Olympus EVOLT E-300 Brochure & Specs

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Type Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera
Media Compact Flash Card (Type I, II), Micro Drive
Imager Size
17.3 x 13mm
Lens Mount Four Thirds Mount
Compatible Lens Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens
Image Sensor
Type Full Frame Transfer CCD
Effective Pixel Number Approx. 8.15 million pixels.
Aspect
4:3
Filter Array Primary color filter (RGB)
Dust Protection Yes (SuperSonic Wave Filter Type)
Recording System
Recording Format DCF, DPOF compatible, Exif compatible, PRINT Image Matching compatible
Recording Mode RAW (12bit), TIFF (RGB 8bit) , JPEG
RAW + JPEG Recording Yes
File Size RAW Approx. 13.5mb
3264x2448
TIFF Approx. 23.3mb
3264x2448
JPEG SHQ: Approx. 6.1mb
3264x2448
HQ: Approx. 4.3mb
3264x2448
HQ: Approx. 1.9mb
3264x2448
SQ: Approx. 5.9mb
3200x2400
SQ: Approx. 4.1mb
3200x2400
SQ: Approx. 1.9mb
3200x2400
SQ: Approx. 4.0mb 2560x1920
SQ: Approx. 2.4mb
2560x1920
SQ: Approx. 1.2mb
2560x1920
SQ: Approx. 1.4mb
1600x1200
SQ: Approx. 0.9mb
1600x1200
SQ: Approx. 0.5mb
1600x1200
SQ: Approx. 0.9mb
1280x960
SQ: Approx. 0.6mb
1280x960
SQ: Approx. 0.3mb
1280x960
SQ: Approx. 0.6mb
1024x768
SQ: Approx. 0.4mb
1024x768
SQ: Approx. 0.2mb
1024x768
SQ: Approx. 0.2mb
640x480
SQ: Approx. 0.2mb
640x480
SQ: Approx. 0.1mb
640x480
Viewfinder
Type Eye level SLR Optical Porro Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage Approx. 94% centered vertically and horizontally
Magnification Approx. x 1.00 with 50mm Lens set to infinity on -1 diopter
Eye Point 20mm on -1 diopter
Diopter Adjustment Built-in type -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen Fixed (Neo Lumicron Mat Screen)
Mirror Side Swing Quick Return Mirror
Viewfinder Information AF point projection on VF screen, AE lock, Shutter speed, Aperture value,
Exposure mode, White balance, Flash, AF confirmation mark, Metering mode,
Number of storable sequential pictures, Exposure compensation value indication,
Record Mode, Battery Level Indicator
Eye Piece Shutter Eye Piece Cover included
Depth of Field Preview Yes (Customized OK Button)
Playback Monitor
Type HyperCrystal LCD Panel
Size 1.8 Inch
Pixel Number 134,000 pixels
Viewfield Coverage Approx. 100%
Brightness Control +/- 7 steps
Autofocus
Type TTL Phase Difference Detection System
Focus Mode Single AF, Continuous AF, Single AF + MF, Manual Focus
Focus Area 3 points
Detection Range EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100)
Focus Area Selection Automatic Selection, Manual User Selection
AF Assist Lamp Built-in Flash and optional Olympus Dedicated Flashes
AF Lock Locked by first position of Shutter Button
Focus Tracking Available in Continuous AF Mode
Manual Focus Available by rotation of a Lens Focus ring
Available for setting Manual focus operation in AF Mode
Exposure Control
Light Metering Mode Exposure measurement at open aperture
Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2%)
Detection Range Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average EV2 - 20,
Spot Meter EV1 - 20, (50mm F2.0, ISO 100)
Exposure Mode Program with Program Shift, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,
Manual Scene Program, Scene Select
Scene Program Portrait, Macro, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports
Scene Select 1 Portrait, 2 Landscape, 3 Landscape & Portrait, 4 Night Scene, 5 Night & Portrait,
6 Macro, 7 Sunset, 8 Candle, 9 Fireworks, 10 Document, 11 Museum, 12 High Key,
13 Beach & Snow, 14 Sports
For more information: www.olympusamerica.com/evolt
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Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © 2004 Olympus Imaging America Inc. All rights reserved.
