Olympus E-3 (body only)

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Olympus E-3 (body only)

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Manufacturer: Olympus America, Inc.
Part number: 262010

General

  • Product Type
  • Digital camera - SLR
  • Weight
  • 1.8 lbs
  • Width
  • 5.6 in
  • Depth
  • 3 in
  • Height
  • 4.6 in
  • Body Material
  • Magnesium alloy

Main Features

  • Resolution
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • Sensor resolution
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Type
  • Live MOS
  • Effective Sensor Resolution
  • 10,100,000 pixels
  • Total Pixels
  • 11,800,000 pixels
  • Light Sensitivity
  • ISO 100-3200
  • Special effects
  • Muted, Vivid, Monotone, Portrait, Custom Effect
  • Field of View Crop Factor
  • 2
  • Max Shutter Speed
  • 1/8000 sec
  • Sensor Dust Reduction
  • Yes
  • Min Shutter Speed
  • 30 min
  • Sensor Features
  • Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
  • X-sync Speed
  • 1/250 sec
  • Exposure Metering
  • Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes
  • Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • 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
  • White Balance
  • Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets
  • Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Evening sun, 3000K - 7500K, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
  • Still Image Format
  • RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
  • Continuous Shooting Speed
  • 2 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second
  • Color support
  • Color
  • Image Stabilizer
  • Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
  • Exposure Range
  • EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
  • Exposure Metering Zones
  • 49
  • White Balance Bracketing
  • Yes
  • Remote Control
  • Optional
  • TV Tuner
  • None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive
  • None
  • 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
  • Supported Flash Memory
  • Microdrive, CompactFlash, XD-Picture Card

Lens System

  • Type
  • Autofocus - 12 mm - 60 mm - F/2.8-4.0, Manual focus
  • Focal Length
  • 12 mm - 60 mm
  • Lens System Mounting
  • Four Thirds

Additional Features

  • Self Timer
  • Yes
  • Self Timer Delay
  • 2 sec, 12 sec
  • Flash Terminal
  • Hot shoe
  • Additional Features
  • AE lock, AF lock, IR filter, Splashproof, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Contrast control, Histogram display, Resizing an image, Sharpness control, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support, Saturation control, PRINT Image Matching, Shadow point display, USB 2.0 compatibility, Highlight point display, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button

Camera Flash

  • Type
  • Pop-up flash
  • Flash Modes
  • Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction
  • Yes
  • Features
  • AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Flash exposure bracketing, Wireless off-camera control
  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
  • 13

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type
  • Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Color support
  • Color
  • Field Coverage
  • 100%
  • Magnification
  • 1.15x
  • Dioptric Correction Range
  • -3 to +1
  • Frames
  • Autofocus frame
  • LCD Display Information
  • AE lock, AF lock, Aperture, Record mode, Exposure mode, Frame counter, Shutter speed, White balance, Battery status, ISO sensitivity, Metering system, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion

Display

  • Type
  • LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Mounting
  • Rotating
  • Resolution
  • 230,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type
  • None

Microphone

  • Type
  • None

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

Lens Systems

  • Auto Focus
  • TTL phase detection
  • Type
  • Autofocus, Manual focus
  • Focal length
  • 12 mm - 60 mm
  • Focus adjustment
  • Automatic, Manual
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones)
  • 11
  • Lens Aperture
  • F/2.8-4.0
  • Zoom Adjustment
  • Automatic

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included
  • 1, 1 x USB cable, Video cable
  • Included Accessories
  • Body cap, Shoulder strap
  • Min Operating Temperature
  • 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
  • 104 °F
  • Operating humidity
  • 30 - 90%

Power

  • Power Device
  • Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery
  • 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1500 mAh ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Storage Temperature
  • -4 °F
  • Max Storage Temperature
  • 140 °F
  • Humidity Range Storage
  • 10 - 90%

Software

  • Type
  • Olympus Master, Drivers & Utilities

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CNET editors' rating

Excellent

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin

Reviewed: 2/15/08
Release date: 11/28/07
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