Olympus E-30 Body
Warranty
Resolution
Battery
LCD
: 1 Year Service and Spare parts
: 12.3 MP
: Lithium
: 2.7 "
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
Easy-to-apply Art Filters for enhanced creativity, a choice of 9 different
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
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
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