Specifications
With the E-3 Olympus has developed an impressive array of highly reliable new technologies essential for serious SLR photographers. Olympus cameras have a history of raising the bar when it comes to reliability, toughness and durability - and the E-3 takes it to a whole new level.The E-3 is equipped with a large optical viewfinder that provides 100 percent accurate viewing and 1.15x magnification for reliable composition - what you see is exactly what you'll get. Even fine details are seen with astonishing clarity. The E-3's large, precision-crafted pentaprism is crafted from high refractive index glass with a highly reflective silver coating. The eyepiece uses glass lenses. All the lenses are surface coated to maintain brightness. The focusing screen features a Neo Lumi-Micro Mat for bright, easy-to-adjust manual focusing.Spots on photos are now banished forever. The Olympus dust reduction system is an industry first and a proven technology. Every time you turn on the E-3, our Supersonic Wave Filter - located between the shutter and the image sensor - silently vibrates an amazing 30,000 times per second. Dust is blasted away. The dust reduction system even removes dust attached by intermolecular force that can't be shaken off or discharged with static electricity. Dust will no longer get between you and a great shot.Shoot anywhere, anytime, in any condition. The E-3 body, the built-in flash and the LCD are all splashproof and dustproof. Constructed from a magnesium-alloy …
General
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
Width 5.6 in
Depth 3 in
Height 4.6 in
Weight 1.8 lbs
Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
Resolution 10.1 Megapixel
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS
Total Pixels 11,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 13.0 x 17.3mm
Field of View Crop Factor 2
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Light Sensitivity ISO 100-3200
Special Effects Monotone, Vivid, Custom Effect, Muted, Portrait
Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 min
X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones 49
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, flash, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), evening sun, 3000K - 7500K
White Balance Bracketing Yes
Still Image Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 1 frame per second, 5 frames per second
Remote Control Optional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash, xD-Picture Card, Microdrive
Image Storage RAW 3648 x 2736 - 11 MB | Super-fine JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 6.8 MB | Fine JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 4.7 MB | Normal JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 2.2 MB | Basic JPEG 3648 x 2736 - 1.5 MB | Super-fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 5.3 MB | Fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 3.7 MB | Normal JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 1.7 MB | Basic JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 1.1 MB | Super-fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 3.6 MB | Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 2.2 MB | Normal JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB | Basic JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 0.7 MB | Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 1.3 MB | Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.8 MB | Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.5 MB | Basic JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.3 MB | Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.8 MB | Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.5 MB | Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.3 MB | Basic JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.2 MB | Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.5 MB | Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.4 MB | Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.2 MB | Basic JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.1 MB | Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB | Fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB | Normal JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.1 MB | Basic JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.1 MB
Camera Flash
Camera Flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing
Lens System
Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
Lens System Mounting Four Thirds
Additional Features
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
Flash Terminal Hot shoe
Additional Features Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, DPOF support, IR filter , display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, resizing an image, saturation control, splashproof, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, contrast control
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
Field Coverage 100%
Magnification 1.15x
Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
LCD Display Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, flash charge completion, aperture, frame counter, white balance, metering system, exposure mode, battery status, record mode, ISO sensitivity, AF lock
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 230,000 pixels
Connections
Connector Type 1 x USB | 1 x DC power input | 1 x composite video output | 1 x remote control
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II | 1 x xD-Picture Card
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Master
System Requirements for PC Connection
Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Included Accessories Shoulder strap
Cables Included USB cable | Video cable
Power
Power Device Battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery Olympus BLM-1
Supported Battery Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1500 mAh ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 32 F
Max Operating Temperature 104 F
