Digital-ESP multi pattern, Center-Weighted Average, Spot
Spot Metering:
Yes
Aperture Priority:
Yes
Shutter Priority:
Yes
Full Manual Exposure:
Yes
Self Timer:
12
Flash
Internal Flash:
Yes
No of Flash Modes:
4
Flash Modes:
Auto, Red-Eye Reducing, Off, Fill-in
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
13
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
8.9
Flash Range Description:
0.6 – 8.9 m (wide), 0.5 - 7.4 m (tele)
No of Flash "Pops":
2
Ext Flash:
Yes
Ext Flash Connection:
FL-40 external flash sync, hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, SmartMedia
Other Memory Types:
IBM Microdrive up to 1GB
Memory Included (MB):
32.0
Uncompressed Format:
TIFF, RAW
CCD Raw Format:
Yes
Compressed Format:
JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:
Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:
Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
DC In, FL-40 external flash
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
6.000 seconds
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
1.200 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):
1.930 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
1.930 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
0.700 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
0.490 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
0.050 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
0.670 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:
0.670 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:
0.670 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
4
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
2.500
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
546.00
Power
Battery Form Factor:
AA, CR-V3, LiPo battery w/ optional grip
Usable Battery Types:
Lithium disposable, NiMH / NiCD rechargable, LiPo
Batteries Included:
CR-V3
Battery Charger Included:
No
More Information
Notes & Features:
14 element, 11 group lens is all-glass with one ED (extra-low dispersion) and two aspherical elements. Optical viewfinder is SLR-style TTL, with info display and focus confirmation. LCD viewfinder can be tilted up 90 degrees, down 20 degrees, and brightness can be adjusted. Compatible with 3.3V SmartMedia (4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB), CompactFlash Type-I/II up to 1GB, including IBM Microdrive.
Uses interlaced scan mode at resolutions above 1792 x 1344 pixels, progressive scan mode on CCD with resolutions of 1792 x 1344 or below. In interlaced scan mode, fastest shutter speed is up to 1/640 second, in progressive scan mode, fastest shutter speed is up to 1/4000 second (in all modes) or 1/18000 second (in manual or shutter priority modes only). Shutter speeds up to 1/640 second use mechanical shutter, speeds up to 1/18000 second use electronic shutter. Shutter speeds 2 - 60 seconds in shutter priority and manual modes only, shutter speeds 60-120 seconds in bulb mode only.
Burst mode is 2.5 frames per second up to 3 frames in RAW mode, 4 frames in interlaced scan mode, 7 frames in progressive scan mode.
Auto exposure locking possible. Auto exposure bracketing feature takes 3 images at 1/3, 2/3 or 1EV steps. As well as resolutions listed above, also has 640x480 pixel resolution. CCD-RAW mode is proprietary; files can be decoded using bundled Adobe PhotoShop plugin. Complies with USB Mass Storage Class (called USB AutoConnect by Olympus) for driverless connectivity with Windows 2000, Me, MacOS 8.6+.
Optional accessories include 0.8x wide, 1.45x and 3x telephoto, macro lenses and battery hand-grip.
