Olympus E-3 Specifications

Olympus E-3 Specifications

* Sensor: 10.1Mp 4/3 Hi-speed Live MOS sensor
* Lens: Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm or 12-60mm
* Focus: TTL phase difference detection, 11 point Auto/Manual
* ISO range: ISO100-3200
* Shutter speed: 1/8000-60sec plus bulb up to 30 minutes
* Exposure: Program/AP/SP/M
* Metering: Multi Pattern/ESP/Spot/Centre-weighted
* Monitor: 2.5in Hypercrystal LCD
* Storage: Compactflash, xD Picture card
* Batteries: BML-1 Lithium Ion
* Video Output: NTSC & PAL
* Size/Weight: 142.5 x 116.5 x 74.5mm/810g
* Transfer: USB 2.0

1.

Hotshoe
The E3 comes with a hotshoe for external flash to be fitted which helps for low light portraiture or when the pop up flash just can't cope.
2.

Flip out Live view LCD screen
The screen of the E3 is not just Live view capable, but also flips out and swivels for getting those shots that are normally impossible, like over someone's head if you're at the back of a crowd or shooting from ground level. It also flips totally over on the body to act as a full protector.
3.

Top plate display
The top LCD display screen will show critical information like Activated AF points, Exposure information, Drive, Flash and Metering modes. Other information like White balance and ISO can be also be seen on this display.
4.

Navigation pad
The Navigation pad is for finding your way around the Menu systems of the E-3.
5.

IS button
The IS button is to activate the Image stabiliser which is built into the body and will help steady camera shake if using a long telephoto or a slow shutter speed in low light. IS works with all lenses and can be set to full two dimension IS mode or one dimension that can be used when panning a moving subject.
6.

Display button
The Display button will toggle through the display preferences of the E-3 showing information like a histogram, image information, shutter speed and aperture, ISO rating, White balance and how many pictures are left on the card.