The Olympus E-410 they had two goals: That the Olympus E410 be one of the most compact dSLRs available, and that it appeal to dSLR newbies stepping up from a snapshot camera. 

Extraordinary compactness, leading-edge technology and brilliant performance distinguish the new Olympus E-410 from the rest. This successor to the E-400 is one of the world’s most compact D-SLRs with Live Preview. Photographers benefit from exceptional mobility and are not limited to only looking through the viewfinder when framing compositions – as is the case in most D-SLRs – but can also frame their subject directly on the large 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD.

The Olympus E-410 – main features:

Light and compact with Live Preview
10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
New image processing engine
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD
Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
Dual memory card slots (for xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash)
32 shooting modes (incl. 5 exposure, 7 creative & 20 scene modes)
Built-in pop-up flash (GN 10)
3fps with up to seven images in RAW buffer
One touch white balance
AF-lock functionality
Depth of field preview function
49 segment digital ESP
Exposure bracketing function
Beginners’ and advanced info screen
Detailed playback info screen with histogram
Based on Four Thirds Standard
Optional Underwater Case (PT-E03) available

Olympus E410 Features
One of the main selling points for the E-410 as a first-timer's camera is the Live View mode. In theory, this preserves the LCD framing, digital-photography experience to which digital snapshooters are accustomed. Whether you like it for the 100 percent scene coverage while framing, the what-you-see-is-kinda-what-you-get exposure and white balance preview, or the less distancing feeling it gives you as a photographer, there's a lot to be said for the capability.

It dramatically boosts shooting results and further perfects quality. And naturally, as with all E-System cameras from the inventor of dust-free D-SLR photography, the Olympus E-410 incorporates the patented Supersonic Wave Filter. This ensures that users never need to worry about the harmful effects dust can have on their images. 

Exceptional compactness and cutting-edge technology
One of the smallest and lightest D-SLRs with Live Preview in the world, the E-410 gives photographers a decisive advantage. Matched with a range of ultra-compact lenses, this camera allows for virtually unimpeded mobility. It is therefore ideal for taking along on trips, holidays, photo assignments or, for that matter, to just about any shooting situation where a large, bulky camera set-up might compromise the photo opportunities.

The Live Preview function is available for shots with both auto focus (AF) and manual focusing (MF), allowing scenes being framed to be viewed directly on the 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD. The AF function is enabled by simply pressing the AEL/AFL button, which prompts the mirror to fold down momentarily and then quickly pop back up again once the AF measurement has been made. The MF option, meanwhile, allows for superior focusing accuracy as images on the LCD can be enlarged by 7x or 10x. It is therefore ideally suited for macro shooting.

In the development of this camera, particular emphasis was placed on boosting performance and further reducing image noise. By incorporating a new image processing engine and sensor, this latest Olympus model produces sensationally clear 10 Megapixel results with accurate colour reproduction, and can boast faster processing speeds as well as low power consumption: Sequential shooting at up to 3fps with a seven image RAW buffer in burst mode is possible.

The menu interface design and control layout resembles that of most entry-level dSLRs, with a mode dial split between scene, manual, and semimanual exposure modes. The Scene selection offers snapshot-like descriptions and thumbnails of all the available scene modes -- about 20 in all, including 2 underwater options. An OK button pulls up a screen for changing all your shooting settings, including, oddly, drive/self-timer/remote setting, for which there's already dedicated button. The menu structure and layout differ significantly from Olympus' current crop of snapshot cameras, however, so newbies shouldn't look for any learning-curve shortcuts there.

