Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital Zoom Lens

Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital Zoom Lens

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Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital Zoom Lens Specifications

  • Product type

    Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system

  • Memory

    CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)

  • Screen size

    17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)

  • Lens mount

    Four Thirds Mount

  • Effective Pixels number

    10.1 million pixels

  • Image Pickup Unit

    High speed Live MOS Sensor

  • Total pixels

    Approx. 11.8 million pixels

  • Aspect ratio

    1.33 (4:3)

  • Filter array

    Primary color filter (RGB)

  • LPF

    Fixed type

  • IR cut filter

    Hybrid type

  • Dust reduction

    Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)

  • Recording format

    DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III

  • File format

    RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG

  • Recording image size

    [RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels
    [JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels

  • Large File Size

    3648 x 2736 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 6.8MB
    3648 x 2736 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 4.7MB
    3648 x 2736 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB
    3648 x 2736 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.5MB

  • Middle File Size

    3200 x 2400 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 5.3MB
    3200 x 2400 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 3.7MB
    3200 x 2400 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB
    3200 x 2400 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
    2560 x 1920 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 3.6MB
    2560 x 1920 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB
    2560 x 1920 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
    2560 x 1920 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.7MB

  • Small File Size

    1600 x 1200 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 1.3MB
    1600 x 1200 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB
    1600 x 1200 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB
    1600 x 1200 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
    1280 x 960 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB
    1280 x 960 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB
    1280 x 960 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
    1280 x 960 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
    1024 x 768 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB

  • Viewfinder Type

    Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder

  • Field of view

    Approx. 100%

  • Viewfinder magnification

    Approx.1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)

  • Eye point

    Approx. 20 mm (-1m-1)

  • Diopter adjustment range

    -3.0 - +1m-1

  • Focusing screen

    Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to gird mat type)

  • Eyepiece shutter

    Built-in type

  • Eye cup

    Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7, EP-7 is supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available)

  • Optical Preview (viewfinder)

    Yes, by preview button

  • Live Preview

    Available to set to Fn button

  • View finder information

    Aperture value, Shutter speed, Record mode, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, AF frame (super impose), IS, Bracket, ISO value

  • Live View

    Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation auto pre-view, Grid line displayable, 5x/7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram.

  • AF

    Phase-difference detection system with mirror down.

  • System

    Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)

  • Mode

    2 modes (2 dimensional activation, 1 dementional activation)

  • Display Type

    HyperCrystal LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)

  • Display Size

    2.5 inches

  • Display Total No. of Pixels

    Approx. 230,000 dots

  • Playback field of view

    100%

  • Brightness control

    Auto/Manual 15 levels

  • AF system

    TTL phase-difference detection system

  • Focus mode

    Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF

  • Focusing point

    11 points full-twin cross AF sensor

  • Focusing point selection

    Single point, Group area, All points are selectable.

  • AF luminance range

    EV -2 to 19 (at 20°, ISO 100)

  • AF illuminator

    Built-in flash (external flash available)

  • AF lock

    Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)

  • Focus tracking

    Interlocked with Continuous AF mode

  • Focus aid

    Available

  • Metering system

    TTL open-aperture metering system
    (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering)
    (2) Centre weighted average metering
    (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)

  • Metering range

    EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering)
    (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)

  • Exposure mode

    (1) P: Programme AE (Programme shift can be performed) (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter priority AE (4) M: Manual

  • Underwater programme AE

    Available to set to Fn button

  • ISO sensitivity

    AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200) / Manual (ISO 100 - 3200), 1/3 or 1 EV steps

  • Exposure compensation

    5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable

  • AE lock

    AEL button (customizable)

  • Exposure bracketing

    3 or 5 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable

  • ISO bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable

  • Auto WB system

    Hybrid detection system with High speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor.

  • Preset white balance

    7 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)

  • White balance compensation

    7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)

  • Custom white balance

    1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)

  • One-touch white balance

    4 custom settings can be registered

  • White balance bracketing

    3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis.

