Olympus E-3 Digital SLR
Mar 8, 2010 Digital Cameras
During the four odd years between the introduction of the Olympus E-1 – The device was announced that the first completely new SLR system for over a decade – and its successor, the E-3 DSLR landscape is unrecognizable, while falling prices and increased capacity. The world was moving in the professional system Olympus paused, looking more and more relevant and less and less as a serious candidate for the long-Canon / Nikon duopoly in the pro market.
Olympus has finally announced its long-awaited digital SLR flagship, the E-3. Hotels charge as a pure pro Camera, the Olympus E-3 really more comparable to that of competing devices from Olympus, which we have classified as semi-pro, like the Pentax K10D, Canon 40D and Nikon D200. Whatever you call it but there is no doubt that the new E-3 is a huge leap forward in technology and sophistication of the Olympus SLR line.
With the E-3, Olympus unveiled its first new autofocus sensor in years: a 11-point each array consisting of a double cross AF sensors. You’re right, the autofocus system is the fastest on the market. Combined with over 1 15x magnification of the E-3 viewfinder, the organization and with this Camera with four-thirds is much easier than previous models from Olympus.
A new locking mechanism in the Olympus E-3 delivers 1 / 8, 000 Seconds speed 1 / 250 flash sync and a lifespan of 150,000 cycles. Downtime mirror is also considered low, but there are no official figures. Three special processors handle three separate functions: one for image stabilization, and the autofocus and the TruePic III for image processing. A UDMA-compatible CompactFlash slot promises fast write times, and xD-Picture Card slot inserts an extra storage space.
Body-based image stabilization in the Olympus E-3 constructed using the company Supersonic Wave Drive motor technology to anti-shake system drive. A separate motor drives the Supersonic Wave Filter to remove dust.
The E-3 has a new autofocus sensor, including a 11-point array. Three special processors can be found in the camera, one for autofocus, image stabilization and Trupic Turbo III for image processing. The CompactFlash slot is compatible with the use of UDMA cards make very fast, which begins to form on the market.
The E-3 has a new 10MP sensor, which has helped a faster time to read so that the platform 5 frames per second burst mode and shutter speed is 1 / 8000 sec.
The buttons on the back of the unit consists of the exposure and focus lock, function key, a small menu to access the functions most commonly used. Other keys for wandering fingers are the AF point selector, playback button, the navigation pad and the image stabilization. They are located on the right side of the folding screen and four buttons below that. You are about to delete, info, menu and display options. The switch is located at the end to be found, and a switch for the release of
The top of the camera has access to reset the white balance and ISO ratings as well as a useful option by pressing two keys simultaneously. Bracket Set can be found directly on the trigger.
Olympus E-3 Specifications
* Sensor: 10 1MP 4 / 3 Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
* Purpose: Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm or 12-60mm
* Focus: TTL detection of phase difference, point 11: Auto / Manual
* ISO range: ISO100-3200
* The shutter speed: most 1/8000-60sec bulb until 30 minutes
* Exposure: Program / AP / SP / M
* Metering: Multi Pattern / ESP / Spot / Center-weighted
* Monitor: 2 5in HyperCrystal LCD
* Storage: Compact Flash, XD Picture Card
* Batteries: BML-1 lithium-ion
* video output: NTSC and PAL
* Size / Weight: 142 5 x 116e 5 x 74th 5mm/810g
* Transfer: USB-2. 0
