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Olympus E-10

A 4 megapixel sensor and unique SLR optics make for a major coup for Olympus! (Final review, based on full-production model.)

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 1/26/2001

MSRP $1999 US

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General
Model Name:	Olympus Camedia E-10
Model Number:	E-10
Camera Format:	SLR-style
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1499.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2000-11-01
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	37.0 oz (1,050 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	5.0 x 6.3 x 4.1 in. (128 x 161 x 103 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2240x1680, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x767, 640x480
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.70
CCD Size (inches):	2/3"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	No
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 140 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	60 cm to Infinity 24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	20 - 60 cm 8.2 - 24.5 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:	f/11.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.0
Aperture Range Description:	W: f/2.0 - f/11, T: f/2.4 - f/11 (aperture varies with lens zoom)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	62 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Lens Threads
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	SLR
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	50, 100, 200
ISO Rating Max:	200
Number of White Balance Settings:	5
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/640
Exp Adj Range:	3.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	ESP digital, Center Weighted, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	2, 12 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	7
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off, Slow 1&2, External
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	7.0
Flash Range Description:	Guide number of 14 meters (46 feet) at f/2.0
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, SmartMedia
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	USB Drivers
OS Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	3.000
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included:	AA NiMH (4) batteries
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website