Olympus E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

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Product Details of Olympus E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

Description

The new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. The E-3 gives photographers a high-performance tool that is primed for any assignment and satisfies the most stringent demands for D-SLR photography. It represents the ultimate choice for the professional photographer and provides the highest levels of speed and image quality as well as Live View capabilities and the ultimate in reliability.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card

LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Megapixels: 10.1 Megapixel

Image Stabilization: CCD Shift

Lens Mount: Four Thirds

Weight: 28.64

Summary

Product Title: Olympus E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

Manufacturer: Olympus

Lowest Price: $1,499.00

Power Score: 4.3 | 13 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Effective Megapixels: 10.1 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 11800000

Lens Features

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Lens Mount: Four Thirds

Optical Zoom: Not Applicable

Storage

Memory Card Support: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in

Camera Body Only: Body Only

Image Stabilization: CCD Shift

Flash: Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Video Out, 1 x DC Power In

Dimensions

Height: 4.58 in

Width: 5.60 in

Depth: 2.90 in

Weight: 1.79 lbs

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 100 - 3200) Manual (ISO 100 - 3200) 1/3 or 1 EV steps Menu Languages: English French Spanish Portuguese Image Stabilization: Performance built-in image stabilizer to stabilize all lenses (up to 5 EV steps) with two modes

Software Included: Olympus Master

Camera Modes: Exposure Mode: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Manual Picture Mode: Vivid Natural Portrait Muted Monotone Custom Filter effect: Yellow Orange Red or Green filter available for Monotone Picture tone: Sepia Blue Purple or Green tone available for Monotone

Viewfinder Type: SLR

Product Series: E

Lens Construction: Not Applicable

Autofocus Points: 11

Maximum Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Include: Yes

Wide Angle: No

Longest Shutter Speed: 60 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/8000 Second

PictBridge: Yes

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Reviews on Olympus E-3 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

  • 5
  By member: slicksta65 - May 17, 2008

Impressive

Strengths: Autofocus / Build quality

Weakness: Still a bit Pricey

I'm not a pro, but I sure feel like one with the E-3 in hand. This was an upgrade from the E-300 and after 1 month I am very pleased. Auto focus is quick and accurate even in low light and without the new SWD lenses. So far I've used the 14-54 and the 50-200 on it and I'm very impressed with the pics. I'll update once I get a chance to use the 50 and the 7-14. After learning what needed to be...

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  • 5
  By member: byount - Mar 25, 2008

A Worthy Successor to the E-1

Strengths: Fast AF with improved low-light performance, improved high ISO performance (compared to other Olympus models), great lens catalog and in-body IS works with Zuiko Digital and legacy lenses.

Weakness: Not quite as ergonomically satisfying as the E-1 and certainly heavier, no focus assist lamp (uses built-in flash), probably a little over-priced.

I am a photography enthusiast, not a professional, so please take my remarks accordingly. This camera more than meets my personal needs, and was a logical upgrade from the E-1. My primary frustration with the E-1 was its challenges in low-light focusing (even with fast lenses). To this end, the E-3 is a dramatic improvement. The body is comfortable in the hand, though slightly less so than the...

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  • 5
  By member: RLQ - Jan 15, 2008

Great camera

Strengths: This camera has many features and is very fast.

Weakness: None yet

This camera has the fastest auto focus I have ever seen. It has many options for the focus. It also has dust reduction that works and is built like a tank. I used the camera in all weather conditions including subzero and it worked flawless.

  • 3
  By member: am1man - Apr 28, 2008

Initial review from an Oly fan

Strengths: Quick focus with new lens

Weakness: Menus, functions, buttons

A longtime Oly fan I had to buy a Nikon D200 a while back because Olympus did not have anything comparable in same price range. Now that the E-3 is out I got one. I am disappointed. Biggest headache is the single focus point procedure. In the Nikon if you want to be able to manually choose the one single focus point from the many available you just set it up in the menu and then, using your thumb...

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  • 4.0
  cnet.com - Feb 15, 2008

Olympus E-3 (body only)

THE GOOD: Excellent photo quality; fast performance; solid, dust- and splash-proof body; flip-and-twist LCD; large, 100 percent coverage viewfinder; built-in wireless flash controller. THE BAD: Relatively low resolution for the price; smallish LCD, some clunky design aspects. THE BOTTOM LINE: Despite some interface quirks and a slightly awkward design, the Olympus E-3 fares quite well against its...

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  • 3.3
  productwiki.com - Jul 13, 2011

... PROS: (1) Better than average build quality, weatherproof, long shutter life (2) Less noise in higher ISOs than previous E-series models (3) Good collection of features for an E-series in this price range (4) Greater control over white balance than previous models (5) Viewfinder offers 100% view of image ... CONS: (1) Some problems with highlights: clipping and range not as strong as...

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Dec 30, 2009

Best Midrange DSLR Digital Camera For Portraits

Image is Excellent according to 23 Digital Camera experts. -- "the colors are gorgeous: saturated, yet some of the most accurate weve tested in this class (at low ISO sensitivities, at least), with impressive automatic white balance"-review.zdnet.com -- "in the image quality department – resolution/sharpness and color rendition are excellent."-digitalcamerareview.com -- "Very high image...

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  • 4.2
  testseek.com - Sep 16, 2008

Olympus E-3

Testseek.com has collected 68 expert reviews for Olympus E-3 and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.5
  letsgodigital.org - Aug 25, 2008

Olympus E-3

All in all the Olympus E-3 impressed greatly. It is a very well thought-out camera with emphasis on the user. That doesn't go for many other camera brands. I won't be surprised to see many E-1 users making the step to the Olympus E-3 after having waited all this time. The Olympus E-3 is a real photo-beast, meant for the real stuff, very impressive!

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  • 2.6
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

Olympus Evolt E-3

Olympus Evolt E-3 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.09 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #49 Professional DSLR digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and...

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  • 4.0
  cameralabs.com - May 12, 2008

Camera Labs – Olympus E-3 review

The Olympus E-3 is the long-awaited new flagship of the Four Thirds standard. The E-3 doubles its predecessor's resolution to 10 Megapixels, features tough weather-proof construction, built-in image stabilisation, a fully-articulated screen with Live View, and of course the legendary SSWF anti-dust filter. Olympus has also addressed two concerns with the Four Thirds standard by equipping the E-3...

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  • 4.0
  DCResource - Feb 13, 2008

DCRP Review: Olympus E-3

The Olympus E-3, the flagship of Olympus' lineup, is an excellent camera which keeps up with the best midrange digital SLRs. The E-3 offers a very solid, all-weather body, sensor-shift image stabilization, dust reduction, full manual controls, live view on a rotating LCD, and all the expandability that you'd expect from a D-SLR. There are some downsides, including a clunky, confusing control...

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  • 4.5
  photographyblog.com - Jan 9, 2008

Olympus E-3 Review

It's been a long time coming, but the Olympus E-3 professional DSLR camera is finally here. Successor to the popular but positively ancient E-1, the new E-3 certainly has a lot to live up to, not to mention fierce competition from the likes of Nikon, Canon, and Sony. The Olympus E-3 certainly has a number of very interesting features, including what Olympus claim is the world's fastest...

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