Olympus has announced the E-450, an upgraded version of the E-420 compact DSLR. The new E-450 is essentially identical to the E-420 apart from the addition of 3 Art Filters, a new processor and an improved LCD display. Priced at £450 for the standard lens kit, it will start shipping from May 2009.
It's perhaps a testament to how well specified the E-420 is that Olympus has clearly struggled for ways to improve it. For fear of treading on the toes of the recently announced E-620 (which itself stands uncomfortably close to the more expensive E-30), Olympus has engineered a model with the fewest changes over the existing version we've ever seen. And, despite the company's insistence that it will continue to offer four entry-level cameras, we do not believe the E-450 is distinct enough from the E-420 that they two can sensibly co-exist.
Small in size – powerful in creativity. Olympus E-450 Digital SLR
THREE ART FILTERS.
The E-450’s built-in Art Filters provide incredible individual artistic control over an image. Enjoy the freedom of Autofocus Live View and the dramatic effects of the Pop Art, Soft Focus and Pin Hole filters to transform your day-to-day shots into unique creations that you can be proud of.
PORTABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN.
The E-450 is small enough to fit into a purse or a jacket pocket and light enough to shoot with comfortably all day. Measuring 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches (excluding protrusions), and weighing in at a featherweight 13.4 ounces, it is the world’s smallest digital SLR with Art Filters.
AUTOFOCUS WITH LIVE VIEW.
Two innovative technologies merge to create a unique digital experience. The E-450’s on-Screen Autofocus works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects in focus on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way. And the Live View LCD, enables photographers to hold the camera away from their faces and at angles they just cannot reach by using the optical viewfinder alone.
FACE DETECTION.
The E-450’s Face Detection feature distinguishes between people’s faces and the background. This innovative technology tracks up to eight faces within the image area and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY.
Shooting scenes with shadows can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas. The E-450 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology that compensates for extreme contrast when shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. This technology works automatically when using Face Detection Mode, Live View and in Scene Select Modes.
DUST REDUCTION.
Life moves too fast to spend time worrying about dust ruining your images. Olympus’ proven Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter™. The patented ultrasonic technology vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor and captures it on a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on.
DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION.
The E-450's Digital Image Stabilization, activated as a Scene Select Mode, allows high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds so you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.
2.7" HYPERCRYSTAL II LCD.
New and Improved HyperCrystal II™ Technology delivers twice the contrast and better viewing in extreme lighting conditions, a broader range of color detail, and a wider angle of view on the LCD so you and your friends can see it up to 176 degrees off-center.
10 MEGAPIXEL LIVE MOS.
Get amazingly detailed, colorful and clear images with the 10-megapixel Live-MOS image sensor. This high-resolution sensor captures all the detail needed to make large prints, or even crop without losing detail. The E-450 sensor's high dynamic range, accurate color rendition and low noise characteristics let you capture great images, even at high ISO settings.
PERFECT SHOT PREVIEW.
Perfect Shot Preview enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD, and see how the image will look before you even capture it, so you know that what you see is what you get.
WIRELESS FLASH.
If you decide to venture into the arena of advanced lighting, the E-450 is ready to meet the challenge. The E-450 is compatible with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography. When these flashes are used in combination with the E-450, wireless multi-flash photography is possible.
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For all of you who like French food, you can get best recipes from Ina Garten (first name pronounced /ˈаɪnə/, EYE-nə) (born February 2, 1948). She is an American author and host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa. Known for creating fine cuisine foods with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and timesaving tips, she has been championed by Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Patricia Wells as an authority on cooking and home entertaining.
She is expert in her field. She has writen a lot of books about cooking. One of hers cookbooks is Barefoot in Paris Easy French Food You Can Make at Home. This book finds Garten (almost inevitably) in France, "translating" native dishes for the American home cook. The result is rewarding, and should get those reluctant to "cook French" to do just that.
Covered are classics like Celery Root Rémoulade, Boeuf Bourguignon, and Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic, but also "newer" dishes like Zucchini Vichyssoise and Avocado and Grapefruit Salad. If Garten ranges wide from typical Parisian fare--in, for example, recipes like Rosemary Cashews, Tomato Rice Pilaf, and a distinctly American Brownie Tart--these nonetheless embody the French approach. Her sweets, including the likes of Peaches in Sauternes, Plum Cake "Tatin," and an exemplary Crème Brûlée, are particularly tempting. Included also are asides like "About French Table Settings," and "If You're Going," a resource guide, that, practicality apart, give readers a sense of French culinary life. With color photos, this is winning addition to the Barefoot collection. --Arthur Boehm
Below the customer testimony:
Sharon A. Shade
Okay, I have never bought one of Ina Garten's cookbooks before, but I have enjoyed her joyful approach to homecooking on the Food Network and after suffering for more than 2 weeks with a cold, I bought the book and spent last weekend making her Beef Bourguignon and Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic. I was a bit apprehensive about 40 cloves of garlic in one dish, but plowed ahead. The instructions were straightforward and produced a heavenly concoction that I could not stop eating. The same thing with the Beef receipe, except my wine was not quite up to par so I tinkered a bit, adding some brown sugar, which gave me a sumptuous thick liquid coating the beef, carrots and onions and mushrooms. This cookbook was so worth the investment!
Shayna Stillman
I've had this book for a few years and use it when I want to make a classic French bistro type meal. Last night I made the Beef Bourgignon for the 3rd time and it was a huge success. I learned to cook while living in Paris and used Mastering the Art of Cooking as my teacher.
Ian Garten makes the classics easy for busy folks and ensures excellent results.
The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I think Ian Garten goes a bit over the top with ingredients from time to time. For instance,
her Beef Bourgignon calls for 8 ounces of bacon. If you want an overwhelming bacon flavor to your dish then go for the 8 ounces. I cut it to 4 ounces and there is a subtle flavor of bacon (and less fat) in the finished product and much more like what you would experience in France.
She has a recipe for Celery Root Remoulade - a personal favorite and hard to find in restaurants. Her dressing recipe calls for way too much mayo and if you use the full amount your end result will be soggy and mushy.
So, think about how you like your food to taste and adjust her recipes accordingly. Her techniques are great and this book includes many of the classic French dishes that reflect the real food you find in France.
For detail click
Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home
You also can get hers another books
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family
Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun
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