Olympus EVOLT E-300 8 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

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Description

Discover the brilliance of dust-free pictures with the only dust-reduction system around. This patented technology ensures photos won't be ruined by dust and debris on the image sensor, and provides the worry-free ability to switch lenses anywhere and anytime. Choose between wide-angle, telephoto and other powerful Zuiko interchangeable lenses and admire amazing color and sharpness from edge-to-edge. This cool, durable 8-megapixel digital SLR has just the right combination of design, speed and performance for any serious photographer.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive

LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Megapixels: 8 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Four Thirds

Weight: 20.48

Summary

Product Title: Olympus EVOLT E-300 8 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

Manufacturer: Olympus

Lowest Price: $359.00

Power Score: 4.5 | 3 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Effective Megapixels: 8 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 8200000

Lens Features

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Lens Mount: Four Thirds

Storage

Memory Card Support: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in

Camera Body Only: Body Only

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

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

Dimensions

Height: 3.35 in

Width: 5.77 in

Depth: 2.52 in

Weight: 1.28 lbs

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Auto (100 - 400): ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Expandable to ISO 800/1600 Menu Languages: English German Spanish French Viewfinder information: AF frame (Super Impose) AE lock Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure mode White balance Flash AF confirmation mark Metering mode Number of storable sequential pictures Exposure compensation value indication Record Mode Battery Level Indicator Control Panel Information: Flash mode Flash compensation value indication Metering mode Focus mode Record mode Aperture value Shutter speed Battery check Number of storable still pictures Image quality adjustment ISO Color space Mono tone Hi/Lo Key White balance Remote control Self-timer Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation indicator AF frame Number of storable sequential pictures Exposure compensation value indication Auto bracket Noise reduction Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting Color saturation compensation value indication Sharpness compensation indication value AE bracket WB bracket Playback Information: Histogram High Light Point Warning AF frame Exposure Mode Metering Mode Shutter Speed F-Stop Compensation level ISO Color Space WB Mode Focal Length Focus Area File Type Contrast Level Sharpness Level

Software Included: Olympus Master Editing Software

Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Portrait Macro Landscape Night Scene Sports Landscape & Self Portrait Night Scene & Self Portrait Fire Work Sunset High Key Document Manor Shot Beach & Snow Candle Color Modes: Color Space: sRGB/AdobeRGB Saturation: Saturation 5 levels Drive Modes: Single Sequential Shooting IR Remote Self Timer BKT Playback Modes: Single Zoom (2/3/4/10x) Index (4/9/16 frames) Slide Show Erase/Protect Modes: Erase Mode: Single/All/Selected Image Protect Mode: Single, Selected

Exposure Control: Program with Program Shift Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Scene Program Bulb

Viewfinder Type: SLR

White Balance Modes: Auto WB System: Advanced Detection System with CCD Imager Preset WB: 12 Types (3000K - 1000K) WB Compensation: up to +/- 7 step in each Auto/Preset setting Custom WB Compensation: up to +/- 7 step 2000-6000K in 100K steps 6000-8000K in 200K steps 8000-10000K in 500K steps On touch Mode: 4 on touch Settings WB Bracketing: 3 Frames with +/- 5/10/15 mired steps

Autofocus Points: 3

Autofocus Type: Passive

Maximum Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Include: Yes

GPS: No

Wide Angle: No

Minimum Diopter Adjustment: -3

Maximum Diopter Adjustment: 1

Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 Second

PictBridge: Yes

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Reviews on Olympus EVOLT E-300 8 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

  • 5
  By member: Lowest Price Electronics - Jan 6, 2006

Great Camera Body For The Price

Strengths: great design, fits well in hand, sleek, controls are very good, less expensive, great picture quality

Weakness: none

I bought the camera and purchased lens seperately. I just love this camera. It's much less expensive then canon or nikon. The perofrmance is awesome. The picture has sharp colors.Definately a buy and good alternative to other professional Digital SLR

  • 5
  By member: leemovie2000 - Aug 31, 2005

Evolt E-300 Serious DSLR for prosumers

Strengths: high resolution 8MP, solid constuction, ergonomics, fast startup, good battery life, fast auto focus.

Weakness: No LCD cover option, no AF-on button, viewfinder is kind of small.

The body build quality is surprisingly good for a entry level DSLR. Much better than Canon's equivelant if not better than Nikon's. Button lay-out is good and simple. Very easy to learn. You don't need to open the manual for that. AF is fast and quiet. Shutter response feels like real film SLRs, not like consumer digital cameras. the camera feels really right in your hand because of the...

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  • 4.0
  Digitalcamerainfo.com - Aug 31, 2005

Olympus EVOLT E-300 Digital Camera Review

The Olympus EVOLT E-300 is the first 8 megapixel digital SLR on the market to sell for under $900 (USD) with a lens included. The camera contains a unique Supersonic Wave Filter to remove dust from the sensor and is the second camera released by Olympus to follow the Four-Thirds standard for sensor dimensions and lens mount. Four-Thirds is a relatively new system of standardization that allows...

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