Olympus E-3 Body

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Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
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Product details

It’s here: The new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. The E-3 gives photographers a high-performance tool that is primed for any assignment and satisfies the most stringent demands for D-SLR photography. It represents the ultimate choice for the professional photographer and provides the highest levels of speed and image quality as well as Live View capabilities and the ultimate in reliability.

Key specifications

Camera type
Single-lens reflex camera
Memory card type
CF
Item number
201307

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
N2932492
Release date
7.11.2007

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
Candlelight, 
Children, 
Landscape, 
Night, 
Panorama, 
Portrait, 
Seashore, 
Sports, 
Sunset

Camera properties

Camera type
Single-lens reflex camera
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
Automatic, 
Custom modes, 
Daylight, 
Fluorescent, 
Manual, 
Tungsten, 
umbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE, 
Aperture priority AE, 
Auto, 
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 5EV in 1/3 steps
Flash modes
Auto, 
Fill-in, 
Flash off, 
Red-eye reduction, 
Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image resolution
1280 x 960 pixels
Image sensor type
Live MOS sensor
Supported page ratios
4:3

Display properties

Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
230000 Pixels

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Optical
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Autofocus type
Auto, 
Continuous, 
Single image

Performance

Shutter speed
1/8000 s
Min. shutter speed
60 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/8000 s

Video

Max. Video resolution
3648 x 2736 pixels

Data storage properties

Memory card type
CF

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Product dimensions

Width
142.50 mm
Length
74.50 mm
Height
116.50 mm
Weight
810 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1,7 %
  • 5.RICOH
    1,8 %
  • 6.Olympus
    1,9 %
  • 6.OM System
    1,9 %
  • 8.AGFAPHOTO
    2,2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.OM System
    12 days
  • 6.Panasonic
    12 days
  • 8.Olympus
    13 days
  • 8.RICOH
    13 days
  • 10.Fujifilm
    15 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Pentax
    3,2 %
  • 5.Canon
    4 %
  • 6.Olympus
    4,2 %
  • 7.Sony
    5,1 %
  • 8.Fujifilm
    5,2 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good80/100
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Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseJuly 2010

Die E-3 punktet unter anderen mit ihrem ultrarobusten, wasserfesten Gehäuse und dem dreh- und schwenkbaren Monitor.

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Color FotoSingle testReleaseMarch 2010
  • PositiveVerschwenkbarer TFT-Monitor
  • PositiveErgonomie/Erreichbarkeit der Bedienelemente
  • PositiveQualität des gehäuses (Griffigkeit)
  • PositiveLesbarkeit der Menüs
  • Negativeschlechte Ablesbarkeit des Monitors bei Sonnenlicht
  • NegativeMonitor nicht groß genug, zu geringe Auflösung
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Rank 7 out of 7Chip Foto Video digitalReleaseFebruary 2010

Im Bereich Bildqualität, bekam die Olympus E-3 69%. Für die Ausstattung/Handling, gab es 94% und für die Geschwindigkeit gab es 76%.

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