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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable (Four Thirds System) |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | Four Thirds System 18.00 × 13.50 mm Live MOS |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 × 2736 (10.1 megapixels) |
| Storage media | CompactFlash(CF) or XD Picture-Card |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Single, continuous, manual |
| Focus areas | 11 biaxial cross auto-focus points, selectable |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Program, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual |
| Exposure metering | TTL, evaluative (ESP), center-weighted, spot |
| Metering modes | ESP multi patterned, Center-weighted average (60%), Spot (2%) |
| Flash | |
| Flash | built-in pop up flash GN=13 at ISO 100, wireless control for up to 3 external flash groups and 4 channels |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | 1/8,000 to 60 s computerized focal plane shutter |
| Continuous shooting | 5.0 frames per second (19 images RAW buffer) |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical TTL with pentaprism 100% field of view and ×1.15 magnification |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.5" 230,000 pixel TFT LCD on full articulating multi-angle screen with live preview |
| Battery | Olympus BLM-1 1500mAh Lithium-ion battery |
| Made in | China |
The Olympus E-3 was until 2010 Olympus Corporation's flagship camera, positioned as a professional DSLR camera. It is the successor to the Olympus E-1, which was launched in November 2003. The E-3, originally codenamed Olympus E-P1, was announced on 17 October 2007.[1][2] The E-3, like the other cameras in the Olympus E-series, conforms to the Four Thirds system. It was succeeded in 2010 by the Olympus E-5 professional DSLR flagship camera.
- ^ "Olympus E-3". DPReview.com. Amazon.com. 2007-10-17. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
- ^ "Olympus E-3 DSLR Preview". photographyreview.com. 2007-10-17. Retrieved 2007-10-20.