What battery does the Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520) use?
Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520) uses Olympus BLM-1 / BLM-5. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520) take?
Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520) uses Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2GB (CompactFlash/xD-Picture Card); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520) worth buying used?
How do you transfer photos from the Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520)?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520) is worth judging as its own Olympus Four Thirds DSLR body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Olympus E-520 (EVOLT E-520) works best when you want simple snapshots, direct flash, and the relaxed character people look for in older digital compacts rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS and interchangeable lens mount are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Olympus E-30, Olympus E-420 (EVOLT E-420), Olympus FE-3000, Olympus PEN E-P1 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
