The Olympus E-3, the flagship of the Olympus Digital SLR line, provides the high-precision performance demanded by professional and enthusiastic photographers. It combines speed and weatherproof durability for capturing exceptional images in any situation. Olympus pioneered Full Time Live View and Dust Reduction technologies for digital SLR cameras, leading where others have followed. Now, the new E-3 enhances those technical innovations and raises the performance bar with the fastest autofocus in the world. Body-Integrated Mechanical Image Stabilization to stabilize every lens, a 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor to capture beautiful images, and a magnesium alloy body for dust-proof and splash-proof durability join the impressive innovations developed for the E-3, including:

• Speed: When coupled with three new ZUIKO DIGITAL Supersonic Wave Drive Lenses (SWD) announced today, like the ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 (24-120mm equivalent), the E-3 offers unmatched AF speeds, and the fastest AF speed in the world with that lens. It employs a newly-developed high speed 11-point biaxial cross type AF system, 5 frames-per-second continuous shooting, and 1/8000 second top shutter speed for the quickness required in any shooting situation.
  
  
• Superior Image Quality: In-Body Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive technology ensures blur-free images for all lenses attached to the E-3, so now even low-light telephoto shots are clear and sharp when holding the camera in shaky hands. Its 10-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor delivers high-resolution images for large format print sizes, and TruePic III digital processing engine ensures high-speed image processing, accurate color and improved detail with low noise. The camera's interior components combined with digital-specific lenses offer the edge-to-edge crystal clarity that only 100 percent digital optics can provide.
  
  
• Swivel Live View LCD: A dual-axis swivel 2.5-inch Live View LCD covers all the viewing angles from low to high and side to side, to assure accurate composition. Real-time image monitoring of white balance and exposure enables greater creative control of settings to secure the best possible photograph.
  
  
• Reliability: The E-3's large optical viewfinder provides a 100 percent accurate view and its 1.15x magnification makes it one of the largest and most accurate viewfinders for reliable composition. The proven effective built-in Dust Reduction System with the Supersonic Wave Filter eliminates spots from photos. A durable shutter mechanism with the lifespan of 150,000 exposures meets the demands of serious photographers. Also, the E-3's sealed magnesium alloy chassis is completely splash-proof and dust-proof for use with pro lenses on expeditions to the most extreme environments on the planet.

Key Features:

Specifications:

Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor	4/3 type Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor 17.3 x 13.0 mm active area 11.8 million total pixels 10.1 million effective pixels RGB (Primary) color filter array Fixed low pass filter (anti-alias filter) Hybrid IR cut filter (hot mirror)
Dust suppression	Supersonic Wave Filter
Image processor	TruePic III
Image stabilization	"Supersonic Wave Drive" (in-body sensor shift) Two modes: Horizontal+Vertical, Vertical only Up to 5 EV Compensation (claimed)
Image sizes	3648 x 2736 3200 x 2400 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480
File formats	RAW RAW + JPEG JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
JPEG compression	SHQ (1/2.7) HQ (1/4) SQ (1/8 or 1/12)
Lenses	4/3 standard lens mount Range of ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses available Multiply focal length by 2 for 35 mm equiv. FOV
Auto focus	11-point TTL Phase Difference Detection Automatic or manual point selection EV -2 to 19 (ISO 100) detection range
Focus area selection	Automatic Manual
Focus modes	Single shot AF Continuous AF Manual focus
AF lock	Yes, shutter release or AE/AF button
Manual focus	Focus by wire
AF assist lamp	Yes, flash strobe (flash must be raised)
Exposure modes	Auto Program AE (with shift) Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Manual
Sensitivity	Auto ISO 100,  ISO 125,  ISO 160,  ISO 200,  ISO 250,  ISO 320,  ISO 400,  ISO 500,  ISO 640,  ISO 800,  ISO 1000,  ISO 1250,  ISO 1600,  ISO 2000,  ISO 2500,  ISO 3200
Metering system	49-zone multi-pattern  Range: 1 to 20 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100)
Metering modes	Digital ESP Center-Weighted Average Spot (2%) Highlight based spot Shadow based spot
AE Lock	AE/AF lock button With shutter release half-press
AE Bracketing	3 frames 1/3, 1/2, 0.7 or 1.0 EV steps
Exposure steps	1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV
Exposure compen.	-5.0 to +5.0 EV 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
Shutter speed	60-1/8000 sec  Bulb (up to 4 hours, default 8 mins)
Flash X-sync speed	1/250 sec 1/4000 sec (Super FP mode)
Aperture values	depends on lens: 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
White balance	Auto Overcast  Shade Tungsten Sunlight Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 Fluorescent 3 4 custom presets  Kelvin (2000 - 14000 K)
WB fine tuning	Red - Blue: +/- 7 steps Green - Magenta: +/- 7 steps
WB Bracketing	3 frames 2, 4 or 6 mired steps
Color space	sRGB Adobe RGB
Image parameters	Picture mode (Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, custom) Saturation (5 levels) Sharpness + Contrast (5 levels) Contrast (5 levels) B&W filter (Yellow, Orange, Red, Green) B&W/Sepia toning (Yellow, Orange, Red, Green) Gradation (High Key, Normal, Low Key)
Drive modes	Single Continuous Self-timer Remote control
Continuous	5.0 fps  RAW: 1 frames maximum JPEG: Up to card capacity @ HQ 1/8 (with high speed media)
Self-timer	2 sec 12 sec Anti Shock: 1-30 sec delay
Flash	Auto electronic pop-up TTL auto / manual Guide no. 13 Sync modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in, Off, Bracketing  Flash power: Up to +/- 3EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps
External flash	Hot shoe TTL Auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash (FL-20, FL-36, FL-50)  Modes: Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash. Flash power: Up to +/- 2EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps
Wireless flash control	Triggered and controlled by built-in flash unit Compatible flash units: FL-50R, FL-36R Modes: TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual 4 channels 3 groups
Viewfinder	Eye-level TTL Optical Pentaprism  Field of view approx. 100% Magnification 1.15x with a 50mm lens and -1 dioptre Dioptre adjustment -3 to +1 dioptre Built in eyepiece shutter  Focusing screen: Interchangeable type Mirror: Quick return mirror
Top display information	Activated AF points BKT notification B/W mode notification Drive mode Exposure compensation indication Exposure mode Flash mode Focus mode ISO Metering mode Number of storable frames Record mode White balance White balance compensation value
Super Control Panel information	Metering mode Exposure mode Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure level view Flash compensation value Exposure compensation indication AE bracketing ISO Colour space Picture mode Gradation Colour saturation compensation value Sharpness compensation value Contrast compensation value White balance White balance compensation value Noise reduction AEL notification Flash mode Focus mode AF frame Drive mode Record mode Number of storable frames Memory card Battery indicator
Live View information	100% field of view Exposure adjustment preview White balance adjustment preview Gradation auto preview Gridline displayable 7x/5x/10x magnification possible  MF/S-AF AF frame display AF point display Shooting information Histogram
Orientation sensor	Yes
LCD monitor	2.5" HyperCrystal TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle, semi-transmissive) 230,000 pixels 100% frame coverage 15 step brightness adjustment
Playback functions	Single Magnify (2 - 14x) Index (4, 9, 16, 25 frames) Calendar view Rotation Light box view Slide show Histogram (Lum / RGB) Highlight & Shadow point warning
Editing	RAW development JPEG editing (B&W, Sepia, Red eye reduction, Color saturation, Resize, Shadow Adjustment Technology)
Fn button	Off, one-touch WB, test picture, preview, Live View, AF home setting, MF, record format, exposure mode, My Mode, underwater modes
Storage	Compact Flash (Type I and II) / Microdrive xD- Picture card
Print compatibility	EXIF 2.2 Print Image Matching DPOF
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)  Video Out (NTSC / PAL) Ethernet (10/100)  IR Remote control (optional)
Power	BLM-1 1500 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
Dimensions	142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in)
Weight (no batt)	800 g (1.8 lb)