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January 2008
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The editors liked
Picture quality is consistently good
Although we found the default saturation and contrast settings a little high. The shooting information is displayed on a body-top LCD and on the preview screen as well as in the viewfinder. The 12–60mm f2.8&ndas...
Fast focus
Live view
Dust reduction
Great build
Good images
The editors didn't like
The only reservation we have about this camera applies to all in the Four Thirds camp – the sensor area is smaller than the more conventional APS-C cameras. This means that the photo receptors are smaller and therefore noise is slightly more noticea...
Pictures are a little soft in some situations at high magnification
Some competing models offer faster burst mode The Final Word E-3 is a great SLR and Olympuss best model to date. While it may not usurp the dominant forces of Canon and Nikon in this...
Excellent build quality, weatherproofing, 150,000 shot shutter life, Big, bright viewfinder with 100% view, Articulated screen, Effective sensor-shift image stabilization, Very fast focus with new SWD lenses (less impressive with other lenses, however), I...
Resolution not as good as best in class (stronger AA filter?), though you wont see it in JPEGs, Highlight dynamic range not quite as good as competitors (better than other E-Series cameras):, Some highlight clipping on bright days unless you reduce exposu...
If youve taken the trouble to read every page of this review youll already have a good idea where this conclusion is likely to go. To start with theres no doubt that the E-3 is, without a shadow of a doubt the best Four-Thirds camera ever made and ...
Abstract: Shop & Save Support us by shopping online for the E-3 here! Price range: $1699 - $1799View all prices for this product Your donation is also greatly appreciated.The E-3 ($1699) is the flagship camera in Olympus digital SLR lineup. It is the long-aw...
In spite of the dominance of offerings from Nikon and Canon in the semi-pro and professional markets, the Olympus E-3 should have a lot of appeal for professionals not already invested in one of these systems. This camera is built like a tank and feat...
Speaking both literally and figuratively theres a lot to get to grips with on the Olympus E-3. I was surprised at its bulk given the inherent – and much boasted about – properties of the Four Thirds system allowing for smaller and lighter cons...
Abstract: Olympus Makes Its Move A Field Review on the Olympus E3 Photos and story by Douglas Brown With the release of the new professional grade E3, Olympus has signaled their re-entry into the pro market after allowing their last top-pro body, the E1, to beco...
Abstract: The E-3, the flagship of Olympus Digital SLR line, combines speed and durability in a splash-proof magnesium alloy body. Early to embrace Live View and Dust Reduction features in a dSRL, Olympus now appears to offer the fastest autofocus in the world....
Abstract: When you look at the many functions and options the Olympus E-3 has, you will agree that for a novice, the choices to be made can be rather daunting. What to do with all these white balance settings? Would I need all the bracketing options (white bala...
