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"In cooperation with other companies, Olympus decided to launch an entire
new class of cameras. E-series models belong to this family. To be more
exact, they are the first representatives of the 4/3 format. Olympus E-1 was
the pioneer here, to be followed by the E-300. But the camera under review
(E-500) seems to be launched to attract more attention to the Four Thirds
format. What's unusual about this camera? It's the price. The price for a
reflex camera with interchangeable lens and the bundled 17.5-45mm lens is
below $600..."
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