Olympus EVOLT E-3 review
Autofocus Experience the World’s Fastest Auto Focus* with the Olympus
exclusive 11-point biaxial auto focus system coupled with the new (SWD)
Supersonic Wave Drive™ lenses. It provides exacting auto focus precision
at exceptional speeds.
Continuous shooting Continuous shooting, up to five frames per second,
means you can capture fast-moving moments in time and get amazing results.
The UDMA CompactFlash compatibility enhances capture speeds for the
ultimate in shooting performance.
shutter speed 1/8000-second high-speed, high-precision shutter enables you
to freeze even the fastest subjects. Or, set shutter speeds as long as 60
seconds in Manual or Automatic settings.
Supersonic Wave Drive Effectively reduce blur with Olympus’ exclusive
Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) in-body Image Stabilization System. Get up to a
five step EV stabilization effect with all Zuiko Digital Lenses, and all
Four Thirds Format Lenses.
10.1-megapixel A newly developed high-performance 10.1-megapixel Live MOS
Sensor provides the high resolution you need to accurately reproduce
subject details with rich tones and natural colors as well as lower power
consumption. Increased reading speed supports 5 fps continuous shooting.
TruePic® IIITruePic® III The Olympus exclusive TruePic® III digital
image processing system produces superior image quality and shadow detail.
Zuiko Digital Lenses Olympus Zuiko Digital Lenses — designed specifically
for the demands of digital photography — deliver sharp, high-quality
color accuracy to the image sensor for amazing photographs.
Eco-product Certified as an Olympus Eco-product, this camera has a reduced
environmental footprint across its entire product lifecycle, which
encompasses not only the product and its packaging, but also the
manufacturing and logistical processes in bringing the product to the
marketplace.
Live View Live View shooting provides the next generation of composition
control in digital SLR photography. The E-3’s Live Simulation allows
you to check exposure, white balance and composition -in real time, while
you compose — with the integrated Live View technology.
Four Thirds The benefits of the Four Thirds Mount on Olympus E-System
cameras are many. You get a digitally designed image sensor, a compact
design, as well as expandability and compatibility with the rest of the
Four Thirds System.
HyperCrystal™ The 2.5-inch dual-axis, free-angle swivel Live View monitor
provides a 100% accurate representation of your shooting scene.
Additionally, the E-3’s HyperCrystal™ wide-angle display, with
360-degree articulation, makes composition and image viewing possible at
any angle.
Dust Reduction System The E-3’s proven Dust Reduction System, with
the Supersonic Wave Filter™ (SWF) self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit,
eliminates dust particles on the sensor by silently vibrating an amazing
30,000 times per second, ensuring spot-free images.
optical viewfinder The 100% accurate high eye point optical viewfinder,
delivers the precise compositional accuracy demanded by the most
discriminating photographer. When shooting with the E-3, what you see is
what you get.
construction A Rugged magnesium-alloy construction coupled with advanced
splash and dust protection, make the E-3 the perfect choice for
photographers who demand the most from their equipment, in any situation.
Shutter Durability Durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles. The
pro-level shutter ensures reliability, even at five frames per second,
thanks to a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, making the
E-3 the camera of choice for photographers who demand durability from their
equipment.