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Digital SLR Cameras
Olympus E-3
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Review Date
Monday, 26th of November, 2007
Features
Camera Resolution : 10.1 MP
ISO Speeds : 100
ISO Speeds : 160
ISO Speeds : 1600
ISO Speeds : 200
ISO Speeds : 3200
ISO Speeds : 400
What's Hot
Fast focus, live view, dust reduction, great build, good images
What's Not
Pictures are a little soft in some situations at high magnification, some competing models offer faster burst mode
The Final Word
E-3 is a great SLR and Olympus's best model to date. While it may not usurp the dominant forces of Canon and Nikon in this space, its combination of great features and good quality pictures make it a viable alternative for people after something a little different.
Digital Camera Features
Camera Resolution
10.1 MP
LCD screen size
2.5 in
Interchangeable Lens?
Yes
Focus Type
Manual, Autofocus
Aperture Priority?
Yes
Flash Functions
Forced Flash, Auto Flash, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash , Slow Sync
ISO Speeds
1600, 3200, 160, 100, 200, 400
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000th of a second
Min Shutter Speed
60 seconds
Shutter Priority?
Yes
Fixed Image Resolutions
1024x768, 3200x2400, 2560x1920, 3648x2736, 640x480, 1280x768, 1280x960, 1600x1200
Image stabilization (Optical)?
Yes
Viewfinder
Optical (TTL)
Colour Viewfinder?
Yes
Tripod Mount?
Yes
Continuous Shot?
Yes
Self timer?
Yes
Display
Display Technology
LCD
General
Available Colours
Black
Length (mm)
142.5
Width (mm)
116.5
Height (mm)
74.5
Weight without battery (grams)
810
Media
Supported Memory Media
CompactFlash, xD Picture Card
Supported Picture File Formats
JPEG, Raw
Power
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
USB 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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