Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Mechanical Image Stabilization (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,409.95
New (19) Used (1) from $1,225.00
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 11945
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6 x 5.6
nv:Sensor: 10.1 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736
Storage Media: MicroDrive
Storage Media: xD Picture Card (Dual Slot)
Storage Media: Compact Flash Type I/II
Compressed Format: JPEG
Compressed Format: RAW
Focus Mode: Single AF (S-AF)
Focus Mode: Continuous AF (C-AF)
Focus Mode: Manual Focus (MF)
Optical Viewfinder: Yes
LCD Monitor: 2.5-inches
LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 60 - 1/8000 sec.
Light Metering Method: Spot (Approx. 2%)
MPN: 262010
Model: 262010
UPC: 050332160569
EAN: 0050332160569
ASIN: B000X1T3IQ
Release Date: November 8, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints | | • | 2.5-inch Live View LCD display; magnify directly on the LCD by 5, 7, or 10x | | • | Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive | | • | Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos | | • | Capture images to CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot) |
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Product Description
Requires Lens - Not Included / 2.5" LCD / CompactFlash memory storage / Multiple focus and exposure modes / Image Stabilization / TruePic III Olympus TruePic III digital image processing system produces superior image quality and shadow detail. Olympus Zuiko Digital Lenses ? designed specifically for the demands of digital photography ? deliver sharp, high-quality color accuracy to the image sensor for amazing photographs Image resolution - Recording image size [RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels; [JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels Viewfinder magnification Approx.1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) Eye point Approx. 20 mm (-1m-1) Diopter adjustment range -3.0 - +1m-1 Focusing screen Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to grid mat type) Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF TTL open-aperture metering system - (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering); (2) Center weighted average metering; (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available) Built-in electronic-flash, shoe for optional external models including wireless models (FL-50R, FL-36R) USB 2.0 and Video connector ports Unit Dimensions 5.6 in. (W) x 4.58 in. (H) x 2.9 in. / 1.79 lbs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
Great camera if you know how to use it! July 6, 2008
Derek Neufarth (Dayton, Ohio)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
First , I will say if you love the 4/3rds system then you will love this camera, it is by far the best camera to date in the system. Secondly, I must say that if you are a gear junkie, then this is a great system to get into--Olympus, in my opinion, makes the best lenses for digital imaginable.
Now, why do I say, 'if you know how to use it?' The images produced by the E-3, and the E-1, have a film-like quality to them, an almost Leica quality. The color rendition of the E-3 image sensor is beautiful. And the noise it produces (all image sensors produce noise) is also quite lovely compared to other systems. But these qualities are only appreciable if the images have been exposed perfectly and in perfect, or nearly perfect light. So if you rely on your camera to manage exposure for you, if you don't know how to use exposure compensation, or spot metering, or even manual mode exposure, then this camera will force you to learn all about obtaining perfect exposure.
Next, I must share with you the only major disappointment that I have in the camera. Yes, it has the fastest autofocus in the world with certain lenses, but more importantly, only in the right light, with the right subject. Much too often, the camera searches for focus far too long, or simply will not find focus at all. If you are a photojournalist or a sports photographer who relies on autofocus, then this is not the camera for you.
Finally, you may be wondering why i give the E-3 five stars (I would give ten if Amazon would let me). Because, for the right photographer doing the right kind of photography, this camera is sublime. Its favorite use for me is travel photography, but it is outstanding for fashion, outdoor portraiture, studio work, wildlife (A 300mm f2.8--that's a 600mm f2.8 equivalent, WOW!), street photography, landscape and cityscape (check the 7-14mm f4 lens--the best wide-angle zoom manufactured by anyone), and the list goes on, just not fast-paced sports.
So, I highly recommend the E-3 system, with the above caveats, to anyone as a primary system, and to everyone else as a system to supplement an existing Canon or Nikon system.
Bulk Vs. Quality June 25, 2008
Ana M. Whittembury
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After a lot of research and considering the 40d and the d300, who claim to perform a little better (?), this camera has something they don't have: Image Stabilization! This means lighter and smaller lenses. And if you add the excelent quality of Zuiko lenses, you got a winner by far. Just think about carrying canon's and nikon's huge, fancy and heavy lenses (if you want Image Stabilization) around in a trip, on long walks, and you'll know what I mean. If you want to get great shots and still enjoy your ride, this is the gear.
