OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Mecha...(skr-4467)

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Product Overview

• Style: E-3 Body Only
• Brand: Olympus
• Type: DSLR
• Model: Evolt E-3

From the Manufacturer The new Olympus E-3 is the flagship of its Digital SLR
line and provides the high-precision performance demanded by professional and
enthusiastic photographers. It combines speed and weatherproof durability for
capturing exceptional images in any situation. Olympus pioneered Full Time
Live View and Dust Reduction technologies for digital SLR cameras, leading
where others have followed. Now, the new E-3 enhances those technical
innovations and raises the performance bar with the fastest autofocus in the
world. Body-Integrated Mechanical Image Stabilization to stabilize every lens,
a 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor to capture beautiful images, and a
magnesium alloy body for dust-proof and splash-proof durability join the
impressive innovations developed for the E-3. Evolt E-3 DSLR Highlights SPEED.
The world’s fastest Auto Focus system when combined with Zuiko Digital
Specific SWD 12-60mm lens. The E-3’s AF system works in the blink of an eye to
ensure you never miss a shot. When combined with the Zuiko Digital SWD ED
12-60mm lens, the E-3’s AF technology works at speeds unmatched by any other
camera in the world. An 11-point full twin-cross AF sensor system produces
tack sharp images. Dual sensing arrays on horizontal and vertical axes are
arranged in a unique half pitch shifted pattern for ultimate precision.
Critical auto focus functions are faster: processing speed, object capturing,
and tracking performance. A dedicated data processing engine and a new AF
algorithm rapidly handle sensor information. New pixel multiplication
technologies gives the E-3 an AF luminescence range of -2 to 19 EV for better
low light shooting Enhanced SWD Technology The ultra-fast auto focus speed of
the E-3 is partly due to the sophisticated Supersonic WaveDrive motors in our
new Zuiko Digital lenses. Combined with an ultra-compact encoder for detecting
rotational movement with 5 µm precision, these lenses work smoothly, quietly
and instantaneously. Shutter speeds that truly let you capture it all Imagine
what you could shoot with a shutter speed of 1/8000 of a second and an X-sync
speed of 1/250 second. Freeze action while photographing a cheetah in motion.
Or clearly capture a 96mph fastball as it connects with a bat. You can shoot
at maximum aperture even in bright sunlight and take full advantage of the
unmatched imaging power of Zuiko Digital lenses. A simplified mirror design
gives the E-3 the fastest response time of any Olympus E-series camera.
Blazing shot-to-shot response Shoot in high-speed succession. The sequential 5
frames-per-second shooting comes from the rapid reading speed of the Live MOS
Sensor coupled with a newly-developed TruePic III image processor and the re-
designed mirror. IMAGE QUALITY. Capture it all spectacularly. The E-3 delivers
sharp shots in low light or with a telephoto lens, even without a tripod. A
sophisticated image stabilization system compensates for camera shake by
shifting the image sensor an equivalent of 5 shutter speed steps -- all
possible thanks to a gyro sensor that detects even the slightest hand tremble.
An in-body image stabilization system gives you the freedom to use any Four
Thirds lens. They are significantly smaller and lighter than other lenses
because they don’t need an image stabilization component in the optics. 10.1
megapixels of amazing clarity Capture high-resolution images with rich tones
and natural, true-to-life color. The E-3’s 10.1-megapixel, high-speed Live MOS
sensor features excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity, and a new,
advanced circuit to eliminate noise. The sensor’s low power usage saves
battery life. True color thanks to TruePic III The Live MOS sensor is
complemented by the TruePic III Image Processor. It produces crystal-clear
photos using all the pixel information from each image to provide accurate,
natural color, true-to-life flesh tones and precise tonal expression. TruePic
III lowers the noise in images shot with ramped-up ISO settings resulting in
blur-free photos in low light. Great photos start with precision-crafted glass
You need high-quality lenses to achieve superior image quality. Zuiko Digital
lenses are designed to work exclusively with digital cameras today and ready
to work seamlessly with future high-performance image sensors. This large,
award-winning family of lenses is perfectly matched to the E-3’s image sensor
so every pixel is properly exposed. The results? Photos with bright colors and
incredible edge-to-edge sharpness that can’t compare to shots taken with
traditional film lenses. VIEWING. Shoot from unique angles for more creative
