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Olympus EVOLT E-3 Pro SLR 10.1MP, Splash & Dust Protection, 2.5" Swivel LCD (Body Only) |
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Part #: 262010
UPC: 262010
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The Olympus E-3 provides the high-precision performance demanded by professional and enthusiastic photographers. It combines speed and weatherproof durability for capturing exceptional images in any situation. Olympus pioneered Full Time Live View and Dust Reduction technologies for digital SLR cameras, leading where others have followed. The E-3 enhances those technical innovations and raises the performance bar with the fastest autofocus in the world. Body-Integrated Mechanical Image Stabilization to stabilize every lens, a 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor to capture beautiful images, and a magnesium alloy body for dust-proof and splash-proof durability join the impressive innovations developed for the E-3.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Features
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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. |
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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. |
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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 settings. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Olympus exclusive TruePic® III digital image processing system produces superior image quality and shadow detail. |
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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. |
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Certified as an Olympus Eco-product, this camera has a reduced environmental footprint across its entire product lifecycle, which encompasses not only the product and its packaging, but also the manufacturing and logistical processes in bringing the product to the marketplace. |
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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. |
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The benefits of the Four Thirds Mount on Olympus E-System cameras are many. You get a digitally designed image sensor, a compact design, as well as expandability and compatibility with the rest of the Four Thirds System. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Specs
PRODUCT TYPE
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Product Type
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Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system |
| Memory |
CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
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| Screen Size |
17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
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| Lens Mount |
Four Thirds Mount
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| Effective Pixels |
10.1 million
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| IMAGE PICKUP UNIT |
| Product Type |
High speed Live MOS Sensor
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| Total Pixels |
Approx. 11.8 million pixels |
| Aspect Ratio |
1.33 (4:3)
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| Filter Array |
Primary color filter (RGB)
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| LPF |
Fixed type
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| IR cut filter |
Hybrid type
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| Dust Reduction |
Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
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RECORDING
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| Recording Format |
DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
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| File Format |
RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
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| Recording Image Size |
[RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels
[JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
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| File Size |
RAW: 3648 x 2736 compressed Approx. 11MB
Large: 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: 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: 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
1024 x 768 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB
1024 x 768 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
1024 x 768 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
640 x 480 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
640 x 480 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
640 x 480 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
640 x 480 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
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VIEWFINDER
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| Product Type |
Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
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| Field of View |
Approx. 100%
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| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx.1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
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| Eye Point |
Approx. 20 mm (-1m-1)
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| Diopter Adjustment Range |
-3.0 - +1m-1
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| Focusing Screen |
Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to gird mat type)
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| Eyepiece Shutter |
Built-in type
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| Eye Cup |
Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7, EP-7 is supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available)
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| Optical Preview (Viewfinder) |
Yes, by preview button
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| Live Preview |
Available to set to Fn button
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| Viewfinder 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
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LIVE VIEW
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| 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.
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| AF |
Phase-difference detection system with mirror down.
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IMAGE STABILIZER
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System
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Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)
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| Mode |
2 modes (2 dimentional activation, 1 dementional activation)
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| Effective Compensation Range |
Approx. 5 EV steps (in maximum effect)
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MONITOR
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Product Type
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HyperCrystal LCD (semi-transmissive TFT colour LCD)
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| Size |
2.5 inches
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| Total Number of Pixels |
Approx. 230,000 dots
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| Playback field of view |
100%
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| Brightness Control |
Auto/Manual 15 levels
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| Focusing |
AF System
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TTL phase-difference detection system
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| Focus Mode |
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF
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| Focusing Point |
11 points full-twin cross AF sensor
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| Focusing Point Selection |
Single point, Group area, All points are selectable
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| AF Luminance Range |
EV -2 to 19 (at 20°, ISO 100)
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| 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 |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL |
| 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 |
| WHITE BALANCE |
| 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 |
| COLOUR MODE |
| Colour Matrix |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| PICTURE MODE |
| 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, garadation 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 |
| Product 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 |
| 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) |
| INTEGRATED FLASH |
| 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 |
| 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 Bracketing |
3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable |
| WIRELESS FLASH CONTROL |
| Compatible External Flash |
FL-50R, FL-36R |
| Control Method |
Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light |
| Flash Control Mode |
TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual |
| Number of Channels |
4 channels |
| Group Settings |
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. |
| Backlight Timer |
8 sec. |
| SUPER CONTROL PANEL |
Information (Shooting)
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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 disactivated 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.
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| Information |
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 disactivated notification, Colour space Wireless channel setting, Built-in flash intensity, Group setting.
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| PLAYBACK |
| Playback Mode |
Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box
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| Information Display |
Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
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| MENU |
| Languages |
Japan: Japanese, English
US: English, French, Spanish, Portguese
Europe: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish
Others: English, Simplified Chinise, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Additional one language is possible to download. |
| RESET & CUSTOM SETTING |
| Custom Reset |
2 setting recordable |
| My Mode |
2 setting recordable |
| IMAGE EDITING |
| 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 |
| Print Function |
Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible) |
| INPUT/OUTPUT |
| 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) |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS |
| 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 |
| DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT |
| 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) |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT |
| Temperature |
0 - 40° (operation) / -20 - 60° (storage) |
| Humidity |
30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) |
| Splashproof |
Yes |
Included
- E-3 body
- Li-ion battery BLM-1
- Li-ion battery charger BCM-2
- USB cable
- Video cable
- Shoulder strap
- OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM
- Instruction manual
- Warranty card
Warranty
Brand new retail box,
1 Year Manufacture Warranty
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