Used Olympus E-30 12.3 Megapixels Digital Slr Camera Body

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2014-03-31T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great camera

This is an upgrade from my e620 and offers a few more features--mostly the larger view finder and a few more accessible controls. As usual, Adorama provides excellent service and the camera was just as promised.

House s.

2012-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A great DSLR

The E30 is an excellent DSLR. Coupled with Oly lens, it takes wonderful images.

HWPhoto

2012-03-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

I have used My E-30 for over 2 years and never had a problem with it. If you have Olympus lenses this is a great addition it has most of the capabilites of an E5 with the exception of waterproofing and at a bargin price. I also have other brand of cameras which I use and the E-30 compares well

Richard

2011-10-30T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

excellent camera

Great for grand kids sports and landscapes

son t.

2011-10-30T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Olympus E-30

I use tis camera usually for indoor sports and landscape photography.

PHotos L.

2011-10-16T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

High Flexibility

The high level of user control available through logically placed function controls makes for great ease of use. Relatively small dimensions and light weight (especially with the lightweight Zuiko Digital lenses mounted) compared to other cameras makes it a great tool to work with. Excellent image quality.

Finn

2011-09-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camera

Do not buy the kit lenses. Olympus Pro lenses are excellent- based on my Optical Chart tests. Feel very confident in recommending this system over its major competitors. This system is used for family and trip photos. I find that the focusing and controls are simple to use and give you the results you want. This is the third Olympus camera I have owned:one major camera in between, and returned to Olympus. As a Photographic Engineer, I am extremely happy with the Olympus System!

Paul B.

2011-09-10T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Olympus got it right

This is a fantastic camera, and Olympus had it right 12mp is more than enough (don't get caught up in a numbers game). The ridiculous availability of beautiful lenses makes this camera body a great one to have, however, it is best suited outdoors in great lighting or aided with a flash(or multiple flashes). The body feels very rugged, and the 100% viewfinder is such a huge plus. The image stabilizer is adjustable to your use, and it is fantastic in application. IT is not a weatherproofed camera, so if you are needing this get the E3 or E5. BC of the 4/3 sensor it allows for a greater depth of field without having to crank the F-stop to F11 or greater. A great lineup for this is the olympus 35-100 F2 and the 50-200 SWD lens. No great primes for olympus, but these lenses make up for a lot. The downfall of the 4/3 is that you wont get that really shallow depth of field that a 1.4 or 1.2 lens would have on a full frame camera (because it is half the size of a full frame). Overall, an amazing tool. I'd buy it again if I had a choice. There is a great support group of other Olympus 4/3 users out there who will help you customize your settings and find a community of like minds. This camera is not for everyone, and glass can get expensive.

Daniel C.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera for every day

I have used this camera for over a year without problems. The camera is everything a good camera should be.

Richard R.

2010-06-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Beyond my expectations

Visited a history museum yesterday that featured paintings, scultures, photos, mannequins, a Huey helicopter, a jeep, etc. The shadows, lighting and overhead spots made for some tough shooting. The E-30, with a 14-54 F2.4-3.5 lens did an outstanding job. I had forgotten my tripod and the image stabilization feature worked to perfection for the hand-held shots. I upgraded from an E-500 to the E-30 and am extremely pleased with the product [...]

Wally J.

2010-04-10T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A step up from the entry Oly's

I've used the Oly 510 and 620 and loved the latter, but needed the additional capacity of the E-30, namely the ability to bracket exposures with a full 2 E.V. stops on either side of zero. What I found, when I got the camera were that there were many smaller, incremental improvements over the entry 620 which endear the camera to me: a bigger, much brighter viewfinder; a better image stabilization engine (or at least more effective for me), a shorter shutter lag upon shutter release push, and of course the topside LCD information window. When you are using the Live View image magnification for critical focusing, you need additional information which this topside LCD provides, but the 510/620 lacked. Despite it's bigger size and heavier weight, I find myself reaching for it each and every time as compared to the 620 (which I still use as a second body).

woodden

2010-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Great Camera use it for Landscape,Sports, Wildlife. Picture Quality is great,easy to use.

Peter

2009-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great upgrade

I bought this to upgrade from my E-500. Quite an improvement.

KEVIN M.

2009-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Best 4/3 Camera

This is a great replacement for my E 510, which was no slouch it self. Larger viewfinders come at the cost of more size and weight, but worth it. Weather sealing isn't as good as the E3, but better than the E 510. I thought that the art filters were a marketing gymic, but since I have won several gold medals using them, I have changed my mind. The useful ISO range has been doubled, but is still not up to Canon/Nikon standards, however the Oly lenses easily make up for that. Not perfect, but highly recommended.

JACK H.

2009-06-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's All That AND More!

