels

ViewfinderProduct type Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinderField of view Approx. 95%Viewfinder magnification Approx. 0.92x (−1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)Eye point Approx. 14mm (-1m-1)Diopter adjustment range -3.0 - +1m-1Focusing screen Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)Eyepiece shutter Eyepiece cap EP-4 supplied

Live View Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustmentpre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation setting pre-view, Face detectionpre-view, Perfect shot pre-view, Grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF,AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, IS activation mode

AF High-speed imager AF, Phase-difference detection AFImage Stabilizer

System Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)Mode 3 modes, (2-dimensional activation, 1-dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical

direction moving, 1-dimensional activation in portrait frame to horizontal direction moving)Effective compensation range Approx. 4EV steps (in maximum effect)

LCD MonitorProduct type HyperCrystal II LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)Size 2.7 inchesTotal no. of pixels Approx. 230,000 dotsPlayback field of view 100%Brightness control 15 levelsColor balance 15 levels

FocusingAF system TTL phase-difference detection system, Contrast detection system†

(with 25mm f2.8, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, 40-150mm f4.0-5.6)Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF

*C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection systemFocusing point 3-point multiple AF with the phase-difference detection system (Auto, selectable in option),

11-point multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)Focusing point selection Auto/Option selectableAF luminance range(phase-difference detection system) EV 0 to 19 (at 20˚C , ISO 100)AF illuminator(phase-difference detection system) Built-in flash (external flash available. Inactivation is available to set.)AF lock Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)Focus tracking(phase-difference detection system) Interlocked with Continuous AF modeFocus aid Available

Exposure ControlMetering system TTL open-aperture metering system

(1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi-pattern metering) (2) Center-weighted average metering(3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen) (4) Spot with Highlight control(5) Spot with Shadow control

Metering range EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering)(At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)

Exposure mode (1) Auto (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE(4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene program AE (7) Scene select AE

Scene program AE Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + PortraitScene select AE Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport,

Low Key, High Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents,Panorama* (*Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide,Underwater Macro

ISO sensitivity AUTO (ISO 100 - 1600) / Manual (ISO 100 - 1600), 1 EV stepsExposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectableAE lock Locked by first position of Shutter button / AEL button (customizable)Exposure bracketing 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable

† When a lens other than the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 or 25mm f2.8 is used, the number of AF focusing points changes to 3 and AF is executed again when the shutter button is pressed all the way. With the ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 orED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 lens, the firmware needs to be updated to Ver.1.1 or later.Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks ofApple Inc. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • “Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited. • The pictures in this catalog of the LCD monitorsare simulated. • The strap and the camera case shown in this catalog are optional.

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White BalanceAuto WB system Advanced detection system with Live MOS SensorPreset white balance 8 settings (3000K - 7500K), Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K),

Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)White balance compensation ±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB/One touch WB mode)Custom white balance 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)One-touch white balance 1 custom setting can be registeredWhite balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-G/G-M axis

Color ModeColor space sRGB, Adobe RGB

Picture ModeMode Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone (default setting Natural), Custom

(one setting from basic 5 settings is available)Adjustment parameter Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural, Muted and

Portrait Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for MonotoneFilter effect Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for MonotonePicture tone Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for MonotoneGradation 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)

ShutterProduct type Computerized focal-plane shutterShutter speed Auto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec.

(Bulb: up to 30 min. with limiter), Scene program/Scene select mode: 4 - 1/4000 sec.(depends on settings) 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps selectable

Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)Remote cable release Available (with optional RM-UC1 Remote cable)Optical remote control Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)Anti-shock mode Available (1 to 30 sec. selectable)

DriveDrive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote controlSequential shooting speed Approx. 3.5 frames/sec.Max. recordable pictureson sequential shooting RAW mode: Max. 8 frames. JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels

(LN mode: approx. up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme III 1GB)Integrated Flash

Built-in flash Retractable flash (Auto pop-up type), GN=12 (ISO 100m)Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20Flash control mode TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, ManualFlash mode Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain,

Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), OffSynchronization speed 1/180 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/4000 sec.Flash intensity control Up to ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps selectable

Wireless Flash ControlCompatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36RControl method Triggered and controlled by built-in flash lightFlash control mode TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP ManualNumber of channels 4 channelsGroup setting 3 groups

PlaybackPlayback modes Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up (2-14X),

Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light boxInformation Display Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning,

AF frame, Shooting informationMenu

Languages English, French, Spanish, PortugueseImage Editing

Erasing function Single frame, All frames, Selected frames (with protect function)Protect function Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)Copy between media Single frame, All frames, Selected framesRAW picture editing RAW developmentJPEG editing Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth),

Resize (producing another file)Print

Print function Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)Input/Output

PC interface High-speed USB for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available)USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1

is available)Flash attachment Hot shoe

Power RequirementsBattery BLM-1 Li-ion battery (included)Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)

Dimensions/WeightDimensions 5.35 in. (W) x 3.6 in. (H) x 2.67 in. (D) (excluding protrusions)Weight 16.75 oz. (body only)

Operating EnvironmentTemperature 32-104˚ F (operation) / -4-140˚ F (storage)Humidity 30-90% (operation) / 10-90% (storage)

• Middle selectable from 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920 or 1600 x 1200.• Small selectable from 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480.• The figures in the table are typical values. File sizes and the number of recordable pictures vary depending on the settings and subjects.• The number of recordable pictures displayed on the camera shows the value assuming the lowest compression rate.