Olympus PEN E-P3

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Model Name:	Olympus PEN E-P3
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	E-P3
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.99
Street Price:	$831.27
Date Available:	2011-08-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	17.3 oz (490 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	4.8 x 2.7 x 1.4 in. (122 x 69 x 34 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Total Megapixels:	13.1
Effective Megapixels:	12.3
Sensor Format:	Micro 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), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 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), MPO (3D), 12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i (20Mbps/17Mbps), 60p (17Mbps/13Mbps), 30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds mount
Kit Lens:	Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 II R MSC M.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:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x
Filter Thread:	37mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area, Up to 8 Faces Detected
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:
Electronic Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	614,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone)
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 (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off. Wireless flash control supported.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7 m / 23 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture (GN=10m @ ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	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:	Optional RM-UC1 wired remote
Other Connection:	Accessory Port 2, Multi Connector (USB/AV/Remote), Mini HDMI (Type C)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	330
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 610k-dot OLED Touchscreen, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Full HD movies, 10 Art Filters. Available in Black, White and Silver.

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