I upgraded from an Olympus E520 to the E30 and am SO glad I did. The camera is more substantial, has a great ergonomic feel and performs beyond my expectations. The articulating LCD is a wonder! I actually didn't think I'd have much use for it. But I've found it comes in so handy for those high and low shots and works spectacularly well with tripod use. The colors are superb and the dynamic range much improved from the E520. With more megapixels and the built-in art filters the potential is spot on. The only con (and it's not much of a con) is that the shutter is noiser/louder than I expected. Not bird frighteningly so, but more loud than the E520. That's all! One feature I absolutely adore is the two-jog-dial mode for adjusting shutter and aperature. The 520 had one dail and had to used in conjunction with a small button. The two dial mode of operation is the best! I can't say enough great things about the E30. I'm so very glad I decided to upgrade!

Chris

2009-06-23T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Am Glad I Upgraded

I upgraded to the E30 from an E500. The E30 is slightly bigger and heavier, but I quickly adapted and now my E500 feels puny. I don't like the digital display on top (very hard for me to read) but the info shows on the back screen also so I just look there. The menu choices are easy to access with buttons and dials. The LCD seems to fog or smudge easily making it hard to review photos in bright sunlight. I'm constantly cleaning the screen. They must have used the same anti-glare coating as my glasses (they are horrid). I shoot mostly landscapes, dog and horse portraits, and horses at liberty. I've taken close to 1000 photos in my first week of ownership and am quite happy with the fast focus and exposure. I've gotten some awesome photos under not so ideal settings.

Saddlebum

2009-06-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As good as my ex - Nikon D300

See best uses.

Rudy P.

2009-03-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Professional features without pro price

Having already owned the Olympus E500 & E510 along with a nice assortment of Zuiko four thirds lenses, moving up to the E30 was a breeze. Controls are similar to above mentioned models, Larger lcd w/articulation is great as is improved Auto focus & upgraded image processer. This is a substantial DSLR compared to earlier E system cameras and actually has features not found in the E3 Pro model. If you do not require a sealed camera you cannot go wrong with the E-30. E-30 has performed admirably in all respects and I use it exclusively for weddings, portraits, landscapes and wildlife photography.

Mike B.

2009-03-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible images and effects!

OK- SO I JUST BOUGHT IT! Just ran it through a series of test and can tell you it's photoshop in a camera! The menus are a bit more complicated than Olympus' top E-3, but that's to be expected considering the additional features. The camera's grip is perfect and it's very lightweight. Going back to the menus, When you access the Art Filter set, which you can do from the main dial on top, the menu shows bright and clear examples of each style of effect. So I of course tested them out. I absolutely love the "Grainy Black and White" effect, and I noticed that when you select these Art Filters, the ISO changes to match the style. The "Grainy B&W" went to ISO 800 for instance. The "Pop Art" effect was REALLY vivid, but my other fave is the "Pinhole" effect which vignettes the corners and edges in a dark blended frame, and colors and exposure changes to match this effect. The only complaint is that you can't combine effects like the "Grainy B&W" and Pinhole. "Soft Focus" is a bit too soft for me, but it has its uses. I've yet to try the mutiple exposure function, but I'll do so by the weekend. The swivel LCD is Olympus' brightest and sharpest yet and pictures look stunning on it. Image quality is much better than reported. I expected some increase in noise ( I shoot with NR off all the time), but found less despite the increase in megapixels on the four-thirds sensor. I'm left wondering why Olympus DSLRS aren't considered more for pro use when Olympus has consistently made great images. More to come...

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Olympus E-30 12.3 Megapixels Digital Slr Camera Body Specifications

  • Product type

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

  • Memory

    CompactFlash Type I/II (UDMA), 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

    12.3 million pixels

  • Image Pickup Unit

    High speed Live MOS Sensor

  • Total no. of pixels

    Approx. 13.1 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 lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG

  • Recording image size

    [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels
    [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels

  • File size

    RAW: 4032 x 3024 (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.9MB
    Large: 4032 x 3024 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 8.2MB, 4032 x 3024 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.7MB, 4032 x 3024 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB, 4032 x 3024 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.8MB, Middle 3200 x 2400 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 5.4MB, 3200 x 2400 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 3.4MB, 3200 x 2400 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB

  • Viewfinder type

    Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder

  • Field of view

    Approx. 98%

  • Viewfinder magnification

    Approx.1.02x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)

  • Eye point

    Approx. 24.2 mm (-1m-1) from eyepiece lens

  • Diopter adjustment range

    -3.0 - +1m-1

  • Focusing screen

    Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen : FS-3 Grid Focusing Screen can be installed by Olympus Service

  • Eyepiece shutter

    Eye piece cover EPC-1 supplied

  • Eye cup

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

  • Optical preview (view finder)

    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

    High speed 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, Face detection pre-view, Perfect shot pre-view, Grid line displayable, 5x/7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, IS activating mode

