Version: 2008
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Olympus E-3 (body only)

  • Manufacturer: Olympus
  • Part Number:262010

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 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type Live MOS
  • Total Pixels 11,800,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
  • Field of View Crop Factor 2
  • Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
  • Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 100-3200
  • Special Effects Muted , Vivid , Monotone , Portrait , Custom Effect
  • 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 Spot , Multi-segment , Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Manual Shutter-priority Aperture-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 , 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)
  • White Balance Bracketing Yes
  • Still Image Format RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG
  • Continuous Shooting Speed 5 frames per second
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Supported Flash Memory Microdrive CompactFlash
  • 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

Camera Flash

Lens System

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

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color
  • Field Coverage 100%
  • Magnification 1.15x
  • Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
  • Viewfinder 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
  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 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

Software

  • Software Olympus Master , Drivers & Utilities

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
  • Included Accessories Shoulder strap
  • Cables Included 1 , 1 x USB cable , Video cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

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

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Where to buy

Olympus E-3 (body only): $1,049.00 - $1,399.99
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Amazon.com
$1,299.99 Yes 5.0 star rating
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$1,049.00 Yes 5.0 star rating
B&H Photo-Video
$1,054.95 Yes 5.0 star rating

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