Olympus E-5

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Model Name:	Olympus E-5
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General
Model Number:	E-5
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1699.99
Street Price:	$1699.19
Date Available:	2010-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	31.5 oz (892 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:	13.1
Effective Megapixels:	12.3
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:	4032 x 3024 (12.2 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, 12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
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:	TTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection
Face Detection:	Yes
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):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Customized WB, One-touch WB (4 settings), Underwater
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:	Yes
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 m / 43 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 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
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 or RM-CB1 Cable
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI (type-C) Output, DC Input, Cable Remote
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLM-5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	870
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output, Dual CF/SD card support (including SDXC), AF fine tuning.