There’s a lot to like about the Olympus E-3 and at the end of the day, this camera is a very capable camera for enthusiasts and semi-professionals. It offers blistering autofocus speeds, very good image quality, natural looking colors, weather-seal...
Excellent photo quality, Pivoting LCD, Live View shooting, Fast autofocusing, Bracketing flexibility
Heavy, Cumbersome quality menus, Some awkward control combinations
Theres a lot to like about the Olympus E-3. Sure, its heavy at over three pounds with a lens, but its ease of use and thoughtful array of features make the 10.1 megapixel bytecam a likeable luggable. The controls on the unit--which has a body-only price o...
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Abstract: The Olympus E-3 is certainly the most capable 4/3 DSLR to date. It has plenty of pro-features: a viewfinder with 100% coverage, built-in image stabilization, a weather-proof body and 5 FPS continuous drive. It is certainly as good as several Excelle...
Solidly built, weatherproof, excellent picture quality, Live View with articulating LCD screen.
JPEG images a bit noisy above ISO 800; requires expensive Supersonic Wave Drive lenses for maximum focusing speed.
Olympus’s Four Thirds sensor limits your lens choices, but the E-3 takes excellent pictures. The Olympus E-3 is a beefy, 10-megapixel, semipro DSLR aching to beat up on the competition. But at $1,700 for its magnesium-muscled body and another $900...
Good image quality, weatherproof camera body, LCD can swivel away from camera, fast auto-focus, good response times
Price is a little high, LCD could be bigger, some softness in large images, some image issues in low light and extreme light
If youre going to purchase the Olympus E-3 advanced digital camera, youll want to be sure your interests match with the cameras strengths. First, the E-3 works well in poor weather conditions, thanks to its waterproof body. Second, the cameras ima...
Tough build quality, dust and splash-proof, Effective built-in anti-shake and anti-dust, Live View with fully-articulated screen, Quick handling and broad customisation.
Higher noise above 800 ISO than rivals, AF system fast but often searched, Some controls illogically placed, Very tough rival in the Nikon D300.
If you’re an existing Four Thirds owner looking for a top-end body, the E-3 is a fantastic choice, especially if you’re coming from the original E-1 – it’s a significant upgrade in every respect. It’ll also appeal to owners o...
Very good image quality; full environmental seals; tilt/shift LCD screen with live view; fast auto-focus.
Not as good as the competition at high ISO; control layout is a little cumbersome; lacks customizability; menus are too complex.
The Olympus E-3 is a very good camera and one that deserves serious consideration. More than any other mid-range DSLR on the market right now, though, you need to handle the E-3 before buying. Its size and weight are formidable enough that you’l...
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