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Olympus E-3 DSLR

In four-plus years between the release of the Olympus E-1 – Camera announces the first mark of the system new DSLR for over a decade – and its successor, the E-3, the DSLR landscape has changed beyond recognition, with falling prices and increasing capacity. The world is moving while the Olympus professional system stood still, looking more and more irrelevant and less and less as a serious contender Throughout Canon / Nikon duopoly in the professional market.

Olympus has finally announced the flagship of the Digital Slr long awaited E-3. Presented as a pure pro camera, Olympus E-3 is actually more comparable to the cameras by Olympus's competitors that have been classified as semi-professional such as the Pentax K10D, Canon 40D and Nikon D200. Whatever you call it, however, there is no doubt that the new E-3 is a big step forward in technology and sophistication Olympus SLR line.

With the E-3, Olympus introduces the first new AF sensor in the years: a network of 11 points, each point consisting of two cross type AF sensors. They call it the autofocus system on the market. Combined with a higher magnification 1.15 x in the E-3 viewfinder, framing and developed with the Four Thirds camera is much easier than in the past Olympus models.

A new trigger mechanism for the Olympus E-3 provides 1 / 8, 000 in second gear, and 1 / 250 flash sync and a lifetime of 150,000 cycles. break mirror also said to be low, but no official figures yet. Three dedicated processors handle three different functions for image stabilization, an auto focus, and TruePic III for image processing. Compact Flash slot supports UDMA promises fast write times, and other xD-Picture Card adds more storage space.

image stabilization based on the body is constructed in the Olympus E-3, enjoying the company of Wave Technology engine supersonic disk anti-vibration system. A separate motor drives the Supersonic Wave Filter to remove dust.

The E-3 has a new auto focus sensor which is an array of Article 11. Three dedicated processors can be found inside the camera, one for Auto Focus, one for image stabilization and TruPic Turbo III for image processing. Compact Flash slot is compatible with UDMA card to use ultra-fast emerging on the market.

The E-3 has a new 10-megapixel sensor with a reading time Quick help for installation of 5 fps burst mode and shutter speed is 1 / 8000 sec.

The buttons on the camera back is exposure lock and focus, function key, a small menu to access frequently used functions. Other buttons available for travel fingers are the focal point selector, the play button, the navigation pad and the image stabilizer. This is the right of the screen toggle buttons and four others are below. The options are Delete, Info, Menu and Display. The power switch can be found at the bottom, and a switch setting

The top of the device has access to white balance and ISO ratings as well as a useful option to restore by pressing two keys simultaneously. Bracketing set just above the shutter button.

Olympus E-3 Specifications

* Sensor: MOS 10.1 MP 3.4 high-speed sensor Live
* Lens: Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm or 12-60mm
* Focus: differential TTL phase detection, automatic 11 points / Manual
* ISO range: ISO100-3200
* Shutter speed: more than 30 minutes bulb 1/8000-60sec
* Exposure: Program / AP / SP / M
* Metering: Multi Pattern / ESP / Spot / Center-weighted
* Screen: 2.5-inch Hyper Crystal
Storage Compact Flash, XD Picture Card
* Batteries: ion Lithium BML-1
* Video output: PAL, NTSC and
Dimensions / Weight: 142.5 x 116.5 x 74.5mm/810g
* Transfer: USB 2.0

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