Olympus E-30 Body

Olympus Imaging Corporation announced the launch of the E-30, the latest addition to the Olympus E-System series of interchangeable lens type digital SLR cameras. Positioned as a mid-level model, the E-30 is intended for anyone who wants to express their creativity through photography, whether they are an amateur just starting out or a profession with years of experience behind them. The E-30 complies with the Four Thirds System standard, and is scheduled to go on sale in the first quarter of the year 2009.

Main Features

1. Easy-to-apply Art Filters for enhanced creativity, a choice of 9 different

   1. aspect ratios, High-Speed Image AF for responsive Live View shooting, a dual-axis variable-angle Hyper Crystal II LCD monitor, and other features for versatile photographic expression

   2. A newly developed 12.3-megapixel high-speed Live MOS Sensor, new True Pic III+ image processing engine, and a built-in image stabilization system that offers up to 5EV* of effective compensation

2. High-speed 11-point full twin cross AF, high-speed 5 fps continuous shooting, high-speed 1/8000 sec. shutter, and other high-speed performance features inherited from the E-3

The E-30 is positioned as a mid-level model between the E-520 and the E-3 models. In addition to inheriting the superior image quality and high-speed performance of the E-3, it offers a wealth of new features designed to expand the photographer`s range of creative and artistic expression.

Six Art Filters, including a bright, colorful, Pop Art filter and a dreamy, ethereal, Soft Focus filter, enable anyone to easily achieve modes of photographic expression that ordinarily require the use of special lenses, add-on filters, or the use of complex image processing techniques. Although the E-30`s standard aspect ratio is 4:3, it offers a choice of 9 different aspect ratios, including wide-screen 16:9 and medium-format 6:6. In addition, it makes Live View shooting more enjoyable with a High-Speed Image AF that enables auto focus with compact-camera ease, and a dual-axis, variable-angle monitor that supports both horizontal- and vertical-format Live View shooting.

The highest standard of image quality is assured by the E-30`s newly developed 12.3-megapixel, high-speed Live MOS Sensor and new True Pic III+ image processing engine. It also boasts a built-in image stabilization system that offers up to 5EV* steps of shake compensation, and works with the entire range of Four Thirds System lenses, from wide-angle to telephoto, as well as macro and fish eye lenses.

The E-30 also offers outstanding high-speed performance, and incorporates the same 11-point, twin-cross AF sensor, 5 fps high-speed continuous shooting, and 1/8000 sec. high-speed shutter featured on the Olympus E-3.

To provide an ever-wider range of offerings for entry-level, intermediate, and professional digital SLR photographers, Olympus will continue to develop and expand its lineup of digital SLR systems that comply with the Four Thirds System standard.

Other Features

• • Multiple-exposure function with LCD monitor display of current view on top of previously captured image

  • Auto gradation adjustment to prevent blown highlights and blocked-in shadows

  • Face & Background Control for beautifully balanced exposures of foreground subjects and background scenery

  • Perfect Shot Preview to enable comparison of the results of various settings adjustments before actual shooting

  • Reliable Dust Reduction system

  • Built-in flash with Commander function for wireless off-camera flash synchronization

  • Large optical viewfinder with 98% field of view and 1.02x magnification

  • Shooting information display via top-mounted LCD panel and Super Control Panel LCD monitor display for superior visibility and operating ease

  • High-precision, 49-zone metering system

  • Easy activation of shooting functions via sample image selection

  • Versatile bracketing functions for ISO, white balance, exposure, and flash

  • Light box view with enlargement function for easy side-by-side comparison of images

• Indication of the level gauge in/on the viewfinder, Control panel, Rear LCD monitor