Olympus E-P3 User manual

Designed for photographers who want
total control over their creative vision, the
powerful PEN E-P3 delivers professional
image quality, blazing FAST AF speed and
an array of built-in creative features in a
classic, ultra-portable design. Its large,
12.3-megapixal ive MOS sensor delivers
superb images. A new TruePic VI Image
Processing Engine improves color and
speed. Three modes of image stabilization
ensure that every image is crisp and clear.
And the press of a button is all it takes
to shoot full 1080 60i HD video in either
ACVHD or AVI formats. Plus, the E-P3 is
complemented by a system of lenses,
strobes and accessories usually found
only with traditional DS Rs.
E-P3
C ASSIC STY E.
INCREDIB E POWER.
ARE YOU PEN READY?
NEW!
World’s Fastest AF System*
To meet the demand for focusing speed, Olympus has introduced the new FAST
(Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF system. The FAST AF system
features 35 focus points as well as new Tracking AF to ensure fast & accurate focus
each and every time!
NEW!
3" Touch Screen O ED 614K Dots
Featuring a newly-designed touch interface that gives you the ability to choose AF
points, release the shutter, and navigate menus. The VGA equivalent display lets you
see richer detail and smoother images with higher contrast and richer blacks.
NEW!
New TruePic™VI with Fine Detail Processing
The TruePic VI Image processor delivers excellent dynamic range, newly expanded
color accuracy and fidelity plus reduced noise, all the way up to 12800 ISO.
“Fine Detail Processing” technology captures more details in every nuance.
NEW!
Full 1080 60i HD Movie
A simple, one-touch button allows you to record movies with ease and simplicity.
Choose between AVCHD or AVI for amazing clarity right from your camera.
Ten In-Camera Art Filters and New Art Filter Effects and Variations
Ten in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Pale & ight
Color, ight Tone, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process and Dramatic Tone) are enhanced by new
filter variations and art effects such as color variations and image effects. You can explore
your artistic side while taking both still shots and HD video right from your camera.
Fully Expandable System
A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and strobes that are compatible with
the E-P3 and are available to support all different types of photography needs.
*as of une, 30 2011
All images shot with a PEN
Dramatic Tone Art Filter
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Memory SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
Effective Pixels number Effective Pixels number 12.3 million pixels
Image Pickup Unit Product type High speed Live MOS Sensor
Total no. of pixels Approx. 13.1 million pixels
Aspect ratio 1.33 (4:3)
Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
Recording (Still) Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
File format RAW (12-bit lossless compression), PEG, RAW+ PEG, MPO (3D still)
Recording image size [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [ PEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
Recording (Movie) Recording format AVCHD AVI Motion PEG
Recording (Sound) Recording format AVCHD Format : Dolby Digital Motion- PEG Format / Picture with Sound : Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz)
Mic/Speaker Stereo/Mono
Image stabilizer System Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)
Mode 3 modes (IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving,
IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait frame to vertical direction moving), OFF
IS for Movie Shifting electronic image (so called Digital IS, IS1 mode only)
Monitor Product type OLED, AF (Anti-Fingerprint) coating, Touch Panel
Size 3.0 inches 3:2
Total no. of pixels Approx. 614,000 dots
Playback field of view 100%
Focusing AF system Imager Contrast Detection AF system When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist.
Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTs lenses. This can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately.
Focusing point 35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, Selectable)
AF illuminator Available
AF lock Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode
Focus tracking Available
Maginified Spot AF Available
Face priority AF/Eye Detect AF Available Eye Detect AF : OFF / Near side eye priority mode / Right side eye priority mode / Left side eye priority mode
Manual Focus Assist When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, Live View is magnified automatically
Exposure Control Metering system TTL Image Sensor metering system
(Still) (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
Metering range EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure mode (1) i Auto (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene select AE (7) Art Filter
ISO sensitivity AUTO: ISO 200 - 12800 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 12800, 1/3 or 1 EV steps,
Exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
Exposure Control (Movie) Exposure mode (1) P: Program AE (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter speed priority AE (4) M:Manual (5) Art Filter * S mode and M mode : Shutter speed is limited to 1/30 sec.
White Balance Auto WB system High speed Live MOS sensor
Preset white balance 6 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
Picture Mode Mode iEnhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter
Art Filter bracketing Available
Noise Filter at High ISO setting OFF, LOW, STANDARD, HIGH
Noise Reduction at Slow shutter speed OFF, ON, AUTO
Shutter Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed 60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min) 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
Remote cable release Available (Optional RM-UC1)
Flash Built-in flash Available
G.No 10 (Fno/m) at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100 but ISO100 is not available
Wireless Flash Control Available (4ch, 3Groups+Built-in Flash) Built-in flash is usable as a center flash in case of wireless flash control.
Compatible external flash E-System Flash (FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R)
Art Filter Mode Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone
Multi Exposure Number of picture 2 frames
Multi Aspect Aspect Ratio 4:3(Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
Level Gauge Detection Available (H & V)
Super control panel Available
Live Control Available
Live Guide Setting Menu Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips
Image Editing Erasing function Single frame, All, Selected frames (from Index)
Protect function Single frame, Selected frames, All frames, Release protect (Single/All)
RAW picture editing RAW development based on settings of the camera (including Art Filter)
PEG editing Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Cripping, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), e-portrait
Input/Output PC interface USB 2.0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector (MTP mode is available)
TV interface HDMI (HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT (SD/Mono Sound)
USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available)
HDMI Mini HDMI type-C (1080i/720p/576p/480p)
Accessory attachment Accessory port (AP2) works with VF-2, SEMA-1, Macro Arm Light MAL-1 and Bluetooth communication Unit Olympus PENPAL
Power Requirements Battery BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Dimensions/Weight Dimensions 4.80 in. (W) x 2.72 in. (H) x 1.35 in. (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight 11.32 oz. (body only)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Available Colors
Black
V204031BU000 with
Black 14-42mm IIR ens
V204033BU000 with
Black 17mm ens
Silver
V204031SU000 with
Silver 14-42mm IIR ens
V204033SU000 with
Silver 17mm ens
White
V204031WU000 with
Silver 14-42mm IIR ens
V204033WU000 with
Silver 17mm ens
Additional Technology
900907
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
E-P3
NEW!
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