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The Olympus E-600 digital SLR is a lower-cost version of the existing E-620 model which launched in February 2009, with just a couple of changes made to reduce the cost and help provide differentiation. The only hardware difference we're aware of is that Olympus' E600 drops the useful backlit buttons, which make it easier to see the controls at night or in low light conditions. Firmware changes include the removal of three "art filter" modes which were offered in the E-620 - Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, and Grainy Film. Also absent is the two-shot multi exposure mode, and the aspect mask control. If they're not features you need though, the potential saving is significant. Estimated street pricing for the E-600 is around $600 - and that's for a kit including Olympus' ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens. By way of comparison, the E-620's street price is currently around $600 body-only, or around $700 with the same lens.
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