We had been promised an e3 before embargo to enable us to produce a. This longawaited replacement for the original e1 model offers a plethora of advanced features to tempt the professional photographer away from the competition. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the olympus e3. There are, however, many of these cameras around, so i hope these pages will be still of use to many ft users and enthusiasts. The e3 also features the supersonic wave sensor cleaning to dislodge dust. The olympus pen ep3 announced on 30 june 2011 is olympus corporations seventh camera that adheres to the micro four thirds mft system design standard. Olympus pen epl5 has a four thirds sensor with dimensions of 17. Pixel pitch, which is a measure of the distance between pixels, is 4. The olympus dust reduction system is an industry first and a proven technology. The ep3 succeeds the olympus pen ep2, and was announced in concert with two other models, the olympus pen epl3 lite version of ep3, and the olympus pen epm1 a new mini version of the pen camera line with similar features to the epl3. Officially announced in october 2007, it comes four and a half years after its predecessor, the e1.
After much hinting, several accidental leaks and some four and a half years, olympus has today announced the ten megapixel e3 professional digital slr. The cameras 10megapixel live mos image sensor delivers highresolution images for largeformat print sizes and the truepic iii digital processing engine ensures highspeed image processing, accurate color and improved detail with low noise. The e3 is then a camera that produces fantastic results as long as you stay within its comfort zone. It is 74% smaller than the average mirrorless sensor in its class. In terms of its sensor size category four thirds cameras, the e3 also. Olympus omd em1 ii sensor size trip we spoke to olympus about the new olympus omd em1 mark ii, camera technology and features.
A color temperature value is expressed as a number followed by a k, for kelvin. The olympus e3 is equipped with an optical viewfinder which employs a pentaprism arrangement with 100% coverage with 1. The e3 is equipped with a better sensor than other dslrs marketed by olympus at the time of its release, allowing the user to operate at higher iso settings without producing as much noise. Get the best deals on olympus ccd sensor digital camera parts when you shop the largest online selection at. The e3 is equipped with a better sensor than other dslrs. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better less noise in low light high iso condition.
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The e30 uses the open format four thirds sensor and lens mount. Every time you turn on the e3, our supersonic wave filter located between the shutter and the image sensor silently vibrates an amazing 30,000 times per second. Horizontal grip vertical grip it is possible to use the lcd monitor as a viewfinder and taking a. In addition to the new autofocus sensor the e3 sees the introduction of a new range of swd supersonic wave drive lenses. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better less noise in low light high iso conditions. The tone curve used by olympus in the e3 appears to be tailored not only towards getting the maximum possible total range out of the sensor measuring total dynamic range in the e3 raw files using a linear development indicates its not that different to most of its competitors, but also to controlling noise. Oct 16, 2007 back in may 2001 olympus began to make noises about a professional five megapixel four thirds format digital slr, two years after that in june 2003 they revealed the e1. The olympus e3 interchangeable lens slr digital camera combines speed and weatherproof durability for capturing exceptional images in any situation. With the e3, olympus introduces their first new autofocus sensor in years.
Jan, 2009 the e3 promises much on paper, and is a quantum leap up from the e1 in terms of usability and speed, but unfortunately olympus have managed to pull off that trick again of producing a product which is seriously compromised in comparison to what their competitors offer for the same or even substantially lower price. Olympus also made the e3 a speedy focuser courtesy of an 11point biaxial focusing grid that has 11 slightly offset twins for a total of 22 crosstype points, the olympus was the fastest of. Feb 20, 2008 four years is a very long time in the digital camera market, and four years in the digital slr market is virtually a lifetime. Dxomark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors.
Olympus credits a unique twin cross type, 11 point af sensor based on their microsensing technologies as a key to the e3s rapid focusing. Olympus e3 sensor has been tested by dxo mark and got an overall score. They developed it in tandem with the em5, and it is the latter that eventually made it into production, meaning the long predicted ending of the 43 system. Olympus is being very bullish about the performance of the e3 with these lenses, claiming the worlds fastest focus speed. It is 3% smaller than the average compact sensor in its class. What is the sensor size of olympus sh3 camera decision. Olympus ccd sensor digital camera parts for sale ebay.
E3 has a native iso range of 100 3200 and it can save files in raw. The main shots of this target above are captured at an intermediate focal length, roughly corresponding to 60mm on a 35mm camera. Its a part of the four thirds digital slr system, which has a smaller sensor and a different lens format from most other cameras. Ae lock, af lock, eyefi card ready, fulltime live view, intelligent auto iauto, rgb primary color filter, shadow adjustment technology, audio. Nikon has anyone shot with both systems and can articulate the benefits of each. Snapsort compares the olympus e3 vs the olympus e500 to find out which is the winner. Snapsort compares the olympus e3 vs the olympus e30 to find out which is the winner. Summary of contents for olympus e3 page 1 the contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1. It is the successor to the olympus e1, which was launched in november 2003. Along with other olympus 43rds bodies, the e3 has a very maintenance free approach due to it having ondemand pixel mapping. The olympus dustbusting system seems to be one of the most effective on the market and its reassuring to have that on board too.
It is more efficient to shoot in raw and save the raw conversion as a tiff file using the olympus master 2008 olympus imaging america inc. The sensor also has the olympus super sonic wave antidust mechanism. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.
There are, however, many of these cameras around, so i hope. Screen this tab shows the measurement values and graph derived directly from a raw image when displayed on a computer screen at 100% magnification i. The olympus esystem camera line is gone, with the last flagship, the e5, released in early 2010. A mechanically operated curtain is fitted to prevent stray light from entering and the camera reminds you to close it when activating live view. The olympus e3 is the new flagship of the four thirds standardbased olympus esystem.
To receive newsletters from dxomark, please enter your email. An amazing 18000second, highspeed, precision shutter is available for you to shoot that gazelle while on safari or your child at the soccer match. Thanks to the limitations of its sensor, if you push the envelope at all trying to capture too much dynamic range, pushing the sensitivity in low light, trying to eke the finest detail out of a scene it starts. Feb 17, 2007 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Olympus actually designed and built into a working body the e7 that many at that time were still hoping for to use their zuiko lenses on. If there are addition and or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. The shutter mechanism is sturdy and offers a lifespan of 150,000 exposures to satisfy the requirements of the most stern photographers.
The olympus e3 was until 2010 olympus corporations flagship camera, positioned as a professional dslr camera. The e3, originally codenamed olympus ep1, was announced on 17 october 2007. In the fourodd years between the launch of the olympus e1 the camera that heralded the first allnew slr system for over a decade and its successor the e3, the dslr landscape has changed beyond recognition, with prices dropping and capabilities soaring. Olympus e3 e3 ccd image sensor replacement repair part. Though its still a 10megapixel sensor, olympus says. What the olympus e3 brings to the table is excellent images, a great build quality, and a lovely user experiencefor the majority of generalpurpose photographers, the olympus e3 is a great allround highend enthusiast model rather than a pro model, but its an absolute joy to use.