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Written by Pynx   
Oct 27, 2007 at 09:00 AM

ImageOlympus released their E-3, the new professional digital SLR. E-3 is the very long-wait replacement for the E-1 which was announced in 2001. The E-3 has a lot of new features, including a Live View, autofocus in live view mode, the ability to create high dynamic range pictures (HDR) in camera and the ability to control up to 3 wireless flash groups without external transmitters.

Here are the specification details.

Olympus E-3
Manufacturer:Olympus
Model name:E-3
Date announced:2007-10-16
Retail price:$1699
  
Max resolution:3648 x 2736 (10 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):17.3 x 13.0 mm (Live MOS)
Auto focus:Yes
AF-assist lamp:Yes
Optical image stabilization:Yes
  
LCD display:Yes/2.5"
Viewfinder:Optical
Built-in flash:Yes
External flash support:Yes
  
Manual controls:Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity:100-3200
Movie mode (format):No
Sound recording:No
RAW/TIFF mode:RAW
PictBridge support:Yes
  
Storage method:xD Picture Card + CompactFlash Type II (no card included)
  
Video out:Yes
USB support:Yes (2.0)
Batteries used:BLM-1 (1)
Computer supported:Mac/PC
Dimensions (W x H x D):142.2 x 116.8 x 73.7 mm / 5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in
Weight (empty):810 g / 28.6 oz
Bundled software:Olympus Master
  
Misc. notes:Live view on a flip-out, rotating LCD display. CCD-shift image stabilization. Dust reduction system. Body is sealed against water, dust, etc.
Last Updated ( Jan 28, 2008 at 01:20 PM )