Olympus E-3 User Manual

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Exposure
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In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the
exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow)
will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to
their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. The
exposure can be adjusted in a range of ±5.0 EV.
• The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The
exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the
exposure is compensated by 0.
• If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, the
indicator will blink in the viewfinder and on the control panel. A red
vw is displayed on the left and
right edges of the indicator on the super control panel.
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j The EV step interval can be selected from 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV. g “EV STEP” (P. 103)
To adjust the exposure using only the dials:
j You can set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button. g “DIAL” (P. 97)
x Notes
• Exposure compensation is not available in M and A modes.
Exposure compensation
Direct button F + j / k
 TIPS
–2.0 EV
±0 +2.0 EV
Adjust toward –
Adjust toward +
F button
1/3 EV
1/2 EV
When set to 1/3 EV increments When set to 1/2 EV increments

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