Olympus E-3 Body

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The new flagship of the Olympus E-System is here. The E-3 meets every requirement and fulfills all professional demands of D-SLR photography, making it a powerful tool for professional photographers. It sets the highest standards in terms of speed, image quality, reliability, and flexibility - not least thanks to Live View.

Key specifications

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

General information

Manufacturer
Olympus
Category
Cameras
Manufacturer no.
N2932492
Release date
7/11/2007

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
CandlelightChildrenLandscapeNightPanoramaPortraitSeashoreSportsSunset

Camera properties

Camera type
Single-lens reflex camera
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
AutomaticCustom modesDaylightFluorescentManualTungstenumbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AEAperture priority AEAutoManual
Exposure compensation
± 5EV in 1/3 steps
Flash modes
AutoFill-inFlash offRed-eye reductionSlow 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
AutoContinuousSingle 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

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

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

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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.RICOH
    1,5 %
  • 5.Fujifilm
    1,6 %
  • 6.Olympus
    1,7 %
  • 7.OM System
    1,8 %
  • 7.Panasonic
    1,8 %

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
  • Olympus
    Not enough data
  • 1.AGFAPHOTO
    1 day
  • 1.Easypix
    1 day
  • 3.Kodak
    3 days
  • 4.Sony
    8 days

Return rate

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

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