Reviews : Hardware : Digital Cameras : Digital SLR Cameras

Digital Cameras Buying Guide: There are many makes and models of digital cameras on the market. Read on to determine the right digital camera for you. Read more...

Digital SLR Cameras

Olympus E-3

Print review and specs for shopping

Click to open full size image in new window

Click images to select and enlarge

Olympus E-3 4.00

Explain star rating

RRP

$2499.00

Price range

$1540.00 - $2200.00

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.

Compare Prices - Olympus E-3

Comparison Shopping: Prices and Stores

Store	Price	Total price
Featured Store in Australia	$2099.95 + Shipping: $31.00	$2130.95	topbuy.com.au
Featured Store in Australia	$1833.80 + Shipping: $20.00	$1853.80	E-Tech-Direct
Featured Store in Australia	$2199.95 + Shipping: $18.00	$2217.95	Shopping Safari
in Australia	$1540.00 + Shipping: Check site	Check site	YouShop247