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In a pre-PMA announcement, Olympus has detailed the release of two new DSLRs, the E410 and E510, and 2 new Zuiko lenses, the ZUIKO Digital 14 - 42 mm F3.5 - F5.6 which will be the kit lens and the ZUIKO Digital 40 - 150 mm F4.0 - F5.6 which is a handy telephoto zoom. The two lenses together give a zoom range of 28-300mm in 35mm equivalency.

The E410 is the upgrade to the E400 that was announced for Photokina back in September 2006. The E410 makes the switch from a Kodak CCD to a 10mp Matsushita Live MOS Image Sensor that is capable of providing full-time live view on the rear LCD. New features include -

• Ten megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor (provides Full Time Live-View)
• Auto Focus in Live View (although still requires live view freeze and mirror flap)
• TruePic III processor (faster, better image quality, better noise reduction)
• Shadow Adjustment Technology (as a play mode filter)
• Improved continuous shooting; still 3 fps but unlimited at JPEG HQ or 7 RAW
• No warning message at higher sensitivities (E-400 warned from ISO 800 upwards)

The E510 builds on the E500 and also features a 10mp Matsushita Live MOS Image Sensor that is capable of providing full-time live view on the rear LCD. The E510 also sports in body image stabilisation. The key features include -

• D-SLR with built-in image stabiliser
• 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
• Live Preview
• New image processing engine
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD
• Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
• 28 shooting modes (incl. 5 exposure, 5 creative & 18 scene modes)
• Built-in pop-up flash (GN 10)
• 3fps with up to seven images in RAW buffer
• AF-lock functionality
• Depth of field preview function
• Bracketing function (Exposure, White Balance, Focus)
• Detailed playback info screen with histogram
• Based on Four Thirds Standard, making it compatible with almost the entire range of system accessories.

Pricing for the two cameras and lenses is -

• E-410 body only
US: $ 699
• E-410 + 14-42 mm lens
US: $ 799
• E-410 + 14-42 mm + 40-150 mm lenses
US: $ 899
• E-510 body only
US: $ 799
• E-510 + 14-42 mm lens
US: $ 899
• E-510 + 14-42 mm + 40-150 mm lenses
US: $ 999

Finally, the press release also makes mention of a successor to the top of the line Olympus E1 however details and specifications have yet to be released.