Superior handling
It meets just about every professional demand, yet the E-410 proves that high performance needn’t mean difficult operation. In addition to offering an abundance of adjustable exposure options, including full manual control for unlimited creative freedom, 32 consumer-friendly shooting modes are on board for ease-of-use in all manner of situations. These range from Portrait and Macro to Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro and xD Panorama. Meanwhile, photographers can make use of various colour modes and Black&White filters. What’s more, Live Preview functionality allows users to preview and manage tedious adjustments such as exposure and WB compensation right on the LCD – so photographers can revel in the unique comfort and control this added convenience affords them.
Users have a choice of data storage options: Both CompactFlash and xD-Picture Cards can be used with the E-410, which allows even those upgrading from Olympus compact cameras to continue using their existing cards. And to ensure accessibility across the entire European continent, ten languages are on board and a further 15 can be downloaded if desired.

With the intuitive placement of buttons and controls, photographers will feel at home with the E-410 in no time. Info screens can be selected to show full advanced information or just the basics, making it very user-friendly, even for beginners. And ensuring quick data transfer between camera and computer, Hi-Speed USB is supported with up to 480 MBit/s.

Wide range of accessories
Users benefit from nearly boundless versatility when choosing accessories for their E-410 thanks to compatibility with the Four Thirds System. This standard is supported by a growing number of companies and ensures full cross-manufacturer compatibility of lenses. In addition, almost the complete line-up of E-System accessories can be used with this model. This includes first-class, near telecentric lenses that cover the full scope of focal ranges from fisheye to ultrazoom. Since Four Thirds Standard lenses are built specifically for the rigorous demands of digital photography, they can achieve higher-aperture shots without being as big and bulky as their non-Four Thirds counterparts. The E-410 also comes equipped with a long-lasting rechargeable battery that will ensure power requirements are met – even if the shoot goes into overtime. And for capturing beautiful motifs up to 40m below the water’s surface, the Underwater Case PT-E03 is available. When it comes to those underwater shots, count on bright Live Preview to make the experience even more rewarding: Get a better and more accurate view of compositions before you shoot them – and take the guesswork out of D-SLR underwater photography.

As one of the world’s most compact D-SLRs with Live Preview capability, the E-410 boasts two very convincing arguments. Matched with a high-performance image sensor and a fast new image engine featuring outstanding noise characteristics, ambitious photographers can look forward to superior picture quality and excellent handling that exceeds expectations – while retaining amazing mobility.

