Olympus E-1


Olympus E-1
Overview
TypeDigital single-lens reflex
Lens
LensInterchangeable (Four Thirds System)
Sensor/medium
SensorKodak KAF-5101C Four Thirds System FFT CCD
Maximum resolution2,560 × 1,920 (4.9 million)
Film speedISO 100-800 with 1600 or 3200 in 'ISO Boost' mode
Storage mediaCompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II), Microdrive compatible
Focusing
Focus modesSingle, continuous, manual
Focus areas3 auto-focus points, selectable
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgram, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual
Exposure meteringTTL, evaluative (ESP), center-weighted, spot
Metering modesESP multi patterned, Center-weighted average (60%), Spot (2%)
Shutter
ShutterFocal-plane shutter, all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter speed range1/4,000 to 60 s, bulb up to 8 minutes
Continuous shooting3.0 frame/s, up to 12 frames in any format
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical TTL with pentaprism 100% field of view
General
LCD screen1.8 inch TFT LCD, 134,000 pixels
BatteryOlympus BLM-1 1500mAh Lithium-ion battery
Weight23 oz (650 g) without battery or storage card
Made inJapan

The Olympus E-1, introduced in 2003, was the first DSLR system camera designed from the ground up for digital photography[1] This contrasts with its contemporaries which offered systems based on reused parts from previous 135 film systems, modified to fit with a sensor size of APS-C.

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