Olympus E3 Body Only

As the new flagship model of Olympus's E Series -- the world's leading line of compact, high-performance digital interchangeable-lens SLR cameras, the E-3 has been carefully designed to offer demanding professionals the highest possible levels of picture quality, mobility and reliability. Ruggedly constructed from lightweight, rigid magnesium alloy to withstand the most severe operating conditions, the dust- and splash-proof E-3 boasts substantial improvements in performance that include the world's fastest AF^*1 with an 11-point-full twin cross AF sensor system, high-speed sequential shooting capability at 5 frames/sec., and a high-speed shutter up to 1/8000 sec.

That top-level image capturing performance is supported by an industry-leading built-in image stabilization mechanism that's already been proven on the E-510 to effectively eliminate blur with a camera shake compensation effect of up to 5 EV steps*. Picture quality is further assured by a powerful 10.1-megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor and the high-speed "TruePic III" image processing engine, while increased data reading speed enables high-speed sequential shooting possible. Put it all together and you've got a camera that offers today's highest level of digital shooting quality and performance.

The E-3 is also the first camera in its class to incorporate Olympus's exclusive Live View function, which allows users to compose their shots on a rear-panel LCD monitor. Now made even more versatile with a dual-axis flexible-angle HyperCrystal panel that can be rotated for easier vertical shooting, Live View promises to expand the world of photographic expression into new and uncharted territory.

Traditional shooting styles are supported as well by a bigger optical viewfinder that provides a brighter, more comfortable view with a 100% field of view and 1.15x magnification. Equally importantly, the E-3 is built to withstand the rigors of professional shooting day in and day out. Made of a lightweight, rigid magnesium alloy and sealed to keep out dust and splashes, the E-3 incorporates a powerful Dust Reduction System that effectively removes any dust that gets inside the camera and a durable shutter tested to 150,000 releases^*2.

*1.Among digital SLR cameras available as of October 17, 2007.When the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD lens is used with the E-3 at a focal length of 60mm(120mm: 35mm equivalent). Based on Olympus's in-house measurement conditions.
*2. Based on Olympus in-house testing.

Features

• 11 Point-Full-Twin Cross AF Sensors
• High-Speed sequential shooting of 5 frames per seconds
• Built-in image stabilization in the body
• 10.1-megapixel High-speed Live MOS Sensor, image processing
  engine "TruePic III"
• Live View Magnification
• Live View Adjustment/Compensation Check
• Live Preview
• Live View Image Display
• Luminance Sensor
• Large optical viewfinder with 100% field of view and 1.15x magnification
• Dust Reduction System with sure functioning
• Splash- and dust-proof magnesium-alloy body that withstands heavy-duty use
• Durable high-speed shutter tested to 150,000 releases^*2
• Picture mode and record mode with various setting capabilities
• Gradation Auto for optimum over-/under-exposure control using the Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Loss-less compression of raw data without image degradation
• Highly accurate 49-zone metering system
• Secure grip for high mobility
• Control system with instant response to operations
• Super Control Panel with excellent legibility and controllability
• Built-in flash incorporating the commander function
• Dual slots for choice of storage media

Technical Specifications:

