Picture quality is consistently good, although we found the default saturation and contrast settings a little high. The shooting information is displayed on a body-top LCD and on the preview screen as well as in the viewfinder. The 12–60mm f2.8&ndas...
The only reservation we have about this camera applies to all in the Four Thirds camp – the sensor area is smaller than the more conventional APS-C cameras. This means that the photo receptors are smaller and therefore noise is slightly more noticea...
The Olympus E-3 is a fine camera, but whether it will woo professionals away from their Canons and Nikons with larger sensors and bigger installed lens and accessorie bases remains to be seen. The price seems about right by comparison with the competit...
Abstract: The successor to the Olympus E-1 dSLR has been talked about for years. Since the E-1s launch in 2003, the Japanese company has concentrated mainly on entry- to mid-level dSLRs, though it has mentioned a replacement model for the E-1 from time to time....
Abstract: Olympus is targeting professional photographers and advanced enthusiasts with its E-3 DSLR model, which replaces the four-year-old E-1, the worlds first Four Thirds system DSLR. However, the promise of smaller, lighter cameras claimed for the Four T...
Fast focus, live view, dust reduction, great build, good images
Pictures are a little soft in some situations at high magnification, some competing models offer faster burst mode The Final Word E-3 is a great SLR and Olympuss best model to date. While it may not usurp the dominant forces of Canon and Nikon in this...
E-3 is a great SLR and Olympuss best model to date. While it may not usurp the dominant forces of Canon and Nikon in this space, its combination of great features and good quality pictures make it a viable alternative for people after something a litt...
Now the wait is finally over with the launch of the E-3. And it's causing quite a stir, thanks to a big dose of innovation and a rather bold claim to be the world's fastest autofocusing SLR.From the moment you pick up the E-3, you feel like you're hold...
The E-3 offers a more solid build than most D-SLRs and this alone makes it a solid option for those who shoot in extreme situations. There´s no doubt it´s the best Olympus D-SLR yet and will certainly prove a serious competitor to Canon and Nikon...
Excellent image quality, good ergonomics and build, menu system, comprehensive feature set and customisability, super control panel, top plate display, responsive, good dust reduction system, great weather sealing
Fastest focus rate only available with Olympus’ Super Sonic Wave drive lenses, bulky for its class but particularly for a FourThirds Format camera! Cramped top plate buttons, not much headroom in RAW files, complex menus
Olympus’ new flagship DSLR replaces the now very long in the tooth E1 and bridges that gap for Olympus aficionados between enthusiast and professional shooting. It’s big, heavy, and very capable but not without its flaws...
Abstract: The Olympus E-3 is a comfortable (but robust) camera that offers a high level of protection against water and dust. It provides very effective image stabilisation, dust removal and a Live View function on the articulated LCD screen, but most important...
