Olympus E-3 User Manual

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Usable cards
“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash,
Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional).
Precautions when using a Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk drive. Because the disk drive rotates, a
Microdrive is not as resistant to vibration or impact as other cards. Special care is needed when
using a Microdrive (especially during recording and playback) to make sure the camera is not
subjected to shock or vibrations. Be sure to read the following precautions before using a
Microdrive.
Also, refer to the manuals provided with your Microdrive.
• Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording. Place it gently on a firm surface.
• Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock, such as at a construction
site or in a car while driving along a bumpy road.
• Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it may be exposed to strong magnetism.
x Notes
• The data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting the card or deleting the
data. When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage of personal information.
Card basics
CompactFlash
A CompactFlash is a large-
capacity solid state flash
memory card. You can use
commercially available cards.
Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium that
uses a large-capacity compact
hard disk drive. You can use a
Microdrive that supports
CF+Type II (CompactFlash
extension standard).
xD-Picture Card
An xD-Picture Card is a
recording medium used mainly in
compact cameras.

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