It's here: The new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. The E-3 gives photographers a high-performance tool that is primed for any assignment and satisfies the most stringent demands for D-SLR photography. It represents the ultimate choice for the professional photographer and provides the highest levels of speed and image quality as well as Live View capabilities and the ultimate in reliability.
Speed
World's fastest autofocus* for quick and precise image capture Fully-biaxial high-speed 11-point AF system 1/8000th sec. high-speed and high-precision shutter control, X: 1/250 5fps sequential shooting with 17 image RAW buffer
Image Quality High-performance built-in image stabiliser to stabilise all lenses (up to 5 EV steps) with two modes High Speed 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor Qualified image processing with new TruePic III High image quality with a variety of bright dedicated-to-digital ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses
Live View 2.5"/6.4cm multi-angle HyperCrystal LCD for greatest flexibility Real-time effect monitoring Pre-control over white balance and exposure compensation Preview of Shadow Adjustment Technology (SAT) 5x/7x/10x magnified view for precise focusing - especially for macro shots
Reliability Large viewfinder with professional-level coverage of 100% and 1.15x magnification for accurate image control Spotless photography with most effective dust reduction system (Supersonic Wave Filter) Splashproof body and lens system Professional quality shutter life of 150K operations
Four Thirds Standard Built-in flash and wireless flash control from the camera body Ergonomic design AF / AE lock functionality High sensitivity (ISO 100-3200) Accurate White Balance with two sensors High-speed data writing Second super control panel display Optional power grip Hi-speed USB 2.0 RAW & JPEG Dual slot for CF and xD-Picture Cards
E3 Body ZUIKO DIGITAL 12-60mm f2.8-4 BLM-1 Battery BCM-2 Battery Charger USB Cable Video Cable Shoulder Strap Instruction Manual Warranty Card BC-1 Body Cap OLYMPUS Master 2.0