  • Color matrix

    sRGB, Adobe RGB

  • Picture Mode

    Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural)
    In custom mode, basic 5 modes and adjustment is available

  • Adjustment parameter

    Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted
    Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone.
    In custom mode, gradation level available in 4 steps

  • Filter effect

    Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone

  • Picture tone

    Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone

  • Gradation

    4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)

  • Shutter Type

    Computerized focal-plane shutter

  • Shutter speed

    P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/8000 sec.
    Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min.)
    1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.

  • Self-timer

    Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)

  • Remote cable release

    Available (with optional RM-CB1 Remote cable.)

  • Optical remote control

    Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)

  • Anti shock mode

    Available (1 to 30 sec selectable)

  • Drive mode

    Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting H, Sequential shooting L, Self-timer, Remote control

  • Sequential shooting speed

    Approx. 5 frames/sec. in sequential shooting H, 1 to 4 fps selectable in sequential shooting L.

  • Max. Recordable pictures

    On Sequential Shooting - RAW mode: Max. 16 frames.
    JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (Large normal mode: up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme III or faster CF Cards)

  • Built-in flash

    Retractable flash, GN=13 (ISO 100.m)

  • Compatible external flash

    FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, STF-22, SR-11

  • Compatible external flash

    FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, STF-22, SR-11

  • Flash control mode

    TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual

  • Flash control mode

    TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual

  • Flash mode

    Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off.

  • Synchronization speed

    1/250 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/8000 sec.

  • Flash intensity control

    Up to 3 EV in 1/3 EV steps

  • Flash bracketting

    3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable.

  • Control method

    Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light

  • Number of channels

    4 channels

  • Group setting

    3 groups

  • Control panel Information

    WB setting, WB compensation notification, B/W mode notification, Record mode, Exposure mode, ISO sensitivity BKT notification, Flash mode, Drive mode, Recordable still image number, Storable number of images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Activated AF points, Focusing mode

  • Back light timer

    8 sec.

  • Super control panel Information

    Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value Flash compensation value bar, Flash compensation value, ALE notification, Flash compensation notification NR notification, BKT notification, AF illuminator deactivated notification, Color space, Flash mode ISO sensitivity, Drive mode, WB setting, WB compensation value, Picture mode, Metering mode, Focusing mode File name, Image parameter, Gradation, Date, Storable number of images, Record mode, Battery warning

  • Playback mode

    Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box

  • Information display

    Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information

  • Languages

    Japan: Japanese, English
    U.S: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
    Europe: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish
    Others: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
    Additional one language is possible to download.

  • Custom reset

    2 setting recordable

  • My mode

    2 setting recordable

  • Erasing function

    Single frame, All frames, Selected frames

  • Protect function

    Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)

  • Copy between media

    Single frame, All frames, Selected frames

  • RAW picture editing

    RAW development

  • JPEG editing

    Resize (producing another file), Gradation auto

  • Print function

    Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)

  • PC interface

    USB 2.0 High Speed for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available)

  • Video connector

    Video out (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable)

  • Flash attachment

    Hot shoe

  • DC-in

    Yes (AC-1 compatible)

  • Battery

    BLM-1 Li-ion battery (included)
    CR123 x 3 with LBH-1

  • Sleep mode

    Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)

  • No. of recordable pictures

    With 50% Flash Light - Approx. 610 shots (optical viewfinder) (with BLM-1 under CIPA testing standard)

  • Power battery holder

    HLD-4 compatible

  • Operating Temperature

    0 - 40° (operation) / -20 - 60° (storage)

  • Operating Humidity

    30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)

  • Splash proof

    Yes

  • Dimensions

    5.6 in. (W) x 4.58 in. (H) x 2.9 in. (D /(142.5 mm (W) x 116.5 mm (H) x 74.5 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)

  • Weight

    1.79 lbs./810 g (body only)

  • Warranty

    Olympus limited warranty

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About Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital Zoom Lens

World's fastest Auto Focusing system - Capture it All faster than ever. Speed is a key element in digital SLR photography and the E-3 comes ready to perform. It provides fast start-up and wake-up times, a snappy continuous shooting speed, high-precision shutter control, and unparalleled high-speed autofocus performance. From the first time you start it up, to your final shot of the day, the speed of the Olympus E-3 can freeze fast-moving moments in time and deliver amazing results.

