Olympus E-600

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Model Name:	Olympus E-600
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General
Model Number:	E-600
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$599.99
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Date Available:	2009-11-05
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	16.8 oz (475 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (130 x 94 x 60 mm)
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 (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:	Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 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:	7 points twin AF sensor with the phase-difference detection; 5 points twin cross, 2 points twin
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed, eye-level pentamirror(?), 95% coverage, 0.96x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	2.7
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
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 (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow,Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro
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):	12 m / 39 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD
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:	No
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 or RM-UC1 cable
Other Connection:	Multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	500
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Cost reduced E-620.