Type: Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Compatible Lens: ZUIKO Digital, FourThirds System lens
Lens Mount: FourThirds mount
Media: CompactFlash card (Type I and II), Microdrive, xD picture card. (Dual slot).
xD-Picture Cards can be used directly in the xD-Picture Card slot.The xD Panorama function is available in conjunction with the Live Preview mode.
Effective Pixel Number: 10 million pixels
Imager Size: 17.3mm x 13.0mm
Type: Live MOS sensor
Total Pixel Number: Approx. 10.9 million pixels
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Filter Array: Primary colour filter (RGB)
LPF: Fixed type
IR Cut Filter: Hybrid type
Dust Protect Filter: SuperSonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder Type: Eye-level TTL Optical
Field Of View: Approx. 95%
Magnification: Approx.0.92x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
Eye Point: Approx. 14 mm (-1m-1)
Diopter Adjustment: -3.0 to +1
Focusing screen: Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
Mirror: Quick return mirror
Viewfinder Information: Aperture value, Shutter speed, Record mode, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, AF frame (super impose)
Depth Of Field Preview: Yes (user customised left arrow pad button)
Eye Cup: Interchangeable type EP-5/6, EP-5 supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available)
Eye Piece Shutter: Eye piece cap EP-4 supplied
Live Preview Type: Live CCD Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, Heat warning.
Autofocus Type: TTL phase difference detection system
Focus Modes: Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF
AF Detection Range: EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100)
Focus Areas: 3-point multiple AF
Focus Area Selection: Automatic and manual selection
AF Assist Lamp: Built-in flash (can be deactivated), or AF assist beam on optional Olympus dedicated flashes
AF Lock: Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)
Focus Tracking: Interlocked with Continuous AF mode
Focus Aid: Available
Manual Focus: Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual focus operation in AF mode (customised)
Metering System: TTL open aperture light metering with 49-zones multi-pattern sensing system
Metering Modes: Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering), Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering (approx. 2% of the viewfinder screen), Spot with Highlight control, Spot with Shadow control
Metering Range: EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spotmetering), (50mm f2, ISO 100)
Exposure Modes: Auto, Program (with shift) Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene Program AE, Scene Select AE
Scene Program AE: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait
Scene Select AE: Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilisation, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro
Exposure Compensation: ± 5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
AE Lock: Locked by first position of Shutter button / AEL button (customizable)
Exposure Bracketing: 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
ISO Sensitivity (Auto): ISO 100 - 800. Available in AUTO, Program, A, Scene Program AE, Scene Select AE, Flash be fired.
ISO Sensitivity (Manual): ISO 100 - 1600
Shutter Type: Electronically controlled focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed: Auto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec. (Bulb: up to 8 min. with limiter), Scene programme/Scene select mode: 4 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), Speeds adjustable in 1/3EV steps
X-sync speed: 1/180 sec. or longer., Super FP mode with specific Olympus Zuiko Digital dedicated flash units up to 1/4000 sec.
Shutter release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-Timer: Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote Cable Release: Available (with optional RM-UC1 Remote cable.)
Remote Control: Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)
Drive Modes: Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control
Sequential Shooting Speed: 3 fps
Max. Frame Number On Sequential Shooting: RAW 8 frames, JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio (e.g., SHQ, HQ) and no. of pixels (in HQ mode: approx. up to card capacity with Sandisk Extreme III)
Auto WB System: Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
Preset WB: 7 settings (3000K - 7500K)
Custom WB: 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
WB Compensation: ±7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB mode)
One Touch White Balance: 1 custom setting can be registered
Image Processing Engine: TruePic III
Colour Space: sRGB / Adobe RGB
Picture Modes: Vivid, Natural, Muted, Monotone (default setting: Natural)
Colour Saturation: 5 levels in each Picture mode
Sharpness: 5 levels in each Picture mode
Contrast: 5 levels in each Picture mode
Monotone Filter Effect: Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available
Picture Tones: Sepia, Blue, Red, Green in Black & White mode
Gradation: 3 levels (high key, normal, low key)
Built-in Flash Type: Retractable pop up flash
Pop up: Automatic or manual
Guide number: 12 (ISO 100 m)
Flash intensity control: Up to ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash Modes: Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash.
External Flash Control Type: TTL auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash (with FL-36, FL-50), auto or manual
Playback Monitor Type: HyperCrystal LCD panel (new type)
Size: 2.5 inch / 6.4cm
Pixel Number: Approx. 230,000 pixels
Playback Field Of View: 100%
Brightness control: +/- 7 steps
Playback Display mode: Single, Zoom (2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14x), Index (4, 9, 16, 25 frames), Slide show, Calendar view, Rotation.
Playback Information: Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
Erase Modes: Single frame, All frames, Selected frames (with protect function)
Image Protect Mode: Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Copy Mode: Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
Type Of Recording Format: DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
Type Of File Format: RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG
RAW+JPEG Recording: Yes
In-Camera RAW Development: Yes
Image Editing: Monotone, Sepia, Red-eye reduction, Saturation (colour depth), Resize (producing another file)
PictBridge: Yes
User programmable custom settings: Customisable left arrow pad button - OFF, One touch WB, Test picture, Preview, Live preview., Custom reset - 2 settings are recordable
PC Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed for storage and camera control
Video Signal Output: NTSC or PAL selectable
Flash attachment: Hot shoe
Battery: BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep Mode: Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
Battery life : Approx. 500 shots using optical viewfinder only (with 50% flash shots) with BLS-1 (under CIPA testing standards)
Dimensions: 129.5 mm (W) x 91 mm (H) x 53 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight: 375 g (body only)
Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 degrees C; (operation) / -20 - 60 degrees C; (storage)
Operating Humidity: 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
Box contents: E-410 body, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB cable, Video cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card.