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Sensitivity AUTO, 100, 200, 400 (AUTO: 100-400) Expandable to 800, 1600
Exposure Compensation Up to +/- 5 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step
AE Lock Locked by first position of Shutter Button, AEL Button (Customizable)
Exposure Bracketing 3 Frames in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step (Selectable)
White Balance System
Auto WB System Advanced Detection System with CCD Imager
Preset WB 8 Types (3,000K - 7,500K)
WB Compensation up to +/- 7 step in each Auto, Preset setting
Custom WB Compensation up to +/- 7 step
in 100K steps
2,000-6,000K
in 200K steps
6,000-8,000K
in 500K steps
8,000-10,000K
One touch Mode 1 one touch Settings
WB Bracketing 3 Frames with 2, 4, 6 step
Color System
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Saturation Saturation 5 levels
1/2.7 Sharpness 5 levels
1/4 Contrast 5 levels
1/8 Shutter
1/2.7 Type Electronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter
1/4 Shutter Speed P,Ps,A: 1-1/4000 sec; S,M: 30-1/4000 sec; Bulb (Up to 8 minutes)
1/8 Scene Program and Scene Select: 4-1/4000 (Depend on selected mode);
1/2.7 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step selectable
Self Timer 12 or 2 Sec
1/4
Remote Control Yes (Optional: Remote Control RM-1); 0 or 2 sec. (Selectable)
1/8
Drive System
1/2.7
Drive Mode Single, Sequential Shooting, IR Remote, Self Timer, BKT
1/4
Sequential Shooting Speed Approx. 2.5 fps.
1/8
Max. Frame Number on
1/2.7
Sequential Shooting RAW/TIFF 4 Frames
1/4
1/8 JPEG (4 or more depending on the quality and compression mode)
1/2.7 Control Panel Information Flash mode, Flash compensation, Metering mode, Focus mode, Record mode,
1/4 Aperture value, Shutter speed, Battery check, Number of storable still pictures,
1/8 Image quality adjustment, ISO, Color space, Mono tone, Hi/Lo Key, White
1/2.7 balance, Remote control, Self-timer, Exposure, Exposure compensation, AF frame,
1/4 Number of storable sequential pictures, Exposure compensation, Auto bracket,
1/8 Noise reduction, Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting, Color saturation
compensation, Sharpness compensation, AE bracket, WB bracket, AE Lock,
Exposure Mode
Flash Control
Type TTL Auto (TTL Auto FP with Olympus Dedicated Flash)
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Manual, Red-eye Reduction, Slow synchro, Fill-in for Exclusive Flash
X-Sync Speed X = 1/180 Sec. or less FP 1/30 sec -1/4000 sec.
Intensity Control Up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step for Exclusive Flash
Syncro Timing 1st Curtain Synchro, 2nd Curtain Slow Synchro (Selectable)
Multi Flash Control Yes (Control built-in and ext FL flash independently)
Display Mode Single with Zoom (2 to 10x), Index (4 to 9 to 16 frames), Slide Show, Rotation
Information Histogram, High Light Point Warning, AF frame, Exposure Mode, Metering Mode,
Shutter Speed, F-Stop, Compensation level, ISO, Color Space, WB Mode,
Focal Length, Focus Area, File Type, Contrast Level, Sharpness Level
Erase/Protection Function
Erase Mode Single, All
Image Protect Mode Single
Menu category REC1, REC2, Play Back, Custom Setup
Languages English, German, Spanish, French, (English Set as Default OIMA)
Add additional languages through Web
Print DPOF, PictBridge
Image Edit Monochrome (B&W), Sepia, Resize
Personal Computer Interface USB (Storage, Camera Control)
Personal Computer Connector USB connector: MiniB
Video Signal Output Video Out Jack (NTSC or PAL selectable)
X-synchronization Socket Via Optional Hot Shoe PC Sync Adapter
Remote Cable Release Through PS-HLD3 with Optional Remote Cable RM-CB1
DC-IN DC-IN Jack (Optional: AC Adapter AC-1)
Power Supply
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1
Battery Check Automatic check
Sleep Mode Yes (1, 3, 5, 10min selectable)
Date, Time saving Approx. 3 months using the built-in battery
AC Adapter Optional AC adapter: AC-1; AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz; DC 9V
Size/Weight
Dimensions 5.77 x 3.35 x 2.52 inches (146.5 x 85 x 64mm)
Weight Approx. 20.5oz (580g); Without batteries and CF Card, Caps
Environment
Temperature Operating Range: 32°F to 104°F; Storage Range: -4°F to 140°F
Humidity Operating Range: 30% to 90%; Storage Range: 10% to 90%
Dust and Splash Proof No
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