control with Live View. Olympus is the undisputed leader in Live View LCD
technology. It lets you see your subject on a large, bright screen in real
time. The E-3 features an articulating, 2.5-inch Live View LCD screen that can
be rotated up and down and from side to side. It covers all viewing angles so
high and low angle shots are easy to compose and shoot. The LCD shows 100
percent field-of-view for accuracy. The Live View screen can also be used for
AF shooting. Make adjustments quickly Instantly check the effects of white
balance adjustment and exposure compensation in real time on the Live View LCD
before shooting. You’ll be able to monitor image quality more closely and
exert greater creative control. Magnify it The E-3’s Live View feature lets
you magnify your subject right on the LCD by a factor of 5, 7 or 10 times for
sharp, pinpoint focus -- a great feature for macro shooting. Choose your
framing assist pattern Three different framing assist patterns -- a grid,
golden section or a scale -- can be displayed on the LCD without switching the
actual physical focusing screen. You can even see an easy-to-read histogram
that checks the exposure condition. A bright viewing idea. A sensor on the LCD
swivel detects your surroundings brightness. The screen will brighten or dim
for optimum visibility and to reduce glare. RELIABILITY. All the technology to
ensure reliable performance in the most demanding shooting conditions. The E-3
is equipped with a large optical viewfinder that provides 100 percent accurate
viewing and 1.15x magnification for reliable composition--what you see is
exactly what you’ll get. Even fine details are seen with astonishing clarity.
The E-3’s large, precision-crafted pentaprism is made from high refractive
index glass with a highly-reflective silver coating. The eyepiece uses glass
lenses. All the lenses are surface coated to maintain brightness. The focusing
screen features a Neo Lumi-Micro Mat for bright, easy-to-adjust manual
focusing. Keeping the dust out Spots on photos are now banished forever. The
Olympus dust reduction system is an industry first and a proven technology.
Every time you turn on the E-3, our Supersonic Wave Filter -- located between
the shutter and the image sensor -- silently vibrates an amazing 30,000 times
per second. Dust is blasted away. The dust reduction system even removes dust
attached by intermolecular force that can’t be shaken off or discharged with
static electricity. Dust will no longer get between you and a great shot. One
tough, hard body Shoot anywhere, anytime, in any condition. The E-3 body--even
the built-in flash and LCD--is splash and dustproof. Constructed from a
magnesium-alloy with a homogeneous composition, the E-3 is lightweight yet
strong and rugged. The same goes for Zuiko Digital lenses. You’ll find splash
and dust-proof models that are as tightly sealed as the camera. New Lenses
(sold separately) Launching together with the new Olympus E-3 digital SLR
(single lens reflex) camera, Olympus proudly adds three new Zuiko Digital
lenses to its line of 100-percent digital-specific optics. These innovative
lenses employ Olympus’ newly-developed Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) technology
inside to provide quiet, ultra-fast autofocus speed, and offer several
impressive distinctions, including: New Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD,
in combination with the E-3, delivers the fastest autofocus speed in the world
The Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD focuses twice as fast as the
previous Zuiko Digital lens with that focal length The Zuiko Digital ED
14-35mm f2.0 SWD joins the existing Zuiko Digital 35-100mm f2.0 as the
brightest fixed aperture lenses in their class. About Supersonic Wave Drive
Technology Olympus-proprietary SWD technology has enabled an ultra-fast,
whisper-quiet, high-precision AF system. Two compact, high-powered Supersonic
Wave Drive devices power autofocus at an ultra-high speed by exciting unique
elliptical oscillations, while an ultra-compact 5.3mm x 4.3mm optical encoder
detects and controls the lens drive position using direct rotation detection
without reduction gear. This enables it to achieve a level of precision that’s
accurate to 5 microns (5/1000 mm). When used in combination with the new E-3,
which offers improved AF computation and lens-body communication rates, the
SWD motors provide the fastest focusing speed of approximately 170 ms (0.17
seconds). Moreover, a new ultra-compact, high-performance Zuiko Digital EC-20
2x teleconverter doubles the focal lengths of any lens attached from the wide
selection of Four Thirds and Olympus E-System lenses, for twice the telephoto
power. Now the Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD (100-400mm equivalent),
combined with the EC-20, will provide a huge equivalent zoom range of
200-800mm.