  • AF

    High speed imager AF, Phase-difference detection AF

  • Image Stabilizer System

    Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)

  • Image Stabilizer Mode

    3 modes (2 dimensional activation, 1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, 1 dimensional activation in portrait frame to horizontal direction moving )

  • Manual Function

    Input focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000

  • Effective compensation range

    Approx.5 EV steps (in maximum effect)

  • LCD Display type

    HyperCrystal II LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)

  • LCD Display Size

    2.7 inches

  • LCD Total no. of pixels

    Approx. 230,000 pixels

  • Playback field of view

    100%

  • Brightness control

    15 levels

  • Color Balance

    15 levels

  • Focusing AF system

    TTL phase-difference detection system
    Contrast detection system (with 25mm f2.8, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, 40-150mm f4.0-5.6, 9-18mm f4.0-5.6, 14-54mm f2.8-3.5II)

  • Focus mode

    Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF)
    S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF * C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection system

  • Focusing point

    11 points full-twin cross AF sensor with the phase-difference detection system
    11-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)

  • Focusing point selection

    Single target, Dynamic single target, All targets with the phase-difference detection system
    Single, all 11 area, or Face detection with the contrast detection system

  • 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

  • Fine Adjustment

    +/- 20 steps, 20 data can be registered

  • Exposure Control Metering system

    TTL open-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (49-points 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) Auto (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene program AE (7) Scene select AE

  • Scene program AE

    Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait

  • Scene select AE

    Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200) / Manual (ISO 100 - 3200), 1/3 or 1 EV steps

  • 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, 0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable

  • ISO bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable

  • Metering standard value adjustment

    1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range

  • Auto White Balance system

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

  • Preset white balance

    8 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 A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)

  • CWB (Kelvin setting)

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

  • One-touch white balance

    1 custom setting can be registered

  • White balance bracketing

    3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis

  • Color space

    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. TBD
    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-UC1 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. 12 frames
    JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (Large normal mode: up to card capacity with High Speed CF cards)

  • Built-in flash

    Retractable flash, GN=18 @ISO200, (GN=13 @ISO 100.m)

  • Compatible external flash

    FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20

  • 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

  • Flash intensity control

    Up to +/-3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps

  • Flash bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable

  • Compatible external flash

    FL-50R, FL-36R

  • Control method

    Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light

  • Flash control modes

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

  • Number of channels

    4 channels

  • Group setting

    3 groups

  • Art Filter Mode

    Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole

  • Multi Exposure Number of picture

    2-4 pictures

  • Functions

    Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture

  • Multi Aspect Ratio

    4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/5:4/7:6/6:5/7:5/3:4

  • Control panel Information

    WB setting, WB compensation notification, B/W mode notification, Record mode, ISO sensitivity, Program Sift, WB setting, WB compensation notification, B/W mode notification, Record mode, ISO sensitivity, Program Sift, BKT notification, Flash mode, Drive mode, Recordable still image number, Shutter Speed, Aperture Value, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, AF mode, Activated AF points, Focusing mode, IS, Multi Exposure

  • Back light timer

    8 sec.

  • Information (Shooting)

    Battery information, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Picture mode, Flash mode, Record mode, Image size, Card information, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, FP warning, AF frame

  • Information (Wireless flash commander)

    Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value bar, 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, Wireless channel setting, Built-in flash intensity, Group setting

  • Back light timer

    Back light lighting time is selectable. (Keep, 8, 30sec, 1min)

  • Playback modes

    Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 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 (Additional one language is possible to download.)
    Others: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai

  • 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

    Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file), Aspect Change

  • Marge function

    2-4 pictures, merge gain step 0.1-2.0 0.1 step

  • 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)

  • USB/Video connector

    Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available)

  • Flash attachment

    Hot shoe / External flash connector

  • DC-in

    Yes (AC-1 compatible)

  • Battery

    BLM-1 Li-ion battery (included)

  • Sleep mode

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

  • No. of recordable pictures

    Approx. 750 shots (optical viewfinder)

  • Power battery holder

    HLD-4 compatible

  • Operating Temperature

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

  • Operating Humidity

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

  • Splash proof

    No

  • Dimensions

    141.5 mm (W) x 107.5mm (H) x 75 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)

  • Weight

    655g (body only)

  • Warranty

    Olympus warranty

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FEATURED REVIEWS

Incredible images and effects!

By dynamarcvisuals

OK- SO I JUST BOUGHT IT! Just ran it through a series of test and can tell you it's photoshop in a camera! The menus are a bit more complicated than Olympus' top E-3, but that's to be expected considering the additional features. The camera's grip is perfect and it's very lightweight. Going back to the menus, When you access the Art Filter set, which you can do from the main dial on top, the menu shows bright and clear examples of each style of effect. So I of course tested them out. I absol...

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Professional features without pro price

By Mike B.

