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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model name: E-3
Date announced: 2007-10-16
MSRP: $1299
Average retail price: $1263  See all prices
Official site: Olympus E-3 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Live MOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 2x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Rotating
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 1.15x
Viewfinder coverage: 100%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: xD Picture Card + CompactFlash Type II (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: BLM-1 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
610 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in / 142.2 x 116.8 x 73.7 mm
Weight (empty): 28.6 oz / 810 g
Bundled software: Olympus Master
Accessories: Battery charger (BLM-1), Battery grip (HLD-4), External flash (FL-36R), External flash (FL-50R), OM lens adapter (MF-1), Remote shutter cable (RM-CB1), Right angle finder (VA-1), Wireless remote control (RM-1)
 
Misc. notes: Live view on a flip-out, rotating LCD display. CCD-shift image stabilization. Dust reduction system. Body is sealed against water, dust, etc.