Olympus E-3 - Manual (Page 2)

SPEED.
The world’s fastest Auto
Focus system when combined with Zuiko
Digital Specific SWD 12-60 mm 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 12-60 mm, 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 handles
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
Wave Drive 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 a X-sync speed of 1/250 second. Freeze action
while photographing a cheetah in motion. Or clearly capture a 96
mph 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 redesigned 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” 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% 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% 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 dust-
proof. 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.