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Olympus E-3

Reviewed August 2008

Our Opinion

Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Class: 10 megapixel

• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)

Functionality

Photographic Qualities


Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use.
9 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.
10
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.
9 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.
9
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.
7.5 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.
9
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.
9 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.
9
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption —(with rechargeable batteries)
10 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
10
Total: 8.9 Total: 9.4

Positives

Negatives

  • Excellent photo quality
  • Pivoting LCD
  • Live View shooting
  • Fast autofocusing
  • Bracketing flexibility
  • Heavy
  • Cumbersome quality menus
  • Some awkward control combinations
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion




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