Product type	Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Memory	CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
Screen size	17.3mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Lens mount	Four Thirds Mount
Effective Pixels number
Effective Pixels number	10.1 million pixels
Image Pickup Unit
Product type	High Speed Live MOS Sensor
Total no. of pixels	Approx. 11.8 million pixels
Aspect Ratio	1.33 (4:3)
Filter array	Primary color filter (RGB)
LPF	Fixed type
IR cut filter	Hybrid type
Dust reduction	Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
Recording
Recording format	DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
File format	RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
Recording image size	[RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels [JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
File size	RAW: 3648 x 2736 compressed Approx. 11MB Large: 3648 x 2736 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 6.8MB 3648 x 2736 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 4.7MB 3648 x 2736 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB 3648 x 2736 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.5MB Middle: 3200 x 2400 Super fine (12.7 compressed) Approx.5.3MB 3200 x 2400 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 3.7MB 3200 x 2400 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB 3200 x 2400 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB 2560 x 1920 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 3.6MB 2560 x 1920 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB 2560 x 1920 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB 2560 x 1920 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.7MB Small: 1600 x 1200 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 1.3MB 1600 x 1200 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB 1600 x 1200 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB 1600 x 1200 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB 1280 x 960 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB 1280 x 960 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB 1280 x 960 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB 1280 x 960 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB 1024 x 768 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB 1024 x 768 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB 1024 x 768 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB 1024 x 768 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB 640 x 480 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB 640 x 480 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB 640 x 480 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB 640 x 480 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
Viewfinder
Product type	Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
Field of view	Approx. 100%
Viewfinder magnification	Approx. 1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
Eye point	Approx. 20 mm (-1m-1)
Diopter adjustment range	-3.0 - +1m-1
Focusing screen	Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to grid mat type)
Eyepiece shutter	Built-in type
Eye cup	Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7, EP-7 is supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available)
Optical preview (view finder)	Yes, by preview button
Live preview	Available to set to Fn button
View finder information	Aperture value, Shutter speed, Record mode, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, AF frame (super impose), IS, Bracket, ISO value
Live View
Live View	Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation auto pre-view grid line displayable, 5x/7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Hitogram
AF	Phase-difference detection system with mirror down
Image stabilizer
System	Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)
Mode	2 modes (2 dimensional activation, 1 dimensional activation)
Effective compensation range	Approx. 5 EV steps (in maximum effect)
Effective compensation range	Approx. 5 EV steps (in maximum effect)
Monitor
Product type	HyperCrystal LCD (semi-transmissive TFT colour LCD)
Size	2.5 inches
Total no. of pixels	Approx. 230,000 dots
Playback field of view	100%
Brightness control	Auto / Manual 15 levels
Focusing
AF system	TTL phase-difference detection system
Focus mode	Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF
Focusing point	11 points full-twin cross AF sensor
Focusing point selection	Single point, Group area, All points are selectable.
AF luminance range	EV -2 to 19 (at 20oC, ISO 100)
AF illuminator	Built-in flash (external flash available)
AF lock	Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)
Focus tracking	Interlocked with Continuous AF mode
Focus aid	Available
Exposure Control
Metering system	TTL open-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (49-points multi pattern metering) (2) Centre weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
Metering range	EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)
Exposure mode	(1) P: Programme AE (Programme shift can be performed) (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter priority AE (4) M: Manual
Underwater programme AE	Available to set to Fn button
ISO sensitivity	AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200) / Manual (ISO 100 - 3200), 1/3 or 1 EV steps
Exposure compensation	±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lock	AEL button (customizable)
Exposure bracketing	3 or 5 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
ISO bracketing	3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
White Balance
Auto WB system	Hybrid detection system with High speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor.
Preset white balance	7 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
White balance compensation	±7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)
CWB (Kelvin setting) AE	1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
One-touch white balance	4 custom settings can be registered
White balancing bracketting	3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis.
Colour Mode
Colour matrix	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Mode
Mode	Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural)
Adjustment parameter	Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone. In custom mode, gradation level available in 4 steps.
Filter effect	Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone
Picture tone	Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
Gradation	4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)
Shutter
Product type	Computerised focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed	P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/8000 sec. Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min.) 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
Self-timer	Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote cable release	Available (with optional RM-CB1 Remote cable.)
Optical remote control	Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)
Anti shock mode	Available (1 to 30 sec selectable)
Drive
Drive mode	Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting H, Sequential shooting L, Self-timer, Remote control
Sequential shooting speed	Approx. 5 frames/sec. in sequential shooting H, 1 to 4 fps selectable in sequential shooting L.
Max. recordable picture on sequential shooting	RAW mode: Max. 16 frames. (TBD) JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (Large normal mode: up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme III)
Integrated Flash
Built-in flash	Retractable flash, GN=13 (ISO 100.m)
Compatible external flash	FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20
Flash control mode	TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual
Flash mode	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.
Synchronisation speed	1/250 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/8000 sec.
Flash intensity control	Up to ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash bracketting	3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV selectable
Wireless flash control
Compatible external flash	FL-50R, FL-36R
Control method	Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light
Flash control mode	TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
Number of channel	4 channels
Group setting	3 groups
Control panel
Information	WB setting, WB compensation notification, B/W mode notification, Record mode, Exposure mode, ISO sensitivity BKT notification, Flash mode, Drive mode, Recordable still image number, Storable number of images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Activated AF points, Focusing mode.
Back light timer	8 sec
Super control panel
Information (shooting)	Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value bar, Exposure compensation value Flash compensation value bar, Flash compensation value, ALE notification, Flash compensation notification NR notification, BKT notification, AF illuminator disactivated notification, Color space, Flash mode ISO sensitivity, Drive mode, WB setting, WB compensation value, Picture mode, Metering mode, Focusing mode File name, Image parameter, Gradation, Date, Storable number of images, Record mode, Battery warning.
Information (wireless flash commander)	Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value bar, Exposure compensation value Flash compensation value bar, Flash compensation value, ALE notification, Flash compensation notification NR notification, BKT notification, AF illuminator deactivated notification, Color space Wirelss channel setting, Built-in flash intensity, Group setting
Playback
Playback mode	Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25 frames), Calendar, Close-up (2 ?C 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box
Information display	Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
Menu
Languages	Japan: Japanese, English US: English, French, Spanish, Portguese Europe: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish Others: Engliosh, Simplified Chinise, Traditional Chinese, Korean Additional one language is possible to download
Reset & Custom Setting
Custom reset	2 setting recordable
My mode	2 setting recordable
Image Editing
Erasing function	Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
Protect function	Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Copy between media	Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
RAW picture editing	RAW development
JPEG editing	Resize (producing another file), Gradation auto
Print
Print function	Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Input/Output
PC interface	USB 2.0 High Speed for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available)
Video connector	Video out (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable)
Flash attachment	Hot shoe
DC-in	Yes (AC-1 compatible)
Power Requirements
Battery	BLM-1 Li-ion battery (included) CR123 x 3 with LBH-1
Sleep mode	Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
No. of recordable pictures (with 50% flash light)	Approx. 610 (TBD) shots (optical viewfinder) (with BLM-1 under CIPA testing standard)
Power battery holder	HLD-4 compatible
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions	142.5 mm (W) x 116.5 mm (H) x 74.5 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight	810 g (body only) (TBD)
Operating Environment
Temperature	0 - 40oC (operation) / -20 - 60oC (storage)
Humidity	30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
Splash proof
	Yes
Box contents
	E-3 body, Li-ion battery BLM-1, Li-ion battery charger BCM-2, USB cable, Video cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Waranty card.