Olympus E-3 User Guide

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POWER USER TIP: You can set the shift function to change values in
1/3, 2/3 or full EV steps so as to speed up the shift function operation.
This will, if set to 1 EV step as an example, allow you to go from 1/125
second at f=11 to 1/60 sec at f=16 with one “click” of the dial which
can, in some cases, speed up handling.(UMPg103)
A (APERTURE PRIORITY) MODE
This option permits you to select the aperture while the camera
sets the correct shutter speed for you.
The camera will accomplish the shutter speed adjustment within
the range of available settings without reference to the lens in
use and/or any consideration of straying into the “hand shake”
zone (generally anything below 1/30 second with a 25mm 4/3
lens) so you need to keep your wits about you if you are setting
smaller apertures for deep depth of field.
If using a high ISO value and a wide aperture you may see the
shutter speed indicator blinking. This indicates that the required
value needed to balance the aperture/light level is beyond the
1/8000 second maximums peed of the camera.
POWER USER TIP: If the ISO setting is on AUTO the camera will first
push up the ISO setting to the highest possible setting before dropping
the shutter speed below 1/30 second. So, if you are using the A mode
in gloomy conditions, consider making use of AUTO ISO and limiting
the maximum setting to a level of your choice for an almost “fail-safe”
application of A mode
S (SHUTTER PRIORITY) MODE
This option permits you to select the shutter speed while the
camera sets the correct aperture for you.
The camera will accomplish the aperture adjustment within the
range of available settings if at all possible. If the aperture value
indicator blinks then it is not possible to couple the aperture with
the set shutter speed.

Olympus E-3 Specifications

General

Megapixel	10.1 MP
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	4/3 \
Supported aspect ratios	4:3
Maximum image resolution	3648 x 2736 pixels
Digital zoom	0 x
Optical zoom	5 x
Interface	USB
Power source	BLM-1
Video capability	No
Camera shutter speed	1/8000 - 60 s
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Magnification	1.15 x
Product color	Black
Image editing	resizing, rotating
Photo effects	black&white, Sepia
White balance	auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playback	Slide show
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	30 - 90 %
Compatible memory cards	xd
Light metering	centre-weighted, spot
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	74.5 mm
Width	142.5 mm
Height	116.5 mm
Weight	810 g