The E-3 is a professional grade digital SLR from Olympus, based upon the Four Thirds Standard. The E-3 provides photographers with 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.

Features

Fully-biaxial high-speed 11-point AF
system
1/8000th sec. high-speed and
high-precision shutter control, X: 1/250
5fps sequential shooting with 17 image
RAW buffer
High-performance built-in image
stabiliser to stabilise all lenses
(up to 5 EV steps) with two modes
High Speed 10 Megapixel Live MOS
sensor
Qualified image processing with new
TruePic III
High image quality with a variety of
bright dedicated-to-digital ZUIKO
DIGITAL lenses
2.5”/6.4cm multi-angle HyperCrystal
LCD for greatest flexibility
Real-time effect monitoring
Pre-control over white balance and
exposure compensation
Preview of Shadow Adjustment
Technology (SAT)
5x/7x/10x magnified view for precise
focusing – especially for macro shots
Large viewfinder with professional-level
coverage of 100% and 1.15x
magnification for accurate image control
Spotless photography with most
effective dust reduction system
(Supersonic Wave Filter)
Splashproof body and lens system
Professional quality shutter life of
150K operations
Four Thirds Standard
Built-in flash and wireless flash control
from the camera body
Ergonomic design
AF / AE lock functionality
High sensitivity (ISO 100-3200)
Accurate White Balance with two sensors
High-speed data writing
Second super control panel display
Optional power grip
Hi-speed USB 2.0
RAW & JPEG
Dual slot for CF and xD-Picture Cards