Olympus E-3

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Model Name:	Olympus E-3
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	E3
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1699.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	2007-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	31.4 oz (889 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in. (143 x 117 x 75 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	11.8
Effective Megapixels:	10.1
Sensor Format:	Four Thirds
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.85"
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Four Thirds mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point, all cross-type, TTL Phase-contrast Detection
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.15x mag, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Customized WB, One-touch WB (4 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program AE:
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Underwater program AE
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	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.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC sync socket
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	RM-1 IR
Other Connection:	DC Input
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLM-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	610
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:

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