Olympus E-3 Digital - Manual (Page 2)

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The magnesium-alloy frame and the seals around all controls and ports make the E-3 a
rugged camera and the only truly weatherproof DSLR available today. The 11-point biaxial
autofocus system provides numerous autofocus setup options and accurate autofocus in
low-light situations.
The built-in flash also serves as a control for the wireless, remote-controlled flash system,
built around the optional FL-50R and FL-36R accessory flash units. The system enables
camera control of up to three groups of individually programmed flashes.
The E-3 is also fully compatible with the accessory flash systems developed around the
E-1, so the equipment you may already be using can be used with the E-3.
The E-3’s bright optical viewfinder is the only one on a digital SLR that shows 100% of
the image area with a 1.15X magnification. The interactive control panel on the LCD
monitor and the numerous controls on the surface of the camera enable rapid
management and selection of the E-3’s features.
The E-3 is bundled with OLYMPUS Master
® software and a trial version of OLYMPUS
Studio ® , which enables computer-tethered shooting and computer camera control.
The E-3 features Live View. What is it, and how does it work?
The Live View feature provides the next generation of composition control in digital SLR
photography. It allows the photographer to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder to
compose shots or to shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the monitor.
Can I preview the adjustments I make to camera settings on the
Live View LCD monitor?
With LIVE VIEW BOOST set to OFF, while setting up a shot, changes you make to the
Exposure Compensation setting are previewed on the Live View monitor so you can see
their effects before shooting. The effects are previewed in all shooting modes, including
those in which the camera automatically adjusts exposure and/or white balance.
With LIVE VIEW BOOST set to ON, the camera automatically adjusts the brightness
level and displays the subject on the monitor for easier confirmation. The effect of the
exposure compensation adjustments will not be shown on the monitor.
The eyepiece shutter should be closed so that light entering through the viewfinder does
not affect the exposure while shooting with Live View.
It is also possible to preview the effect of the Image Stabilizer on the LCD monitor while
using Live View. Hold down the [IS] button to see the preview. While in that position,
press the shutter button fully to take a picture. Release the [IS] button or hold it for
several seconds to turn off the Image Stabilizer.
Note: When IMAGE STABILIZER is set to OFF, pressing and holding the [IS] button
activates the image stabilizer in I.S. 1 mode.
What is the origin and meaning of the Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF™)?
Where does the dust go?
The filter is so named because it shakes dust off the image sensor by using supersonic wave
vibrations. The dropped dust is affixed to a dust-collection component under the filter.
Is it necessary to clean or change the dust-collection components?
It is not necessary to clean or change the dust-collection components under normal use
for several years. The dust-collection system can easily deal with the particles that are a
result of the dust-reduction system. If the camera is used constantly in severe conditions,
Olympus recommends that the camera body be sent to an authorized Olympus repair
service center approximately at an interval of three to five years. As part of Olympus'
camera service maintenance, the dust-collection components are replaced.