I am getting a lot pre-flashes before take the photo

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How old is the battery? Have you checked the voltage?

You are the only person to experience this!

https://www.google.com/search?q=Olympus+E-410+freezes

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Hi,
Set the F stop in the first position .Then light will pass more and sutter speed will first .
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Turn down the ISO.

Before trying the new battery, try cleaning the battery compartment contacts with a cotton swab dampened, not drenched, in rubbing alcohol. Blow dry the compartment and then try the new battery. Thanks, Dana

I have the exact same problem. is it just something that happens with this specific camera ? can someone please help. i spent alot on this camera and now its not working. i've had it for 4 years ?

http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/esystem/man_e410_e.pdf

You can use the lens from your old OM camera on the EVOLT E-410. You would need to purchase an MF-OM-1 adapter to make those lenses fit the new digital SLR camera. Also when using those lenses the camera would need to be used in Manual mode as there is no auto focus capability when using the old OM lenses.

this is when the camera doesn't have enough light for auto focus! to suppress it, disable the option "auto pop-up" in the settings menu of the camera. you then might risk unsharp images but strobing won't happen until you manually pop-up the built in flash.

to get rid of the whole thing, you can buy one of the olympus e-system external flashes like fl-36 or fl-50. these bring a red-light for auto focus assistance.

try to clean the pad using water damped cotton if you are techie, professional fix is needed if you're not.

It is something that seems to be a problem with the Stylus 410s. Olympus will not repair them unless they are under warrenty, I've tried. My best advice, and what I am in the midst of myself (I have 2 of these with the same problem) is to file with the BBB. Perhaps if enough complaints come through, they will begin to fix the stylus 410 defect as they should. Good luck. =)