Having already owned the Olympus E500 & E510 along with a nice assortment of Zuiko four thirds lenses, moving up to the E30 was a breeze. Controls are similar to above mentioned models, Larger lcd w/articulation is great as is improved Auto focus & upgraded image processer. This is a substantial DSLR compared to earlier E system cameras and actually has features not found in the E3 Pro model. If you do not require a sealed camera you cannot go wrong with the E-30. E-30 has performed admirably...

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The Olympus E-30 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera is for photographers looking to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary masterpieces. Autofocus Live View with Multiple Exposure shooting lets you create artistic effects in-camera. Six Art Filters instantly give your images a variety of creative looks. Features like Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and In-body Image Stabilization ensure clear, crisp images in any shooting situation.

It all adds up to a DSLR for photographers who want to express themselves more artistically. The E-30 conveniently helps you transform a basic image that faithfully represents the scene into an image that carries emotional impact. The new Art Filters take this expressive ability to a higher level, replicating six dramatic effects as you shoot using the Autofocus Live View LCD. Pop Art: Enhances colors, making them more saturated and vivid, creating high-impact pictures that express the joyful, lighthearted feeling of the Pop Art style of the 1960s. Soft Focus: Creates an ethereal atmosphere that renders subjects in a heavenly light without obscuring details.

Pale & Light Color: Encloses the foreground of an image in flat gentle light and pastel colors reminiscent of a flashback scene in a movie. Light Tone: Renders shade and highlight areas softly to lend an elegant air to the subject. Grainy Film: Evokes the feeling of documentary footage shot in monochrome with grainy, high-contrast film. Pin Hole Camera: Reduces the peripheral brightness of an image as though it were shot through a pin hole, connecting the viewer intimately with the subject at the center of the picture. Two innovative technologies merge to create a unique digital experience.

The advanced Live View Autofocus works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects, in focus, on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way. And the Swivel Live View LCD enables photographers to hold the camera away from their face and at angles they cannot easily reach by using the optical viewfinder alone. During composition, settings like white balance and exposure can be selected and their impact is seen instantly on the LCD, thanks to Live View. Real-time monitoring offers amazing versatility and creative control. Shoot up to four images in one frame in both the Live View and optical viewing modes.

More evidence that Olympus is the undisputed leader in Live View technology, the E-30's Live View Autofocus now has a Multiple Exposure feature. Now you can take your best shot and combine it with another great shot right on the camera's LCD. Multiple Exposure overlays an image with multiple frames and saves it on a single image. For example, shoot a silhouette of a child against a sunset sky, then overlay a shot of a portrait of the child to create a lasting memory.

Olympus E-30 12.3 Megapixels Digital Slr Camera Body Features

  • On-screen Autofocus with Live View works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects, in focus, on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way
  • The new Art Filters allow you to replicate dramatic effects as you shoot using the Autofocus Live View LCD
  • Tracks up to 8 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology brings out more details in shadows. It captures scenes exactly as you see them, even in challenging situations - like when shooting a backlit subject
  • The 2.7-inch dual-axis, high-definition, Live View monitor swivels 270° so you can capture dramatic images, even at difficult-to-shoot angles
  • Express yourself by altering how you frame the world - choose from nine aspect ratios, from the standard 4:3 to the cinematic 16:9
  • The powerful 12.3-megapixel Live-MOS sensor means you'll capture more detail than ever before in your pictures
  • When it comes to measuring camera speed, autofocus is a key factor. Thanks to the new 14-54mm II lens with high-speed Imager AF, shooting with Live View is faster than ever - a key element in utilizing the new camera's art filters
  • In-Body Image Stabilization is a state-of-the-art technology, preventing camera shake for blur free photography
  • Every time you turn on the E-520, the Supersonic Wave Filter - located between the shutter and the image sensor - silently vibrates an amazing 30,000 times per second
  • Settings like Manual, Program, Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority allow for full manual control of the camera for advanced creative shooting
  • With the E-30's various camera controls, depending on the shooting situation, Program Camera Control automatically adjusts settings - such as the optimum aperture value and shutter speed
  • The remote release allows the user to take pictures over long exposures without shaking the camera
  • With the E-30, there are five Metering Modes: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering and three types of spot metering
  • The E-30 is equipped with an internal Digital Level Sensor that detects the camera's pitch and roll and indicates it in the optical viewfinder on the control panel and during Live View operation
  • In-Body AF Focus Adjustment lets you use the AF Sensor (when set to Hybrid AF or AF Sensor) to fine-adjust the focusing position to a range of +/- 20 steps
  • The E-30 is compatible with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography
  • Accepting Compact Flash Type I & II, UDMA, Microdrives and xD-Picture Cards, the E-30 provides a choice of data storage options for enhanced flexibility and it is possible to transfer image files from one card to the other right inside the camera

Warranty Information

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