As the new flagship model of Olympus's E Series the world's leading line of compact, high-performance digital interchangeable-lens SLR cameras, the E-3 has been carefully designed to offer demanding professionals the highest possible levels of picture quality, mobility and reliability.
Ruggedly constructed from lightweight, rigid magnesium alloy to withstand the most severe operating conditions, the dust- and splash-proof E-3 boasts substantial improvements in performance that include the world's fastest * AF with an 11-point-full twin cross AF sensor system, high-speed sequential shooting capability at 5 frames/sec., and a high-speed shutter up to 1/8000 sec.
In order to achieve focus both speedily and accurately, an 11-points-full twin cross sensors are utilized.
All sensors use a unique half-pitch shifted layout, greatly increasing AF precision. Our ZUIKO DIGITAL Lenses use SWD, a unique super-sonic motor, achieving high speed drive.
Additionally, high speed performance of approximately 5 frames-per-second and a 1/8000 second shutter speed has been achieved.
High precision gyro sensors are mounted in the camera body, instantaneously and accurately compensating for even the smallest camera shakes. Unlike lens mounted systems that require compensation mechanisms within the lens itself, any Four Thirds lens can enjoy the compensation effect of up to 5 shutter speed steps* and without deminishing the high optical performance.
The 10.1 mega pixel High-Speed Live MOS sensors, as well as the TruePic III image processing engine have advanced as well.
Live View allows you freedom in framing through the LCD monitor. You can also check your exposure compensation as you shoot.
Because the screen uses a Dual-Axis Flexible-Angle HyperCrystal LCD, it can be easily tilted to match any situation giving you freedom and opening possibilities to all sorts of new angles.
