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The 10-megapixel Olympus E-3 digital SLR features Four-Thirds System compatibility, a dual-axis swivel 2.5-inch, 230,000-pixel Live View LCD, and in-body mechanical image stabilization, which provides optical image stabilization regardless of the lens used. Image stabilization modes include all-around stabilization and vertical-only stabilization for panning. The camera also features an optical viewfinder with a 100 percent field of view. According to Olympus, the E-3 offers the best autofocus performance of any digital SLR when paired with their new Zuiko Digital 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Supersonic Wave Drive lens.
The E-3 includes an 11-point AF system, a 5 fps continuous shooting mode for a maximum of 16 RAW frames or a variable number of JPEG frames, and a shutter speed range of 60-1/8000 sec. The camera's Live View LCD offers an angle of view of 170 degrees and a magnification factor of 5, 7 or 10 times, allowing the photographer to check focus and exposure before capturing an image. The screen's dual-axis swivel mechanism provides 360-degree flexibility. The camera is compatible with several accessories including the Olympus HLD-4 battery holder, BLM-1 Lithium Ion batteries, and new FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes. Flash output settings can be controlled through the camera's menus when using the FL-50R wireless flash. The Olympus E-3 digital SLR is available with a MSRP of $1699.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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60 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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8000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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Yes |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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5 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/250 |
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| AF Points |
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11 |
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| Metering Zones |
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49 |
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| Lens Mount |
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Four Thirds |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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230,000 |
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LCD and Optical |
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| Maximum ISO |
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3200 |
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| Max Continuous RAW |
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16 |
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| Battery |
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 610 shots |
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| Width |
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5.6 in |
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| Height |
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4.6 in |
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2.9 in |
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| Weight |
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28.2 oz |
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| Release Date |
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November 2007 |
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January 2008
Combine the Four-Thirds camera's 2x lens factor and the EC-20 2x teleconverter with the Zuiko 300mm f/2.8 for a hand-holdable, ultra-portable, Image stabilized 1200mm f/5.6 equivalent lens! |
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January 2008
Improvements focus on AF performance, image stabilization and better accessory compatibility. |
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December 2007
Three winning students and their professors will receive $5,000 scholarships and Olympus E-3 kits. |
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December 2007
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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Overall quality |
9.62
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Ease of use |
9.12
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Fit and finish |
9.88
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Click-to-click speed |
9.5
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Display quality |
9.62
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Flash quality |
9.25
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Image quality |
9.75
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Overall value |
9.5
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RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST |
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