Playing with the buttons and the menus is just a matter of getting used to, and taking shots with iso over 800 is not a daily thing.
All in all, outstanding quality, lighter gear and top of the notch optics, makes this camera the one to beat!
Superb state of the art Olympus E-3 May 14, 2008
J. Iribarren (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
WOW... finally a camera that gives you the sharpness and quality you were always looking for. Five stars to Olympus, well done. The camera is a little bit bigger that previous E-series, a little bit heavier too, well built, very compact and robust, but most importantly feels very comfortable in hands. I'm very impressed by the results, great vivid colors, excellent sharpness, fast autofocus. Low light performance is superb especially with the awesome mechanical stabilization system, even with high ISO (quite a jump from previous E series). I am not a fan of LCD live viewing, but honestly it's of great help is some circumstances (like ground-level or night shots)... especially because you're able to see the changes on light and contrast as you change the values of your depth of field or aperture velocity... this feature allows you to adjust and achieve the right exposure before every shot (although the results are not quite accurate... the pre-shooting live image is pretty close to the actual result). Strongly recommended if you take photography seriously. Money well invested.
Disavantages: strap is of poor quality... other than that very impressive camera.
Buyer's Remorse? Not here! April 25, 2008
Christopher L. Tedin (chicago, IL USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
After purchasing the great 8080, the not-so-good E-300, and the amazing E-510, I thought I had finally finished purchasing my last camera for a while. I was completely wrong. After walking into the Calumet store in Oakbrook, Illinois, I simply couldn't help myself. I picked up the camera, attached my venerable 11-22mm wide angle, and completely fell in love. The feel was perfect. The ergonomics and control layout was a step above the 510, and the magnesium body felt solid as a tank. I had honestly thought about stepping up to the Canon 5D, but couldn't bring myself to put this camera down. It now goes with me wherever I go. Plus, I will never have to worry about a dirty sensor. Nuff said.
I got a beautiful Leica/Panasonic 14-50mm lens from a guy on eBay, and that has become my lens of choice for most of my work. Although it is not weather-sealed like the 12-60mm, the price was right and the quality is outstanding. One thing I need to point out. This lens has image stabilization built in. I did a side-by side comparison with this system, and Olympus' own in-body stabilization. No comparison! The Oly system completely blows Leica's away. So much for "lens specific" IS systems being superior. I turn it off and keep it off. Bravo, Olympus! I see the other systems adopting your leadership in this regard.
Thanks for a great system!
A wonderful camera April 19, 2008
Philip A. Carr (NJ USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I LOVE this camera! The first thing I noticed about this camera was the feel of it in my hand. It was so comfortable, in spite of the weight, that I felt I could easily take pictures all day long in superb comfort. I have tried Canon and Nikon (obviously) and the grip felt compromised compared to the Olympus which was rugged and balanced. It felt like I was never going to drop it either - quite important.
Soon after I bought it though, I noticed that the autofocus was getting less and less reliable until it packed up ALTOGETHER. I was upset as I wanted to take it with me to England but I had to get it fixed for another date soon after I returned from my trip. The people at Olympus were VERY helpful with 'diagnostics' via email and all that stuff. I had to send the camera back to their factory BUT I have to say that I was VERY impressed with the speed and efficiency that it was repaired (from first sending it to receiving it all took less than a week!) and it has performed flawlessly ever since (as you would expect I guess).
I love the 'naturalness' and depth of the colours my E3 produces. The three different displays (veiwfinder, rear and top LEDs) are very clear and once used to, are quite logical and easy to understand. The focus time of the lenses is so fast and so reliable you sometimes have to be careful of using continual focus mode as it zooms in and out at such amazing speed it's quite bewilering. Single mode takes care of it so easily (or of course manual).
I love the auto bracketing adjustments, and that it also does the same with flash too! The built in flash is great but the remote is even better!!
I'm not experienced enough to go into details for the 'techhies' but the quality of photos speak for themselves and if it makes MY picures look great, then this has to be one TERRIFFIC camera! I would totally recommend it.
If there was any criticism it would be the weight with the larger zoom lenses and the flash attached. It is quite heavy to say the least, but then that's why you have a strap to give your arms and wrists a break, right?
Solid build, solid feel and superb results (anything less is MY fault!) give this a 10/10 for me!!
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