Olympus EVOLT E-330

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Model Name:	Olympus EVOLT E-330
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	E-330
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1099.99
Street Price:	$620.58
Date Available:	2006-03-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	15.4 oz (437 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.1 x 3.7 x 2.6 in. (129 x 95 x 66 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	N-MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Total Megapixels:	7.9
Effective Megapixels:	7.5
Sensor Format:	Four Thirds
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.85"
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3136 x 2352 (7.4 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, TIFF
Video Capture
Movie Mode:
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:	Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 90 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.20x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- 5.6 (T) - f/22
Normal Focus Range:	38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	58mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type, eye-level Porror-mirror
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	215,250 dots
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (with ISO boost on)
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, One-Touch, Lamp 1 (3000k), Fluorescent 1 (4000k), Fluorescent 2 (4500k), Fluorescent 3 (6600k), Daylight (5300k), Cloudy (6000k), Shadow (7500k)
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot. (Spot Approx. 2%)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene & Portrait, Children, Sports, High-Key, Low-Key, Reducing Blur, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Macro, Underwater Wide, Panorama
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow synchro, Fill-in
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13 m / 43 ft.
Flash Range Description:
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / Microdrive / xD
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT16
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:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RM-1 Wireless w/ bulb
Other Connection:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLM-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	400
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master CD
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	LCD display allows a live preview image, courtesy of a second (CCD) image sensor.

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