At A Glance
This big, heavy, rugged camera has extensive advanced controls, fast burst-shooting speed, and can autofocus very quickly.
Manufacturer’s Description
The new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. The E-3 gives photographers a high-performance tool that is primed for any assignment and satisfies the most stringent demands for D-SLR photography. It represents the ultimate choice for the professional photographer and provides the highest levels of speed and image quality as well as Live View capabilities and the ultimate in reliability.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 2.5 inches |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Storage | |
| Other storage | Microdrive |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 5.6 inches |
| Depth | 4.58 inches |
| Height | 2.9 inches |
| Weight | 3.2875 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 24.0 mm |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | Yes |
| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Micro SD | xD-Picture |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Very Good |
| Color | Very Good |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Good |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 57.2 |
| Number of Shots | 500 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 273.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 70.9 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 48.8 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 62.1 |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 64 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 56.9 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 58.9 |
| Image Quality, Color | 60.4 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 59.2 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 55.1 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 65.1 |
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 72.3 |
