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Model Name: Olympus EVOLT E-330 
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Photo Gallery URL: Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL: Forum
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 
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 (pixels): 215,250
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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