Quality to let you Capture It All. At the end of the day, every serious photographer wants pristine picture quality. The E-3 brings together a number of enhanced technologies to push the limits of digital imaging. Experience the effects of advanced image stabilization, superior color processing and precision-crafted digital specific lenses.

An innovation in digital SLR imaging - shoot from unique angles with complete control. Unlimited creativity, unhindered motion, unbelievable accuracy - this is what you get with the Live Viewing capabilities of the Olympus E-3. The dual-axis variable-angle Live View monitor allows you to conveniently capture scenes that would require a difficult posture or a little bit of luck when using an optical viewfinder. With the E-3, you can easily and accurately compose and shoot wide-angle scenes over the top of a crowd or macro shots from ground level.

Trusted performance - even in the most demanding shooting conditions. 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.

Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital Zoom Lens Features

  • Experience the World's Fastest Auto Focus with the Olympus exclusive 11-point biaxial auto focus system coupled with the new (SWD) Supersonic Wave Drive lenses. It provides exacting auto focus precision at exceptional speeds
  • Continuous shooting, up to five frames per second, means you can capture fast-moving moments in time and get amazing results. The UDMA CompactFlash compatibility enhances capture speeds for the ultimate in shooting performance
  • 1/8000-second high-speed, high-precision shutter enables you to freeze even the fastest subjects. Or, set shutter speeds as long as 60 seconds in Manual or Automatic setting
  • Effectively reduce blur with Olympus' exclusive Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) in-body Image Stabilization System. Get up to a five step EV stabilization effect with all Zuiko Digital Lenses, and all Four Thirds Format Lenses
  • A newly developed high-performance 10.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor provides the high resolution you need to accurately reproduce subject details with rich tones and natural colors as well as lower power consumption. Increased reading speed supports 5 fps continuous shooting
  • The Olympus exclusive TruePic III digital image processing system produces superior image quality and shadow detail
  • Olympus Zuiko Digital Lenses - designed specifically for the demands of digital photography - deliver sharp, high-quality color accuracy to the image sensor for amazing photographs
  • Live View shooting provides the next generation of composition control in digital SLR photography. The E-3's Live Simulation allows you to check exposure, white balance and composition -in real time, while you compose - with the integrated Live View technology
  • The 2.5-inch dual-axis, free-angle swivel Live View monitor provides a 100% accurate representation of your shooting scene. Additionally, the E-3's HyperCrystal wide-angle display, with 360-degree articulation, makes composition and image viewing possible at any angle
  • The E-3's proven Dust Reduction System, with the Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit, eliminates dust particles on the sensor by silently vibrating an amazing 30,000 times per second, ensuring spot-free images
  • The 100% accurate high eye point optical viewfinder, delivers the precise compositional accuracy demanded by the most discriminating photographer. When shooting with the E-3, what you see is what you get
  • A Rugged magnesium-alloy construction coupled with advanced splash and dust protection, make the E-3 the perfect choice for photographers who demand the most from their equipment, in any situation
  • Durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles. The pro-level shutter ensures reliability, even at five frames per second, thanks to a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, making the E-3 the camera of choice for photographers who demand durability from their equipment

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What's in the box:

  • Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body
  • Li-ion Battery BLM-1
  • Li-ion Battery Charger BCM-2
  • USB Cable
  • Video Cable
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Olympus Master CD-ROM
  • Instruction Manual
  • Olympus Limited Warranty <br> Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital ED SWD Lens

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